Eli, Pronto, Trixie and Kord were speeding away on their mechas to the next tournament location.

They then turned at a bend and continued talking.

is

*inspects 'finger'-nails*

Trixie noticed a few special markings on the walls.

year

Pronto shrieked and pulled over. The Shadow Clan were stalking slowly towards them.

last

Pronto, Trixie and Kord quickly turned their mechas around and fled, but Eli drove towards the Shadow Clan instead.

*turns head around* away

The Shadow Clan went after Eli and he stopped when they had blocked his path and surrounded him. He quickly stopped his mecha.

The Shadow Clan roared in fury.

The other three had arrived back at the entrance of the cave.

The Shadow Clan advanced on Eli and he immediately turned and ran away.

The Shadow Clan hurled Hop Rocks at Eli and missed.

*glances at Burpy*

Eli fired Burpy at the Shadow Clan. Burpy transformed and hit the ground., creating a fire wall, before dropping back onto Eli's shoulder, squealing. Eli made it out of the Shadow Clan territory and the four of them quickly continued their journey to Rocklock Cavern.

Will Shane.

Eli gave her an awkward smile.