Without control, my power was released in a blast that traveled the entirety of the arena. Everything that lived here lived no more. The beasts, the plants, the bugs, even the poor innocent creatures I had been determined not to harm, they were all gone. With each death I caused, the balance of power shifted, their life forces pummelling into my chest, so much so the pendant around my neck was unable to contain it. It was like I was breathing for the first time. Raising my hand into the air, I stared at it intrigued, the usual blue veins under my skin were flowing black. I had seen it before but I would say it was the magic flowing through me. Staring at Callie's innocent face, I wished I could have saved her. I knew now I had the power to escape. If only I had been willing to take what I
