38 School Battlefield
"There's too many of them" Caleb shouted over his shoulder.
Now surrounded, June, Andrew, and Caleb stood back to back with each other doing their best to fight the Shadows.
"There's no end to them" June shouted back in agreement, swinging his sword at an incoming Shadow.
"One of my strings snapped!" Andrew said, panting "I can't go full out without my music"
Exhausted and out numbered, the only thing that June could do is pray for a miracle to happened and soon.
Then Just like an answered prayer a miracle did happened but not the kind they were expecting for. They heard a guy's voice speaking, almost like reciting something.
"She,
In the dark,
Found light
Brighter than many ever see.
She,
Within herself,
Found loveliness,
Through the soul's own mastery.
And now the world receives
From her dower:
The message of the strength
Of inner power." (By: Langston Huges)
"Final Sparkle!"
Then a brilliant laser made out of light, disintegrating every Shadows in it's path and returning the possessed back to being human.
All the Shadows that were not hit was left puzzled, wondering where did their other companions go. The same goes for the Three looking so stunned.
When they turned their heads to see the source of the laser. A young man, most likely the same age as the three. He has chocolate brown hair and has green eyes, almost like an emerald. Is standing at the far side of hallway, in his hand, an opened leather bound journal.
But it's not long for the Shadows to regained their bearing and acknowledged the new threat. They simultaneously let out a deafening hiss and charged.
The three ran to the new guy, while they can see the guy, flipping pages through his journal. When he found the page he was looking, he started to recite.
"Life blooms in the dawn of Spring,
The warmth of day in Summer's blessing.
Death approaches in the Autumn twilight,
And as night falls comes Winter's bite."
"Calling of the Seasons!"
The hallway shook, stopping the Shadows from charging. The three felt something that could only be explained by "Experiencing the four seasons in a day". Then suddenly four human figures; four, handsome young men stood between the Shadows and the four Gifteds. They looked human but each of them is exuding a unique and powerful presences that June, Andrew and Caleb could just stare in awe.
One young man stood with a sheathed katana. He has white long hair (reaching the small of his back, long), pulled up in a ponytail with some loose strand in the front. His eyes are the color of hazel that goes perfectly with his handsome face. He's wearing a pink kimono that has cherry blossom tree designs. A white scarf around his neck and his pendant that resembles a cherry blossom.
The second young man has mid-length, blonde hair and tanned skin. His eyes are golden like the sun. He's wearing a brilliant, golden armor, that has intricate, beautiful designs. He's wields a beautifully crafted and forged spear made of Gold.
The third young man has a perfectly styled, burnt orange hair. He has dry green eyes. He's wearing a long, wine red, trench coat, that lengths up to his ankles. He is dressed like the royalties of the French Victorian era. He's wearing a mahogany pants and boots. And in each hand, he wields twin, bronze daggers that are long enough to be considered short swords.
The last young man has bluish, black hair. He has gray eyes like the moon. He's wearing a black hooded, fur cloak. He has a very cool tattoo across his chest. Both his wrists has tribal looking arm bands, with some fur. He's wearing a black, low rise pants and boots. He's also wielding a massive, battle axe.
The four young men readied themselves, then in a blink of an eye they were gone. The four young men attacked every Shadows in their path with so much speed and power, that the Shadows didn't even knew what hit them. The first young man cut and slashed enemies with precision and calmness, the second fought enemies with so much vigor and energy, the third moved with so much speed and elegance, the last demolished many Shadows at once, showing immense power.
"It makes so much sense now" Andrew said, still in awe.
"What makes sense?" June asked
"Those four..... Are the human manifestation of the four seasons" Andrew answered, so amazed that he got chills.
"You mean-?" Caleb said, stunned
And Andrew just nodded. They just saw the four season, in their human manifestation.
The battle didn't last long. When every last Shadow disintegrated and the possessed returned back, the four stood facing the guy who summoned them.
"Thank you all so much for your help" The guy said, with gratitude.
The four knelt, put their right fist to their heart, bowed and faded into thin air.
The second the four disappeared, The guy that summoned them suddenly collapsed.
"Whoa, there" Andrew said, catching the guy. He hooked his right arm over his shoulder and helped steady him.
The guy's eyes were half opened, his breathing was labored and he's already drenched in sweat.
"Hey, you okay?" June asked, gently
"I'm at my limit" The guy said, his voice soft
The aftermath of the battle is pretty messy and the three wasn't left unscathed. Their clothes has some cuts, and stained with black dust. June was hit in the back but the wound is slowly healing. Andrew's violin snapped some strings and Caleb has a bruised rib.
