Hearts Disguised

Chapter 35

Separated Hearts

Blake kept on running and tried not to look back. Her heart was aching due to the fact that she was forced to leave Yang in such a dire situation. She didn't want to though. She wanted to be there with Yang regardless of what could have happened to them if she stayed. Eventually, Blake found herself in the woods. That's when she finally looked back. She collapsed onto her knees and immediately broke down in tears.

"I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I didn't want to leave, but you made. Please… Please forgive me. I'm so sorry Yang."

…

Snap! Crack!

"Aaahhhhh!" Yang's arms and legs were chained up in that same room where Blake was being held.

"You forsake my hospitality!" Snap! "You forsake my kindness!" Crack! "You think you'll get away with that?! I don't think so!" Cinder cracked the whip against her back for multiple times over until the blood was flowing out of her back. That's when Cinder turned around to one of her guards and grabbed a syringe out of the box. She popped open the cap and jammed it in her back.

"Guh." Yang tried her hardest to contain her pain, but as the serum inside of the syringe entered her body, everywhere started to heal immediately.

"Don't worry, sweety. I'm not letting you die on my watch. Then things would be too easy." She gripped her whip and continued to snap it against Yang's body. Yang cried out in pain as Cinder's attacks got more and more harsh. However, there wasn't much that she could do. The only thing that was holding her together was Blake.

…

Blake wandered through the forest as quietly as she could. She wasn't sure if there were people following her so she just decided to stick to the shadows. She didn't know where she could go. The only thing that she knew was that it was better to be far away from Cinder's workplace for the time being.

Eventually, day turned to night and Blake was running low on energy. She could barely stay on her feet. Once it was completely dark around her, she collapsed onto the ground, barely able to keep her eyes open. However, before her eyes closed on her, she spotted a figure walking towards her. She looked up, but was unable to figure out who it was. That's when she lost consciousness.

She was out for hours, but when she finally woke up, she opened up her eyes to a dark room. There was a small light from the opening in the door. She could see a figure passing by every so often. She tried getting up, but her body was still a little tired. The rustling of the bed caused the person in the other room to overhear her. They opened the door and popped their head in.

"So you're finally awake?"

"W-Where am I?"

"You're safe. There's nothing to worry about."

"Yang. Yang?! I have to… Ah." She tried sitting up, but a horrible pain erupted from her head which caused her to fall back onto the bed. "What is that?"

"Maybe I should be asking you that question. You had a tracker implanted inside your skull. Apparently, someone wants to find you. You some kind of escaped criminal I should be aware?"

"No, of course not. Who are you? Where am I?"

The person finally walked into the room. They turned on the lights and it was revealed that it was a man with eye shield over his face.

"My name is Adam. And we are far away from that… That woman."

Blake suddenly widened her eyes.

"A… What are you talking about? That woman? You know her? How do you know her?"

"Shh, enough with the questions. I'll get to everything in time. You just need to rest." He walked out and closed the door behind him.

This whole thing was very displeasing for Blake. She wanted to know what was going on around her, but since this little injury was preventing her from doing anything, she felt weak and worthless. The worst part about the whole thing was that she had a feeling that this man knew more than what it seemed. The way he talked was a red flag. She continued to ponder this thought until her mind gave way to another rest for her body.

The next time she woke up, she was feeling a lot better. She managed to get herself out of bed and into the main room where the man was spending most of his time. He spotted her and immediately took action. He got her a glass of water and offered her a seat. She cautiously accepted his hospitality and got right down to business.

"So who are you? I know there's something about you."

"Yeah, I'm not really good with picking my words. I guess I kind of gave it away." He looked at Blake who was clearly demanding an answer to her question. "Well, there's no hiding it after all. I am now one of two people who have managed to escape Cinder's clutches."

Blake was completely speechless. Her intuitions were correct. The only thing left to do was find out more about who this guy was.

"How is that possible? Cinder's… Cinder's… She's psychotic."

"I know."

"So how did you get away?"

"I got out because I wasn't strong enough for her. She threw me out without putting a second thought to it. That was her first mistake. I've been training my whole life to get back to that hellhole and finish that bitch myself."

"She's my mom."

He looked at Blake who had her eyes closed.

"I see. S

"So what's the call?"

"What do you mean?"

"I've already told you my goal. What's your goal? Obviously, someone coming from that place has to have a goal or something."

"Initially, it was to kill Cinder."

"But…"

"But I think that goal belongs to someone else… Someone that I care about… with all of my heart."

"Oh, what's this?"

"My friend… She tried saving me after being Cinder's prisoner, but ended up getting captured in the process. I was the only one to make it out. I just… I left her alone. I could have saved her. Why didn't I save her?!" Tears were rolling down her face as she leaned over and looked at the ground.

"Cinder is just something else. I don't blame you. She's done too much wrong in this world to be forgiven."

"Let's go back." Her head shot back up and looked at him. "You said it yourself. You've trained all of your life to kill her. You can help me get back there."

"Haha, not to get your friend back. What makes her life worth risking your life and my life?"

"Because she saved my life. That's the only thing I can do for her."

Adam leaned back against the wall and pressed his hand against his face. Things were getting difficult for him and having Blake wasn't making things any easier.

"Yes. I planned on going back, but not now. I can tell she's planning something big and I don't want to get involved with her little scheme."

"Her scheme involved the entire world. She plans on having everyone underneath her in any way she can. That's why I have to stop her. That's why we have to stop her. We can't let this world fall any more than it already has. You have to agree with me."

"I haven't been in hiding all of this time just to walk into that building with a predetermined fate of death. Is your life that worthless to you?"

"It is if it means saving her life. She doesn't deserve any of this. She deserves better. If I can give her that better way of life, my life will be complete."

"So what are you saying? You're going back no matter what?"

"I'm going to save her no matter what. My life belongs to her. Will you help me?"

"Is there anything in it for me?"

"I'll do anything you want."

The room was completely silent. Blake was looking at him and he was looking at her. Nothing moved for a good couple of seconds before Adam stormed over to her, pulled her off of the chair, and pinned her against the wall.

"Anything huh? It's been so long since I've touched another girl's body. You could give that to me."

Adam immediately started to lick her on the neck. Blake didn't even fight back. If this was the way to get him to help her, then she didn't care. Adam continued with what he was doing. His hands moved down to her breasts as he lifted up her shirt and started to massage her breasts. He sucked on them and did whatever he wanted to until he wanted more. All that was left was the promise land. He moved his head up once more to look at her and saw that she was in tears. Her eyes were red and she was as vulnerable as a baby. For some reason, this changed something inside of him. He pulled her shirt back down and backed away.

"You really love this person, don't you?"

Blake couldn't answer. She just nodded her head desperately.

"Then this will have to wait for another time. We'll leave in the morning. I'll think of a plan for us. You just get some rest." He turned around and walked out the door.

On the other hand, Blake slid onto the ground and continued to cry her eyes out. She was pushed into a corner with only one thing left to do. She had to save Yang no matter what and that's what she was going to do. Somehow, some way, she was going to make it back to her. That was the only certain thing about it. She didn't know if she could trust this man. She just wanted a way to see Yang again.

End of Chapter 35