The Power of Three

Blades of three. Aiyana takes the first step into the hall. Three times one

is three, she answers the call. Aden follows closely, calm and quick.

Three times two is six, clean and slick. Aiyana lifts her torch so both

can see. Three times three is nine, steady and free. The old gate

opens with a dusty roar. Three times four is twelve, they move once

more. Three times five is fifteen, clear and bright. Three times six

is eighteen, guiding their sight. Three times seven is twenty-one, strong.

Three times eight is twenty-four, marching along. Three times nine is twenty-seven in