Chapter 51: Actions with Repercussions
(Chun-nan)
"That's no ordinary stab wound," Jason explained trying to mask his disdain of staring at his best friend lying on death's door. "He's been stabbed by a weapon that is not mortal. Tommy's life depends on it and we haven't got much time. She got us hard...because eventually if we can't save him, the wound will eventually kill Tommy."
"You said that years ago you destroyed the Sword of Darkness to free my dad from Rita's spell," Rosaline replied trying to hold back her emotions seeing her mom holding her father in her arms. "How is it possible that it somehow ended up being in the Stone Tower and it was Satsu's second trial? Did we know that Cassius was the original wielder of the sword many years ago?"
"None of us didn't see that coming," Kimberly argued as Tommy soon regained consciousness as the pain was becoming unbearable. The others couldn't ignore the groan sounds of their friend and mentor's agony and struggle to fight the effects of his injuries. "Tommy, come on Handsome I know you can fight this! There is no chance in hell we're letting them win. You keep fighting! You don't give up on us! I need you to fight for us baby! I'll go through hell and back to make them pay!"
"Come on we got to get him back to the ship! I'm not taking anymore chances..." Jason replied but the younger Rangers' eyes were diverted to a nearby cave as they saw something. Immediately they noticed a person venture into the cave and was in hot pursuit of the perpetrator.
"Hey get back you don't know what lies in there!" Kat warned the younger team. "Guys, it could be a trap!"
"I know what lies in there because I know the story itself," Chan justified himself and the others. "Every action has repercussions and someone is not following that tradition. Someone looks like they're looking to loot the famous Captain Po Psai's treasure."
"You have to trust us please! We have a plan," Rosaline argued.
"We just conjure up a lot of magic to escape the Stone Tower who knows what else lies ahead..." Kimberly argued but surprisingly she was shock to hear Tommy's voice despite the pain and agony he was in as her and Jason continued to support him up.
"Beautiful...they know...what they're doing," he said grasping. "We promised them...no more secrets, no more holding them back...they're Power Rangers...trust them argh!"
"Come on bro you need help badly we're getting you out of here," Jason said before turning to the younger Rangers. "We're not leaving anyone behind so do what you need to do!"
"We'll be at the docks of the village soon," Rosaline said watching the veterans head into the jungle and looked at her parents. "Please be safe dad I promise we'll fix this. Mom, I know you'll look after him."
The Rangers soon ventured into the cave following a shallow stream inside to the stockpiles of treasure at the end of the cave. There was a lone figure rummaging through one of the piles as the person retrieved what looked like a small chest and opened it. It looked like pieces of a chain like staff as the individual closed up the small chest and casually tried to make an exit. However, the figure was surrounded by the Rangers.
"It's ten against one pal," Desmond warned the individual. "So unless you're either smart or stupid to know that walking off with something that is not yours I suggest you drop the chest dude."
"Well you see, dude this one chest is the only exception to the bounty that can leave this land," the person replied as Desmond felt a crushing pain in his head and doubled over in pain alongside the others who felt the same thing. "I know the stories and legends of Chun-nan and the loot the former pirate king of the South Pacific seas procured. This one...has a very special ability and will only affect the ones who are pure and innocent of young heart. If I were you, I suggest you let me pass or else I will hurt you." However, the person's hood was pulled back to reveal a young man and they obviously knew who he was. Soon, they were released from the pain infliction their adversary dealt on them.
"Declan? You're Celeste's son of the Westbury Coven," Bianca replied trying to knock some sense into the young man.
"The council of the Westbury Coven perished...I am Celeste's son and I know who you all are, especially you necromancer," Declan said keeping a firm hand on the chest. "Don't forget I'm a warlock as well so I can pinpoint any supernatural entities just like that doppelganger pointing her bow and arrow at me. You're the Romanian Gypsy whose both necromancer and Highlander. How do you all know of Celeste?"
"In case if you haven't forgotten it was by your hand you helped the Progeny complete the first trial by offering up the elders of your coven as the final sacrifice to bring upon Expression into the world," Rosaline snapped. "How could you betray your oath as a servant of nature to condone to such actions? Do you have any remorse or anger that it is because of Satsu your mother is dead? You're a blind fool and for all magic you have to pay a price for it."
