Kenji struggled to his feet and ran as far as he could, his powers coming back to him as he got a certain distance away from Requiem.  There standing in front of him was The Master.<br/>"You've only got your own self to blame for the way things turned out."  The Master spoke to him.  "This is the way things went the first time...I remember it all from back then...Kenji, you tried to kill me as a little girl...did you not think that would have an impact on the child I would give birth to?"<br/>"Then I'll go back and fix things."  Kenji told her.<br/>"No!"  The master told him.  "Going back won't change anything, believe me, I tried...it still turned out like this anyway...you don't understand how your power works, you were always here.  Time happens all at the same moment...it's not just a straight line...all space is in one place, I have spent a lot of years figuring this out and I understand how the universe works, yet within it there still exists uncertainty...for example, if I were to confront Requiem now, reality itself may collapse in on itself or all time and space may fuse into one endless stream.  It's all far too complex to fully explain in the short time of a mortal lifespan, but just trust me...I need you to gather people to me so I can train them to fight Requiem, she is my daughter and I love her, but I know she cannot stay as she is and my presence would only increase Requiem's ability exponentially."<br/>Kenji looked at her and dropped to his knees before punching the ground and shattering a rock.<br/>"Damnit!  I've been so stupid!"  He screamed, a few tears dropping from his eyes.<br/><br/>"I don't like you very much."  Requiem spoke to Shade.  "You've somehow found a way to shield your mind from me, but something about you feels similar."  She spoke, glancing over towards Col.<br/>"I may only be moments old, but already I know more than anyone here.  I'm gifted with the power befitting a goddess like myself."  She spoke, already she was looking about 12 years old and her rate of aging was starting to now finally slow down a little.  "First, let's get rid of this."  She spoke, reaching out her hand to touch the blade and turning it to dust.  "My father is responsible for that power."  She told him with a smile.  "Are you ready to see how futile your efforts are?"  She asked.<br/>"No!  Don't kill her!"  Melody wailed as she looked up at the battle.  Felicia was still huddled up sobbing tearfully as the memories of her past haunted her.<br/><br/>((I assume Shade is trying to show the others the extent of Requiem's abilities or give them a chance to escape.))