-LILIAN- The fight didn't stop. Lyra and I kept hitting, scratching, and kicking. It wasn't about who was stronger anymore, but who would give up first. My head throbbed, and my body ached, but the anger was still a hot fire inside me. Every time Lyra hit me, I felt a new surge of rage. Lyra was big and strong. She landed another punch, a hard one, right on my shoulder. A sharp pain shot through me, making me cry out. My arm went numb for a second. But I wouldn't stop. I gritted my teeth and swung my fist, landing a blow right on her jaw. Her head snapped back. She roared in anger and lunged. I ducked, then kicked out, aiming for her legs. She stumbled, and I saw my chance. I grabbed a handful of her braided hair, pulling hard. She cried out, her strong hands reaching for me. I slammed

