*The scream ripped through him like wet paper. His face contorted into fear. He jumped up almost falling back. He looked at the statue in rage.*<span class="bbc_u">Why now!? The rumors must be true...</span>*He looked back to Lauren.*<span class="bbc_u">I...</span>*He turned and ran deeper in to the mansion. Deep enough to where the others would not find him easily and he sat in the shadows, sifting his thoughts, to see which were his own.*