Sorry there wasn't a chapter yesterday! I started doing other things and kind of forgot! But, here is a longER one to make up for it! Enjoy!
As Nikita banged on the door, screaming Vlad's name, Vlad and Arthur sat downstairs talking about what to do with her.
"The only use I have for Nikita, is to make her suffer." Vlad explained to Arthur. Arthur set down a bottle of beer in front of him.
"You're going to torture her?" He asked, getting excited. Vlad shook her head as he took a sip.
"No. What I'm going to do, is much worse. Nikita is strong. She can take the physical pain. But watching Alex go through it, well that's a different story." He said, grinning at Arthur.
Nikita threw her fist at the door for a last time, then leaned against it. She knew no matter what she did, Vlad would only return when he had something planned. Until then, Nikita could only try and figure a way out. She looked around the room, studying her surroundings. It was completely empty, the cold concrete floors and cracked walls were bare. Nikita stepped into the middle of the room. There was nothing that could help her. She thought of Alex, somewhere in the building, and how she couldn't do anything to help her. She screamed as loud as she could, then dropped to the floor. She let her head fall, and continued to sit there quietly.
Alex and Maya were still looking around the room, but jumped up when they heard a scream.
"What was that?" Maya asked, frightened. Alex ran to the door, and pressed her ear against it.
"It, sounds like Nikita." She said. Maya came up behind her.
"Nikita? Is that who you were talking about? The person who would find us?" She asked hopefully. Alex nodded.
"Yes. She's in trouble. I have to get out of this room!" Alex shouted. She told Maya to stand back, and when she was out of the way, Alex began to throw herself against the door. Maya watched in horror as Alex continually crushed her arm between her body and the door.
"Alex! Stop it!" Maya yelled. Alex ignored her.
"I can't! Nikita needs me!" She yelled back. Downstairs, Vlad and Arthur heard the commotion. Vlad set down the beer bottle harshly, and ordered Arthur to go upstairs and stop the noise. Arthur ran upstairs, and walked towards Alex and Maya's room. The girls heard him, and backed away from the door.
"Maya listen to me. When the door opens, I want you to run out." Alex told Maya.
"What? What about you?" Maya said concerned, as Alex grabbed a drawer and pulled it out of the dresser. The footsteps were getting closer, and Alex stepped in front of the door.
"Just do it! Run and hide! I'll find you." Maya nodded and leaned against the wall next to the door. Then, Arthur pushed the door open.
"What the hell's going on up here?" He shouted.
"Now Maya!" Alex screamed, hitting Arthur in the stomach with the dresser. Arthur grunted and fell to the ground, allowing Maya to sneak past him. Alex attempted to throw the drawer onto Arthur's head, but he grabbed her leg and pulled. Alex gasped as she fell, the drawer landing on her arm. She cried out in pain, and attemped to kick Arthur in the face. He caught her foot and twisted it. Alex screamed out, clutching her ankle. Arthur tried to reach for her again but stopped when they heard a grunt from outside the room. Arthur turned his head, only to see a shovel come in contact with his face. His head fell against the hard floor. Alex stared up at Maya amazed, and let her pull her up. Alex hopped on her good foot, and leaned against Maya.
"Thanks." She said, catching her breath. They walked out of the room, and saw Vlad on the ground unconscious. Alex turned at Maya and opened her mouth to speak, but Maya spoke instead.
"Yes." She said smiling. They got to the stairs, then stopped. Alex bent down and sat at the top step.
"My ankle. It's broken. I can't walk down there. Besides, we have to find Nikita. The scream came from up here somewhere." Maya sat down next to her.
"But what about Vlad and Arthur? They aren't dead. I didn't hit them that hard." Alex sat thinking, then remembered the hatch.
"Help me up." She said. Maya pulled her onto her one foot, and Alex hopped over to Vlad. "Where did you put the shovel?" She asked. Maya took a step closer.
