Alashia found herself floating in that familiar black lake, only this time, there was no light to guide her. She floated aimlessly, feeling at peace in her mind. She couldn’t remember why she wanted to fight, or why finding the light was important. She just kept floating, enjoying the water flowing in and around her. Why would she want to leave this? “Mommy! Mommy!” Frowning, she perked her head up. Who was that? Who was calling for her? She knew that voice. “Mama, Mama!” Two more voices pulled at her mind, and she knew them, but how? She needed help remembering. “Manifest help.” Another familiar voice. Manifest? How could she manifest help? She was floating in an ocean of darkness. There was someone though, someone who could help her. Piercing blue eyes that flashed red. Who was th

