I watched in fascination as Tessa faced off against Justin and Nicole. Talia, Master Ahllan, Master Cid, and Lady Rosa were standing next to me watching their match. Justin had begun using wooden versions of his katanas and Nicole had several elemental orbs circling her. They acted like they had done this a thousand times. Tessa seemed to have her glowing under control, but she was struggling with some of her other powers. I watched in horror as Nicole launched her orbs at Justin. I didn't have a wolf, but I could feel myself beginning to growl at her. But Justin was apparently expecting this because he swung his swords like a baseball bat, and then all 8 of the orb went flying towards Tessa. Tessa deflected almost all of them, but two of them got through her defenses, and she went dow
