erupted, firing a much bigger beam than before, straight at Darris. The last image that Noel saw before the light caused her to shut her eyes, was of Darris throwing his arms up to protect himself as he let out a cry of “NOOOOOOOO!” Then the light enveloping him completely. After a few seconds, Noel saw the light dissipate through her eyelids. She listened carefully for any sound of Darris, but