The mist disappeared and Ambrosine stopped screaming. The figure was still holding her hands and she looked around. She was in a building that seemed familiar. There was a door to her left and she smiled inside. She softly lifted her leg and kicked the figure hard in the groin. He let go of her and she ran to the door. Black mist appeared in different places and she got out her weapons. They weren't going to take her this time. A figure appeared in front of her and she let one of her weapons strike it while with the other blade, she sliced the ones that appeared at her side. Her blade returned to her and she caught it with her left hand. She was three feet from the door and ran faster. Her bruised legs were throbbing and her arms were already tired from the movements she did with her weapons. She felt as if she was going to faint but she kept thinking that outside that door, there was the end to a dream she was having and that she would awake in Riku's warm embrace. She finally reached the doors and pushed them open. Figures disappeared and all at once appeared at the entrance. She let one of her weapons strike a figure while the other acted as a boomerang around her. Her weapons returned to her and she saw that more figures were heading toward her. She ran out the door and looked around. She was in the downtown part of Hallow Bastion. She grinned and ran faster towards the way to the castle. She looked behind her to see if she was being followed and bumped into something hard. She fell back and looked at what she ran into. Cid was standing before her giving her a weird look. Cid… he was supposed to be in Destiny Islands with Riku… Was Riku here?
"Cid, I'm sorry. What are you doing here? I thought you drove Sora and them to Destiny Islands and stay with them."
"I told them to call me when they wanted to come back… What happened to you? You look like shit. Bruises on your arms and legs, red marks on your neck…"
"Thanks for reminding me. I'll tell you everything if you walk with me to the castle." Ambrosine said looking behind her.
Cid nodded and they started walking toward the castle. While walking, Ambrosine felt pains in her sides and legs. She didn't feel them when she was fighting so why now? She stopped walking and Cid looked at her then ahead. Something was coming at them quickly. He saw blonde spikes and immediately knew it was Cloud. Ambrosine fell to her knees and held her sides. She saw Cloud then Morrigan along with Aerith. Cloud finally reached them and picked up Ambrosine. Cid gave them all weird looks and was told to follow them back to the castle. Cid agreed and walked with them to the castle. On their way, they saw Leon and Yuffie looking around and yelling. Cid called out to them and they looked in the group's direction. Ambrosine struggled to get out of Cloud's arm but failed. He held her tight but not too tight. She gave a sigh of defeat and looked at the couple that was walking their way. Leon gave her a glance and she grinned.
"Can you let me down now? My side doesn't hurt anymore and my legs are better. Thanks for carrying me but I'd like to touch the floor now."
Leon gave her an evil glance and she gave him one right back. Cloud put her down gently and she smirked. He let her down… She brushed herself off and started walking to the castle. They were only a few feet from it so she started walking. Morrigan excused herself and went to help her friend. She walked a bit behind and noticed Ambrosine was limping. She sighed and ran to catch up with Ambrosine. Ambrosine looked behind her and saw auburn hair flying with the wind. She stopped and waited for Morrigan to catch up. Once Morrigan caught up, Ambrosine gave her a weak smile.
"You know, I really miss Riku. Two more days without him seems like two years." Ambrosine said.
Morrigan rolled her eyes. Ambrosine smirked and put her arms on her friend's shoulder. Morrigan smiled and Ambrosine laid her head on her shoulder.
"Sorry about earlier. I just don't want people giving me sympathy looks and talking about how sorry they feel for me. Cloud knows what I'm talking about."
"It's alright but Ambrosine, it's me. I'm supposed to worry about you. We've been friends since like the bloody sandbox. I don't know why you are putting on the strong front. You were raped, so was Yuffie. You have to feel at least a bit scared."
Ambrosine stopped and took her arms from Morrigan's shoulders. She looked right into Morrigan's eyes and sighed.
"Babe, I was scared. They took me again and I don't know what the bloody hell they we're gonna do to me. I killed a few but I know that now, they really are after me. Right now, especially now, I don't want anyone close to me. Not even Riku…"
At the last part, Ambrosine looked away. She loved Riku that was it. She didn't want anyone going after him or for him to get all worried about her. She was surprised she let Riku care for her this long. Morrigan put her hand on Ambrosine's shoulder and smiled.
"I'm already close hun. I've known you the longest out of everyone we know now. If you don't want me to care about you or fight for you then let me fight with you. You shouldn't have to go through this alone. Now, I don't care what you say, I'm gonna care for you until I know that the bastard that did this to you is dead either by Riku's hands or your own knowing you."
This was the first time Morrigan actually seemed really pissed off. Ambrosine smiled and gave her friend a hug. They started walking again to the castle. When they finally reached it, they went to Ambrosine's room which was torn up. Clothing was everywhere and things were broken all over the place. Morrigan looked around horrified and grabbed Ambrosine's hand dragging her out of the room. She led her to Yuffie's room where inside you could hear the sound of things breaking. They both got out their weapons and Morrigan kicked open the door. Three figures were inside the room and each had something in its hand. The girls got in combat mode and lunged at the figures. They disappeared in a black mist and the girls hit the floor. Morrigan quickly got up as the mist appeared again but Ambrosine had a hard time. Morrigan let her long sword fly at the mists while she helped up Ambrosine. Ambrosine's silver eyes filled with anger as Morrigan helped her up. The long sword returned and Morrigan caught it with her right hand. She looked up from where she was helping Ambrosine and saw three cloaks on the floor. Ambrosine pushed Morrigan off her and stared crying. She pulled her knees up and hugged them while she rocked back and fourth. Morrigan sat beside her and put her arms around her friend. To her surprise, Ambrosine didn't push her away but instead, left her hands hugging her knees. Morrigan's purple eyes filled with sorrow at how her best friend who was always tough at times seemed to just finally breakdown after seeing figures again. Morrigan just laid her head on her friend's head and sat with her until she stopped crying.
