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We are one.

Never have I dealt with anything more difficult than my own soul.

XXV

She ran as fast as she could but she wasn't fast enough.

Someone stood at the side on the far end, screaming at her to run faster but her feet could not keep up.

She heard the footsteps get closer and she ran into a wall. She clawed desperately, trying to find a way to climb up to the window.

They cornered her and her heartbeat went up. They grinned at the sight of her ragged clothing and the fear in her eyes.

"Thought you could escape?" The one in the middle said.

The other two grabbed her and she began to struggle. The one at the left grabbed her hair and pulled her sharply, making her wince in pain.

"Stop struggling!" He growled but the girl spat at him. The spit landed in his eye. He screamed in disgust and released her.

Her sudden burst of energy surprised the other one that held her and she ran again, faster than before.