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Stupid Odie, Facilier fumed. I'm sixteen, I can be out on my own if I want. He walked through the swamp, looking for a comfortably place to sleep. There was a loud screech and he froze, part of him desperately wanting to run back to the boat and hide in his room. He shook his head, ashamed of his own cowardice.
"I ain't scared of y'all!" He yelled to the shadows. "If y'all want my soul, y'all can come rip it outa me yourselves!" Silence. Chuckling to himself, he walked over to a clearing and sat down. He gathered some branches and placed them in a pile on the ground. Then, using his magic, he set the pile on fire. A purple flame burned the sticks, licking at the sky. Facilier sat against a tree, the violet pyre easing his nerves. He watched the flames, his eyes starting to feel heavy. Every blink threatened to drag him into the grips of sleep. He nearly did until the shadows called again. His eyes snapped open and he looked around, heart pounding. Hours passed, and still the shadows kept him awake. Finally, he fell asleep.
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Another screech brought Facilier out of his sleep. He tried to stand up but found something holding him imobile. He looked around and gasped in horror. In front of him were six shadows. He struggled and soon realized that two more shadows were using his own to hold him in place. He felt but couldn't see a hand rest against his throat. He swallowed and stared at the shadows, his stomach twisted with fear. One of the shadows looked at him then to his fire. It spun around the pyre, putting it out.
Pathetic, it said in a whispery voice. Did you really think that would keep us away? Facilier stared at it, too frightened to answer. The shadow chuckled, and Facilier felt something sharp against his throat. You're that woman's little pet, aren't you? Facilier open his mouth to speak, but a pitiful whimper was all that came out. The pressure on his throat tightened, threatening to cut his flesh.
Please, Facilier thought desperately. I never should have stayed out. Why couldn't I have just listen to Odie? The head shadow looked at the ones holding Facilier.
Finish him, it commanded. Before they got the chance to, the shadows screeched in pain and released the frightened teen. Facilier looked around and saw the reason for their sudden departure. Dawn had arrived. Getting shakily to his feet, Facilier headed back towards the boat.
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