Twelve People One Destiny

Chapter Three: Freedom in the Inferno

"Fire!! FIRE!!!" The quartet of travelers heard from beyond the cell as smoke began to billow at the top of the room. Guards began running through the hallways. Cloud grabbed one of the guards through the bars.
"Hey! Let us out!" Cloud said holding Kaylianna into his chest protecting her from the smoke.
"Why should I?" The guard replied trying to escape Cloud's grip on him.
"Because we'll die if you don't!!" Vincent said helping Makoru to her feet. The man broke free and ran as the smoke became thicker.
"Your witches! Use your magic to get out." the guard taunted as he turned the corner. Cloud cursed as he smashed his hand against the metal bars that caged them. The cell shook.
"We have to get out of here!!" Suddenly the gate to the cell swung open. The four exchanged surprised glances.
"Are you just going to stand there or are you going to get out of here?" A voice said from behind them inside the cell. They turned to see a young man with fiery red hair that was pushed back behind his goggles. He had a blue muscle shirt with a bullhead on the back. He wore black and green pants and plain tennis shoes. On his hands he had black knuckle cut gloves. He winked at Makoru who smiled widely at him.
"Excuse me, but who are you?" Vincent said very aggravated.
"My name is Hwoarang and what's it to you?" He said cockily. Vincent crossed his arms angrily as Hwoarang grabbed Makoru's hand and ran from the cell. "Come one you guys we got to get out of here!" Cloud pushed Kaylianna ahead of him and followed Hwoarang. Cloud headed back to the cell only once to coax Vincent from the cell.
"Which way are we supposed to go?" Kaylianna coughed. "And where is Cloud?" she continued to follow Hwoarang and Makoru.
"I'm not sure. It's not like I'm from around here!" Hwoarang replied.
"WHAT???" You don't even know where you are going?" Kaylianna complained.
"Relax girl, we'll find a way out of here." Hwoarang said struggling with a large steel door.
"But...Cloud..." Kaylianna whispered watching Makoru help Hwoarang. He finally got the door open and the trio ran outside gasping for air.
"Are you guys okay?" Hwoarang said coughing.
"Where's Vincent?" Makoru looked back into the flaming building.
"And Cloud?" Kaylianna ran towards the door then fell back as a beam collapsed in front of her. "Oh no..."she covered her mouth with her hands. Makoru leaned onto Hwoarang's shoulder. "You don't think that-"
"Would you miss me a lot?" Cloud put his arms around Kaylianna's shoulders. She jumped up and hugged him. "I guess that's a yes!" he laughed hugging her back. Vincent leaned against a tree and muttered angry words while staring at Hwoarang.
"What are you doing here?" Vincent said in an interrogating tone.
"I'm just like you guys. From another land and all. I got you guys out of there with my speed. Pretty amazing huh?" He nudged Makoru.
"I guess you should come with us then." Cloud said not turning his face away from Kaylianna. Vincent's jaw dropped.
"Yeah we might as well stick together. "Hwoarang winked and Makoru then stuck his tongue out at Vincent. Vincent turned a dark shade of red.
"Come one stop pondering you guys let's go!" Cloud ran ahead of them with Kaylianna on his back.