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WITCH BLADERS

CHAPTER TWENTY- TWO: THE THIRTEENTH RITE

After the mornings event they decided to go back to their room for a while.

It's good to have you back Luna by the way have you met my blood sister Midnight. Thorn said gleefully

Midnight stood there smiling warmly at her; Luna looked at her then smiled.

I see Thorn very much in you as well as the elf blood you have. She grinned looking at her pointed ears

Thank you she replied bowing slightly

Later that afternoon Midnight and Tyson had decided to train together; while everyone was relaxing.

I hope you know what you're letting yourself in for? She grinned

Take it easy on me I'm only a world champion. Tyson said

They were about to release their blades when a ninja appeared and grabbed Midnight.

She began to struggle the ninja disappeared.

*** Meanwhile ***

Reckon you're still better than me? Thorn asked binding each hand with a strip of cloth.

I'm not so sure about this. Kai said backing away

I forgot you'd never hit a girl you're too chivalrous. Thorn said

Turning to a suspended punch bag instead.

Thorn…Thorn Midnight's been taken. Tyson yelled

Thorn turned round.

What? She snapped

They've taken her ninja appeared and took her, and then zap vanished into thin air. Tyson explained

Dantes has her he's gonna tempt me to fight him. She said

Now what do we do? Tyson said

Don't panic. Thorn replied

We best save her Dante's going to perform the thirteenth rite. Luna said running in.

The what? Ray asked

It's a ritual for sending souls to hell; because Midnight has Thorn's blood in her veins not only will Midnight be sent to hell but Thorn as well. Luna explained

Killing two birds with one stone that way none of them can come back to avenge the other. Dune said

How do we stop him? Dusk asked

Together. Thorn said putting her hand out.

Luna put her hand on top of her's then Dune then Dusk.

Don't forget us. Tyson said putting his hand on top of Dusk's Max, Kenny and Ray followed suit.

Thorn looked at Kai.

The almighty Kai isn't going to back out of a battle like this is he? Thorn asked

Course not. He replied putting his hand on top.

Don't worry Midnight we're coming. Thorn thought

*** Meanwhile ***

Midnight came round.

Where-? She asked before noticing two monks held each of her wrists tightly.

She looked down at her clothes and noticed she was wearing a black dress with a slit to her thigh in each side.

Well sleeping beauty finally wakes. Dantes said stroking her face

Midnight struggled to get out of the monks grip; they dragged her to a great stone alter and lay her on it.

Lets see if the goddess will save her own sister now? Dantes said as the monks chained her wrists and ankles to the alter.

Midnight looked at the sky the thunder made the sky a brilliant blue colour.

I'm coming Midnight. Came Thorn's voice in her head

Hurry Thorn Midnight thought

*** Meanwhile ***

Thorn sat by the crackling fire watching it silently; everyone had decided to leave her in peace for the moment, she heard the oak door creak open, she saw Kai standing in the door.

Thought you might need some company? He said kindly

Thorn smiled at him weakly the firelight made her tears sparkle like diamonds.

Kai sat in the chair in front of her; it felt like his heart was breaking just seeing her cry.

He wiped away a tear.

Don't cry Thorn I can't bear to see you cry. He said

Why is my life so full of pain? My gift to people is suffering I hurt you by going away, Luna had to suffer because I suggested that she have dinner with Dantes and now Midnight my own sister, why did I have to be blessed why couldn't I be a normal? She said sadly

Midnight is brave and strong and she fears nothing she knows you're going to rescue her, as for that day when you left me you were sent away against your will by my grandfather but I am happy I've got to see you one last time. Kai said stroking her hair with the back of his hand.

Thorn threw her arms around Kai's neck, she wanted to forget her pain and forget her past, she wanted to fell the warmth and security of his muscular arms around her.

He held her close and tightly inhaling the sweet intoxicating perfume in her hair.