"My mother was afraid of the magic I possessed inside that is why she is dead," Declan glared. "The Progeny ensured that I would be well protected when I set foot on Chun-nan and tasked me to carry out her preparations. If her plans weren't derailed the first time, then we would have procured the link we needed to bind what we needed. Sooner or later we'll reach our pinnacle at Valhalla and you will see greatness and bow before her feet! It's funny what they say about memories, they're like eternity of lightwaves fluttering glowing, but memories can also be like scattered dreams or a chain that binds them as one: heart, body and soul."
"What you possess isn't even considered magic," Bianca said but suddenly Declan vanished through a temporal rift with his procured prize. "Well see about that Power Rangers but until then, I bid you adieu..." he grinned mockingly bowing and disappearing. It disturbed them to see how much influence the Acadians had on the ones they initiated. The Rangers recalled Celeste's final wishes that they save Declan but it came into question whether or not if he was beyond saving.
(The Tide Gale)
It became unbearable for the originals to hear their leader and best friend thrashing and thriving in agonizing pain. They settled Tommy into the captain's cabin and Kimberly refused to leave her husband's side. Her presence was the only thing that diverted him from thinking about the pain the stab wound inflicted. Tommy tried to put a strong front and it sadden him to see the look of worry and fear on his wife's face seeing her watch him in pain. However, he was getting weaker trying to fight with every ounce of his strength and power to endure the effects the stab wound guys tried their best to restrain their friend on the cot that was in the cabin but the thrashing and thriving due to the overwhelm sensation Tommy was feeling was too much.
This wasn't an ordinary injury inflicted by a mortal weapon and it became evident it was doing more to Tommy than any of them imagine. They heard the footsteps of the younger Rangers coming aboard the ship as the crew pulled away from the docks and started to depart from the land of Chun-nan. He was going in and out of consciousness and Kimberly sat on the cot as she ran a hand across his face. Seeing him like this reminded her of the times he had laid like this in the Command Centre because of his weak Green Ranger powers. Usually she would be the one in his position but it's hard for her and everyone else to see the guy they view as their strength and leader on the verge of life and death.
Her and Tommy have been through a lot during their days as Rangers and even the last few years. However, despite the fear and worry of watching him risk and fight for his life, she had to be strong for him and hope for both their sakes they'll survive through this. Kimberly's main focus is to keep vigil on her husband and she drowned out the conversations occurring around her. In spite of what he was struggling with both physically and mentally, Tommy was fighting and if death wanted to take him, it would have to put up a fight. However, the pain overflowed him again as Tommy started thrashing and groaning in pain once again favoring his right shoulder.
"What's happening to him? Can't you make it stop?" Kimberly started panicking. "Please, do something to make the pain stop!"
"I can't heal him because the wound was inflicted by a weapon that was thought to be destroyed!" Kat explained as the guys tried to hold him down as Atticus came into the cabin. "The Sword of Darkness was created by magic that is dark and beyond comprehension. Given the fact that he was injured inside the Twilight Realm is another story. We saw first hand...what would happen if anyone of us got inflicted with an injury by someone who is not of the realm of light."
"What's the status? What is it doing to him?" Rosaline asked as the younger Rangers joined the veterans in the cabin.
"I can't really say, but all I know is all the negative energy that emitted from the power of the sword is literally weakening him every moment."
"She...knew what she was doing wasn't she? Whatever the original Denizens of Twilight did to Cassius all those years ago, we saw end result of them trying to wrong a fatal mistake. We were too late weren't we?" Kimberly started tearing up staring at him. "Somehow by some sheer luck or blunt twist of fate Cassius manage to exact his revenge for what was done to him. He bind his time and waited until Satsu arrived and now she has the weapon and is one step closer to completing what Cassius started."
"It is as I feared all those years ago all the animosity, anger, resentment and despair Cassius felt long ago," Atticus spoke up as he was mixing something in a bowl. "Somehow the Source of Evil saw something within Cassius to carry out its plans and it was why he was the perfect Progeny needed to become the host needed for Lokar to walk the earth. He became not only a danger to the Denizens of Twilight, the Order and everything that resided in beyond the veil of light and shadow, but he was a danger also to himself. What they did was a final act of desperation, but like all things in life, there is always repercussions to ensure the balance of nature and pay for the cost of magic."
"We just made things worse didn't we?" Virgil asked. "Whatever sort of metamorphosis cutthroat bitch had inside the Stone Tower, it wasn't anything good that's for sure."
"Basically we let history repeat itself and now instead of neutralizing Satsu, she's only getting stronger by the second," Quincy said.
