CAROLINE
I closed my eyes, focusing and descending into my power, summoning it, letting it expand into every cube inch of my body. Within seconds, I could already feel it quivering and snaking under my skin. I knew that when I'd open my eyes, they'd sparkle like lightning bolts, filled with power.
I took a deep breath, clearing my mind completely; no thoughts, no worries, nothing.
It was just me and my power. Nothing else.
I tightened my grip on the sword's hilt.
I am the Captain. I am Death. I survive, always and no matter what.
"NOW!"
I snapped my eyes open and jumped - a somersault in mid-air that allowed me to escape Ethan's blade. He'd always been the fastest among us. I landed gracefully behind him, absorbing the blow by rolling on the linoleum, and stood up, with a smirk tha
