Twenty minutes to midnight and the twins stand in front of a large metal gate with the initials L.N. on the front. Behind the gate was an old decrepit mansion. "Kai. We should go home. I don't feel right being here." Kurai was right. Something was off with this place, but they couldn't leave Nao. Nao was their fox friend they adopted last month. Nao followed the twins everywhere and they never minded. But something scared Nao off tonight, perhaps the early Halloween scares. Even though Halloween wasn't for another day or so. Instead of leaving their friend to roam around, they followed Nao to the house. Kai shined the flashlight on the property, hoping they wouldn't have to go past the gate.

"Kai, look!" Kurai pointed near the doorway to see a small white fur ball jump through a broken window. "Nao! Come back!" They push through the gates and ran towards the house.

Kurai raced into the house first, before Kai could get in the doors slam shut. Kurai stopped and turned back to the closed doors. "Kai?" Kai tried to push open the door, but it wouldn't budge, so Kai ran towards a nearby window. Kurai did as well and tried to open the window from the inside. Kai waited anxiously until something behind Kurai caught her eye. A tall and lanky shadow began moving closer to Kurai.

Kai panicked and knocked on the window. Kurai looked up at her and Kai pointed behind her. Kurai turned around, but the shadow was gone. Kai looked at Kurai with worry. This place was not a good place to be, and they needed to leave soon. Once Kurai opened the window, Kai's name was called.

"Kai!"

xXx

"Teacher! They went in there!" He followed two of his students to the abandoned manor, that was at the top of a hill. "Why would they come here?" He questioned. About ten minutes ago, he was informed that two of his students were planning to visit the forbidden mansion. He didn't know why, but there had been incidents at this place, especially at night. Missing and/or injured people every other month. The students were forbidden to even come near this place, but he knew that he had to get them out, before anything bad happened.

"You two go home." He instructed and hurried off to the manor. Unbeknownst to him that he was being set up. The two students smirked mischievously. "Soon the ritual will begin and terror will reign upon this word of ingrates." The two students spoke.

He squeezed through the gates and hurried to the door. On his way there, he noticed a figure kneeling by the window. That had to be one of his students and by the red ribbon in her hair, it was the silent one. "Kai!" He watched her turn to him. "Get away from there!" He yelled and waved his hand. Something grabbed her attention, she looked at her arms with wide eyes, before being pulled inside. "No!" By the time he reached the window, it slammed shut and wouldn't budge. "Dammit!" He yelled. "Kei!" He turned his head to see two of his colleagues racing toward him.

"Alec. Angel." He called them. "We saw you run up here and tried to stop you. We can't be here." Angel informed. "My students were taken. They're in here. I can't leave them" Kei answered, trying to push the door open. He froze when he heard a scream. "No. No. No." He chanted as he was finally able to push the door open, with his colleagues help. "We need to split up. We'll find them faster. How many?" Angel asked. "Two as far as I know. Black hair. One has a blue ribbon in her hair and the other has a red ribbon. I'll take the basement." Kei volunteered as he picked up a dropped flashlight. "Upstairs?" Angel asked Alec, who nodded. Alec stayed on the main floor, while Angel hurried up the stairs. From the dark shadows, several pair of eyes watch them closely. Ask the three coworkers dispersed, so did the eyes.

xXx

Alec quietly and cautiously walked through the first floor hallways. The boots made it difficult, since she was in her professional clothing. She quietly opened a nearby door, but before she could enter, she was tackled to the floor, by something. Whatever it was, held her down by the shoulders. It roared loudly at her and from what she could see, it raised its claw to strike her. But it was suddenly tackled off by another creature. She grabbed her flashlight and scrambled away, but the two fighting creatures rolled right into her way. Something splashed onto her shirt, but she didn't care.

She ran down the opposite way and ran into the first room. She quietly closed the door. Alec shined her light and realized it just so happened to be an office. The crashing and roaring ended, as if that was the cue, she hurried over to the desk and crawled under. She held her knees close to her chest and fear gripped her heart. What was going on? This place really is haunted, but by animals?

