It was safe to say that the moon was hiding. A profound darkness broken here and there by the glimmer of stars prevailed as I made my way through the damp soil of the banks of Hudson River. I didn't know where we were exactly as there were no remarkable landmarks nearby, only a seemingly endless expanse of wet earth. But, it didn't matter. What mattered was where I was going. A soft wind blew, cooling my sweat- dotted face and tossing my hair about as I ran. The smell of rottenness, death and despair still hung heavy in the air, but I ignored the stench. My mind was laser- focused on the glowing sword in the distance, the weapon's pulsing light was inviting me in like it was some kind of reward. "Kaylene, wait!" It was Carlisle. I knew that it was him even though I did not turn aroun