"The hunt of your lives!"

Hunter Redfern addressed all of the Nigh People in the courtyard. Not just nobles; the entire population of the Dark Kingdom. The slaves were all hiding in their huts. They'd seen hunts like these before, and knew they couldn't stop it.

"Two witches, two humans, a vampire, a 'wolf and a 'shifter," Hunter continued with a wild grin. "You'll never again have prey like this!"

The seven of them were standing alone in a line in front of the Night People. A faint breeze ruffled James's hair slightly, but other than that they were completely still.

James looked at his companions. Stephanie and Carlos had wild smiles on their faces, and James knew they weren't going to die without a fight. Logan was standing tall next to Camille, who was looking at all the Night People as if they were all guests she'd personally invited. Tyler looked a lot older than ten, and smarter than half the people in the courtyard. Kendall looked incredible; more like royalty than Hunter or Lily ever would, and James hoped he looked half of what they did.

James looked at Lily, who smiled sweetly at him. He felt a surge of anger. What a bitch.

Then Logan spoke. "I hope you all realise what you're about to do here."

He took Camille's hand. "This girl came here to try and make peace, and in return you're going to kill her. This won't be forgotten!"

James heard a faint murmuring among the crowd. Maybe they were witches? He didn't know.

"Shut him up," Hunter said lightly, though James recognised cold anger in his voice.

"Are you really going to follow someone who would kill his own heir?" Logan continued, speaking louder. "Or who would murder and innocent child without a second thought? Is this really who you want to be your leader? How long will it be before he turns on all of you?"

"Shut him up!" Hunter shouted. Hawk took a step towards Logan, a couple of guards following.

James watched in fear, and saw something in Stephanie's face. Not just anger. Power.

Kendall . . .

"I've had enough of this!"

Stephanie's furious scream rang across the courtyard, and then there was a flash.

James had seen the blue fire before, but not like this. It was like a massive nuclear explosion, first bursting out, and then spreading at high speed. It completely blinded him; he couldn't see any of the others.

Then just like that, it was gone. The courtyard was empty. All the Night People gone. Lily and Hunter too. There was no sign that any of them had even existed. James spotted a few people running off. He didn't pay attention. He turned to Stephanie.

"Unbelievable! All this time and it was you!"

Stephanie shrugged, grinning. "I guess I didn't realise until just there."

Logan started laughing. "I guess I owe you thanks for that."

Carlos looked around at the huts, and at the slaves' faces peeking out through the doors and windows. "It's ok, you can come out now! No more hiding!"

The slaves came out of their huts, starting to smile at each other. James looked at Kendall, who was grinning. "I guess it's all over now. We can go home."

Kendall nodded. "Yeah. Honestly, I just can't wait to go to bed. I'm exhausted."

That night, the seven of them were all sitting in James's living room, talking and laughing. Tyler and Stephanie were about to get a lift from Gran's chauffeur, who was going to give them a lift back to their families. James wished he could see how they reacted when their kids came home.

Logan got up. "I think the rest of us should probably go too. I bet our own families are worried too." He winked at James. "And we'll give you two some privacy. I bet you have a lot to talk about."

Really bad ending, I know. One important question: do you guys want a sequel? Cos I already have an idea for a plot. If there was a sequel it would contain:

1: More Kames

2: Jo and Kelly would be in it, and maybe Gustavo.

3: A lot more Logan/Camille and Carlos/Stephanie.

So do you want a sequel? Let me know!