Then it felt as if he had been ripped in two, his flesh was on fire. He looked into Ember’s green eyes and her horrified expression caused him to look down at the blood that was soaking his shirt. Merrcum was there as his knees hit the floor, as breathing became a chore. Each breath felt like his entire being was being rent in two. “Ceylon, change of plans. We have only one medical scanner within this area, one of you will have to be taken to Trinity Heart to be treated by the Earthlings.” Merrcum’s hands were shaking as he began to cut the shirt off of Ceylon. Ceylon was astounded at how well his apprentice was doing, taking charge, despite his fears. Ceylon looked into the pale grey eyes of his apprentice and clasped his shaking hand. He had to ensure that Ember was taken care of and he wanted her to go into the medical scanner. Ember had to be alright. “I have taught you well, Merrcum. Do what you know, but promise me that Ember will get the medical scanner. I will allow the humans to treat my wounds.
