~Chapter 3~

Two unusual creatures stare at you from the caves entrance. A single look from one of them is enough to send chills down your spine. They have a humanoid shape, yet appear more reptile-like. Cyborg-like and with green skin, their unearthly appearance not only intimidates you, but raises the suspicion of that they are not of this world.

One raises its gun and aims it directly at you. In a state of panic, you quickly roll to the side. Had you moved a second later, you would've been hit by the strange, blue ball of energy fired from the alien's weapon. You don't manage to dodge unscathed though, for the rough surface of the cavern floor leaves you with bleeding scrapes on your arms and sides. As you push yourself off the ground, one of the abnormal creatures strides its way over. Stopping in front of you, it kneels down and grabs you by the throat. Gasping for breath as you are lifted into the air by the aliens superior strength, you struggle in an attempt to get loose of his hold.

At the feeling of danger by possibly being choked to death, your powers reveal themselves. Instinctually, you generate a small flame that rests in the open palm of your right hand. Raising your hand and the flame with it, you shove your hand in the creatures face. Upon contact, the flames burn the creature's face and eyes. Blinded, it releases its hold on you and stumbles back while clutching its face, letting out a terrifying and sickening shriek of pain. You wince in pain upon being dropped onto the ground and gasp, trying to recover your breath. Seeing an opportunity of escape, you push yourself off the ground and dash past the injured alien's companion, who soon chases you.

Breaking into a run, you weave your way through the trees as you hear the unearthly creature let out a roar of rage. You hear the creature catching up and pick up your speed. Weaving to avoid the branches of the trees, you garner small scratches on your face as well as leaves and twigs in your hair. Jumping from in between the trees into what you believe to be a clearing, come to a halt. And not a moment too soon, for had you kept on running, you would have fallen off an ocean cliff.

Nervously looking over the precipice, you see the ocean with it's dangerous current and strong waves crashing against the side of the cliff. Cautiously, you slowly back away from the side of the cliff. Before even moving five steps, you hear the bushes behind you rustle loudly. Sharply turning to face the unknown, you see that the alien monster has caught up. The creature aims it's gun at you, knowing it has you cornered. You have nowhere to run, and try as you might, you cannot summon your powers from within to defend yourself. You're too scared and are unable to control your fear. Unfortunately for you, your powers run instinctually and only come out when you are being physically harmed.

You are unable to run or use your powers to defend yourself.

You have no cards to play.

As the alien is about to pull the trigger, you close your eyes and wait for pain to come and embrace you.