"This wouldn't have happened if we were quicker and had a game plan..." Rosaline replied but was only stop when she heard her father suddenly regain consciousness focusing on the Rangers and his daughter.
"No! Do...not blame...yourselves for this," Tommy said breathing heavily. "I...should have been honest...with all of you. This...here...none of it is not your fault argh! I wanted...all I wanted was to keep you safe...protect you guys from the sins...of my past argh!"
"Tommy, you need to rest and save your strength," Kim pleaded holding his hand. "Please Handsome, don't overwork yourself. I can't lose you again."
"Bro, come on take it easy," Jason spoke up. "We're not giving up on you, not by a long shot."
"Here this should help temporarily slow down the effects," Atticus replied applying the concoction onto Tommy's shoulder wound. "Though it's more than a mortal wound, it is still an injury and should be dealt it like any mortal injury. The wound will be infected if not properly treated or tended to. This will slow down the effects of the magic penetrating your body, but I know how much of a fighting spirit you possess. It is your strength and unknownst to you, the powers of the crane is holding the dark magic inflicted at bay. It is why you are drifting in and out of consciousness. However, you must be careful pink crane because by overexerting yourself, we can't anticipate how much time the falcon has."
"We need a new course of action," Quincy replied. "Is there a way to save Tommy's life?"
"I know of a place that exists between the realms of shadow and light," Atticus explained getting everyone's attention. "However, you are aware that time is of the essence. By imprisoning Satsu inside the Stone Tower and with the Sword of Darkness in her possession, she is twice as powerful as an adversary than ever. She has completed her second trial and now she seeks to complete her third trial..."
"The Island of Murianthesis," Shi-Ann replied. "Namine mentioned before something about Maligore, the flame of Destruction. It's where we have to go don't we? But she can't complete the third trial if she's sealed away."
"She's going to...bring down the veil of Twilight," Tommy said grasping. "That's...why she needs...the Sword of Darkness. Only a successor to the original...Progeny can unlock the true power of the sword. She'll drop the veil from the inside...if only...if only..."
"The Expression Triangle all three points have to be activated by a powerful witch or warlock who can channel enough energy," Kimberly said.
"Declan, he's powerful enough to use Expression to activate it from the outside," Kat sighed.
"So basically before she baptizes herself in the flames of Destruction, she's going to tear down the veil and unleash hell on earth," Jason added.
"Power Rangers, that is what she will rewarded with after complete succession of the second trial." Atticus explained. "Only one Progeny almost came close and it was Cassius. He successfully completed all three trials but never merged with the Source of Evil thanks to the curse. As long as the curse is still in tact, the Progeny of the Source cannot reincarnate themselves as the new Source of Evil. It was the terms of the curse and the ritual the original Denizens inflicted to neutralize Cassius many years ago. The veil broke once, but it was repaired after Cassius was cursed but by destroying it, anything from the other side will take corporeal form and cause bodily harm to the living."
"Neutralize them...it's up to you guys to stop it," Tommy said before losing consciousness again as the pain overtook him once again. "Don't...let the mistakes...of my past...cost...you..." The younger Rangers watched as Tommy passed and a frantic Kimberly trying to subside her husband's pain. It was at the suggestion of Atticus and the veterans they take the conversation above deck and leave the couple for a moment alone.
(Main Deck)
"So we have a lot of tasks on our hands don't we?" Desmond replied. "Either we sail to Murinathesis, wait for Satsu to put a little hole in the world, find Declan to immobilize him or sail into uncharted waters looking for a way to save one of our mentors. We can't do this alone...we need all the help can get."
"Help is something we're kind of lacking in our department," Aidan replied. "If you haven't noticed, our numbers in allies is dwindling and how many more people are going to die on our account because of us?"
"Well it's obvious that we made a really stupid an impulsive decision to lockaway Satsu in the Twilight Realm," Bianca added. "But also mind you she now holds the weapon she needs to break down the barrier. Did we make the right choice to get the veterans out first before focusing at the mission at hand?"
"My dad, he said don't let the mistakes of his past cost us," Rosaline mumbled staring out leaning against the railing. She couldn't help but feel utter shock that despite the tragic aftermath of their battle in Chun-nan and the Stone Tower her father failed them. She wasn't hardcore or tough like him and and she felt a tremendous amount of sadness and heartache watching her mom see her dad fighting for his life once again. Rosaline recalled the promise her parents made to her that they do everything in their power to keep her alive, but for her living wouldn't mean anything if it comes at the price of Tommy's life.
