I screamed and then threw the energy at my past friends, they scattered, bringing Chrystal with them. I first kept my eyes on Arlen, but quickly found Rafael, and I took aim, fired.

   Missed.

   I saw Fabian, wimpy, thin, frail and helpless against me.

   He dodged.

   Chrystal was in Valdemar's arms. 

   Again, miss.

   Then I realised they were all running all around me, a silent agreement. A silent strategy. To confuse me. I didn't care. I would play cat and mouse with them.

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