Zone 9
"I sense someone nearby," Elizabeth murmured softly.
Celeste, who was trailing just behind her, raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. "Just one?" She questioned, a bit skeptical. She had grown accustomed to seeing students group together, even though they were supposed to be assessed individually. Despite the separation into two distinct teams, many had foolishly banded together in groups of four or five, thinking that numbers alone would give them an advantage. Celeste found it utterly ridiculous.
Personally, she had no complaints about partnering with Elizabeth. They had bumped into each other earlier, and Celeste quickly realized that together they could take down even the strongest of their opposition. It was a practical arrangement, and one she felt confident about. However, despite their strength, two of their targets had managed to slip away—Amael had been the first to flee, shamelessly throwing Earth under the bus, and Earth had eventually followed suit.