"Cameron!" Someone shouted from their back.
June, Andrew and Caleb turned their head to see a girl about their age running towards them follow by Maria.
The girl looks very fresh and sporty. She has silver white hair, that is pulled into a ponytail. Dark brown eyes. She's wearing a fitted, white tank top and black leggings. And she's wearing red Air Jordans.
"Maria, what are you doing here?" Caleb asked, confused.
"I will explained later" She just said " Now, what happened to him?" Maria asked, her gazed on the half-awake, guy being supported by Andrew.
"We don't actually know..... He just collapsed after the guys that he summoned disappeared" June said, trying his best to explained
"He over exert himself..... again" Maria said, shaking her head.
Andrew felt the shame radiating from Cameron, and that he can't believe that Cameron was being lecture for saving them.
"Well if it weren't for him, the three of us are probably long dead by now" Andrew said
"It's true" June agreed "He arrived at the perfect time to save us, back there"
Maria's face soften "Well if that happened to be the case, then I'm proud of you Cameron" Maria said, "You've done exceptionally well"
Cameron lifted his head with a teary smile "Thank you, Milady" He said, his voice soft and happy.
"Milady do you know this kids and why are they speaking to you in such a casual manner?" The Girl asked, looking at the three like she's ready to kill them for disrespecting Maria.
"Kids?" Caleb said in disbelief
"Yes..... Kids, now if you don't want to get hurt, you kids needs to show some respect" The Girl bit back
"Camille, Enough!" Maria commanded, her voice full of authority.
"But-" Camille protested
"I said enough!" Maria said with some added hardness in her voice.
Camille gave up but still glared at the three.
"Where is your sister?" Maria asked Caleb
"We got split up" Caleb said, his voice laced with worry, "She's with one our friend"
"Also our friends Alex and Pearl got separated form us when the attack started to happened, and Isabelle is still missing" June was compelled to add
Upon hearing Isabelle's name Caleb visibly tensed.
"Don't get your hopes up, they're probably all dead" Camille said nonchalantly
"Don't you dare-!" Caleb snapped, his voice furious. But he was cut off by a familiar voice.
"Caleb!"
Caleb turned so fast and saw Isabelle running towards him. Caleb caught her and hugged her tightly. Isabelle gripped the back of Caleb's shirt so hard in her fists. She's shaking as she cries on Caleb's chest. It's like all the mixed feelings that she has been keeping all day broke like dam and just flowed.
"Shhhh.... It's okay, it's okay. I'm here, it's okay now" Caleb said, his voice soft and comforting. He kissed the top of her head and continued comforting her.
When two presence started approaching, Caleb tensed and looked up and saw Seth and Leo approaching.
"What are you doing here?" Caleb's voice was deadly, hugging Isabelle tighter.
The rest turned their heads and saw them slowly approaching, Seth pushing Leo's wheel chair.
"Traitors!" Camille hissed, getting ready for a fight.
"No, They're with me!" Isabelle said wiping away her tears "They helped me find you guys"
"We didn't come here to fight" Leo said, "We are not dumb enough to pick a fight in our condition. We just wanted to help her and warn you about the Raven"
"Why should we believe you?" Caleb asked, his tone guarded.
"Why do you think I'm in a wheel chair right now?" Leo asked. When nobody answered, Leo said "It's because we are foolish to pick a fight with out teacher. And when our mission failed to capture him, the Queen sent the Raven to get the job done."
"I'm not gonna listen to your lies anymore" Camille said, with so much anger. Her body sparked and charged. Electricity coursing her body.
Seth stood in front of Leo. Camille threw in a punch but Seth caught it easily with his good hand.
"Sister" Seth said in greeting, his voice strained. He's gripping Camille's fist and he seemed to be absorbing Camille's electricity.
"I don't have a brother. My brother is long dead!" She growled, went for the kick but Seth dodged it.
"I'm sorry" Seth said with so much sadness and regret, which only made Camille more angrier. Before Camille could throw anything else, Seth shoots out a lightning bolt hitting Camille. Camille flew back and slid on the ground. She got up and let out roar, but when she was about to charge again, shadow hands shot out from the ground and wrapped around Camille, constricting her.
"Milady, Why-?" Camille protested, Trying to get free.
