Lion leaps over a thick vine that's grown across an archway and towards the sound. It may become more clear what it is as everyone gets closer. The most obvious sound is that of a Chikorita growling like a guard dog. Second to that, is the soft sound of someone crying.

The creatures that just fled through here can still be seen running off into the darkness. Curiously, this is also where they'll find Steven, sitting on the floor in what would have been their direct path, staring off after them with a look of utter grief on his face.

Lil is growling. Bud is cowering by Steven's side. He almost doesn't notice the people arriving until Lion has reached him, immediately beginning to check him over. Physically, Steven looks fine.

"Lion!" Steven gasps, caught totally off guard. He turns a little and sees the others approach as well - but he's too stunned to explain himself, at least for the moment.