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freedom had been exhilarating before it was doubly so when she had a purpose and a real chance at striking back at Cain.
    Jane was not happy about leaving either of them alone but she wanted to know what Eriunia and the others were planning, so she agreed. It was nearing lunch time, so they ate a quick lunch of sandwiches and Oreos. Then Jane stood up.
    â€œI’ll be back,” Jane said. They smiled at her as she tried to make her voice sound like the Terminator. She hugged Jackie one last time and kissed Jacob fiercely, hoping she would see him again soon. “Stay out of trouble.”
    They smiled at her and then she vanished into the Divide.
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    Jane stood before the wall of darkness for a moment examining it closely. It didn’t seem as black as it had the first time she had seen it. She pushed into it after finding the place on Palisade Head where she wanted to emerge. She emerged from the Divide with a small popping sound, which startled a goblin looking up at her. Jane looked down at him as he scrambled to greet her.
    â€œWhere is everyone?” Jane asked.
    The goblin was tall and skinny, taller than most of the goblins she had seen so far, and his skin was mottled and had a greenish hue.
    â€œUp on top of the rocks,” he replied.
    The goblin pointed up the narrow trail that mirrored the road leading to the top on her side, but here it was just smaller. Jane turned and looked up the trail. It amazed her how much the two worlds looked the same.
    â€œI can find my way,” Jane said. She waved off the goblin as he attempted to lead her to the top. She started up the side of the hill and climbed over the rough trail until she reached the top. The closer she got to the top, the more activity she saw. Goblins and humans were arriving constantly. Many of them were loaded with supplies and arms taken from Madeline Island and the Isle of Lakes. At the top of the trail Jane saw a series of small walls in the same places as the old barriers on her side. Unlike the short stone railings on her side, these were thick walls, and she paused as she watched the rebels working hard to enforce the barriers.
    â€œIt’s not perfect, but it’ll help if we need a refuge here.” A voice said from behind her.
    Jane whirled and smiled when she saw the tall figure of Eriunia walking towards her. Two steps behind her was the lanky form of Carvin, and perched on his shoulder was Bella. Jane hugged Eriunia happily and started to cry when Bella jumped onto her shoulder and hugged her neck tightly. Carvin even gave her a brief handshake which she accepted graciously. She didn’t know what to think of him yet. Bella’s wing still hung limply, and Jane sighed in her mind. She had hoped time would begin to heal the broken wing but it seemed Bella would be grounded for the rest of her life.
    Flying Cloud was standing nearby, and she looked about, hoping to see Jacob. Instead she saw only Jane, who glared at her. Flying Cloud smiled weakly. There was little chance of the two of them getting along.
    â€œWe need to talk,” Jane muttered to Flying Cloud.
    â€œAbout what?” Flying Cloud asked.
    â€œLater,” Jane shot back. Her blood was boiling just looking at the other girl. How dare she try to act like she didn’t know why Jane wanted to talk to her?
    â€œIs Jackie here?” Carvin asked anxiously. He looked around hopefully but his face fell when he failed to see her nearby.
    â€œNo, we had a few problems on our side and we didn’t want to use the charge in her medallion until we had to,” Jane replied. She smiled at him and patted his arm sympathetically. “I think she wanted to come to see you though,” she added as Carvin’s face fell in disappointment. He brightened again immediately and took a deep breath.
    â€œWhat happened?” Eriunia asked. “Tasker stopped in briefly but said he was going to warn Madeline Island and try to