With the guidance of Resa's earth magic, we emerged safely from the hidden passage swinging open a circular metal door with a loud creak as cobwebs and vines parted away. A breeze of clean air hair invaded our nostrils as each of us took a comforting breath. All was quiet in the vicinity, except for the nearing sound of footsteps. Pulling himself out first Resa pulls the two of us out as Jai and her crew along with Takata and his envelop us in a swarm of mixed emotions. Some were clearly displeased to see us in one piece while others sat back hiding their true expression. After a deathful glare from Takata, three people approached us sending Resa and Leifa on edge, the latter starting tiny imperceptible vibrations in the earth while Leifa's hands shoot back to her spear. Quickly grabbing

