Gale's eyes widened as he saw the river end off a cliff and empty out into the sea. Escape was now impossible. He had used up most of his energy to keep his head above water. The pounding waves and icy water only sapped more of his strength away. He closed his eyes and readied himself. Before he arrived at the waterfall Kye leapt onto Gale and together they plunged the hundred feet to the sea below.<br/>Down and down he sank, surrounded by the swirling green of seaweed. He could feel the breath bursting in his lungs as he lashed out frantically with his arms and legs, grappling for the surface and the fresh air. But he couldn't reach it. His feet were gripped in a mass of seaweed that covered the rocky seabed. Gale held his breath for as long as he could until his lungs threatened to burst. When he could hold his breath no more, he closed his eyes and breathed out, knowing there was no air to breathe in. He stopped struggling in the seaweed and rested in the waves, his long hair covering his face like a watery mask. The last thing that flashed through his head was the face of Kristen.