Above the gentle flowing stream. The day was bright and sunny. Their foreheads were sweaty and their eyes were dry around the edges. They ran down the steep hill fast. Catherine stumbled on the steeping stones downhill. Jackson lifted her from the ground and onto his shoulders. He was faster and stronger as he jumped over huge boulders. The black cloaks were gaining on them. At this rate, they would be met with an unfair fight.

    "They are right behind us," Elle yelped.

    "Get ready," Jacson yelled.

    "Ready for what?" Catherine asked fearfully.

Jackson jumped into the stream with Catherine in his arms. The water to them fast. Catherine was...