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."

is. Mom picked it." My eyes

peril until now. My parents, as tough as they were,

the face of danger, they

must be thrilled to

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 was the path they were destined to

was streaming in, blinding

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

took a few shakes before his eyes fluttered open,

potion. Never thought we'd have

Alec woke, we both stayed silent. The room was wrapped

the silence, "Did you dream

"Yeah."

it the

"Yeah."

"This is just nuts."

could do that? I

outside. I jumped out of bed, opened the door, and saw

saw Alec and me

even though

the same. Time really does catch

were you two up to

he know

hand

catch us. But why not just wake