"I dropped it right by..." She stopped and stared past Alex. Alex followed her gaze and spun around. Arthur stood in the doorway, holding the shovel. Arthur pulled the shovel back and brought it back forward hitting Alex. She fell to the floor, landing beside Vlad. Maya froze where she was. Arthur walked towards her and punched her out. Then, he started shaking Vlad. He slowly woke up, bringing a hand to his head. He felt blood, but ignored the wound. He stood up and looked down at the two girls.
"Well done Arthur." He said, then they each picked up Alex and Maya and headed back into the room.
Nikita raised her head when she heard the door being unlocked. Vlad stood in the doorway, watching Nikita. Nikita stood up and glared at him.
"Where is Alex?" She said, trying to keep calm. Vlad moved to his left to give room for Arthur to come inside. He walked up to Nikita and wrapped her arms behind her back. Nikita stood completely still.
"I'll bring you to her." Vlad said, and Arthur led Nikita out.
They walked down the hall, into Alex and Maya's room. The bed was moved, and the hatch was open. Vlad walked down the steps first, followed by Nikita and Arthur. At the bottom, Maya was tied up in a corner, and Alex sat in a chair in the middle of the room, still knocked out.
"Alex." Nikita whispered. She tried to run to her, but Arthur twisted her arms. She let out a small yelp, as Arthur brought her to another corner of the room. There were chains attached to the ceiling, and Nikita knew what came next. Arthur locked her hands threw the cuffs, and stood behind her. Vlad stood next to Alex, and ran his fingers along Alex's arm.
"Get your hands off of her or I'll..." Nikita warned but Vlad stopped her.
"Or you'll do what? My dear Nikita, you can't do anything now." He walked around the chair and back around to face Alex. Nikita started to cry.
"Why are you doing this?" She screamed. Vlad turned to her.
"Alexandra is a good girl. Her father on the other hand, was a bad man. We were friends once, but only because we were part of the same group."
Nikita tilted her head.
"What are you talking about?" She asked. Vlad continued.
"Alexandra's father and I worked for a man who worked for the government. Our jobs at that factory were only covers. Then, he turned on us. I finally decided to get my revenge. But you beat me to it." Nikita closed her eyes and cringed. "I didn't want sweet, little, innocent Alexandra to turn into him. I had to change her when I had the chance.."Nikita opened her eyes to stare at Vlad then.
"You mean, had her before now?" Nikita said, shocked by what she was hearing. Vlad nodded.
"But she escaped me. It took my up until now to find her again. And if it wasn't for you finding her as well, I may never had done just that. But now, I can continue with what I started." Vlad stopped talking, and turned back to Alex. He slapped Alex gently on the face.
"Wake up Alexandra. Someone is here to see you." He said. Alex moved her head, and blinked her eyes. "Good girl." Vlad said. Nikita shook the chains.
"Alex!" She yelled. Alex turned her head towards Nikita and widened her eyes.
"Nikita! I knew you would find me." She yelled back.
"What a heartwarming moment." Vlad interrupted. "Too bad it won't last." He walked over to a shelf next to Maya, and picked up a remote. "This may hurt a bit Alexandra." He said as he pressed one of the buttons. Alex unleashed a powerful, ear-piercing scream as volts of electricity ran through her body. Nikita shut her eyes and tuned her head, unable to watch. When the volts stopped, Alex steadied her breathing. The pain made her body numb, but everything was getting dark. Nikita raised her head and quickly looked at Alex.
"Please. Stop. Let her go. You can do whatever you want to me." Nikita pleaded. Vlad laughed.
"I am Nikita. I don't need your permission. I know you can take the pain. But watching Alex in pain, is hearbreaking to you. You'll both suffer this way." Vlad pushed the button again, and Alex began screaming. Nikita burst into tears, frustrated that she couldn't do anything, and that Vlad was getting what he wanted. All she could do, what stand there and listen to Alex's screams. When the electricity stopped again, Alex passed out.
"I guess it was too much for her." He said.
"When I get out of these things, I swear I will kill you." Nikita announced harshly. Vlad set down the remote.
"I'm looking forward to seeing you try." He grinned, and then motioned for Arthur to leave the room with him. They walked back up the stairs, and shut the hatch leaving Nikita, Alex, and Maya alone.