Season 2 Chapter 2:
Vanessa POV:
I awoke early the next morning, thinking hard about what Tails shadow had told me. One of these people was the murderer... It's like we're playing a damn game of clue! This is no time to be paying games! I screamed and flipped the bed in my room. Tails knocked on the door.
"Are you okay Vanessa? I heard a scream..." He called through the door.
"I'm fine." I quickly replied. "Have you any leads?"
"No. They are way too paranoid and in the end just accuse people they don't like. The amount of rumors I've heard today is endless. If only I had my lie detector..." Tails trailed off.
I sighed. I was never good at interrogation. "What about the arrow?" I called out to Tails, "Is there anyone in town who practices archery?"
"Oh, um... Oh yeah!" Tails stuttered. "Liam was his name! But he had an excuse that pulls through. And resources that support it."
I sighed. We weren't getting anywhere. What can we do then? I slowly left my room and joined Tails as we continued to question the townsfolk.
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Neil's POV:
The black haired boy, Zerom, showed me around the facility. He said we were tests for the recreation of a powerful man called "The First". The First could, apparently, use every element to his advantage. But that much power was to much for him to handle, so he ended up taking his own life so that he wouldn't destroy anyone else's. Zerom said that him and I were just experiments to see if the scientist here could actually install a power into an intelligent life form and that, once it was proven, they would combine all they did to make us to make one last being. This being will be the full recreation.
"I realize this is a lot to hear at one time" Zerom said, compassionately, "After all, you just woke up."
I didn't say anything. I just sat there, starting at the ground. It stayed silent for what seemed like forever, until I finally decided to speak up. "So are we the only ones awake? or are there others?" I asked. Rokumosa heard me and smiled.
"Not just us." Rokumosa stated, "A girl named Dyanna was up before any of us. She is very likely the strongest person here. Should I fetch her Z?"
"That's a good idea" Zerom nodded in reply, "It might be good for Neil to meet such a warrior."
Rokumosa jumped with glee and fled the room at full speed. I had no idea why he was so happy. Was it because he enjoyed Dyanna's company or some other reason? Either way, Rokumosa soon returned with a dark skinned teenage girl by his side. The girl had a stern look on her face, but seemed kind. She has, by far, the most puzzling expressions I have ever seen.
"Hello Neil." Dyanna smiled. "Welcome to our world of science and magic, life and death, real and fiction." Dyanna wore a black combat dress and kept a katana at her side. She noticed me starting at her unusual getup and snapped her fingers in front of my eyes. I jumped back, startled, which set Dyanna off with laughter. The four of us stayed there for the rest of the day, exchanging pleasantries.
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Screech's POV:
"We can't just give up!" I yelled at Strike, "She could be hurt, or worse!"
Strike stared at me, confused. He layed a hand on my shoulder and looked me in the eyes, "Amy is strong. She can fend for herself. We both have experienced loss, and I know you have more than anyone. Loss of friends, sword, companions, enemies... But don't worry. Amy is strong, and she will walk out of here with her life." Strike reassured me.
I opened my mouth to say my rebuttal, but quickly shut it, unable to think of what to say. Amy was undoubtedly strong, but she is also naive. That naive personality of hers might just be her downfall.
"We have to find her." I said, "Before she falls pray to the shadows wrath."
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Well, this chapter has come to its close. I have been on hiatus for the last few months, but I'm back, and this series will be better than season 1. As always, don't forget to r&r, and I'll see you next week.