Inside the car, everything was peaceful. The children were sleeping, and the adults were having a serious conversation.
Then suddenly—
"BARK! BARK! BARK!"
Huno started barking loudly, his growls deep and aggressive. At the sa ti, Nymira let out a sharp ow, her fur standing on end as if she sensed sothing terrible.
The loud noises startled the children awake. The five-year-old girl quickly hugged Huno, confused. "Huno? What's wrong?" she asked in a worried voice.
But Huno didn't stop—his ears were flat, his body tense, and he kept growling toward sothing unseen. Nymira also hissed, her tail puffed up as she stood protectively.
Everyone inside the car grew uneasy.
And then—
They felt it. A deep, terrifying rumble shook the ground beneath them. John's instincts kicked in imdiately. He grabbed his family, pulling them close into his arms.
Then it hit.
A massive earthquake struck with terrifying force. The ground violently shook, and the car swerved out of control.
In the distance, loud crashes and screams filled the air as cars collided and buildings shook under the powerful tremor. Before they could react, their own car was caught in the chaos—
It flipped over.
The world spun. The impact was brutal. Glass shattered, tal bent, and screams filled the car as they tumbled. But before they could be completely thrown around, sothing massive shielded them—
Huno.
In an instant, Huno's body grew enormous, his thick fur expanding as he covered Seoyang and her family with his powerful body. His claws dug deep into the car's fra, holding on tightly as it continued to roll.
anwhile, Nymira also transford— Her body enlarged into the size of a giant fox, quickly wrapping around the twins and the driver, shielding them from harm.
Seoyang saw everything, her eyes wide in shock, but she braced for impact and held her children close. After what felt like an eternity, the car finally stopped rolling—
But they were now upside down.
Breaking Free
A low, warning growl ca from Huno.
Then—
"ROOOOAR!!"
His powerful roar shattered the sides of the car, sending the crushed tal flying away. Light flooded in.
They could finally get out.
John acted first, quickly pulling Seoyang and the children out of the wreckage. The earthquake had stopped—but the damage was already done.
As they climbed out, the five-year-old gasped in pure shock.
"Waaahh! Huno and Nymira grew big!" she shouted, pointing at the two now-giant beasts.
As they stood outside the wrecked car, still catching their breath, the older children turned to Seoyang with serious expressions.
"Mom, are you aware of this?" the boy asked, staring at the now-giant Huno and Nymira.
Seoyang shook her head, her eyes fixed on the two beasts standing at 7 feet tall.
"Since when?" she muttered under her breath.
But now wasn't the ti to question it. Her expression hardened as she pushed the thought aside.
"What just happened?" the boy asked, his voice tense.
A heavy silence followed before the twins' eyes widened in realization.
"It's here," they whispered in unison.
John's brows furrowed. "No way… The wave?!"
Seoyang nodded. Her heart pounded. This is too sudden! she thought in panic. The earthquake had completely interrupted all the preparations!
Before she could think further—
"HOOOONK!"
A loud alarm suddenly rang across the city, an ergency warning siren blaring through the streets.
It was the signal.
The Wave had begun.
John imdiately took action.
"Hurry! Staying in the middle of the street is too dangerous!" he commanded.
He lifted their five-year-old daughter into his arms while the rest of them began running toward the nearest shelter.
The twins suddenly stopped.
"We'll do our role now!" Alexa shouted. "Please move them to safety imdiately!"
"Sister! Brother! Be careful!" their older children then called out.
The twins nodded, then turned toward the streets, rushing to help those trapped in car crashes.
All around them, chaos had erupted. People were screaming and running, struggling to make sense of what was happening. Awakeners in the area imdiately stepped in, assisting civilians and directing them toward the underground shelters.
But even among them, so still stood frozen in shock.
And then—
In re seconds—
The sky turned dark. Above them, the blue sky twisted, swirling as if reality itself was being ripped apart. Huge, dark portals began appearing across the city—one after another.
