Part Seven: First Encounter
Chapter Twenty: Followers and Alleys
Everyone swarmed, trying to talk to Charlie, or to Maria, or to Robert. Torrence, Blaze, Hailley, and Auriella had snuck to the back of the building.
"They're waiting for us outside," Blaze muttered.
Torrence's eyes were cold as she stared at the back door. "What are we waiting for then?"
"Torrence, you can't be serious!" Hailley exclaimed. She took a step back when Tor swung her eyes on her.
Auriella took a step up to her best friend. "She's very serious, and so am I."
Hailley, now frustrated, turned to Blaze, looking for agreement. Blaze gave her a crooked smile and shrugged.
"This is our duty, Hail. We were sent here for this," Blaze reasoned.
Frowning, the brunette nodded curtly. She liked the goddess part, just not the fighting evil part.
Torrence opened the door. The alley behind the building was incredibly dark since the moon was now only a tiny sliver; the dark of the moon would be the next night. The only visible light was four moonstones hanging on four scared girls' necks.
They seemed to have elected Torrence as leader since they were following her out, crouching behind the girl's tall form, despite her actually being short. She walked deeper into the alley, her boots loose on her feet. She wasn't exactly sure what she was getting her and her friends in, but she prayed that they would be okay after this. She prayed that she wasn't leading them to danger.
It was seven to four. Hailley watched them from behind guarded eyes; five guys and two girls watched her in return.
Larry stepped forward, younger, darker. His deadly gray eyes flashed yellow as he smiled devilishly at Torrence. "Hi, Torrie. Like this form more? Younger, firmer, but with all the experience you've seen."
"Bastard," Torrence spat.
"You were always a spicy one," he laughed. One of the girls stepped forward, moving herself against Larry, running a hand through his jet black hair.
Hailley touched Blaze's shoulder gently. "Don't try to fight. Remember what Jimena said about violence?"
Blaze snorted.
Larry snapped his fingers, and the Followers surrounded the girls. Ella shuddered. They weren't ready for this. These were seven powerful members of the Atrox. Maybe they were even immortal. The Followers laughed suddenly, as if hearing her thoughts of doubt.
Torrence linked arms with Auriella, then with Hailley. Hailley linked arms with Blaze. Blaze linked arms with Auriella. They formed a mini circle within the larger circle. A few Followerd stepped back some, feeling the electric charge in the air as the girls focused their energy. They had to wait for them first, but it was worth it.
Until Hailley became bored.
Her pupils contracted as she concentrated. She pressed into a girl with spiky purple hair. You will leave. You will not listen to anything the other Followers say.
Hailley cried out as her message was thrusted back at her in the form of an energy wave. She broke the connection with the other Daughters as she fell to her knees. She clutched her head in pain. It felt like it was in a vise grip.
The other Followers sent out attacks at the girls. Torrence felt like she was on a merry-go-round that wouldn't stop. She tried to maintain her balance, but it was beginning to feel hopeless. Suddenly, the goddess she had seen flooded into her mind.
Larry looked at her, amused. "You're either incredibly stupid, or…incredibly stupid."
A slick smile spread across her face. "Get out of my territory."
"You think you can beat me? I know you, Torrence. I know your inner most self. Besides, there isn't much moon to help you."
"Get out of here, Lawrence," Ariel growled.
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AN: There are only two chapters left now. I'm not sure, but maybe the last two will come out when this comes out. Lol. No, probably not, but you never know. No, no, I just want to get this one out. I want to know what you all think about this. I also recommend other stories, including the one's I have written including Companions of the Night, The Scroll's Prophecy, and some of my one-shots. I also recommend Demon Dea's stories The Dark Prophecy and Daughters of the Night. Seriously, she is really good. So, just, you know, read them. If any of my other reviewers would like me to recommend their stories, I will. I recommended Dea's because I really like her stories, and she's been a very faithful reviewer.
Demon Dea: Well, as you can see, no, it wasn't S&S. Thank you for the compliment on the dancing. Here's a funny thing, I have never seen any belly dancing before. I', doing this all based on imagination and a few things I've acquired over the years. Lol. Shh. Don't tell anyone.
Rubber-duckiesofdoom: Lol, thanks a lot. I hope you stick around for the sequel.
elephantsrocmysox: Uh, what Torrie saw was Larry. I know that wasn't mentioned in the story, but I was hoping that in this chapter you understood what she saw.
allyfromcalli: Oh, thank you! Your story is good too. I'm glad I finally got a chance to read it.
twistingyourfears: The real meeting between Torrence and Stanton won't take place until the second book. Sorry, lol. This is how I wanted it. But, I assure you, it will be a good meeting between the two.
Cynthia: Thank you. When I read the DotM, I was waiting for them to, you know, fight or argue or something. I need conflict. I need reality! Lol.
