Valerie caught up to her, furious. "Anything you can do, I can do too. Don't you dare look so smug."

Luna shot back with a cold smirk, "I know you can. But I was first, and that just kills you, doesn't it?"

Valerie was left sputtering. "G-Go to hell!"

The wind whistled loudly in their ears as they raced on.

…

Andrew stopped his headlong rush and slowly turned, scanning his surroundings. Onyx and Ivory stood nearby, swords in hand, flanking him on either side.

Further out, figures were moving to encircle him.

Andrew let out a cold laugh. "Go on then. Make your move."

Onyx stepped forward. "Where's the Godslayer? Hand it over, and you might just walk away alive."

Andrew sneered. "Hand it over and live? Then what are all those people out there for?"

Ivory's tone was flat. "They're not from Swordhaven Keep. You can ask them why they're here."

Andrew shook his head. "Why should I ask? I can give up the Godslayer, but I've got one condition."

Both Onyx and Ivory's voi