ADITL: Camelcoat

Why does this have to be so difficult... I thought as I took yet another step across the midnight desert. I had to keep reminding myself I was pregnant, and not just unfit. Although I am unfit normally. Nevertheless, I continued stomping my way across this god-awful terrain; the tingling spines of broken cacti laid on the ground, and every so often one got wedged between my toes, causing great agony as I shook them off. I was mindlessly traversing the dry reef, until a few small sprouts caught my attention. I diverted, and sped up to eat these sprouts before anyone else could. There are so many of us out here tonight, heading towards the oasis before the big predators wake, and any food I find will most likely be eaten by someone else. Unfortunately the sprouts were growing higher up that I was hoping, but that wouldn't stop me. I used my stumpy legs to grip the rocky cliff face, and slowly I scrambled my way up it. It was more difficult than usual since I was pregnant, but I still managed to claw my way up and reach the sprouts. I breathed heavily; I had made it. I stared at the sprouts, admiring this fresh food. I hadn't eaten in two days, and it was showing. I snagged the leaves with my teeth, ripping them cleanly out of the ground. The sweetness, the bitterness, I was in love. This was by far the best sprouts I have ever tasted. Still deep in a state of euphoria, I wiggled my way down a flatter path to where I was originally walking. I continued walking for maybe two more hours, yet still dwelling on those sprouts.
I heard a roar. A deep, trembling roar. The kind of roar that shakes the ground. I looked over to another camelcoat, and we shared the same look. Run. Pelting as fast as I could with a pregnant belly, I ran for cover. A large rock jutted out of the ground not far from my right, which created the most convenient cave. In just a few seconds I was cowering underneath, concealing myself in the shadows. A few dalar'khas wimpered next to me, as this great monster set a foot out right in front of the rock I was hiding under. I heard a sniff, and saw the shadow get darker as this menacing head lowered itself. Its eyes met mine. I couldn't breathe. I was going to die.
The monsters mouth opened. Saliva dripped from its blood-stained teeth, a horrific gurgle arising from deep within its throat. It turned around, took a few steps back, but before it could charge at me it heard a small howl. Its head snapped back, staring directly at a small, young camelcoat. It only looked a few months pregnant, and clearly this was her first trip to the oasis. The monster turned itself to face the new camelcoat, and it charged at her. Not even a split second later and the monster had ripped the camelcoat in two, tearing at the bloody flesh. The incessant sounds of wailing and the crunch of bones almost made me throw up.
I couldn't let this horrific scene distract me. I quietly crept out from underneath the rock, careful where I stepped, and ran. I ran fast. The monster didn't seem to notice me, thankfully. Instead something else did. A great big acid bellow. I sighed, knowing these beasts were much faster than me, and could easily tear me apart. The high-pitched wails of the acid bellows rang through the air, signalling prey to the others of its pack. I didn't let that distract me, instead I kept on running. I felt the warm breath of the disgusting birds right behind my feet. I was slowly losing hope, but then I saw a hole in the ground. The oasis! With my new found determination, my bounded as fast as my body could take me. I was so close, so excited, but as I quickly approached the hole in the ground an acid bellow blocked my way. I was stunned.
I braced myself for impact, and I smacked straight into the bird. The bird went flying, and I was lying on the ground, helpless. Several acid bellows climbed on my back, and began scratching at me. Luckily, I had a thick layer of armour protecting me, but I feared that wouldn't be enough. Violently shaking myself to get the birds off, I once again tried to break free and run to the hole in the ground.
So close... I thought as I ran closer and closer. I was so sure I'd survive, but as I entered the hole in the ground I felt a deathly cold beak grab my leg. I felt a snap. A deafening crunch of bone. I screamed. I felt my entire body being dragged out of the hole in the ground, and I turned my head, only to meet the grinning face of the terrifying bird. I knew it was over.