Andy's heart was racing as he stood frozen, his sword at the ready. Luna's eyes were fixed on something in the distance, her expression tense.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the underbrush. It was a young woman, dressed in a simple tunic and carrying a large pack on her back. She looked tired and scared, but otherwise unharmed.
Luna's expression relaxed, and she lowered her own sword. "It's okay, Kaito," she said. "She's not a threat."
Andy's grip on his sword loosened, but he didn't put it away. He was still wary, unsure of what to make of this unexpected encounter.
The woman approached them, her eyes darting back and forth between Andy and Luna. "Please, you have to help me," she said, her voice shaking. "I'm being pursued by...by something. I don't know what it is, but it's terrifying."
Luna's expression turned serious. "What do you mean?" she asked. "What's pursuing you?"
The woman hesitated, glancing nervously over her shoulder. "I don't know," she repeated. "It started following me a few days ago. I've been trying to lose it, but it always seems to find me."
Andy's instincts told him that this woman was telling the truth. He could see the fear in her eyes, and he believed her story.
Luna nodded, her expression determined. "We'll help you," she said. "But first, we need to know more about what's going on. What's your name, and what were you doing out here?"
The woman hesitated, then nodded. "My name is Elara," she said. "I was traveling through the forest, searching for...for something. I don't know what it is, but I feel like it's here, waiting for me."
Andy's eyes narrowed. He didn't know what to make of Elara's story, but he was determined to help her.
Luna nodded, her eyes locked on Elara's. "We'll help you find out what's going on," she said. "But first, we need to get out of here. Whatever is following you could be close behind."
Elara nodded, her eyes wide with fear. "Thank you," she said. "Thank you for helping me."
Andy nodded, his grip on his sword tightening. He was ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead, and he was determined to help Elara find out what was going on.