Disclaimer: hmmm, lets see. does FANfic mean anything to you? However I do own my own, unique characters such as Halloweise and Summer.

Yeah well, THIS chapter. This chapter in my own eyes is sort of weird. Its more thoughts and how people think about each other however the chapter does get going near the end.
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Part Two: The Eternal Fate

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Raven lay on the hard dusty ground facing away from the entrance. He didn't want to look at the solid metal bars that bound him in this eternal fate of doom. His jet black hair hung across his face concealing him from the torment of the outside world. It was all over. Halloweise wouldn't have made it until morning, Shadow couldn't do anything and it was all his fault. All HIS fault! Raven smashed his fist on the ground in anger, drawing blood as someone approached his cell.

Van ran his hand through his freshly washed, spiked up hair, dressed in a crisp new set of his Guardian Force outfit. He attached his fathers knife to the belt and turned round with a sense of pride and satsifaction as Fiona entered the room. If his father could see him now. He'd be so proud that his son had captured one of the most dangerous villians of all time. "VAN!" Fiona shouted in his ear, drawing him out of his daydream with a jolt. "Now why'd you go and do that Fiona?!" Van asked, annoyed. "Didn't you say to the officers that you'd go down to the cells and see Raven?" "Oh yeah! That's right!" Van replied, scratching his head as he always did when trying to remember something important. "Hah! I bet he wont be impressed to see me!" Fiona shook her head smiling as Van exited the room laughing.

On his way downstairs Van was joined by Lance and Irvine who looked cheerful despite the late night they had had last night after celebrating. They approached cell twenty seven and their chattering died and serious expressions wiped away the cheerfulness on their faces. Motioning for the others to stay back out of sight Van continued forward and sat on the spindly wooden chair by the cell. Van concealed his astonishment as he looked at Raven lying pitifully on the ground in a corner. The boy was curled up tightly, trying desperatly to fade away into the infinate confines of his cell. "Raven?" Van called out to him unsettled by the boys obvious distress. Raven rolled around to face him and Van saw that he looked absolutely terrible. There were dirt streaks down the right side of his face and a small red flecked graze on his left cheek where he'd fallen to the ground. But under and to the side of his right eye a large black bruise was forming, obviously the work of a not so gentle guard. Van frowned as his gaze traveled down and saw that Ravens wrists bore two fine red lines and his right hand was bleeding profusely. He began to feel less hatred towards Raven as he became aware just how young he looked lying there completely helpless. Raven sat up slowly, not trusting Van. His eyes narrowed suspiciously as he noticed Vans hand resting just in his side pocket where his gun was kept. "What do YOU want Flyheight?" Raven asked aprehensivly after a long period of silence had elapsed. "Wheres Halloweise?" Van directly asked not bothering to side track. "Whats it to you Flyheight?" Raven responded, his voice subdued, "But if you really want an answer soldier boy its that she's probably dead by now." Van looked away astounded however Lance stepped forwards. Raven visibly shrank back when he saw there was more than one person to interrogate him. "What do you mean probably?" Lance questioned him, disgusted. Raven tucked his knees up to his chest and turned to face the wall again, his black cloak completely covering him. "This is useless!" Lance said turning away and cursing. "Give it up Van, the officers will pry it out of him eventually" he turned to face Raven again, who was sneaking a glance out of the side of his eye. "They have very 'effective' tactics" Lance said grinning wickedly at Raven. Lance spun on his heel and strode off, his republican cloak billowing behind him. Ravens head snapped up, a distraght look of misery on his face. Raven held up one of his heavily scarred hands, facing it towards Van. "Do you remember these scars Van? You gave them to me, the day you defeated me with your blade liger." He said these words scathingly all the time looking at Van for any sign of reaction. He got none. "Do you know where Halloweise is?" Van tried again "Yes" Raven replied viciously

