"I don't want to hear any more of your excuses Cassy. You should've done your part when I opened the ground for you that night at the park! But you failed." Aaron tensely said to Cassandra.

"Just let them go, and keep me."

"I have you all where I want you. There is no way I'm letting this go!" Aaron said, his eyes glittered with success.

Serena slowly stood up, looking hesitantly around.

"Finally, nice to see you've joined the party Serena." Aaron said. Serena saw Stanton, he looked at her. Her eyes pleading for information, pleading to know why Stanton was just standing there. She took a step forward, still gazing into Stanton's eyes. He shook his head no, not to come any further, but she ignored the warning.

Serena you mustn't come closer. Don't move. I don't know what Aaron will do. Stanton said to Serena in her mind.

"You know, he's right Serena. You don't know what I'll do, nor do you know what I'm capable of." Aaron let out a laugh. He pointed to Deric. He grasped Cassandra's arms from behind. Cassandra didn't even struggle this time. She knew there was no way of escaping.

Then Aaron pointed to Lena She smiled then walked to Stanton. He just looked at her. "Well, well, well. Hello Stanton." Stanton didn't respond, he was thinking about how strong Lena could be. Maybe he could get from her, but it may be Deric or Mark he'd have to worry about. Stanton's eyes reflected hatred to Lena. "You don't have to respond. It's fine with me." Lena got behind Stanton and drew his arms back together, the she held them in place. Then she got real close to Stanton and whispered into his ear. "I'm fine with you." With Lena standing and being that close to Stanton, Serena shifted her stance.

"Lena! Stop playing!" Aaron hissed, then he pointed to Mark. He did the same to Serena, that Deric and Lena did. Stanton paid close attention to the grip Lena held on him. Stanton would be able to get away from Lena, but it wouldn't be easy. He leaned his head down, turning slightly to Lena.

"I didn't introduce myself." He whispered to her.

Lena chuckled with delight. "No you didn't. But there is no need to since you'll be dead after tonight." She whispered back.

"Lena. Tell me. What's on the agenda tonight?" Stanton looked back noticing Aaron quietly talking to Serena. She saw Stanton's gaze and she quickly looked away. For a second, Stanton noticed her eyes had shame and guilt in them. Aaron turned around; he had a wide smile upon his face. "Stanton if you really must know what will happen, death is on the agenda."

Cassandra's eyes widened with fear, as Serena kept her head hung low. Stanton looked at Cassandra, then Serena, then his own feet. He noticed something. They (Cassandra, Stanton and Serena) were creating a triangle. Aaron was in the middle. Aaron walked back to Serena and whispered something. She sadly nodded her head. Stanton tried to peer into Serena's mind even though Aaron was right there in front of her.

Private conversation buddy. Back off! Aaron sent through his mind. Aaron released an unexpected wave of power toward Stanton. Before the wave reached him, Stanton quickly turned around, placing Lena in his last place. She looked shocked, but instantly gained her focus and she dispersed into the air, making Stanton vulnerable. He got knocked into a tree by the power, but he got up with rage. With no more time to spare Stanton sent an energy at Aaron. Aaron grasped Serena, Stanton quickly halted the wave of energy he had sent. It was still there, but frozen by Stanton. (like Neo with the bullets in the Matrix)

Aaron smiled. "Oh come on Stanton!" Aaron began to put pressure on the wave, pulling it toward him and Serena. "You know you want to hurt me. Oh wait, I have your girl don't I? We'll just have to do something about this situation don't we?! Guess what?"

With Aaron still pulling on the wave, Stanton managed to say, "I don't feel like guessing right now." Annoyed at the comment, Aaron pulled harder on the wave of energy. Stanton's muscles were straining to keep the wave to not hit Serena.

Anger raged inside of Stanton, but so did his love for Serena. He'd never hurt her, especially if he could help it! Using this anger and love he pulled the wave his way, Stanton then made the wave of energy break away, but it still left sparks of electricity and tension in the air. Aaron wouldn't let this happen so easily.

"Serena is mine. She agreed to this, for you, the goddesses, and Cassy's freedom." Stanton looked to Cassandra. She had a look of hope and fearfulness.

She opened her mouth to speak, "Don't believe him! He lying! He wouldn't let you, me or anyone go! He'd kill you the moment you turn your back!" Cassandra yelled.

"Shut up!" Aaron shouted. "You have a big mouth you know that?! Well don't worry about that. It can be fixed. Right Deric?" Deric smiled.

"Oh yeah. It can be fixed." Deric took a curved blade from a small shaft on the side of his hip. Deric put the cool blade against Cassandra's soft pale skin. Droplets of salty water began to form on Cassandra's forehead.

"Please Deric, no don't." She whispered.

"Oh. Why not? I was going to give you, what you gave me." He pointed to the scar that skipped over his left eye. Cassandra whimpered.

"As much as I'd like to see this, Deric you'll have to take a rain check. We need to get on with this. The moon is at it's highest." Aaron said, looking at the sky. Aaron smiled. "It's time." Aaron moved to the middle of the triangle after Deric grabbed Cassandra and got in his previous position.

"No! Stanton do something! Serena!" Cassandra yelled.  In response Serena looked up. Her eyes still full of sorrow. Stanton looked at her. Now wanting to meet his gaze, she hung her head low again. Stanton wanted to help, but he was still held in place. Then Lena appeared behind Stanton, she quickly whispered to him.

"Nice try. But not good enough." She took hold of his hands again. Aaron went past Deric and whispered something to him. Then he went to Lena and whispered,

"Back away. You'll know when right?" Lena shook her head yes. Before walking to Mark, Aaron said to Stanton, "She's mind and there's nothing you can do about it." With the anger building in Stanton her lunched himself forward at Aaron, but he was quickly withdrawn by Lena.

"No, no, no. Calm down." She said.

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