A/N: okay, this is shorter than i thought it would be. its darker than my normal stuff, but it was really interesting to write. the whole thing is in sentence fragments, but the angle was just what made the most sense to me. anyway, it's what ari is feeling in SOF. review please!

Rage.

Boiling crimson fury flooding through my veins, dousing my mind with its bitterness and hate.

Rage.

Fueling my fight as I lunge at my victim, feeling the waves of pure detestation emanating from me, surrounding me.

Rage.

Pounding in my ears, drowning out all thought, burning away all reason, filling me with hate.

Rage.

Hot streams of scarlet rushing from my wounds, numbing my senses.

Rage.

Kicking, punching, whirling, slashing. Fighting. Moving in rhythm, letting the flood of emotion overtake me, driving me harder.

Rage.

Retreating. No! Snarling, struggling to break free. Moving away, mind warring with body.

Rage.

Sinking into my flesh, sharp knives, daggers, digging into my skin. Fangs, razors slicing through numbness, spilling out red fury.

Rage.

Screaming silently, emotions building, only one word spilling out.

Hatred, pain, hurt, agony, anger, confusion, bitterness, hopelessness, fear, bloodlust, jealousy, fury.

Rage.