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Chapter 10: Unholy Wrath, pt. 1

The heroes tracked the enemies to a cemetery. When they had appropriate cover, Grier instructed them all what they should do. "Okay, everyone. We have no idea what they're up to, but we do know that we have to capture them at all costs. Charlie, you and Mike search the west side. Victor and Vera will search the east side. Augustus and Veruca, you will join Agent Graves and myself in going straight down this path. If anyone tracks them down, communicate with the others." Everyone nodded and went their separate ways.

"What about me?" Rogue Shadow asked.

"Fly above us, but don't get sighted," Grier answered.

Victor and Vera search the entire east side, but had no luck at all. "Brother, I hope Violet's going to come back unharmed."

Victor answered, "She will, Vera. Just have faith. You have to remember she kicked our asses once."

Vera replied, "I suppose so. I don't know what we are going to do about them once we find our nemesis. I'm tempted to beat Armada until he bleeds for hurting our sister."

Victor said, "Oh, hush. You and I both are aware that we can't do this alone."

Augustus and Veruca held hands as they walked through the dark path. "I've never been to a cemetery at night," Veruca said, shivering. "It's much creepier than I originally thought."

Agent Graves got off the phone and responded, "Well, it may be a lot worse than we think. I just got a report from our commanding officer. Apparently, Clive had some unusual interests in prison. He got into the library and got only books that used any form of magic."

Augustus said, "That can't be bad, right?"

Graves said, "Wrong. Normally, we wouldn't be concerned. However, Violet is living proof that magic exists in the universe. Clive doesn't just go around for no reason. He's very calculated and smart. He has a reason of coming to a cemetery at night, and there's no doubt that the reason isn't a good one."

Suddenly, they were contacted by Mike and Charlie, who claimed to spot them all on the west side of the cemetery. Everyone made their way to Mike and Charlie, and when everyone arrived, Charlie pointed to a specific grave spot. It was a huge headstone, and right above it was a bell tower. Clive immediately looked at them and said, "Ah, the lovely heroes are here! You're right on time! This gravesite, is the burial ground of an ancient magical power. I've been studying this specific place for the purpose of using a ritual. I broke out a few days early so I could test my associates and their skills. Now, I am going to tap into a power so unimaginable, you will all run in fear. Now, let's begin. Armada! Ring the bell!"

Armada was at the top of the bell tower, ringing the bells. The ground began to shake, and everyone toppled over, except for Clive. A pentagram then lit up where Clive stood, as well as onto the headstone. The once clear night sky then became covered with clouds, except they only covered the area of the ritual, and they spun in a circle. Dark energy finally began pouring out of the grave and then was being absorbed into Clive's body. When this happened, lighting struck the tower and Armada jumped to the ground. Everyone was ready to fight, but then something washed over them. One by one, everyone passed out. The only ones who didn't fall unconscious were Clive (who was still absorbing power in a trance-like state), and oddly enough, Evereaper. However, when everyone fell asleep, a force field covered the heroes and another covered the villains. Evereaper wasn't asleep, but he couldn't leave the force field.

Violet had just arrived at the cemetery. She walked a little while before spotting the clouds. "That doesn't look good," She said. But as she moved forward, James appeared before her. He was holding his rapier and was ready to strike. "Oh no," was all she could say.

That's the chapter! I know it's a two-parter, but stay patient! Stay tuned and have a great day!