[u]A menacing laughter echoes throughout the chamber as the old man falls to the ground. His body is slowly absorbed as a portal emerges under him, it eating away at his flesh.[/u] "[i]Yes, yes! Such brutality, but the only outcome. You have done him a favor, you know. He was one of my favorites, so he got [b]special[/b] attention... No matter. You entertain me, mortal. What I would give to have you as my plaything... Alas, such is not to be. Now, let us test your will, shall we?[/i]" [u]Four more portals appear, revealing four younger children. They huddle together, their skin covered in fresh cuts and bruises from torture. They whimper, but do not speak.[/u] "[i]Kill them. I wish not to keep them in my domain much longer, as they can scream no more.[/i]" [u]Upon hearing Po's voice, tears well up in the smallest ones eyes. The tallest one moves in front of them, creating a shield with his body.[/u]