Ofir’s marble

Cory didn't hesitated to check everyone for marks. Gunner refused at first, but Sebastian insisted because Cory seemed to be very unsecured and anxious about not having everyone checked for signs of possession. After being almost chased and beaten by the pack who cannot recognize him, he doesn't want to trust someone who'd deliver him to Roman and become one of his minions.

Despite Gunner's objections, he just agreed as per Sebastian's persistence. Diana observed how Gunner obeys Sebastian and how tamed he becomes in every stare Sebastian makes. With Cory around, the two became more careful compared earlier where they hold hands whennever they have the chance. She understand that it couldn't be the imprint that placed their hearts together, but the Luna is more than happy for her friend who have found love and acceptance apart from Sebastian's wolf clan.

"Don't you think we should check you too?", Gunner asked

"I was almost killed by your fucking Alpha and you want to check me for marks?", Cory met Gunner's gaze with annoyance

"Roman won't do that, plus.. who knows you just might be playing us", Gunner replied without moving his fixed gaze

"You didn't see what my eyes saw", Cory clenched his jaw as he stood back down. "Feel free to check", he said

"Gunner, don't skip the part that Roman gave Diana that hawthorn wood stake.", Sebastian said knowing that this type of stake may not kill an original vampire but it has power to control over the dead. Gunner swallowed a lump and couldn't find more words to speak for Roman, especially when he can no longer understand what he's really up to and what he have become.

"You were saying?" Cory hissed hearing how they knew Roman was posessed too.

"Done with your discussions? We should move fast", Diana said as she clear Cory from the markings. After checking everyone for marks, they covered their skin with mud and dirt to conceal their scents, just what Cory did. Diana, being the only one without scent, didn't had to do as they did.

They followed Cory through the woods, as quietly as possible. Walking on dried fallen leaves was such a difficulty to stay noiseless. They were almost caught by Austin and Allen who were making rounds nearby. The group followed the sound of the stream, for the nature's music would cover the sound of their stomps. While walking hastily, Diana noticed something glowing by the stream. Curious about the familiar orb, she strayed from the group as she come near the flowing waters. She picked it up and realized it was Ofir's blue marble, the one that holds the power to protect the holder like a shield.

Noticing Diana weren't following anymore, Sebastian trailed back and looked for Diana. Seeing her crouching by the stream, he immediately sprinted closer until he sees Diana's face glowing in blue."What is it Diana?", Sebastian whispered.

"It's Ofir's marble" she answered with a frown.

"What's wrong Luna?", Gunner asked

"It's weird.. how did these get here?", Diana thought her Dad survived the fight against the werewolves after all. However, she wondered in grief how he lost them, thinking he might be in danger. "I gave these to my dad. There's actually three of them. It has Ofir's powers that protects the bearer ..", she explained

"Hey! What's the hold up?", Cory ran up to them as he whispered

"Nothing, let's go", Diana said as she held the marble in her hand

"Hey", Cory squinted his eyes on the glowing marble Diana was holding. "I have one of those, I found it under a bush", he looked for the marble in his pocket.

"Really?! Is it Yellow?", Diana hoped that it'd be the yellow marble that replenishes health, something that she desperately needs before Claudia's venom reaches her heart.

"No, I think it's red. Here Luna", Cory handed it over to Diana. "You can keep it with you", he said

"Thanks Cory", Diana thought the marbles fit perfectly on the stake she brought with her.

"Fits so well in there", Sebastian said. "Keep it with you all the time", he said

"I hate to interrupt, but we got to go", Gunner said as if he sensed someone coming. As when they all agreed, they all sprinted out as fast as they could until they go beyond foggy dark woods. On their way through the large trees, they caught a glimpse of a man laying at the roots of a large old tree. As they try to see at a certain distance, they realized it was Lucas who was heavily wounded with blood all over.

"Lucas!! ", Cory shouted as he ran to his friend. Gunner refused to go after Lucas, and held onto Diana keeping her with him. "Let's wait for them here, Luna", he said and Diana agreed.

"Hey Bud" Sebastian reached Lucas first as he checked his wounds. He noticed some have started to healed. However, how wondered why his supeficial wounds are healing just now? He thought, it could be done recently.

"Don't… come here… ", Lucas said weakly.

"What? ", Sebastian observed how Lucas was placed at the foot of the tree. His wrists were firmly restrained with vines, as he cut them effortlessly.

"It's.. a.. " Lucas stuttered as he try to say something

"It's a what?", Cory asked. But then, he felt a loud thump on his chest as he read the warning in Lucas' eyes.

"A.. trap", Lucas said then Roman and his pack leaped down from the tree and attacked Cory and Sebastian.

"Welcome to my lair", Roman said as they all shapeshifted to their wolf forms growling at Cory and Sebastian.

Sebastian turned around and looked fixedly at Gunner. "Gunner, RUN!!", he shouted as he shapeshifted to his wolf form.

Gunner grabbed Diana and ran as fast as he could. He then shapeshifted to his wolf form and let the Luna rode on his back so he can run even faster. A few moments later, they noticed they are already being followed. Running at a speed of sound, Gunner could tell Roman is chasing him and the Luna. When he reached the rocky mountain, Roman have already caught up to them, as he wait on the rocks.

"Alpha", Gunner mindtalked Roman as he shapeshifted to his human form. "Your Luna is here.. do you remember her?", he said

"Of course.", Roman said. "Why did you runaway?", he asked.

"Uhh.. hmm", Gunner didn't know what to say. Seeing the dullness in his eyes, it made him realize he is not the Alpha he grew up with, and that Diana isn't safe with him.

"I told him to run", Diana said. "Who wouldn't if someone attacks you?" She asked

"I will never hurt my Luna", Roman said. "Come, let's go back", he offered his hand to Diana as walk closer.

Diana stepped back as she refuse Roman's hand. "I'm not going back. I need to find Scott", she said.

"No one's finding Scott. No one is climibing up the rocky mountain", Roman said as he forcefully grabbed Diana by the wrist.

"You're hurting me!", she said as she push Roman away. He was about to grab Diana again when Gunner stood in between them.

"Alpha, let her go", he said as he secured Diana behind him.

"Feeling tough now?", Roman asked with a smirk. "You think you can handle your Alpha?", he added as push Gunner on the chest.

"Luna, go! I'll hold him up", Gunner said as face Roman with the hope he'll wake up to his senses.

Diana ran away without looking back. She climbed the rocks the best she could, despite the increasing pain she feels in her arm. She gasped for air everytime she feels the cold breeze kiss her wet palms, until she's high above ground. Then, she felt the rock wall vibrate, thinking it was Roman's power radiating on the surroundings. Worried about Gunner, she rushed back down and decided to return for him. Diana took large steps down, even slid slowly whenever possible. When she reached the ground, she hurriedly looked for Gunner, who was already knocked out unconscious on the ground.