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Scarlet was giving orders to everyone on where to set things up around the village and the mansion so the place can be protected while the war was going on.

"We can set them up here, on the roof here, and over here." Scarlet pointed to a map that showed the layout of the Ridgeview.

Horatio nodded. "What about here?" He pointed near the river.

"That's a good idea. Emma and the water nymphs could use the reinforcement." Scarlet said.

"Do you really think this is going to work?" Chris asked, looking at the map, then at her. He was trailing behind them the entire time, peaking at the map with every chance he got.

"No," Scarlet said dryly. Everyone paused to look at her.

Brad barked out a laugh. "Why are we doing it, then? I mean, if we all are going to die might as well just go into this and accept our faith."

Horatio exchanged a look with his mate, and she sighed. "I never said that we are going to lose, but there is no guarantee a water cannon will protect the mansion from a siren