Death Happens

We scanned the burning city of Mizu for survivors. If only there was a way to change them back.

"They've all been turned, but I know how to help them," Ariel shouted, seeming to read my mind.

I faced Ariel, pushing several pieces of hair out of my face. "You do?"

"Yes," she said, her blue eyes glistened with determination. "We need to get to my office. Head north, Abernathy. Go that way!"

"No, we must leave, Ariel. Once Sharra has turned a creature into an Akuma, there is no going back. The soul has been burned out of them, leaving only a shell. At this point they are nothing more than Sharra's puppets. They do her bidding without conscience, remorse, or understanding."

"That can't be true. I have a spell that can reverse even the most - " Ariel started, but Abernathy cut her off.

"I cannot allow you to remain here a moment longer," he growled, sending a stream of fire into the bubble protecting Mizu. The fire wasn't like the normal red and orange flames. It was gold, black, and bl