"We actually don't need your help Aaron." Teagan said, staring back at him, "We're finding our way just fine."

"Guess you didn't hear me." Her brother said, lifting a gun to her chin, "You're being escorted."

Teagan went to shove the gun away from her, but her brother grabbed her wrist. She tried to pull herself free which made him hold on tighter and smile. He looked over to Jeb and the others, almost daring them to try something, "Does it hurt, sister?"

"Not sure…" Teagan said and pulled against her brother, causing him to lean forward. As his face came down, Teagan used the momentum to punch him with the same hand, "Did that hurt, brother?"

Jeb stifled a smirk, looking to his dad. Cain and the others were on the edge of the saddles, watching the siblings little squabble. Looking back, Jeb saw that the gun was raised again at Teagan and drifting towards him.

"Tie them up, the ladies around their riders' waist and together. Any of you try to be brave, they're first." Aaron stated, the gun going between Jeb and Teagan. The Longcoats went to move, heading towards the Princesses first.

"Never could do anything on your own." Teagan said quietly, "Never had your own battle to fight…"

"What was that?" Aaron asked annoyed, getting into her face, which stopped the other Longcoats.

"You heard me, my dear brother." Teagan smiled, "This must really impress your master. Had to have one, three… nearly twice as many men, just for us."

"Shut up, Teagan." Aaron warned.

"Make me, Aaron." Teagan shot back.

Aaron just laughed before trotting over to some of his men. Many were still aiming their guns at the group while three of them talked with Aaron.

"Teagan, the hell are you doing?" Jeb whispered to her.

"Stalling, look around at the Longcoats. Bet you don't recognize any of them because I do." She whispered back, "They are all stoned… your terms, on Vapors. Look over to DG and Azkadellia, they are planning something as well."

Jeb looked at the Longcoats, letting his eyes check each one over. It was as she said; red eyes, many of them laughing at nothing, even a few were slurring their words. How they hell did they get the drop on them then? Looking to the Princesses, he noticed how close they were. Both were moving slowly to join hands and though Teagan didn't know what they were doing, Jeb did.

Looking to his father again, Jeb noticed the concern crossing his face as well. Neither of them wanted this, but neither could either of them do anything with harming their friends. Frustration was bursting through Cain's veins as he watched the Longcoats.

"Now DG!" Azkadellia yelled and the two sisters joined hands. The light in their hands intensified, blinding any that wasn't ready.

Aaron and the Longcoats cried out in pain and frustration, covering or turning their faces from the light. The horses reared or whined at the confusion and a number took off. Aaron lashed out, using his horse to rush Jeb's and hitting the young man in the chest with the butt of the gun.

The horse reared and kicked, but Jeb was not able to control it with the wind knocked out of his lungs. Teagan wasn't able to hold on and dropped from the saddle and rolled from the horse. She could hear both Aaron and Cain calling out orders, looking around to find someone.

The Princesses let go, the light quickly fading as it appeared. Aaron screamed his frustration, pointing his gun at Jeb again. Teagan knew there was no threat this time and ran towards her brother. Aaron fired just as Teagan shoved him in the side, the bullet straying from its intended course. Though it caught Jeb through his left shoulder and the bullets began flying.

What few Longcoats were left began firing as well. Cain returned fire and Jeb soon followed, ignoring the pain in his shoulder and chest. The two Cains were better shots and Teagan hid behind a tree. She watched as Glitch and Raw helped the Princesses off the horses and ran to her.

The group took cover, carefully peering around the trunks at the fight. They waited until a good moment to wave at Jeb, letting him know they were safe and out of the way. Jeb started to nod, but quickly pointed as he saw Longcoats coming from behind. There was no escape for DG and the others as they turned to see four Longcoats with guns aimed at them.

Teagan gasped, seeing none other than Zero amongst the group. She wanted to scream out right there, but the barrel of another's gun was resting against her temple. Glitch and Raw stood between the Princesses and Longcoats as they back up to the clearing.

"Stop or they all die." Aaron said to Cain.

"Dad, he's right." Jeb added, dropping his weapon to the ground.

Cain followed suit as they were lead from the tree line and forced to stand next to their horses. Glitch and Raw were still shielding DG and Azkadellia as Teagan was taken to her brother.

