Blackfoot Forest flight of the locust

she fell in to step with the others, hurriedly entering the cave where they could take solace. the darkness was frightful but nothing compared to the strangeness of the bugs. having the others around her was of great importance, as they made the transition easier for the frightened woman; once settled, hosannah would try to sleep. it would not come for her this day — she would lurk in the dark and watch the flickering light with bated breath, as if witnessing a battle between raas and the evil outside. surely he would purge the world of these creatures before much harm could be done? the woman silently prayed, her eyes on the cave mouth as others of the pack slipped in for safety, and mumbled many incantations under her breath.