The Breaking Point

*it was left on the table* *Louis is still running*

*Vibes reads the note*

*the note is to Claire, Fiona, and Penny, talking about how sorry he is for leaving, but that it had to be done; he couldn't stand the egos and arguments any longer, and he didn't want to see them die like he did with his old team, which were him, a gunner woman named Mai, a lancer named Damian, and a martial artist named Jace (who was like a brother to him); he saw them die by the hands of a fallen angel, who he later killed; he mentions that he's had a lot of good times with the 3 of them, and they need to move on without him… he also apologizes specifically to Claire for leaving and possibly breaking her heart*

*Vibes gasps*

Vibes: Whoa.

Claire: I just found it here when I got back......

*Vibes raises an eyebrow*

Vibes: Well this does explain a lot.

Van: big time

*the end of the note explains that, starting a month before they died, Damian and Mai were arguing a lot, and it was what lead to their demise; seeing Vibes and DV arguing brought it all up again, and he didn't want to see them die*

*Vibes groans*

Vibes: OK guilt ahoy!

*keeps running*

*the note says he will come back to them once he has the power he needs to protect them*

*DV turns to Vibes*

DV: We need to find him.

Van: right

*meanwhile*

Penny: *keeping close to Louis*

*keeps running*

*The others head off to find Louis*

Penny: *thought: Cmon Louis, where are you going???*

*heading away from town, no place in particular*

Gotta get away… gotta get stronger…

Penny: *still following, looking a bit exhausted*

*Vibes slumps down*

DV: This is no time for a nap Princess!

Vibes: It...it's no good. Trying to break through...it's...exhausting!

Van: take a break V. we all need to be at our peak to help louis

*gets out of town before stopping a moment*

*Vibes struggles to get her breath back*

Vibes: This is gonna be harder than I thought!

Van: it always is