Head towards the light.
From Create Your Own Story
The light is certainly an attractive option. Strange creatures generally tend to hang out around water anyways. Best to save the fighting for the important stuff.
Fred follows the light. He soon turns past a corner and finds the source of the light. He sees an old man chanting, reading something out of a book. Floating just in front of the man is the source of light, too brilliant to look at.
Fred has not been noticed yet. Perhaps he could safely sneak past, and avoid any potential conflict. On the other hand, this man might be able to assist him in some fashion.