The monster advanced on them with heavy, yet quiet steps: the discs on its feet dug into the ground and provided balance, its weight carefully distributed so as to not make a sound. Its strides were long, filled with eager anticipation.

As it came near, the demon's blades slowly slid out of its palm and elbow; Vajra was drawn, dark and invisible in the night, and the edges shivered with anticipation. At this rate, the two boys would be easy prey...