"Hey Rosie, are you alright?" Christian asked. "Hey we're going to save your dad we promise you."
"You know she won't stop until she gets what she wants and now it's my father's turn to pay the price. I mean my God how much more of this crap are we going to take? This isn't a monster we're facing that is not from another planet or dimension, our enemy is of flesh and blood! That bitch doesn't care who she hurts or the destruction she unleashes. She is everything that embodies what Cassius was all those years ago: a psychopathic, power hungry adversary whose lust for power, domination and destruction is what fuels her. She creates art through death and mayhem and doesn't have any remorse or sympathy for who she hurts! She's going to keep going after us until we're left standing with nothing but the feeling of hopeless and despair. I'm not yielding nor I will not break until I'm laying on the ground and I cannot fight no more! The Sword of Darkness...that does not embodies what my father's legacy is about. It's not who he was and it doesn't define him."
There was something in Rosaline's voice that changed describing their current circumstance. It was true what she said about Satsu that the enemy they're facing is someone of flesh and blood, a mortal human being like them. They couldn't figure out what could make a person like Satsu so dark and sinister and take pleasure in killing and harming many innocent lives. However, the latest attacks was awakening something buried deep inside their leader, one that they feared may get the best of her if she couldn't keep herself in line.
"Tommy's legacy as Rita's Evil Green Ranger doesn't define him of who he is as a man," Penny replied. "It tells us who he is to us Rosaline. You are right and those veterans are right about what they say about your parents. Those two maybe the most powerful Power Rangers of all time, but they also represent the heart and soul of the line and legacy of power. He overcame what happened to him years ago to let us, the new generation know what it means to overcome adversity and fight for something greater and for a soul purpose. Even in the midst of darkness, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Tommy represents hope for all."
"Given that we've seen injustice after injustice done to all of us and many innocent people, it's our job to right the wrongs done," Desmond added. "Tommy's life hangs in the balance and we're still the people that stands between Satsu completing her final trial and submitting her legacy as the new Source of Evil. Look, we know what needs to be done, we just need to know how."
"What are we going to do? We're going to do what we always do and that is fight until there is nothing left in the tank. They can throw everything they have in their arsenal at us. They can psychologically, mentally and spiritually destroy us and strip us of our dignity. They can strike us and hit us hard in the heart but it doesn't mean it breaks." Rosaline said defiantly having a moment to breakdown in tears for a bit. However, she gained her composure as she walked in the middle of the deck and looked around staring at her friends and the veterans. "They want us to quit, they want us to breakdown, they want to hit us where we are weak and by going after what represents the heart of the team tells us our enemies are nothing but gutless cowards. We may have made our situation worse and Satsu will come back in tenfold but we'll be ready. We're always ready and I tell you guys...whatever hell is unleashed next, we'll stare the devil in the face and spit at it!"
The sounds of Tommy's groans of pain fueled everyone's fire and purpose to fight. Rosaline thought of what Tommy said not to let the mistakes or his legacy as the Evil Green Ranger be there downfall. She wanted to tell her father that it didn't matter if he started out evil, she came to terms with his past. What worried her was that with the Sword of Darkness in Satsu's possession, their enemy was intent on exacting revenge on Tommy for his betrayal all those years ago. There was so many times he fought to keep her safe, now it was her turn to repay the debt to her father.
"This is not your fight alone," Kimberly suddenly replied coming up on deck. "I know it sucks what is happening to Tommy but though it's a normal routine for us once upon a time, it still gets hard going through it. I'm not speaking like he's gone or we've given up hope on him, not by a long shot. We told you guys that this was your fight, but now it's not. We're all in this together and knowing Tommy he won't go down without a fight. He's fighting for his life thanks to the Progeny but we're not sitting on the sidelines anymore. Some may think we still don't got it and our priorities have changed, but the mission hasn't and the job never changes as the years pass. The way I see it...if Satsu is going to unleash anarchy and hell on earth, she'll have to put up a fight before she completes what Cassius couldn't all those years ago. The thing that evil should fear is us because no matter how many times they put us down, they can't keep us down."
"Satsu's clever and knowing Declan is her trump card to get the job done on the outside she'll keep him protected and out of plain sight." Chan added.
