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ANNALISE

We stepped into the dingy area of the Earth realm, my heart pounding with a mix of fear and determination. Adrian and I were disguised, blending in with the shadows. The air was thick with tension, the kind that clung to your skin and made it hard to breathe. I glanced at Adrian, his face set in a determined line. We both knew what was at stake.

“Stay close,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. “We can’t let Marcus see us until the time is right.”

Adrian nodded, his eyes scanning the area. The dim light barely illuminated the graffiti-covered walls and the broken windows, a far cry from the world we knew. I remembered how Marcus had taken Janet’s pack, and a surge of anger filled me. We had to end this.

We moved cautiously, the ground crunching under our feet. I could feel the pulse of my powers, restored and stronger than ever. It was time to use them. “I’ll transport us to where he keeps them,” I said, determination coursing through me.

Adrian’s eyes widened slightly,