Mathew watched as his niece entered the house, a little smile spread across his face, and with them tears he hadn't expected to flow. She had definitely grown beyond his expectations, she didn't need him worrying about her all the time. He had witnessed the entire confrontation in hiding, and he was truly proud of how far Anna had come. Her growth was proof that she would never abandon their goal, her determination was evident, her resolve was unbreakable, truly Anna had become a monster.
"Should we still carry on with the plan?" A hooded figure questioned from behind him.
"No, cancel all operations, the plan has been cancelled" Mathew answered, and the hooded man retreated into the soil from where he had sprouted.