"If I phase I die..." Shadow said, struggling to his feet. "Well die faster. Apparently it's one of the safeguards those *******s put into place to ensure my loyalty last year in New Jersey. Every time I use my power some of my energy is drained, and I'm down to six months, without my powers. If I use them, I could be dead within a month..." A tear rolled down his cheek, "So either I go quickly as a mutant or I live for as long as possible without my powers and try and find another way to get the cu..." He cut off, wishing he could take back the last thing he said.