An Extra’s POV

Gratiana gritted her teeth as she walked behind Rey Skylar.

She had her head somewhat lowered, as it hung shamefully on her shoulders while she contemplated everything that just happened.

"Haa… haaa…"

Steamy breaths escaped her lips with every step she took, and every second or two, she would lift her gaze to look at the man who walked a couple of inches from her. She desperately wanted to close the gap and access what she was denied, but—

'No! What am I thinking? Why am I… what would the girls think?!'

Gratiana tried her best to hide the immense guilt that was bubbling up within her, but it was getting too much to bear. A few moments ago, when Rey told her about the return of the Young Ones, she was disappointed.

It was only for a split second, but she certainly thought:

'Why did they have to return now?!'

As an Elder, she should have been elated by their safe return. Yet, she selfishly indulged in a bet that put so much on the line. Instead of rushing to rescue them, she instead conversed with the perpetrator of all these evils.

Gratiana felt awful beyond measure.

'They're my responsibility… yet I abandoned them.' Her thoughts trailed as she watched Rey exit the Fortress. She felt reluctant to do the same.

'How can I even face them?'

She simply wanted to stay back and hide herself in the shadows; at least, until she had worked up the courage to face her little sisters.

Unfortunately—

~VWUSH~

had no choice

of a second, she stood right beside Rey, who placed his arm around her as he smiled confidently at the Elves who

change in scenery stunned Gratiana so much that it was difficult for her to render a single word or action in reaction to it all. She could only take everything in with a gasp and widened

heard Rey whisper to

heart sank even lower than ever as she looked at the incoming girls and the

blood, and they were dripping with

weapons as they approached with a battle-hardened glare proved just how ready they were for combat—perhaps

eyes look innocent to you

saw it—even felt it within her—but she didn't want to

don't believe this." She whispered, staring at the group

it even if it is right in front of

"I… I can't…"

back to look at her.His glowing red eye made her body react accordingly—almost as if it completely knew what to do with just

simply stood still, allowing the girls to approach even further. They walked through the barrier like it was nothing, approaching him

you planning? Girls!

as much as a single word. They didn't even glance at her—or Rey for that matter—but kept walking straight towards

It puzzled Gratiana instantly.

you to interfere with what you're about to witness with your own eyes."

as her little sisters stopped short

moment, they

why. She was able to know every little thing that went on

"What are they doi—?"

~BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!~

energy in many forms—fire, lightning, light, or sheer explosions—charged from the weapons

obliteration

they blew it up. Shouldn't their first thoughts be to save you through non-lethal

at the horror she was