"Listen, everyone. You will be paired with someone to fight. And with the sword you are holding , it will give you the strength and power you need, so I have the list of people here who will be paired together." "Rachael and Max," the master called, and they both stepped forward. "Wilson and Anna." "Destiny and Lex." When the master said his name, my head snapped up so fast that I almost gave myself whiplash. When I heard I was pairing with Lex, I felt happy and unhappy. Rachel went forward to fight, and she fought with deep strength, but Max still got through, so she lost. It was my turn. Lex walked in, not even sparing me a glance like usual. He started fighting. He closed his eyes, and fire started coming out from his sword. He opened his eyes, and I saw they were