"Seth, Leo" Maria said, ignoring Camille. "Thank you for the warning, and if that's all, I do suggest that you take your leave. This place is only going to get more dangerous and you won't be doing any good in your state" Her voice neutral.
"Thank you" Leo said. Seth turned Leo's wheel chair and started pushing.
"Wait!" Isabelle shouted, making Seth stop but didn't turn. Isabelle ran and stood in front of them.
"I haven't thank you guys yet for helping me" She said. Then she pull out her recorder from her pocket, offered it to Leo. "I'm sorry about eavesdropping. I know it's not right of me to be intruding in your privacy and I'm really sorry"
Leo took the recorder and gave her a smile "Thank you"
Then Isabelle gave Leo and Seth a quick hug saying "Thank you" and ran back to Caleb and the rest. Leo and Seth didn't expect it but it put a smile on their faces.
As Isabelle returned to Caleb's arms, she lets out a sigh. Their actions were so natural that you'd think they're a couple, if not already. It made June smile, reminding him of a similar event.
"Are you okay?" Caleb asked, gently cupping Isabelle's face with both hands.
Isabelle smiled and nodded, but then her face turned worried "I have a lot to tell you but that can wait. Do you guys know where my team is?" Looking at everyone.
And right on cue Alex, Pearl and Arisa turned on the corner, running. When they saw June and the group, they wasted no time and run to them.
"Isabelle!" Pearl said in relief as her, Alex and Isabelle clashed in a tight group hug.
"I'm so happy to see you guys!" Isabelle said relief "Are you guys okay? Are you guys hurt?"
"Well we wouldn't have survived this long if it weren't for ma'am Arisa" Alex said.
On the other hand of greetings. A confused June and Andrew stare at their mother holding her beloved Vi (Her Shotgun).
"Well that's no way to look at your mother. Give me hug" Arisa urged, playing it cool but deep inside she wanted to run to her boys and hug them tight. And just seeing them, she thank God that they are alive.
Thankfully Camille calmed downed and Cameron regained some of his strength back that he could now stand on his own. Cameron thank Andrew and stood beside Maria.
June and Andrew gave Arisa a hug.
"Not that we're not happy to see you here but... Mom why are you here?" June asked
"I got a warning from a bird" Arisa said
"Bird? What kind of bird?" June asked his voice worried and a little bit panicked. Knowing they just had a warning about a certain bird.
"If my bird knowledge serves me right, It's a bohemian waxwing" Arisa answered. Before June could say something, Isabelle, Alex and Pearl joined them.
"Thank you for helping my friends Ms. Arisa" Isabelle said, gratefully.
Arisa gave her a smile and said "My pleasure, Besides being with these two reminded me of the excitement I felt when I'm doing field work"
Isabelle was about to ask what she meant by field work when the speakers turned on, and a loud feedback from a mic filled the hallway.
After a few taps from the mic a familiar voice came out of the speakers, making June's blood run cold.
"June, Buddy! Did you like my surprise?"
"Luke" June said, His voice hard.
"Sorry I haven't been around lately, but don't worry you'll see me soon enough. By the way I have a friend here who couldn't wait to see you. Say hello Jordan" Then a groan full of pain came out of the speakers.
"Jordan? Luke what did you do to him?!" June shouted, forgetting that Luke can't hear him.
"You want to see him right?" You could just imagine the smug face on his face right now, enjoying torturing June. "Meet me at the football field, we'll be there. You can even bring your new so called 'friends', I don't care. And if you really care for sweet little Jordan right now, you would come" Then the speakers turned off.
"Don't listen to him June, He's just luring you out" Caleb said
"He is correct" Maria agreed "The boy is a Chaos and you can never trust them. They are masters of deception, and when you fall into their trap that is when they will strike"
"But-" June was going to say but he stopped and let out a painful scream. He dropped to his knees and let out another scream.
Arisa rushed to her son's side, looking so panicked, not knowing what's happening with him "June! honey? What's happening? Talk to me honey? June?! June!"
June felt his Mark burn again, searing his skin. He felt this kind of pain before when he found Andrew in the woods, but this was 10x worst than the first time.
"Find him leader" June heard Ignis said, his voice urgent. "You have to save him!"
"I have to go find him" June said, as he struggles to stand. When he lost his balance Andrew caught him and steadied him.
"Ignis said to find him, like he told me to find Andrew" June said, taking a step. And that is the only needed explanation for Arisa, Andrew and Caleb for them understand.
Andrew helped June to walk to the direction field.
Before Arisa could say anything, Alex is already speaking "We're coming Ma'am" no room for discussion.
