[Uke]

"Stop!"

Quarrel's eyes snapped in alarm to Gale, who had pulled out a long knife and had it placed against Aireio's throat.

"Surrender, or the girl dies," The man said, smirking deviously.

Glancing back at Red, the dark-haired boy frowned. He could try to disarm Gale, but there was no guarantee that Aireio wouldn't be hurt in the process...

Slowly, he began to hold up his hands in surrender.