"Now, I'll say this again." Aaron stated, grabbing Teagan's face, "You're being escorted to the Tower. Keep them away from one another so the ladies get to ride with one of us. Zero, since you and Azkadellia know one another so well, she can ride with you. Teagan has the pleasure of riding with me and DG gets the luck of the draw. The other two, furry and zipper-man can ride with their friends."

Teagan tried again to fight off her brother, but he put a stop to that when he pulled her up onto the horse, "I have no problem shooting anyone of these people. They mean nothing to me my dear sister, where as I know they do to you." He said, seating her in front of him.

"What the hell are you getting out of this?" Teagan asked.

"I have no idea. Just was too good to pass up." Aaron replied, "Let's go!"

Aaron kicked his horse and led the herd in a gallop towards the tower. Teagan kept turning to the others, making sure nothing was happening to them and even looked to Zero. Her eyes bore into his as she questioned his motives for this, but he would turn away after a few moments. Did he have regret or was he ashamed?

"Look at that, Teagan. It's where you wanted to go, right?" Aaron said, turning her attention back to the front.

Whereas the others had been there on a few occasions, Teagan had never and stared up in amazement at the Tower. The Tower looked interesting from the outside, reminded her of the Renaissance era. As they entered, the mood quickly changed.

Men moved about, some were yelling orders while most were scurrying to follow them. Aaron dismounted, pulled her off from the horse and bound her hands together. She watched as the others were treated the same way and Cain was shoved next to her. The others were brought next to them and all their bounds were tied together.

"What exactly are you doing now?" Teagan asked when Aaron came back to her, "The hell is going on?"

"All will be told in due time, sis." Aaron replied, "Just follow me to your new home until we come and get you." He added yanking on her bound wrists and forcing her to follow him.

The group was forced to follow Aaron down to the cells. Each were untied and shoved into two different cells. Raw, DG and Jeb were in one while Glitch, Azkadellia, and Cain were in one across the hall. Cain slammed his fists against the walls in frustration. Teagan was forced to stand and watch until Aaron grabbed her by the neck and dragged her off, though she was kicking and screaming.

"Let me go, Aaron!" Teagan screamed, "I swear…"

"You swear what?" Aaron asked, slamming her into the nearest wall, "What could you possible do here?"

"Stop it Aaron." Zero warned, "Ashik doesn't want any harm to her."

"Ashik?" Teagan asked, looking to Zero, but Aaron grabbed her face. He held a tight grip on her chin, making sure she couldn't look away.

"Ashik doesn't want her now anyways. Leave her in the cells or take her upstairs." Zero added.

"She can rot down here." Aaron said, still keeping eye contact.

Teagan spit in his face, "Bite me, asshole! Ashik will see right through to the coward and worthless piece of shit you are!"

Aaron let her go, shoving her to Zero before wiping his face, "Coward? I will show you who is a coward."

He stormed back down the hall to the cells. Neither cell had been closed yet and ordered for all six to come back out. DG and Azkadellia immediate reached for one another, but Aaron stood between them as a warning, holding his gun to DG's head. Cain tried to throw a punch, but another nearby Longcoat held him at bay.

Aaron paced around them, like a general assessing his troops. He kept eyeing them, almost daring Cain or Jeb to do something, "A coward am I?"

"Yeah, that's what I called you." Teagan hollered. "What do you want done with her?" Zero asked as he tossed her at Glitch.

"She can rot down here with her friends." Aaron huffed, "Send someone to tell Ashik about our new guests."

Zero nodded to a nearby guard to quickly left the area. Everyone stayed quiet, waiting for the next move. Aaron shook his head, laughing before getting right into his sister's face.

"Would a coward shoot someone unarmed? Would a coward shoot someone… innocent by the rules of nature?" Aaron asked with a shrug, waving his gun around and walked a few steps from her.

"Um… yeah it would. That would actually go beyond being a coward." Teagan retorted. She looked to the others, seeing everyone on edge for what her brother might do. Teagan felt Glitch's fingers tighten around her arms as she flexed her muscles, "You really have nothing to prove here."

"That's true, Teagan." Aaron nodded, turning his back, "I have nothing to prove because we already know… I'm a coward." He turned and aimed swiftly, firing his gun at the group.