He started to climb, but immediately his biceps burned. “I can't climb that far!” Kendall cried. Celerity tugged the rope. The king and Frank joined her. Kendall yelled as he slammed against the side of the castle wall. “A little gentler!” Kendall said. He grabbed the edge of the tower platform when he saw a green blur in the corner of his eye. Brocc. Monte Cristo. Through an open window, Kendall spotted the two fighting, throwing punches and kicks. “Hey, yo, Brocc!” Kendall cried. “Get him, man!” Brocc staggered back and fell off a rafter, crashing through a floor and landing in the throne room. Particles of light shone down, and he put his hands over his face and squinted. The throne room was empty, save for a stream running around the perimeter. He struggled to pull himself

