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Kadea:

Getting to my paws, I went to walk after the python, but Layla put a hand on my shoulder, stopping me.

"I'm sorry that I couldn't stop him from doing all of this." She whispered, anguish showing in her eyes. "I tried to make him stop, but he wouldn't listen to me."

Nodding, I shook off her hand. I believe you. And thank you for being honest.

"It's the least I can do in all this. Just promise me you'll get out safely without doing anything too stupid, reckless and crazy?"

Of course I will be stupid, reckless and crazy. It comes naturally. I snorted as I started to walk off before pausing and glancing back at her. Same goes for you though. But just one thing?

"Yes?"

When this place goes up, make sure it can never be resurrected. I want the ends of the universe to feel the impact of this shit hole.

Layla's grin was one of malicious danger. "Gladly, Alpha."

Lorcan:

The Wolves around me shifted slightly, agitated to get in on the action, but I growled lowly to get them back in place. The signal hadn't come yet, and no movement had come from the rear exit of the cave.

You.

I grimaced faintly, and turned my head around to see Gavriel and Rowan standing behind me. Well met, comrades.

Rowan mutely snarled at me. You and I are no more comrades than we were over five years ago.

Well for the time being Whitethorn, we are now. And may I remind you who played a role in rescuing your mate?

Save it for after. He bared his fangs at me, before his ears twitched. They are on the move. Be ready, and do not get distracted. We can have a repeat of five years ago. Rowan smirked wolfishly at me.

I snorted, and turned around to face forward again. Talk after, fight now.

Fight smart, kill swiftly, Lorcan.

Same to you, Rowan. Gavriel, keep the old goat under control.

I heard Rowan's beta rumble out a dry laugh before they left silently. I focused again on the battle soon to take place, but I couldn't stop Rowan's words from nagging at me. Did that mean she was here? Why would she be fighting here? It wasn't safe - battles like this never were. He'd seen enough battles in his time to know that by experience. I sighed. Elide was never one to stray from a fight when Aelin was involved. Movement in the shadows about a hundred yards away caught my attention and I bared my fangs in a feral challenge. The fourteen Wolves around me mirrored the action.

Fight smart, kill swiftly. I told them, repeating what Rowan had said.

A howl sounded from across the plain, sounding crisp and full of order. That was all the signal my pack and I needed. As one we leapt off, charging noiselessly towards the unsuspecting Vampires. When we collided with them, my Wolves and I fell upon them, raining death and destruction instantly. As I tore out the first throat of a Vampire, I made myself a promise. If Elide died, that fire-wielding bitch would die.

Aelin:

Hold the line! I roared down the bond, as the Serpents cave erupted in front of us. Blind terror washed over me from my pack, and I sent a wave of calm to all of them. There will be leeches that will have made it out of here - be ready for a fight.

Yes Alpha. They chorused together.

Lysandra? How's Evangeline? I asked my Beta.

She's okay, Lysandra replied. A little spooked, but that was to be expected. Hafiza is concerned she may have a mild concussion though.

Evangeline is in the best care possible, Lys. She'll be fine. I told her, knowing that Lysandra would be freaking out inside.

I know, she sighed, but it still doesn't stop the worry.

Aelin. Chaol broke in. They're coming.

I looked up and saw little shapes scurrying, obviously in blind panic. Keep an eye out for Kadea. I ordered him.

Want me to watch your back as well?

Whatever you want. Just make sure you make it make. My voice broke slightly. I can't lose you too.

Chaol nudged my side, understanding. I would never leave your side.

Don't make promises you can't keep. I teased before rising up into a standing crouch. Wolves, at the ready!

The entire pack rose into positions that mirrored mine. I glanced at Chaol, and he nodded. Right here for you.

Chaol is stand-in Beta. For this fight, you will obey his orders and mine. Understood? The pack rumbled their response. I bared my fangs in earnest. Let's go kill some leeches.

I howled loudly, hoping it was loud enough for the other Alphas and their packs waiting to hear over the blazing inferno. Four or five more howls echoed towards me, and together my pack and I ran forward. We were fire. We were Death given bodies. Around us, Vampires fell under the relentless slaughter of the gathered Wolfbloods. Around me, I saw mixtures of Wolves from my own pack and others fighting in unison.

Blood, fear and Vampire scents filled my nostrils, while the screams, snarls and hisses from either side flooded my ears. Vampire after Vampire filled my sight, each one going down underneath our unbeatable wrath. I used bursts of my fire to aid my fight, swirling it skilfully around Wolves, but moving to contain the Vampires. Wind and Darkness pulsed around me, adding to the terror we were creating. Slowly but noticeably, the Wolfbloods gained ground while the fearful Vampires were nearly tearing each other apart to get away from the flames that were now at their backs and their faces.

