"Jason!" I hiss defensively. I turn to Angel. "Back off scumbag! I'm done with your games." I move Nicky out of the way. "Run, now, go with Freedom and Jason. I have a fight to pick."

"Ashes, you aren't doing t-" I cut Freedom off.

"You gotta trust me. I'll be fine." I smile faintly, pulling my sword out.

"So, little Ashes wants to fight. Revenge?" She laughs.

"Nope. Redemption. Something I should've done a long time ago."