Her thoughts ceased as the banging started. She peeked out slightly to see and dimmed her light. The banging continued until the door broke off the hinges. The door flew into the wall and broke into a million pieces. The knobs bounced on the floor and she looked at them in slight fear. Alec crawled further into the desk and stayed there. She quickly and quietly took off her shoes.

Because of her flashlight, she could see four bloody claws. What they belonged to, she had no idea, but it's growl made it sound ferocious. The claws disappear and a sudden crunch above her told her that it was right up top . Alec took the chance and climbed from out of the desk. It roared as she made a break for the door. She turned a corner just before it's claws could get him. The hallway was dark, but she was able to dodge outlined objects. She heard crashes behind him, suggesting that the beast was crashing through the objects. A pair of double doors appeared in her line of vison. From what she could see, it was a dining hall. She used her shoulder and braced for impact as she forced the door open. She was so closed to the other exit, but she didn't notice the candle holder in her way.

She tripped over the unseen object and landed on something sharp. It pierced right through her side. She screamed out in pain, but that didn't stop her from trying to move. She began to pull the object out, not noticing how long it was. She climbed to her feet and tried to run, but the creature blocked her way. She was forced to back up until she hit a wall.

There was nowhere for her to go. She was going to be a part of the rumor. This didn't look good for her. The creature approached, Alec realized it towered over her, which made it even more intimidating. Her legs were becoming wobbly and were about to give in. A clawed hand held her by the throat in lifted her into the air. Waiting for the inevitable end, Alec was suddenly thrown onto the floor. She winced as her bleeding wound made contact with the ground. The same large clawed hand, held her down by the chest.

The growling ceased and something wet made contact with her wound. It burned her skin and she scrambled to get away, but she was held down. She squeezed his eyes shut as she had no choice but to endure the excruciating pain. The pain soon ended to her surprise. Alec winced as something heavy landed on her stomach. Something wet moved up the side of her face. Alec shivered in disgust, but she noticed the heavy weight got lighter and something soft caressed his cheek. Alec opened her eyes and looked at what he thought was orange ribbons. Upon closer inspection, it was hair. Alec looked down at his stomach to see a bloody hand, not a bloody claw of a monster. She dared not look up at the new creature. That same wet tongue moved up his neck in protest. A low growl sounded again as the creature moved closer. The creature suddenly moved and Alec was snatched forward into a sitting position. White arms wrap around her as she felt a chest touch her back. She stared forward with wide and tear filed eyes as she felt those soft tresses touch her cheek once more.

She couldn't stop the tears as she sobbed quietly, realizing how close to death she was. She still hoped everyone was alright.

xXx

As Angel searched the upstairs, she heard sobbing from one of the rooms. She shined her flashlight on the floor to see a blood trail leading back toward the main staircase. She hurried back to the main entrance and there at the top of the stairs was someone leaning against the guard rail, sitting on the floor. Angel shined a light on the person. It was a young girl no older than seventeen. Her hair was all over the place, a blue ribbon barely hung on, and her clothes were torn. Her right shoulder dislocated and her right arm was broken. Her right leg was twisted and bone stuck out. Her left leg was missing and one eye was gouged out.

"Oh my g-" Angel ran over to the young girl and cradled her carefully. "Kai." The girl called out. "No. My name is Angel. I came to help." Angel informed the girl. "Kai…Na…find…..hhhhhurt." She sobbed through her words and tried to fight through the pain. "I wan….hom." Angel quieted the teen down and hugged her. The poor girl was in bad condition and she'd most likely bleed out soon. Would leaving her here to die be a blessing to the girl? "I'll find your sister. Don't try to move, okay?" Angel instructed as she ripped parts of her clothing to wrap around major wounds. It stopped the bleeding only slightly, but she'd live longer. Angel hoped it would be long enough to find help.

"N-Nao too?" The girl asked. Angel looked at her in confusion. "Fox friend." She answered. "I'll do my best." Angel promised and hurried off, which wasn't the best idea. As soon as she left, the severely injured teen heard a low growling. Fear crept up on her as a shadow moved. Glowing blue eyes glared at her. She cried a out again panicking. Tears continued to fall and when she had no more to give, blood replaced those tears. "Come back. I don't wan-" She began to hyperventilate as she called out to the woman. She could hear hurried footsteps, but then a crash interrupted them. "Hold on! I'll find another way around." The scared girl could hear another set of growls near Angel.

