Spiral of Events: Eye of the Abyss: Part three

Crystal held tighter to Sue. "I don't think I want to go inside, but I do want to rescue Creed," she whispered quietly.

Sue stared blankly at the ground as they slumped down, awkwardly sitting on the cool grass. "I can't leave you here," she said to Crystal, "and you probably should not stay either."

"I know, Sue, but I now realize how dangerous this rescue is." Crystal spoke hesitantly.

"All we can do is survive," Sue replied, still staring only at the ground. "Vincent said he wouldn't be able to help us in the temple, and his actions say the same."

Vincent turned away but still listened to their conversation. Closing his eyes, he slowly drew out his bluish-white wings.

Jade appeared lost, looking first at her master and then to the girls.

Spike stared at Vincent's back. She floated over to him. "You know they are going to die, right?"