[hr][hr][center][h3][b][color=#663399]Annika Falling Star[/color][/b][/h3][img]https://img.wattpad.com/2aee3df37d7355d17fb253088e8d4cb5a77e13a0/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f537930755433556b484e736679413d3d2d3434323136393434302e313464323337343938373336653865313437353131363236373731312e676966[/img][hr][b][color=#663399]Location:[/color][/b]  Limbo
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	Runa’s answer was disappointing but unsurprising. Annika looked back at the red land around her and sighed. She had important work to finish back home. She didn’t know how much time had passed there, but regardless of whether it was seconds, days, or years, Annika knew she had to try to get back. She had to help her people by either fighting alongside them or avenging those she had lost.

	Annika turned around, stepping closer to the portal, when Madalyne spoke up, declaring she would remain behind. Annika stopped and turned. She looked at Madalyne, the other person she had initially arrived with in this strange land, and felt a sudden need to offer the woman help.

	Annika walked to Madalyne. [color=#663399]”I want to offer you help, should you need it. I have no blade to provide you with or use, but you have yours. Cut my hand so I may provide you with a piece of me to call on should you need it.”[/color] Annika extended her hand to Madalyne and waited.

	Madalyne turned around to face Annika and smiled when she offered some aid if she ever needed it. [color=7FFFD4]”Thank you for the offer. This might hurt a little bit.”[/color] She said as she took out her sword and took a small step back as she gently rested the blade against Annika’s hand and quickly made a light cut off of the palm of Annika’s hand.

	With her hand-cut, Annika pulled two beads from her clothing and set them into her bloodied hand. She coated the beads in her blood, imbuing the objects with her essence. Annika knelt and buried one bead into Limbo's dirt before standing and handing Madalyne the other. [color=#663399]”Use this to call on me. My hope is that I will arrive at your side or this spot should you or the land need me. Tell Anayma I consider her [i]tiatén:ro[/i]. A friend. As I consider you and Jack. I will see you again.”[/color] Annika smiled at Madalyne before she turned and joined the others in the Everdark. 

	Annika looked around the Everdark, catching the last of Jack’s words. This place was even more strange than Limbo. In place of red everywhere, it was dark everywhere, but there was almost a strange purple hue to everything. Annika walked forward tentatively, scenting the air like animals did. Creatures were abundant below them; from Jack’s words, they would be difficult to kill. Annika remained silent for now, ready to fight should the need arise. Whatever this place once, Annika found herself preferring Limbo to it.