"We don't know when Satsu will breakout of the Stone Tower but we have to prepare," Virgil pointed out. "Guys, that dude is completely brainwashed by the Acadians. It's like they have this cult mentality to them when we saw him in the treasure cave in Dragon Road at Sanctuary. He stole something from the cave giving this ominous warning about memories being like scattered dreams or a chain that binds them as one: heart, body and soul. They were looking for more than one prize to procure from Chun-nan and somehow whatever Declan retrieved maybe the object."
"Then we get it back," Jason replied. "Somehow if Satsu is planning to use Declan and whatever he retrieved, she's smart enough to hide him in the last place we wouldn't look."
"Affirmative I agree with Jason on this one," Billy added. "Seems like our only link to Satsu's plan is Declan. Remember, she's still vulnerable and she has a weakness, it's her family."
"Tanaka...he's probably hiding where Tanaka is," Rosaline said. "He disappeared from the public after the Samurai Rangers exploited his crimes. For a guy who is now public enemy number one he would probably have to be hiding in a location that very few know of." She turned to the veterans. "You said there are stories about secret fraternities and assassin grids that existed in Europe since the 12th century. If we were able to prove that the myth of Chun-nan was fact, then maybe history can help us distinguish fact from fiction."
"You actually believe there have been accounts of the Acadian fraternity in history?" Trini asked. "Do you think that Declan would be hiding there with Tanaka?"
"It's a sure bet who else would Satsu entrust her trump card to? The one person who taught her everything there is about being an Acadian," Virgil said. "If we find out the actual location, we'll smoke Tanaka out. Satsu wouldn't risk putting her uncle in danger and he's the only family she has left. We use it to our advantage and exploit it and then we'll deal with Declan."
"Well it seems like Power Rangers you have a plan," Atticus said steering the wheel. "I can offer you a vital piece of information, but it lies within the Isle of Songs, a place in between realms. It maybe a slight detour but I assure you that there is an answer that lies there that can help save Tommy's life." He then turn to his crew consisting of Silas, Abigail and Kenji. "Crew, prepare to go full speed ahead! Time is of the essence and the wind is in our favor!"
(Captain's Cabin)
Atticus enchanted the Tide Gale to be able to be operated and touched by living hands as the Rangers and veterans remained on deck to operate the ship. Billy decided to take control of the steering wheel given their destination was to the Isle of Songs. Once they crossed through the warp portal that transported them back to the Ancient Sea Sands, they had their point of route. A little while later, she noticed Rocky go inside with Jason, Adam and Kat to check up on Tommy and Kimberly as Rosaline went to retrieve a picture in her backpack. She had a mixture of happiness and tears looking at the picture of her family that was taken at her parent's renewal ceremony.
With persuasion from her friends, Rosaline went to the captain's cabin to check on her dad. However, before she opened the door she could once again the sounds of her dad's groans of pain and agony as he yelled trying to ease the effects of the stab wound. She stared at the picture of her family reminding her of everything she is fighting for. It wasn't only for her parent's sake, but also for Elena, Hayden and Gabriel. She didn't think of the possibility of having her dad be taken from her, not after finding him a few years back. It was too soon but she was determine to have more time with him, by any means.
"Help me change the fates and destinies of everyone I love and care about because I don't want Satsu to win. If she thinks our destinies are intertwined to repeat the transgressions of the past I'll prove her wrong. I know I may try to run from death, but I will get to it when the time comes."
"You're not alone Rosaline. Destiny is not set in stone yet sweetie," Tommy assured her. "We're going to show you...how to make fate and destiny what you want it to be."
Rosaline reflected on the conversation she had some time ago at the Command Center Ruins after she had to come to terms with what destiny had in store for her. It was natural for Tommy and Kimberly to reassure her that destiny and fate itself is not set in stone and they vowed to show her the possibilities of taking control of her own destiny. She opened the door and once again her father was unconscious but could tell by the drench sweat on his forehead its getting harder for him to fight and survive.
"How is he? Is dad alright?" Rosaline quietly asked getting the attention of the others in the room.
"Your dad started convulsing and then went into a slight state of shock," Adam solemnly said. "We don't know how to make the pain stop so Atticus gave some sort of medicine, kind of like a sedative for him to sleep it off a bit." He looked at Kimberly who continued to sit by Tommy's side holding his hand as she gently caressed his cheek.
