Battle of the Academies [3]

  "Director?"

  "We're done here," Elixia quickly called on Vengeance, they left as soon as they had arrived. 

  'There's no forgetting that image, burnt in my head. I'm sure the others feel the same – I think we might have seen something we shouldn't have.' 

  "Arde, Lilia, you needn't trouble yourself. What happened isn't on you. Such is the responsibility of the Director. You shouldn't dwell on the fallen souls – tis but the start," the transient souls flew towards the academy – Vengeance issued, "-such is the nature of the battle. If you wish to leave, now is the time," a warning, a last chance at innocence. "…" Nothing came, silent pounder – a bleak impression of the future; the truth.