Turning back, Kahlua watched, as if in slow motion, Chrono all behind. Growling with exasperation and cursing every god in existence, she bolted from the cover and bit into his leg, yanking him off the ground. Even though he was heavy, she slid him onto her back and sprinted with the last of her energy into the trees, tail whipping back and forth, panting in exhaustion.
"There.... you can't say I left you behind, wolf boy." She panted, collapsing on the ground just inside the forest.
Her body went limp and she lay there, foam forming around her mouth, chest heaving, as she tried to catch her breath.