Zeph, who was still frigid with shock, stood gaping at the lifeless body on the ground.
Why? Shiallia choked.
I don't-I don't know- Zeph said, not quite cohesively forming a sentence.
He stood, fumbling with his hands, as he zoned out, finding it difficult to focus on any one thing.
That wasn't me? That couldn't have? I didn't mean to cast that spell... there wasn't even any magic in it?
I wasn't even in control of the arrows. It was as if...
Zeph thought, all at once.
...Something else was influencing.... He realized, reaching for his sword, only to find that it wasn't there.
The sword, the memories, the goo, the popcorn...
Zeph? Zeph! Zephyrus! Are you listening to me? Cassie inquired, bringing Zeph back to reality.
Cassie. Zeph said, turning to Cassie.
I think know why that happened. I know whats happening. You need to listen carefully. We are - Zeph started to explain, until one final arrow slashed across his arm, and burying its way into Cassie's heart.
He felt himself lose balance and begin to fall, but when he saw Cassie, he forced his way over to her.
Cassie! CASSIE! Not again! Zeph shouted.