"You sound like soldiers" Arisa said proudly. "Alright then, gear up"
In Caleb and Isabelle's side.
"Ah!" Isabelle raised a finger before Caleb could talk "I'm coming and your not stopping me. I've experienced a whole lot of weird today and weirdly enough I'm not ready for it to end. So you're stuck with me"
"Isabelle, it's going to be dangerous out there and I can't always be right there to protect you. I can't let you go, please don't go" Caleb said, almost begging.
but Isabelle was not having it "Nope, and if you're worried about protecting me I can protect myself" raising Oriana
"Where did you get that?" Caleb said, like he was talking to a child with a knife.
"Oh, Ms. Arisa lent it to Alex who lent it to me" She said "Honestly this one is beautiful" She said, examining the gun.
Caleb smiled but it transformed in to worry again.
"I'm coming, And there is no way you are stopping me" Isabelle said, stubbornly
"I haven't said anything" Caleb said with a small smile but his eyes are still full of worry.
"Oh, I know that look and I'm coming" Isabelle said
"There's nothing I can do to change your mind?" Caleb said, really hoping Isabelle would change his mind.
"Nope" Isabelle said with a pop on the p.
"Okay" Caleb said giving up "Just stay close to me okay? and no matter what happens don't leave my side"
"Okay! you don't have to be bossy about it" Isabelle said
"Sorry" Caleb said letting out a sigh, his head hanging low. Things (Relationships and Girls) like this are not familiar with Caleb and he is so lost "I just want you to be safe"
"I know" Isabelle said, her voice soft. She cupped Caleb's face and said "I'm a Big Girl and I'm not leaving your side if that will reassure you"
"Okay" Caleb said softly and gave Isabelle's hand on his face a squeeze and held it as they walk to the rest.
"Are these people crazy? All of you are out of your minds if you think think you can defeat that Chaos-" Camille said
"Honey, will you shut your mouth or do you want me to shut if for you" Arisa said, definitely annoyed.
"You want to try me, lady?" Camille bracing for a fight.
"Camille" Maria said, her voice cold and hard "Go back to the Castle, you are not needed here anymore and Cameron make sure she gets back in one piece"
Camille knew better that to talk back when Maria's voice is like that.
"Yes, Milady" Camille and Cameron said and ran towards the hallway leading to the exit.
"Let us go, We have no time to waste" Maria said, and the group ran towards to the direction of the field.
As they ran Andrew asked in no one in particular "How about Alisa and Fleur?"
"Alisa will know where to go" Caleb answered.
The pain in June's back is now fading slowly as they near the football field.
"We're coming Jordan, hang in there" June said silently.
And just like predicted Alisa and Fleur are already there at the entrance of the field with Miss Kage.
The Gang now all together gave each other a hug.
Alisa gave Andrew a kiss on the cheek, then hugged her brother last and when they broke the hug, she gave him and knowing look and smiled, seeing him holding Isabelle's hand. Caleb didn't say anything but gave her a shy smile.
June wasn't surprised to see Miss Kage, He knew already knew she was a Gifted. but it was a different story for the others.
"Maria" Miss Kage nodded in polite greeting
"Linda" Maria greeted back also nodding politely.
When the reunion is done and reality sets in. Miss Kage spoke "I've scanned the place and Mr. Banebridge is inside with Mr. Young"
"What are we waiting for, Let's go" June said, anxious to save Jordan.
"Mr. Summers before you charge in, you should also know that they are not alone. As Shadows lurk in every corner, plus Miss Blackens and Mr. Bishop are standing with Mr. Banebgridge" Miss Kage informed.
"Kraytos? why is he in there?" Isabelle asked as her body tensed.
"Also why is the captain of the cheer squad in there" Pearl asked.
"Why don't we ask them, then" Maria said "Linda, please keep us updated with the status of the field"
"Will do" Linda nodded.
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Crystal Mist high, Football field
As June, Andrew, Caleb and Alisa entered the field, waiting for them in the middle is a smug looking Luke.
"Will you look at that, heroes comes to save the day" Luke mocked, while clapping.
"Where is he Luke?" June asked, His voice hard
"Why the rush, we have so much to talk about" Luke said, (*Writer speaking* I swear He is so annoying, I want to strangle him myself).
"Why are you doing this Luke? We're friends, What happened" June said, his voice is a mix of anger and sadness.
