there is no other power in the universe . `` we do n't have much choice , '' she said , `` we can defend ourselves more easily up there than we can down here . that doesnt count , he bleated , that doesnt count , you were right , it has to be me . i felt the first rush of fresh air hit me in the face and gulped it down hungrily , sucking it into my lungs as i came up from the water . her entire eyes were glowing purple and her irises were nothing more than black rings . 