Savior (1/1)

I reached the last mountain before daybreak about a week later. I had run throughout each day, barely stopping to get food or water at all. I haven't slept in over a week, and I often find myself dozing off at times when I pause for rests.  Guess who the last person is... It's Jessica, the weird little emotionless girl that I singled out the first day.  I kinda knew that she would be tough, but I never imagined that she would be this tough.  Alright, Jess, show me what you've got.  She had reached the grounds earlier than I did, so she probably had time to set up some traps provided that she was smart enough. Oh she's definitely smart enough.  "I have the flame right here..."  A malicious grin on her face, she pointed out the flame of eternity. It was just an ordinary torch... But for some reason, it kept the flame burning even in snowy mountains.  Which just happens to be the case now. Tao's jacket was too big for me, so I had left it on the previous mountain. The worst mistake I'll ever make.  "For the victor... You have to take the flame. And those undeserving of the flame would actually burn to crisps. So... Ready for your last fight?" I stared at her, not saying a word. I saw a flash of fear pass through her eyes briefly, but she quickly hid it with a sadistic laugh.  Leaping towards me, we began our dance of death.  Evenly matched, she was stronger and I was faster. But my strength was draining quickly.  I stepped over something, and I immediately felt extreme pain cutting through my waist. Looking down, I spied dozens of little metal strings cutting at my skin at various locations. Blood was dripping out in little streams, and it looked like