ADVANCE - Go Unless You Get a No

Ayden led the way as Kembr followed. With every step the path thickened in its darkness. Their eyes provided little help to them, but somehow they were more than able to find their way.
Everything carried its own heat and vibration. The darkness did not diminish the colors which exploded from the degrees of warm and contrasting cold.
In the midst of silence they could feel the sounds all around them. Sounds so melodious they would sweep a traveler from his course to simply sit and listen. Yet behind them were cries of despair and even torment.
It was becoming more difficult with every step to move forward. The darkness was almost suffocating. Ayden interrupted Kembr’s struggle with a stark reminder.
“With one blow they have the strength to slay you. Fear will grip at you and strive to pull you back. They can do us no harm as long as we advance. They can only strike if we hesitate or step back.”
Kembr confirmed his meaning, “Then to retreat is to ensure our death. Let us move forward then and live!”
Entry 2358/ The Perils of Ayden