We arrived at Elektra's house she grew up in right after sunrise. Elektra told me to go hide somewhere, only coming out if she needed help. She didn't want to put me in unnecessary danger. I hit in one of the rooms where I could have a clear view of Elektra so I could see if she needed any help. It was nerve-racking watching her just stand there, waiting for Kirigi. He finally arrived, and they fought, their abilities seeming relatively equal, for a long time. Elektra was holding her own and I knew that it would only distract her if I went running down there. Then something happened that scared the bejesus out of me. Kirigi got Elektra. He stuck his dagger right next to her throat and said, "There's nothing you can do. And so the balance tips to me. Don't worry; I'll take good care of her." I realized that he was talking about me and suddenly became very angry.

I saw my opportunity and dove into the room, my chain ready. I tried to attack Kirigi with it, but he dodged it easily. He pushed Elektra back, knocking her unconscious, and then turned to me. "Treasure, this has gone on long enough. Let's go. I'm got giving you any more time."

"I told you, I don't want to join The Hand." I tried to hit him again, but he dodged it even easier because he was expecting it.

"You should've thought about that in Baltimore," Kirigi told me.

"That's not fair! Back then I did want to join the Hand."

"Do you want me to find out if you still do?" Kirigi asked. Before I had a chance to answer, he did that thing with his hands and I could almost feel that emotion bubbling to the surface. It wasn't only readable, either. He had ignited it. He made it want to come out.

"You cheater!" I screamed at him in frustration.

"Well, now we've got that taken care of. We're leaving." He grabbed my arm and started leading me out the door. On his way out, he took one of his daggers and stabbed Elektra in the heart, killing her. Before I could even react, he pulled me out of the building and started running. I knew where he was going: some kind of headquarters for The Hand. I wished he would let go of my arm, but he didn't. He just kept on pulling, and I felt like he would never stop.

A/N-This story is now complete. In case anybody was wondering, though, Abby doesn't ever look back. Every time she tries Kirigi ignites her dark side and she feels like her destiny depends on it. Poor Mark…