The Encounter

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 Desna's POV:

Sitting at the table, laughing and enjoying our meal, when suddenly, a group of people swooped in, attempting to snatch Tyler away. Tyler,Perry and I have been inseparable since childhood. Being the only girl among us,I have always been treated as fragile, but deep down, I despised it because I'm anything but delicate. The Shadows, as they were known, were a notorious gang that plagued our city. They were notorious for forcefully recruiting individuals and turning them into heartless fighters under their master's control. They appeared out of nowhere, forcefully taking Tyler into a nearby shack and slamming the door shut.

Tyler, as always, showed no signs of fear, worry, or disgust. He was never one to openly express his emotions. Anger and agitation welled up inside her and she turned to Perry, determined to rescue our friend and escape this dreadful situation. Perry hesitated at first, but with some convincing, she managed to sway him to her side. She grabbed a handful of stones and hurled them at the shack, catching the attention of the Shadows. The door flung open, and they demanded to know who was causing the disturbance. Standing boldly before them, she declared that it was me and demanded the release of my friend.

I caught a glimpse of Tyler's face, and fear flickered in his eyes. That only fueled my determination to free him and make our escape. Suddenly, the master of the Shadows signaled one of her female subordinates to deal with her.They all wore hoodies so their faces couldn't be seen.She emerged from the group, unaware of the skills I possessed. She threw the first punch, but with swift agility, I dodged and swiftly twisted the hooded member arms, using my leg to push her back slightly. The surprise on her face was evident. "Wow, I was going easy on you, but now you've made me mad," she sneered.I simply smirked in response.

She charged at me with full force, but I effortlessly evaded her attacks, gracefully moving out of harm's way. In her frenzy, she crashed into one of the chairs, becoming entangled and immobilized. I couldn't help but hear a bone crack, suggesting that she had injured herself. Seizing the opportunity, I returned to the shack, hurling more stones to draw out the Shadows. As they emerged, confusion and astonishment washed over their faces. With unwavering determination, I shouted at them to release Tyler.

One of the hooded figure went and told their master about how I took down their toughest fighter.She sounded like a lady,wow another one I said.And let me tell you, their master, oh boy, they let out a scream so loud, filled with frustration and anger. It was like they couldn't handle the fact that I had bested their strongest fighter. The tension in the air was palpable.

Wow she's also a lady, I said to myself.I couldn't help but be intrigued about this group.Does this mean they are all women?Wait,it is an all women's group I said to myself feeling a mix of emotions

Immediately, I realized what was going on.The Shadows, an all-women group, were now recruiting males, but I was not about to let them take Tyler without a fight.

Enter Perry, the genius inventor. I eagerly asked what he had come up with this time. With a mischievous smile, Perry revealed his latest creation: a bomb scent. It may sound crazy, but it was a stroke of brilliance. The plan was set in motion, I was tasked with throwing the bomb scent into the shack where the Shadows were hiding.Face masks were a must for protection, and Perry made sure Tyler had one too.We both threw the face mask and bomb scent at the same time.Tyler knew the drill and quickly picked up the face mask and wore it

As the bomb scent filled the air, chaos ensued inside the shack and all the members fell to the floor.Tyler emerged, and in a moment of relief, he couldn't help but pull me into a tight embrace. It caught me off guard, but I couldn't help but feel a strange tingling sensation inside me. As he pulled back, Tyler quickly apologized, perhaps realizing that his actions were unexpected.

 Tyler's POV

Seeing Desna fearlessly standing up for me filled me with a mix of emotions. Despite the danger, she showed incredible courage,but I couldn't contain my fear when I saw Desna standing in front of the door. The thought of something happening to her because of me terrified me.Deep down, I loved her, but I believed that revealing my feelings would destroy our friendship.But deep down I knew I can not be the man Desna wants and talks about.She is too good for me and deserves better. I also couldn't tell her why I was really scared and and not tell her what I heard.I need to protect her.

Interrupting his thoughts, she said, "Earth to Tyler, we have to leave here quickly," urging him to focus on our escape. Together, the three of us made our way to the place we called home. We packed a few essentials and supplies, preparing for the uncertain journey ahead.

 Perry's POV

I couldn't help but feel proud of myself for the invention I created.Yes,I admit sometimes I can be a coward but hey, I don't want this pretty face getting scarred.

Curiosity got the best of Perry and he couldn't help but ask Tyler, "When are you going to tell her?" he questioned. Tyler's response was firm and resolute, "Never. I'm not good for her, and I can't be the type of man she dreams of." Perry, being the supportive friend he is, reassured Tyler, "But you're a good person, and we both know she's just fantasizing about men that don't exist."Tyler's frustration boiled over, and he shouted, "No, okay? Just...no!" Perry tried to calm him down, reminding him that he should think about it.

 Desna's POV

As I watched the two boys talk, I couldn't hear their conversation, but it didn't matter. We were leaving, embarking on a new chapter of our lives as friends, leaving the past behind.