We were staying in the rain, waiting for it to be finished, leaning back on the tree, I was holding Crystal close, "Seems like the rain would last long," Ed said. The ground before us was burning badly but thankfully we wer "How long do you think it will last?" Hays asked, looking up, "Who knows? An hour or so, I guess." I shrugged, "Are you sure it's safe to stay under here?" Stefan asked, unsure about being secure in this devouring rain. "Do you have any better option?" Ed asked, opening his rope with his mouth. "Just don't do anything funny." Jason warned, narrowing his eyes at him as none of us have faith in this man. "Other than throwing any of you in there, I won't do anything." Ed chuckled, making a terrible joke. Crystal gasped, becoming her grip rigid on me, "Don't worry. He is