The creature moved closer to her. If she could move, she'd crawl down the steps. She was paralyzed by fear and her injuries. She was in so much pain and she was afraid. Why torture her? Why can't they end the torment? The creature disappeared. She didn't have eyes on the monster and it only made her panic even more. She cried out in pain as her body was pulled away from the stairs. She was suddenly laid against something soft and comfortable. Something carefully wrapped around her body and then rubbed against her right cheek. It felt cold and smooth. Then something wet and rough moved across her right cheek. Her cries turned to whimpers as something rested in her lap. The object felt so warm and comforting.

xXx

Angel tried pushing the debris out of the way to get to the panicking child. Nothing budge and she soon heard a series of growls. She ignored them and tried to find a weak point in the newly created barrier. "Shoot." She backed away from the barrier and began to search the other side for a way to get to the young girl. Angel hurried down the hall, searching rooms. She paused when she heard strange laughter. It echoed off the wall, sending shivers down her spine. She hugged herself and rubbed her arms when she realized how cold this side of the room was. She also felt something warm on the right side of her chest.

She moved her hand and looked. It was hard to tell what it was since Alec had the flashlight. 'Is this blood?' She asked herself. When did she get cut? Her thoughts were cut off by the sound of something rattling. A flash of white ran across her vision. She looked around, but saw nothing. The longer she stayed, the more nervous she became. She hurried out of the hallway, going back downstairs. As soon as she reached the last step, she heard a splash, but she ignored it and kept moving.

Soon, she came across a dining hall. She heard the snickering once more and the shivering started once more. Then something rubbed against her butt. Angel abruptly turned around, but nothing was there. A large white clawed hand reached for her from behind. She turned her head, but the claw was gone. Something pushed her to the ground, making her hit her forehead. She groaned and rubbed her forehead, trying to sit up. Her back hit something hard and she froze. Large clawed hands land on either side of her head. She shook in fear as she hear a low rumble from above her. She didn't dare move from her position.

She took a deep breath as something moved up her skirt. She bit her lip as something rubbed against her underwear. 'No. ' Her legs twitched as it continuously rubbed against her underwear. She covered her mouth as she began to feel strange. She gasped as the wet object moved up her stomach to her left boob. Realizing it was a strangely long tongue, she gagged. The long tongue wrapped around her breast and moving again. She couldn't help but let out a moan as she was being pleasured.

Angel struggled to keep her body still as the tongue continued its ministrations. She once again shivered at the sound of the shrill laughter. For some reason, it always sent chills up her spine. Soon, her body started to feel like it was burning and her womanhood throbbed. She moaned out as her arms began to shake. Her body convulsed and she lost the will to keep her body up. Before her body dropped, she could feel something leak down her legs. Before her body could fall, she was pulled against a hard chest. She was sitting in what she assumed was the creature's lap.

She looked down as large clawed hand rested over her stomach. Something soft caressed her cheeks and fell down her shoulder. She looked down at it, realizing it was hair. The clawed hand grew smaller as well and the tongue removed itself from her body. Whatever this creature was, it held her tightly, as if it wasn't ready to go. Soon, she finally gained comfort, knowing it wasn't going to hurt her.

xXx

Kai laid on the floor, holding her stomach. She was looking for Kurai, when something punched her in the stomach. She instantly lost consciousness. Her stomach was still hurting and she used her free arm to crawl away, but something was holding her down. She looked up to see a floating green emerald and a floating purplish blue emerald. She looked at it in confusion and jumped when she saw a green spark.

As soon as it disappeared, it reappeared. It stayed longer, revealing a long finger. She watched in awe and fear. The finger touched her hand and a electric current swam throughout her body, giving her the shock of her life. Her pupils shrank and her hand twitched. Pain erupted throughout her body and another strange feeling crept through as well. Her body began to heat up in quick succession. Soon, her nails turned black and her eyes rolled to the back of her head. She wet herself and dropped her head on the floor. The sudden electric feeling ended and her hand stopped twitching. She closed her eyes as she took one final breath.

