trespassing into our territory you have broken one of our laws. You will be punished by our
mighty Mongolian Death Worm!’’ The moment its teeth touches your skin, your blood will be
filled with poison. But Ermak was only half listening. He had already gotten up, wobbling around
like a drunk man, pretending to be crazed with fear. He bumped into Ughazr and in one swift and
silent motion, Ermak managed to nick the pearl away from Ughazr’s helmet. Then, he tried to flee.
Little did Ermak know that the death worm had already been released, and was slithering
silently torwards Ermak. Ermak did not even make it halfway across the room before the
horrendous Mongolian Death Worm pounced, it’s giant teeth extended for the kill as it brought it’s
teeth down onto Ermak’s arm. Pain flared up all over Ermak’s body. He was able to flee, but knew
he only had days to live. Already, Ermak’s eyes were clouded, and with every step he took, his
body seemed to break down all over again.
By following the creature’s gigantic footsteps, he managed to make it to where his backpack
had fallen when he had met the creature. Drinking all the water he had left and eating all the food,
he ran, hoping he could make it back home and explain everything to his parents before he died...
“Ermak!!” Ermak’s mother screamed in delight. “You are back! Oh, my son, I am so proud of
you!” Then, Ermak’s mother looked at his arm, and gasped. “ What...”
“Mother, the blood flowing in my body is no longer normal. It is filled with poison. I do
not have much time to waste, mother, for I am dying, and I would like to explain to you what
happened.” Ermak remained calm despite everything, and began telling his adventures with
muffled sobs of grief in the background.
Once he had finished, Ermak took out the pearl, handed it to his now devastated mother and
said gravely,” Ancestors, I have made you proud. Let me rest in peace! “ Then he knelt before his
mother and said, “Mother, I am always with you, alive or dead.”
Ermak laid down on his bed, his expression relaxed. He pictured Ughazr howling in disbelief
and closed his eyes, a faint smile etched upon his face.