"I WAS your friend! But you betrayed me!" Luke shouted, His voice full of hate and anger. "Don't you understand? You are like them, June! You are like the people who killed my Parents!" Then he walk to Kraytos whose holding Jordan up. "And now I'm gonna take revenge on you by killing the people close to you..... KILL THEM!!!" he shouted.
Shadows flooded the field and went for June and the group. When the Shadows closed in, The Shadows in the front line started dropping and disintegrating, while the four just stood there.
"What the hell is happening?" Luke demanded
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Earlier
"Wait we can't just get in there without a strategy, Right? It's gonna be a blood bath" Isabelle said, Making everyone stop and look at her.
Realizing she had a point, She got everybody's attention.
"Okay, What's on your mind?" Caleb asked, curious.
"For one, didn't Miss Kage said that only three people are out in the open and the rest are hiding? doesn't that tell you anything?" Isabelle asked as if the answer was obvious.
"It's an ambush" Alex said, in realization.
"Correct" Isabelle said, "Luke is using Jordan as bait for June, and as we heard a while ago he knows that June has companions. Andrew, Caleb and Alisa are a sure hit with that one, but he doesn't know the rest of us"
"What are you proposing Miss Fisher?" Miss Kage asked.
"One thing we have against Luke is that we have the element of surprise. He might be thinking of surprising us with the ambush, but we'll turn it around by ambushing him." Isabelle explained
"How?" Fleur asked
"I like how you're thinking sweetie" Arisa said, impressed, "We won't all be going in. Just like Isabelle said, Luke doesn't know the rest of us and when he shows his surprise, then we will surprise him back"
"Exactly" Isabelle said, agreeing
"Wow, that's amazing Isabelle" Caleb said, really impressed.
Isabelle blushed and smiled shyly "Yeah, well I play a lot of video games"
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Present
Kraytos sniffed the air and growled like a wild animal (*Writer speaking* As he is!!) "*Beep*, There's more of them!"
"*Beep* *Beep* *Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep*" Luke cussed like there is no tomorrow
Then a six inch heel flew like a boomerang hitting and tearing Shadows down.
"Boooyah! That what I call deadly fashion!" Fleur exclaimed
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Earlier
All of them are preparing for the plan, and the group is divided in three groups at the moment. The Adults, consulting and talking in hushed conversation. The Magazine Team, Alex and Pearl teaching Isabelle how to hold and shoot a gun. And lastly the Gifteds, June, Andrew, Caleb and Alisa.
"Okay I don't know if this the perfect time to drop this but Fleur's Gifted" Alisa said, shocking almost everyone. Andrew almost snapped another string even before he could attach them. "Remember the weave strangling banshee?"
June, Andrew and Caleb nodded. How could they not?
"Yup, she manipulated the properties of the weave to be as strong as steel, that's why the weave didn't snap" Alisa explained
"Wait, So that was really a weave?" Andrew asked, trying not to laugh.
"HELL YEAH! THAT'S A WEAVE!" Fleur shouted, then went back to talking with Isabelle, Alex and Pearl, which made the four Gifteds laugh.
"Did she already know or you guys just found out?" Andrew asked
"She already knew a long time ago" Alisa answered, "When we got separated with you guys, we found a safe place to hide for a while. That's when she spilled the beans. She told me that she was able to manipulate the properties of anything that she touches ever since she was ten, to what extent she doesn't know. She didn't want to explore her Gifts further, for fear that she might hurt the people around her. She actually knew what she was doing, charging at the Shadow. It just looked crazy to us because she has a unique way of using her Gifts"
"That's incredible, being a Gifted and lived this long with out being discovered" Caleb said.
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Present
"All according to plan" Isabelle said with a triumphant smile "Okay guys everybody phase two" she said nodding at Alex.
Everyone crouched and covered their heads. Alex shot something in the air and a blinding light flashed in the sky. Luke and all the Shadows covered their eyes which opened them for an attack.
Phase three was automatic. June, Caleb and Alisa dashed through the line of Shadows slashing and cutting them down. But Luke and his two lackeys easily regained their bearings a little quicker.
"Defense formation!" Kraytos shouted
A line of linebackers blocked the three Gifted as they charged for Luke. Unfortunately for them, Isabelle already predicted it. Andrew played and slowly the linebackers turned to frozen statues.
"We're not done yet! Squad, chaos routine!" Jess shouted, then did a round off, back handspring, back tuck.
The squad did a cheer death routine with blades, sharp teeth, and razor sharp hairs. But even before they could do anything, shadow clawed hands erupted from the ground, wrapping them.