A large black hand reached out and touched her face, but had done nothing else.

xXx

Kei searched the large basement, looking for the twins. "Kai? Kurai?" HE called for the girls, hoping they were okay. He had the strange feeling that they weren't. He needed to find them and soon. He heard shuffling and something white ran across the room. He shined the light in the direction it ran to. In the middle of the basement was something sitting down, looking at him. It was a little white fox cub with black tipped ears, a tail, and paws. It had shining silver eyes with a black collar around its neck. "Hey, I know you. The twins found you and talked about a lot. Nao, right?" HE slowly approached the small fox, who didn't move. "Did they come in after you?" He asked the fox, who dropped its head in sadness.

"It's okay. At least they cared enough to come after you in this scary place." Kei tried to make him feel better and scratched his ear. "Let's go find them together, alright?" Nao was ready to jump on his shoulder, but backed away in fear. Kei looked at the scared fox in confusion, but turned around. Something huge blocked his path. "The hell?!" HE shined a flashlight on the shadow, showing sharp teeth. Menacing red eyes glared down at him and raised a claw to attack him.

Kei was tackled out of the way, but his leg was sliced. His flashlight clattered to the floor, before flicking off. Three deep gashes were left in his thigh. He could barely see two shadows seemingly fight. Trying his best to dodge it seemed like one of the creatures tried to reach for Kei. That was it's mistake. The other creature grabbed the other creature's neck with its mouth and snapped its neck.

Kei frantically tried to crawl away, but the other creature blocked his way. He tensed as he felt a wet nose rub his cheek. "Huh?" Kei turned on his back and looked up. It looked at him with familiar glowing eyes. "Nao?" He called out to the shadow. The shadow moved over to his injured leg. Kei watched it warily and wince as something wet rubbed against his wounds. His hand twitch and soon the pain subsided. He was getting tired and he didn't even know why. What was going on? Just as he was ready to doze off, he remembered Kai and Kurai. "Girls." He climbed to his feet and rubbed Nao's head. Nao's ears twitched as he heard a sound. The closer it got, the louder it became. Soon, Kei heard it as well. "Ambulances." Kei stated and hurried out of the basement. He made it back to the main entrance to see several paramedics inside.

"Are you okay, sir?" Kei turned to his left to see a paramedic holding a kit. "I'm fine. Was there anyone hurt?"

The paramedic nodded and pointed outside. Kei hurried outside. "Your leg, sir!" The paramedic hurried after Kei. Kei finally made it to the horde of ambulances. He counted at least thirteen. There should've only been a few. This many people were inside? He pushed that thought away when he saw the twins being loaded up in side by side ambulances. He reached Kurai first and he froze in the condition they were in. How was she even still alive? She was barely breathing due to the loss of blood. There was a stuffed toy in her hand, but where did it come from? "Kurai if you can hear me, I'll be with you soon. Hang on." She opened her one eye and looked at Kei. "Teach…er. Mr-" She wanted to reach out for him, but her arms were unusable. Kei smiled at her. "It'll be okay. I'll be there soon."

"Kai?"

Kei nods and points to the ambulance next to her. "She's right here. I'm sure she'll be fine. You'll both get help." Kei reassured. "I can't… feel her. Is she gone?" Tears well up in her eye. Before he could talk the medic interrupted her. "She has to go before she bleeds out. She'll be at Kuro medial center for the trauma." Kei nodded and backed away Kurai cried out. "Don't go." She begged. " I'll be there soon, okay? You won't be alone for long." Kei reassured as the doors close and ambulance drives off. Kei hurried to Kai, but the doors were shut and the ambulance drove off. The nearby paramedic informed him of her situation. "She's been electrocuted, paralyzed. She's barely hanging on and she needs to be treated as soon as possible."

"Can I go see them soon?" Kei asked. "After the surgeries, yes. You are able to stay at the center overnight, but you do need to be treated before you get an infection." The medic responded and pointed his injured leg. "Oh, right."