Another Vampire fell beneath me and Chaol soared over me, tackling an oncoming Vampress to the ground, tearing out her spine ferociously before they even hit the ground. Dark blood covered his fur, and the adrenaline fuelled bloodlust made his eyes gleam in malicious hatred as he snarled at the approaching Vampires. As Chaol continued to wreak havoc, I spied a gap in the leeches line, heading straight towards the rubble that once was the cave. I glanced around me quickly, spying Rowan, Gavriel and Lorcan all together, fighting back to back. The rest of Rowan's former group was fighting a few metres away, and the two groups finally cleared enough space to fight as one unit.

I smiled before turning around. Good on them, I thought to myself as I rammed a Vampire's knees back, snapping the bone on either side biting down on her face and yanked my head off to the side quickly, breaking her neck swiftly. I had honestly lost count of how many I had killed - it had been that many. But in the end, I didn't very care. Looking for Chaol, I found him fighting side by side with my cousin and Ansel from the Briarcliff Pack. In my peripheral vision, I could see Manon and her Thirteen fighting like beautiful, merciless whirlwinds of death. I looked forward again and dodged a pair of Wolves fighting against three Vampires, looking for the gap again. It was still there.

I shot towards it, feeling Rowan and Chaol's attention snapping on me with that instant. Rowan realised what I was going to do first, but Chaol saw where I was looking and tried to step in my way. I jumped over him, clearing his Wolf easily and landed lightly, never missing a beat. I used my power to open up a wider gap in the infernos flames, and heard Chaol following hot on my trail.

Aelin, no! Chaol roared.

Aelin! Rowan snarled at me.

I ignored them both, and continued running forward until I had nearly reached the ten foot high flames. The small gap at the bottom widened more, ever so slightly, and I jumped through it, the howls of Chaol and Rowan drowning out behind me as I dove into the heart of the fire.

Layla:

The heat inside the cave was getting unbearable. Even though I was deep in the hidden caverns underneath the caves, I could still feel the nauseating heat beating down on me. The rebel Vampires around me were getting jumpy as well, every little odd seeming noise making them go instantly on their guard and bare their fangs. I had to hold back the urge to bolt down the caverns and just reach the covered area that Azazel was taking the younger Ashyver Galathynius sister to. The rebels twitchyness was getting to me.

One of the males came up beside me. "How far along are we would you say?" He whispered low enough that I nearly didn't hear him.

"About a kilometre in. We're nearly there." I replied.

Colin looked at me out of the corner of his eye, the mismatched colours narrowed in inquiry. "Calex?"

"Dead." At least I thought. The guy seemed to be like a cat. Many Vampires had tried to kill him, but somehow he kept on living. Surely the nine lives were nearly depleted entirely. He was getting on my nerves.

"Others have said that before," Colin told me, as if sensing my thoughts, "what's to make you any different?"

"I dunno," I replied honestly, "it's nearly been an hour since I stabbed him, so he should pop up at any second if he somehow survived."

"What did you kill him with?"

"Iron stiletto coated with unlit Spitfire."

Colin whistled through his teeth. "That was some serious stuff to kill with."

I nodded. "If Calex is still somehow alive after being stabbed with that poison, then I'll be immensely surprised."

A scuffle a few metres behind us caught my attention and I spun around immediately. Nothing. The tunnel we were walking through had no light source for us to see with, but who needed light sources when Vampires had the best night vision? If there was anything there, then none of my senses could pick it up. Colin had turned with me, and I could tell he was wary when he put a hand on my forearm. I turned around and found half of the group looking at the tunnel behind us, and the front half of the group looking at the dark tunnel in front.

"What is it?" I asked them.

"Something is there." One of the small females whispered.

"Are you certain?"

"Layla," Colin murmured. I turned toward him, but found he wasn't looking at me.

I turned around, and met poison green eyes. I let a small innocent smile slip over my face. "Hello Calex."

Okay, that's it for now guys - I promise the next few chapters will be longer I promise. And the sister story that I mentioned at the top will depend on whether or not you guys want it. Hope you guys have had fun reading this story, and enjoyed this as much as I have. Once again guys, thank you so much for reading, reviewing and everything else - overall, just sticking with me while I deal with things going on outside this story. Love you guys, and see you next chapter!

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