"According to Atticus the remedies and potions will only slow down the process," Kimberly mumbled. "He needs something beyond medicine to heal him but he's still holding strong. I don't know how long Tommy can withstand all of this, but he has a strong fighting spirit. Atticus said the Isle of Songs might hold the key to saving Tommy's life. It was where you retrieved the melodies as the maiden and messenger for the Denizens of Twilight to open the trial gates. He says that the place lies in between realms that it serves as a passageway to many different dimensions."
"Knowing that it is protected and one of the only safeguards against evil, Atticus knows if dad stays there for a bit it can slow down what's happening to him. It served us in our mission to find the Sacred Flames of Power. According to legend, once they're retrieved, they remain lit until the power presides." Rosaline said with a slight smile. "It's a safe haven I assure you and it will buy us time. Many years ago it served the Denizens to help them during their fight against the forces of evil according Atticus. It's more than an access point to the Denizen's trials, but he says they had some stuff hidden there that will help us."
"Well let's hope whatever the original Denizens of Twilight hid at the Isle of Songs may help save Tommy's life," Jason said looking at Kimberly and Rosaline. "We promise you two he'll make it out of this alive. He's the heart and soul of this entire line and legacy. The falcon and crane, the Wings of Fate."
"Look we can't give up hope," Rocky replied. "We're not giving up on him because he never gives up fighting for all of us."
"Does it ever change? Does it get harder and harder for you guys going through this?" Rosaline asked. "I don't know how you all lived through it risking your lives for one another and watching each other on the brink of death. There were times you all thought at one point…there's a chance not all of you will survive. Do you ever wonder if it will ever get easy?" She then looked at Tommy and as much as she was trying hard to keep her composure, the dam broke. "It's not dad's fault and he shouldn't blame himself for what happened to him! He's laying there because Satsu wants him to remember! This is her way of hitting us where it hurts!"
"Rosaline…" Kimberly sighed looking at her daughter.
"You don't understand mom. I'm at the breaking point with Satsu and I have real bad intentions I want to do to that vile bitch for all she has put us through. I don't want to just hurt her, I want to punish her. I want to make her suffer and make her feel like she has everything to lose. She's hellbent on destroying us, this line and legacy and wants us to know the power she has to take everything we care about away. It doesn't matter because at this point, the morality we hold inside of us, it's going to fizzle out. If she can be cold hearted and sadistic…two can play that game and I'm not afraid to kill her with my bare hands. If she thinks she's going to complete her final trial and undo the curse, I will guarantee her a fight she'll have to endure to get what she wants."
"It's not you sweetie," Kimberly replied approaching her daughter. "You try to sink to her level and become like her, then you'll risk losing the part of yourself that makes you who you are. A few years back, none of you didn't know what destiny had in store for you. It was then you had to learn the hard way about the forces of darkness and this war between good and evil. The actions of people define their personality and who they are. Do you think all those things your dad did while he was under Rita's spell defined his legacy and who he is as a person? No, it because they weren't his actions, it was not what was in his heart. You have to look beyond the power and the suit to define the real Rosaline Diana Oliver. When you find the real you, it will tell us what your legacy is about."
"It's hard to define who I am and the question is whether if the power defines me or just regular me." She walked up to her dad as she took his hand and held it for a moment. Rosaline pulled out the picture she had and gently placed it in his hands. "What I know is...I don't want to go back to being that girl you found a few years back on the run just surviving another day. I want to remain the young lady who has something to live and fight for. I don't know what legacy I will leave on this line of power or what my expectations are. However, I'm going to focus on right now. I know you'll keep fighting...because this in your hands is why."
After she finished Rosaline exited the cabin and up the main deck. She didn't feel like talking to anybody as she ventured below deck to the crew's quarters and sat deep in thought. It was then Atticus showed up and approached her in the crew's quarters.
"I can sense what you desire and right now your main priority isn't about the mission," Atticus informed her. "Your mission is that of saving your father's life. Do you trust me with the right course of action to take?" She simply nodded her head in approval. "Once we reach the Isle of Songs, then you'll know what needs to be done to succeed. However, you must be aware that all actions comes with repercussions. The question you need to ask yourself is are you willing to do whatever is necessary to save those you love knowing the price you pay is playing a dangerous of life and death? Are you willing to risk altering the hand of fate and destiny?"
"Destiny is not set in stone as my parents will say," Rosaline answered without looking at him. "They said I will learn how to make fate and destiny what I want it to be...now it's time to put that to the test. You show me what I need to know to save my dad's life and I'll handle the rest."