Seoyang's breath hitched as she looked up.
"This is not good, John!" she yelled. "We're too far from the shelter! We need to hurry—it's starting!"
John clenched his jaw, frustration clear on his face.
"This is ridiculous! The global system always gives us proper warnings, but now—" he gritted his teeth. "This ti, it's different! There was even an earthquake."
They both knew they needed to help others—but right now, their children's safety was the top priority. With the Wave unfolding too fast, they had no choice.
They had to run And pray they made it in ti.
Huno suddenly swooped down, his large body moving swiftly as the children climbed onto his back, gripping his fur tightly. Seoyang settled behind them, her heart racing, while John and their youngest daughter rode atop Nymira.
Without hesitation, the two beasts bolted forward, their powerful legs carrying them through the chaotic streets.
Seoyang let out a relieved breath, reaching out to pat Huno.
"Thank you so much."
Huno barked in response, his focus unwavering as he jumped over wrecked cars blocking their path.
Today was the day. The day they needed to prove themselves. The day they had to protect their master's family.
Huno's voice echoed through their minds.
'Master is probably on the way now. We need to make sure they're safe.'
Nymira responded without hesitation.
'No worries. This is our main goal anyway.'
But suddenly— Screech!
They all grabbed Huno and Nymira's fur tightly as the two beasts skidded to a stop. Right in front of them— A massive outbreak dungeon had appeared.
Seoyang's breath hitched.
'Hurry!' a small voice suddenly called out.
Silla, the tiny snake hidden in Seoyang's pocket, crawled out, his small body trembling as he peeked upward.
His eyes widened. 'Incoming! Above! Go, go, go!'
Above them, The swirling black holes in the sky had fully opened. Dozens of A-rank monsters ca crashing down from the sky.
Huno and Nymira wasted no ti.
They veered to the side, dodging the falling monsters, all while avoiding the wreckage of destroyed cars and buildings.
"This is worse than the Waves before!" the girl gasped, eyes wide. "All the monsters are A-rank! And outbreak dungeons are appearing all over!"
Seoyang gritted her teeth. They were near the underground shelter now—she could see the global system's arrows directing them toward safety.
Her brows furrowed.
"Why is the system only appearing now?" she muttered.
Then, she turned to her children, her voice serious.
"Nathan, Elshienne, do a favor. When we reach the shelter, take care of each other. Your dad and I have to do our roles."
The two nodded without hesitation.
"Yes, Mom." Elshienne gave a determined smile.
"Just like we always do in the Waves before." With their path clear, Huno and Nymira ran at full speed. Within monts, they arrived at the green light above the shelter entrance.
Nathan carried his little sister as they step inside.
"Mommy, Daddy! Be careful! Co back safely!" she cried out.
Seoyang softened. "We will, baby." She then smiled as her daughter turned to their two beast companions.
"Huno! Nymira! Protect Mommy and Daddy, okay?!"
Huno nudged her gently with his nose, and she giggled before hugging him. Nymira did the sa.
And The green light glowed brightly. In an instant, the three children were teleported underground to safety.
A second later—
A Kobold lunged at Seoyang. Her instincts kicked in. She swiftly dodged and kicked the monster with enough force to send it flying back into another monster.
Huno and Nymira stood beside them, their eyes sharp and ready for battle.
John exhaled, stretching his arms.
"Now it begins."
Just then, Seoyang's appearance shifted. Her slightly older features lted away, her brown hair turning a bright green.
John stared at her transformation before smirking.
"What a hot momma."
Seoyang shot him a look. "Oh, stop it." Then her expression turned serious. "This ti, things are different."
John rolled his shoulders. "Roger that. But right now—" he glanced at their side, where Huno and Nymira stood tall, guarding them.
"—we have more on our side."
Seoyang nodded.
anwhile, hidden in the shadows, Silla remained still, his presence unnoticed But his job was clear. He would eliminate anything that tried to attack them from behind.
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