The explosion burnt through the great wood, and completely obliterated it. The explosion coated the intersection, and burnt it to a crisp. But no homes were hit. The smoke began to clear hours later. But even then...A flame rose from the ashes. As Cain rose from the ground like a corpse from the grave, and stumbled to the floor. His flame was extinguished. For now. But Ite...Ite was gone. [spoiler]end of chapter 9[/spoiler]