She smiled as a number of boys ran through the crowd, tossing little snapping fireworks in their wake. One looked over his shoulder and locked eyes with her. He paused as her eyebrow arched in a dare. The young boy shook his head and ran off with his friends. The air was full of energy from the Gate. Madison was nearly vibrating with the magic surrounding her. It was only a matter of time before she would be opening the Gates and allowing the barrier between the Mortal plane and Abaddon to fall. A figure clad in festive red and gold stood near one of the many restaurants waiting to celebrate as well. Madison walked over to Pan and painted a smile on her face. “I wonder if you’re really here to help me, or stand in my way,” she said conversationally. Pan looked at her with hard eyes. “You have changed, Madi. This is not what I wanted, and you know it.” She laughed. “I’ve changed,” she echoed. “You planted seeds of doubt in my mind since I was a little girl. Then you have a demon of Death possess me.
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