"Because I see the future," Terzin said, laughing. "Your two families are 'meant' to rule, my intention was to destroy both of your families, and yet you have an infuriating-" His words were cut short as a right hook to the face staggered him, forcing him to release Mandi's mother, the attacker revealed as Duncan, bruised but evidently otherwise unharmed. That was all the window Valerian required, teleporting to the woman's side and vanishing suddenly. "You DARE attack the leader of the Mer Council, this is an act of war boy."<br/><br/>"I will be the one to decide what constitutes an act of war Terzin," came a voice that cause Mandi to turn suddenly. Linda was on her feet, her eyes glowing white, a spear gripped tightly in her hand. "As I understand the rules, the spear belongs to the one who has a right to the throne. I believe that right belongs to me."