Children of Mana, Part Forty-Six

{Lianna}

Lianna stood amidst her allies. Her heart was still beating so loudly due to the possibility that Caroline could have been absorbed. 

Thankfully, they came just in time to stop it. 

[Okay, we did that,] she thought, her sweaty palms shifting around her bow. [Now what?] 

As she caught her breath, Lianna's mind raced with thoughts of what other nefarious schemes Jack might have devised.

He'd managed to think this far ahead. She couldn't imagine that his plans ended here, with no other alternatives or contingencies after failing to absorb Caroline. 

Sure, her companions' presence offered a small amount of solace, but beneath the surface, Lianna felt the weight of responsibility settling on her shoulders.

[This is probably far from over.] 

Lianna steeled herself for the challenges ahead.