Anju tried to back away as the fire bender rose, only to be reminded of the pillar to her back. Her head was spinning from the impact, and not until the monsters eyes met hers did she realize the true terror of the situation.<br/><br/>"<strong><em>You...</em></strong>"<br/><br/>The young earth bender shrieked. She screamed until there was no more air in her lungs. The beast that was once human terrified her. There was no where to run, nothing she could do to get out of the way. Her mind raced with explanations, excuses.<br/><br/>"<strong>No! No that wasn't my intention! I just wanted to knock you unconscious!</strong>" she cried, speaking quickly, words beginning to run together, "<strong>I didn't know! I didn't want this! I thought we were just robbing the place I swear! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!</strong>" She fought back sobs, biting her lip, trying to retain some semblance of dignity. It was a failing effort, and she was soon blubbering like a child.