AMELIA

 “Ryden!” With my heart jackhammering, I rushed to him as he fell on the floor still gripping the sword. I felt its power blasting across the room, spreading throughout the house, sending vibrations everywhere like the effect of an EMP. Even the lights flickered off and turned it on after.

 I’d never seen an effect like this. It didn’t burn Ryden, but somehow it activated its power in his hand.

 “Ryden, let it go!” Ren came to us to help, but Ryden couldn’t hear ...