As Ivy moves forward to check out the sound, February instinctive moves to obstruct her path. It's her job to protect the girl, no matter what.

Not she actually has any way of stopping someone who can become intangible at any time, mind you, but she feels the need to make the effort.

"I am not sure. Stay behind me. We do not know what the creatures of this place can do."

Of course, as she speaks, the rustling only grows louder. Whatever creature lives in these woods was only drawn closer by the sound of their voices.

"Prepare yourself," she says, activating her shield.

And then it jumps out. Some sort of wolf-like creature with scales and a tail like an alligator's. The force of it's pounce slams into February's shield harder than she expected, but she steadies herself.

Well, at least they know what it is now.