Something in the forest

The creature mumbled something, then turned to stare directly at the girl. Suddenly, she was aware of a trail of blood, underneath her feet. Aliana backed up, almost tripping over Lune, who was standing just behind her.

She paused, confused.
'Lune?' - She asked her cat. Lune shook his head.
She frowned, then turned to the shadowy shape.
'Did you say something,' she asked, cautiously.
The creature's glowing yellow eyes brightened for a moment. Then she heard it again.
Help... Someone... The forest... danger... dark arts...
The voice was faint, and Aliana could hardly make out most of the words. But she got the idea. She nodded.
"I'll get someone."

She turned, and leapt upon her broomstick. As she took one last look at the creature, it seemed to vanish into the undergrowth. She shook her head, and flew on towards the castle.

Thinking back, she realized that no-one would believe her - she herself would be skeptical if she hadn't been the one who encountered the creature. She frowned, and promised herself she would at least try.