Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Might as well make sure this girl never ties the knot. Ever.

I asked, "Are you guys gearing up for a showdown at The Silent Shadows' entrance?"

"A showdown? With this tiny crew? That's practically a suicide mission."

Sophie leaned back, saying, "We're just going for a look-see, but that's risky enough. You and your buddy will hang back."

I nodded, playing along.

The car cruised towards the foot of The Silent Shadows. As we piled out, everyone was fussing over their gear, prepping for the trek.

I remembered Mom telling me how every venture into those mountains was a brush with death.

Dad helped Mom strap on her gear. Adler gave us a stern look, "You two stay put. Don't even think about moving, or else..." He mimicked a throat-slash.

Alec and I just stood there, unfazed. Mr. Wesley was known for his dramatic flair. We grew up on his tales of terror.

"Tom, Jerry, keep an eye on them. No jungle adventures, got it?"

"Yes, ma'am."

Sophie slipped on her gloves, turned to me, and asked, "By the way, what's your name?"

"Fiona. Mom says time flies, and their journey is full of memories worth keeping, so I'm Fiona."

"Fiona..." Sophie mused, "That's a lovely name."

it." My eyes got a

those mountains was no joke. I never truly grasped the peril until now. My parents, as tough as they were, were just human after all. Vulnerable

of danger, they

your mom must be

clasped Colby's hand. I watched them walk, hand in hand, into the valley. No hesitation. Like they were embracing their fate. Or perhaps, it

I woke, sunlight was

shielded my eyes. Alec was still out cold. I nudged him, "Alec! Wake up!

his eyes fluttered open, realizing

the potion. Never

Alec woke, we both stayed silent. The room was

broke the silence,

"Yeah."

the same

"Yeah."

"This is just nuts."

a tiny bottle could do that? I thought it was just a

I jumped out of bed, opened the door, and saw Mom

and me

in his military get-up, all intense and commanding. But now, even though he was well-preserved, there were those

looked the same. Time really

to last

How'd he know

clamped my hand

noticed the potion was gone and decided to catch us. But why not just wake us himself? Why call in the parental