Chapter 3: L'Ultima Notte

AMBROSIA POV

Imagine fighting a sumo wrestler the size of a giant against a flea. That is the ratio of strength between Escalus and me. After only a few minutes of attrition, he threw me off, and I stumbled, coming back to reality.

"Alexa!" I screamed as Escalus opened his eyes. I ran forward as he grabbed her neck.

ALEXA POV

I dove deeper into Escalus, ignoring the pain, and calling wildly for Eylador. I could feel him begin to fight, and Escalus fighting Ambrosia. Gritting my teeth, I dove forward, searching for him. I heard Ambrosia say something, but I was absorbed. I had to find Eylador.

I choked as a huge pressure incased my neck. My eyes fluttered open to stare Escalus dead in the face, my hands still on either side of his head. His face was twisted into a sneer, and his orange eyes danced with sick pleasure.

I realized dimly from my lack of oxygen that we were floating in a fire bubble, keeping Ambrosia out, no matter how much water she threw at it. He laughed in my face and said, "You are on the list. Should I kill you first, or last?"

Good thing I had a final card to play. "Eylador." I rasped. Escalus's eye twitched. In his mind, I shoved violently at the walls of the program, giving more room for Eylador to take. I pushed harder at our connection.

"Eyla-" I broke off with a gasp of my final supply of air. Escalus laughed. "I think sooner than later would be best…"

"EYLADOR!!!" Ambrosia screamed angrily, and doused more water over the bubble.

Escalus choked and convulsed. I couldn't blame him, Ambrosia had sounded like a very angry Rosalie.

I felt myself slip away as Eylador expanded rapidly. But not rapidly enough. As a final weak play, Escalus threw me. Luckily for me, Ambrosia was still going crazy with the water, and I was immediately doused with water, quenching the flames.

I felt fuzzy surprise when I hit the ground and rolled. I thought we had been higher up, but we actually were only a few feet off the ground. Still, my shoulder felt like it was on fire where I had landed.

I gasped in great lung full's of air.

AMBROISA POV

Alexa rolled and remained still. I saw her chest rising and falling rapidly. At least she was alive. She was going to need medical attention. But I was pretty occupied with a very confused looking Escalus. Had Alexa done it?

I shifted cautiously towards Alexa and his head snapped up. He ran a hand through his hair, thinking. Then he gasped, and flew forward. Immediately, I made two swords of water. This could easily be a trick.

He stopped, and looked really sad. "Look at what I've done." He said. But the voice wasn't robotic. The dead look from his eyes was gone.

"Eylador oh my god-" I closed the space easily and nearly knocked him over with my hug.

For a long moment we just stood there, holding each other. If I could, I would be crying, sobbing. There was no need to say anything. His hand rubbed my back soothingly and I felt his back shaking.

We pulled apart and stared at each other. His eyes were so sad, out of character considering his eyes were a fiery happy orange. "I thought I had lost you." He murmured, stroking my hair.

"Great minds think alike." I said quietly, leaning in against his chest. That had been way to close for comfort.

I heard noise and leapt away from Eylador, sword out. It was just Carlisle, running past our love fest over to Alexa. Completely out of character for him, was a long sword in his hand, covered in gore. What a doctor.

"The stones!" I said, and ran back to Eylador. He was already fishing out Alexa's rapidly.

I began to count them, and tested each one for bugs the Director may have planted.

ALEXA POV

I let Carlisle help me up, conserving energy. He leaned me against a rock and began to check out my neck and shoulder.

"I'm fine; it wasn't that big of a fall." I insisted. I heard the rest of the group coming up. They all gathered around Eylador and Ambrosia, minus Elfohrys who came bolting over.

I gave him a hug, getting blood in my hair. But hey, who cares? Something was finally turning in our favor.

DIRECTOR POV

I crouched at the opening, watching. What was it about this stupid girl that kept foiling all of my plans? I tensed as I watched Ambrosia counting stones.

I wonder how she would feel about watching her friend die?

Hmmm…

I called for the power, and watched my skin change, turning from smooth and exfoliated to tough and muscled. I felt myself grow taller, leaner, stronger.

I bared my fangs and felt my horns. Perfect.

I vaulted over the side of the opening.

What the heck did the Director turn into? I bet that is the question in everyone of your eager minds. Well, that is strictly confidential and the answer can only be found in the next chapter. But to summarize, Eylador is back, the group which I may start referring to as the Triple Alliance, (get it? Bird kids, werewolves, vampires? Cause this is mostly about the elves…) has defeated the Directors guards.

What could possibly happen next?!

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