"What the Hell! Do something!" Luke demanded, sounding panicked and afraid.
Thanks to Miss Kage's Gift, they knew every inch of the place and how many Shadows and Chaos were there. Miss Kage's Gift is like a scanner. She has the ability to scan anything and analyze and gather information in that form of an Aurora borealis, which makes normal people a little wild every time they see it.
As the battle rages on, June kept slashing and shoot golden fire from his hand. Caleb using his, still, mysterious Gift, Summoning spears around him that flew in all directions, piercing Shadows in their path. Alisa and Andrew fought side by side, with Andrew summoning Blizzards and Alisa taking care of the one getting close to Andrew.
The magazine team along with Arisa, shot Shadows like there is no tomorrow. Fleur changed the properties of the ground to liquid, making the Shadows sink, like a quicksand. And Maria, being the badass that she is, just stood their fending and clawing off Shadows from all directions.
When the Battle slowly finally reached its end and only Luke, Jess and Kraytos were left, "It's over Luke. Just please let Jordan go, you don't have to do this" June pleaded
"That is where you are wrong June" Luke said with a demented laugh. "If I'm going down, then at least I'm gonna take Jordan with me"
Then Luke's hands Turned into blade as he approaches a half-dead Jordan. He grabbed Jordan's hair and pulled him up, putting the blade under his throat.
"Luke please, don't do this" June begged "You want me right, I'll go with you, just let him go"
"Where's the fun in that? I'd rather kill Jordan in front of you and see you reaction while I chop his head off" Then put his mouth to Jordan's ear "Say Good bye Jordan"
"NO!" June shouted, as Luke swung his blade-arm upward and swiftly went for Jordan's neck.
Silence sliced the air as all of them watch in horror and shock of what happened. Blood splattered everywhere and the cold night breeze fused with the metallic smell of blood.
The silence was broken when a ear shattering scream that rang through the night. Luke released Jordan and clutched his right shoulder, now missing an arm. His sliced arm flew all the way to the 40 yard line of the field.
*Tsk* *Tsk* *Tsk* "What a foolish child" A voice rang out on the field, followed by a giggle of a little girl.
Everyone suddenly felt chills run through their bodies and felt a presence that could only be described as pure evil.
A cloud covered a part of the moon that casts a shadow and covers about half of the field and there appeared three figures, walking. It's like they materialize out from the Shadow.
And when the cloud past, June and the others had a better look at the new arrivals.
The one in the middle is a man, tall and very elegant. He's dressed in crisp, black, dress shirt. Black, leather trench coat. Sleek, black, dress pants and black shiny dress shoes. His skin is pale and wears a very cold expression. He has a chiseled, handsome face that is very haunting.
Beside him on his left is a tall, slender woman in a dark dress. She looked like she was floating instead of walking. And if that wasn't disturbing enough, she's wearing a lace veil that's covering her face.
And on the man's right is a little girl that is about ten years old. She happily skipped, giggled and cuddle her teddy bear as she follows the man.
"Take care of the two Shadows" commanded the man.
"Okay!" The Girl said with so much enthusiasm. "You ready Teddy?" She asked her stuffed bear "Okay! Go!" she squealed in delight, then giggled excitingly as she threw the stuffed bear in the air and turned into a real bear that oozes black smoke and has crimson eyes.
"Tag You're IT!" The little girl shouted excitedly. Then the Bear went for Jess. Jess barely had time to register what was happening, when the bear jumped on her and started eating her alive.
All of the others joined June and the rest. They all watched in horror as Jess' tortured cries rang through the night. It was like what you would see in a horror movie and the stuff of your nightmares. And what's worst is that the little girl was enjoying the show and cheered for her bear.
Seeing Jess being torn apart, Kraytos started to run, but as he turned the floating lady is already there. The veil floated upward only revealing her face to him. She gently cup Kraytos' cheeks with both hands. All the fear in Kraytos' eyes are now gone. He looks so mesmerized and spell bound by her beauty that he just stood their transfixed. The lady in black leaned and kissed him. As their lips touch, Kraytos started shaking. The shaking turned into thrashing as he tries to get free from the lady's hold. He let out muffled screams and his eyes are begging for June and the rest to save him.
Isabelle started crying and aimed Orianna at the lady but Arisa blocked her, silently telling her "Don't do anything stupid"
The lady released Kraytos and he dropped to the ground, shaking uncontrollably. His mouth started foaming and his eyes rolled all the back of his head.