Striding up the stairs Lance pondered on the day that he had found Raven injured in the forest. Van had told him right there and then to shoot Raven because he was a traitor and would lead them all to their death. He should have done it! Why didn't he?! Reaching the top of the watch tower stairs he entered the room to a sight of Fiona sitting nervously at the table. "Wheres Van?!" Fiona asked him immediately as he entered. "Trying to persuade our friend down there to tell him where Halloweise is." Lance announced loudly to the whole room. At that precise point Van burst through the door. "VAN!" Fiona exclaimed joyfully (a/n: that girl cannot go without Van for ten minutes! Honestly!) "We know where Halloweise is!" Van said a broad smile stretching across his face. Fiona watched in amusement as Lances mouth dropped open in surprise. "But, but.how?!" "However," Van continued, the smile fading from his face, "we have to set him free before he tells us." Everyone who had jumped to their feet in joy sat down again. "We could try and negotiate though" one of the soldiers said. "Raven's not a negotiating type" Van said gloomily. "Suit up" he suddenly said, "we'll persuade him"

Raven was trying to sleep when a large contingent of soldiers arrived outside of his cell. He looked up and swore at them when the crowd parted and Lance and Van were let through. Van pulled out the keys to Ravens cell and unlocked the door, Raven stood up warily to his feet staying as far back in the corner as possible. Van lent agaisnt the wall while Lance stepped forward towards Raven. "Can you tell us where Halloweise is?" "Not to you soldier boy" Raven replied scathingly to Lance. "Is she alive?" "Maybe, maybe not" Lance could feel his temper rising, this boy was so, so frustrating! "Look here!" Lance strode over to Raven and grabbed his shirt pulling him off the ground. Raven struggled against his grip but with no avail. "Just tell us where she is! It'll save you a lot of trouble!" "Let go of me!!!" Raven kicked Lance in the shins but this produced no effect. "Tell us Raven" "LET GO OF ME!!!" Raven screamed. Lance tossed him to the ground. "Your bringing this on yourself Raven" Van said from the other side of the cell. Raven stood shakily to his feet, surveying the wall of soldiers outside his cell. "I'm not telling YOU anything! You just - " Raven cut off and staggared backwards, doubled over. Lance's temper had finally gotten the better of him and had punched Raven as hard as he could in the stomach. "I'll show you where she is, but I have to come with you to the place" Raven said quietly. "That's a good decision Raven," Van nodded "That's not wise though" Lance responded obviously not trusting Raven one bit. "We're taking him with us" Van said firmly

1423 that afternoon.

Sulking heavily Raven exited the bathroom only to be firmly gripped by guards again. He had finally been given the opportunity to wash the dirt off his face. Raven scowled even heaver when he saw Lance and Van approaching. Walking over to him Van handcuffed his hands behind his back then led him out into the glaring sunshine. "Don't you trust me Flyheight?" "Do you think I'm mad or something?!" Van was shading his eyes with his hand as they traveled in the gustav, with Raven giving directions for the driver. "Yes" They reached the desert cave and Van's mouth dropped open in surprise "I never knew this was here." Raven could feel his mouth turning dry. If she was. he couldn't even say it in his head, and yet it was such a possibility. Van uncuffed his hands for the steep climb and all possibliltys of escape ran through Ravens mind but no way was he leaving without Halloweise. Never. They reached the top and Raven couldn't restrain himself any longer, he ran full speed into the cave with Lance, Bit, Van and several republican soldiers following him closely. He flung himself to his knees in the far corner crying her name, if she was dead. Reaching out gently he touched her cheek and found it warm. Releif flooded through him as she stirred slightly and Raven fought tears back. "Raven?" she said weakly, her eyes still tightly closed. Lance and Bit ran over and shoved Raven out of the way. Raven stood up and looked around the cave, something was wrong here. then it struck him, where was Shadow? "SHADOW!" Raven shouted causing several soldiers to bring there hands to their ears in pain. He had decided. He would bail out with Shadow and come back for Halloweise later after she was better, however no black organoid came rushing to his aid. "SHADOW WHERE ARE YOU" Raven called in anger.

A/n: well I finally have another chapter up! FINALLY! Excuses. well. *hides* I forgot about the story! Sorry anyway I hope this makes it better.

Lance is another made up character he seems a kinda bastard like in this chapter but I like him! The name halloweise is south african, no im not south african but one of my best friends is (

Chapter four will be up soon. its even been written!