Shikon stopped in his tracks when Malz yelled. "You crazy bastard your powers won't work with that damned collar on and none of us have the key!" Malz wanted them to leave him. Shikon watched as Malz killed the soldier with no remorse. Shikon walked over to Lakai and grabbed her good hand. Shikon's anger died down a little.I swear we'll come get you when we get the people. I'll buy you some time." Shikon set a huge wall of fire in front of Malz to separate him from them, and it wouldn't last long, but it was long enough. Shikon looked back at Malz and their eyes locked. They had an understanding. Malz was doing this for Lakai. "We have to go now Lakai." Shikon pulled Lakai along, and felt tears running down his face. Shikon was leaving behind his friend again, but with much worse people. Shikon would rescue him.