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 is. Mom picked it." My eyes got

My parents, as tough as they were,

they

mom must be thrilled to

hand, into the valley. No hesitation. Like they were embracing their fate. Or

was

eyes. Alec was still out cold. I nudged

a few shakes before his eyes fluttered

potion. Never thought we'd have

Alec woke, we both stayed silent. The room was

broke the silence,

"Yeah."

the

"Yeah."

"This is just nuts."

do that? I thought it was

of bed, opened the door,

and me emerging

the dream-Dad in his military get-up, all intense and commanding. But now, even though he was

same. Time really

to last night? Your godfather

he

clamped my hand

was gone and decided to catch us. But why not just wake us himself? Why call