[I]Damn it, Lin.[/I] The words echoed haphazardly throughout Cori's mind. Ace's plan had gone over so well. Stealth was not the best part of Cori or many others repertoire yet they had infiltrated the factory as if they were ghosts. Unfortunately Lin's poor attempt of heroism could see the failure of such a plan. Rash emotions only brought a clear and present danger to the situation. Cori could not sit back and allow Lin to be killed for rushing off without the others. A pipe dropped from the ceiling, spilling steam. The obstruction blocked Ace from continuing but not Coriander as a small section above the pipe was open. Never stopping his forward momentum, Cori ascended through the air, utilizing his extreme flexibility and limber body to get through the small opening before the steam could fully cover the area. Once he landed, Cori kept moving at breakneck speed. No time to stop. Well that was until he met with an unexpected guest. 

Almost the exact moment that he turned a corner, Cori's body was slammed into the wall. Cracks spread outward to show just how much force was used to restrain the swordsman. His eyes opened in wide surprise to the individual who held a blade of magic pressed against Cori's throat. "Oh little brother how you have grown? Still a princess." The man smirked, "Left the Empire for the Rebels? Who would have thought this would be your choice?" Cori grimaced before responding, "Why are you here, Alex? Will you kill me now?". The tension was so thick that you could grab it with a bare hand. "Death is not my plan." Alex let his brother touch the floor and he slowly backed away, "By the way that Lin girl ran that way and to the right. I'll be seeing you again soon, Princess." Coriander's body shook nervously as eyes stayed forever locked on his brother whilst beginning to continue the hunt for Lin. 

Why was he here and what did he want? Images of the past blazed a trail in Cori's mind. He wanted to stay and find out Alex's thought process but, Lin's safety was far more important. Several minutes went by before a guard entered the very room that held Ryoko and Lin's altercation. "The Unbound Heart -------" In a show of brutality, a blade of pure yellow energy ripped through the man's chest with little resistance. Blood splashed forward from the wound following behind the blade as it aimed directly for Ryoko with no intent on harming Lin. If anything changed in that regard, the blade would immediately disperse upon touching Lin's skin even for a moment. From the doorway Coriander stood vigilant as if a beacon of light was shining upon him. "Let's see how much you've changed since I left, Ryoko."