Chapter 4: Karl's Moment
Whatever Grant was expecting, it wasn't to see his second-in-command come out and say no.
"Karl? What are you doing here?" Lorena asked, stunned.
"You two know each other?" Grant gaped.
"You remember that girl I was telling you I dated before I came over?" Karl said.
"Yeah." Grant replied, not liking this one bit.
"This is her."
"WHAT?" Grant yelled.
"This is the girl that I dated."
Lorena stepped to Grant and looked into his eyes.
"Calm down. I'll take care of it. Karl, I told you that you aren't my boyfriend anymore. It didn't work out so we are through."
"Better than that jackass."
Grant stepped forward and grabbed Karl by the collar.
"Jackass? Let's just see about that. I challenge you to a duel. First one to render his opponent incapable of fighting will be declared winner."
"Fine with me." Karl growled.
Grant turned to Lorena.
"Please hold her for me; hold Selena Marianna Wellingly for me."
"Of course." Lorena said.
Grant faced Karl and bowed.
"Fight till one of you can no longer fight. One, two, three." Kingsley called.
"Avada Kedavra." Karl yelled.
Grant jumped out of the way and yelled, "Crucio." Karl dodged it and they continued to duel. Neither one noticed Lorena walking to the center.
"Avada Kedavra." Karl called, pointed his wand at Lorena.
Grant ran forward and grabbed Lorena, pulling her out of harm's way. Karl pointed his wand at the pair on the ground.
"Good-bye, Captain."
"Expelliarmus."
Karl's wand flew out of his hand and landed in Percy's outstretched hand. Karl stood and looked at Lorena, Grant, and Selena.
"A true family. You must choose your path, Lorena. Do you want to fall when he does, or rise like I will?" Karl called.
Lorena looked upset that Karl had called on her. She looked at him and then switched her gaze to Grant. And Grant knew what her decision was. Lorena passed Selena to Grant and stood up.
"If Grant falls, then I'll fall with him."
Karl strode forward, wrapped his arms around Lorena, and disapparated.
"LORENA!" Grant bellowed.