Chapter 127: "Hydrus in the Grass"

Leo tailed the wolf,

following a breadcrumb trail

leading to Cancer.

The beetle could not break free

from the grip of the crab's claws.

Polly's stellar winds

put out the deck's lantern fire—

the garden went dark.

The lanterns regained their light

with blue flames from Castor's art.

A water snake slid

through the garden, down below

with a full belly.

Cancer's claws were left empty.

Lupus bled from a snake bite.

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To be continued!