*Ember*
We walk through the tunnels and find our way to our exit. A single ladder and a small door is now the only thing standing between me and my father. I take a deep breath. I can do this. Behind me, I hear Xander and Oliver fighting.
" She can't go in first, what if it's a trap!"
"We don't have a choice. If he sees her he won't run and she is the one with the power to stop him, she has to go first." Xander hangs his head. "It doesn't matter how much we both hate it."
"Xander is right. I have to be open to go first." Before another word is spoken, I start climbing to the top of the ladder. I place both hands on the trap door and push with all my strength. To my shock the door opens easily, almost causing me to fall back down. My team sees this and gasps. Thankfully I catch mysel
