An unexpected fall

Pain's eyes flew open and a deep snarl escaped his throat.

Sasha turned to face the guardian beast, wondering why he seemed so angry when he woke up out of nowhere.

Lev, however, got to his feet and bounded out of the room. He slammed his fist into the wall, creating a deep crack and a heavy thud. Ferocious flares emerged in his eyes, and he was panting heavily.

"Lev?" Sasha followed him.

"Ophelia... She is no longer in Celestia." Whispering under his breath, Lev leaned away from the wall and fixed Sasha with his normal hazel gray eyes.

Sasha was shocked, her eyes widening. "How do you...?"

She turned to see Pain scurrying off. He vanished down the corridor, and she returned her gaze to Lev, who was clearly frustrated.

"What do you mean Ophelia is no longer in Celestia?" Walking out of the room, Esmeralda asked Lev. "How is that possible when she just..."