'PLAGUE' is AMAZING! And that's all I'll say about it because otherwise I'll spoil it and you'll be annoyed at me. I tend to spoil book, usually by mistake. I once told my friend how the last Twilight book ended before she'd even finished the 3rd one. Oops… So anyway, before I start Chapter 12, I should probably mention that whilst Astrid will be in this story, she won't be mentioned as much as characters like Drake and Diana. That's because I don't like Astrid. AT ALL. She gets on my nerves. So that's why she probably won't appear quite as often as the other characters.
DIANA'S POV
Groaning ever so slightly, I turned to the door, where, sure enough, Astrid was standing. There was a scared and anxious expression on her face. Completely ignoring Drake, I ran towards her and the door – didn't want to make her suspicious, after all. However, just as I reached her, I felt Drake's Whip–Hand wrap around my waist. I cried and out and struggled against his grip, trying to pull myself free. Drake's grip tightened on me and I winced in pain. Astrid ran towards me, looking stricken. I felt tears brimming in my eyes and I blinked them away angrily. I didn't want to be seen crying – not by Drake, not by Astrid, not by anyone. As far as I knew, the only person who had ever seen me cry was…Caine. But now he was gone, I knew that no matter what happened to me while I was with Drake, or further in the future, I would never cry for anyone. "Let me go!" I yelled, at the exact same time as Astrid yelled to Drake "Let her go, you idiot!" Yeah, that's going to go down well with him… I thought, wanting to smirk but not letting myself. I felt Drake stiffen and his Whip–Hand retracted from my waist.
GENERAL POV
"Excuse me?" he said in a low voice, walking slowly towards Astrid. Astrid's face was chalk–white and walked backwards swiftly. Drake kept walking towards her, his face looking as though it was set in stone. (In English, he looked furious.) Astrid, who was now standing in the hallway, glanced quickly to her left. Drake caught her look and lunged quickly to the left just as Astrid darted to the right. Drake snarled as he realised she had out–smarted him and turned around as quickly as he could, racing down the corridor after the retreating Astrid. Diana sighed and ran after both of them. Suddenly she heard Astrid scream, and heard Drake's cold laugh. There was a gash in the back of Astrid's shirt, blood dripping from it, and Diana guessed that Drake had hit her with his Whip–Hand.
Drake raised his Whip–Hand to strike her again, but in a sudden burst of speed, Diana put herself between Astrid and Drake. Diana screamed in pain and collapsed to the ground as he hit her and looking up, caught sight of the anxious look on Astrid's face and the angry expression on Drake's. When Drake reached her, he gripped her arm in his good hand and yanked her to her feet. Astrid, who had been standing, looking pretty shell–shocked, began to back away down the hall. She appeared to be cringing under Drake's glare. Diana tried to grab the wall with her free hand in an attempt to make Drake stop. He only glared angrily at her and jerked her away from the wall, swiftly gaining on Astrid. "Please stop, Drake!" Diana cried. Drake shook his head, glaring menacingly at Astrid. By this time, they had almost caught up with Astrid, who was walking backwards as fast as she could. "Astrid, RUN!" Diana called to her. Astrid turned and ran down the corridor. Drake snarled and sprinted after her, dragging Diana along behind him. Diana caught sight of Drake raising his Whip–Hand and dove in front of Drake. However, she tripped over his feet and fell to the ground, pulling Drake down with her.
ASTRID'S POV
I ran as fast as I possibly could, but something deep down told me that I'd probably not make it to the other end of the school in one piece. Casting a quick glance over my shoulder, I saw Drake and Diana in a heap on the floor, both glaring angrily at each other. A small smile spread across my face and I kept running. I could actually see the front door. I suddenly found myself wishing that I had Brianna's power, then I could escape Drake easily.
DRAKE'S POV
I stood up, kicking Diana away from me. I had the satisfaction of hearing her whimper in pain. "Get up." I ordered Diana. She shook her head and muttered something under her breath. Frowning, I bent down and wrapped my fingers in her hair. Straightening, I took off down the corridor after Astrid, pulling Diana across the floor after me. I heard her crying out in anguish and smirked. Astrid had by now reached the front door of Coates. I let go of Diana raised my Whip–Hand. Astrid screamed as I hit her and tried to open the door. I watched as she managed to open the door and then she sprinted down the path. I was preparing to run after her when I felt someone grip my hand. Cursing, I turned around and saw Diana. "Let me go, you stupid girl!" I snapped furiously, pulling my hand away from her. She tightened her grip on my hand and glared at me. "Let her go. It'll help you in your plan." Diana hissed. I looked after Astrid's retreating form for a couple more minutes before I turned to face Diana. I wrapped my Whip–Hand around her neck. "If it doesn't help me, I swear I will kill you. Slowly and painfully." I glared darkly at her. Her face had paled. "Do you understand?" I asked her. She nodded. I tightened my grip on her neck. "I said: Do. You. Understand?" I yelled.
Diana nodded again. "Yes." She whispered. I smirked and let her go. She breathed deeply and glowered at me. I slammed the heavy oak doors shut and began to walk down the corridor, Diana following me.
DIANA'S POV
We reached Drake's room and I stood in silence as he unlocked the door. After he went inside, I quickly entered after him. Drake was sitting on his bed, regarding me coolly. I shut the door and stepped further into the room. "So how is letting Astrid escape going to help me?" Drake asked me in a cold voice. I curse silently. I hadn't actually thought that far, so I was going to have to make something up… "Em…Well, if Astrid gets to Perdido Beach, she'd be able to warn them you were coming, so when you go down to take over the town, they'll be waiting for you. However, if I go down to Perdido Beach soon because I 'escaped' too, I can find Astrid, tell you where she is, and then you can come down at night and get her so then you'll be able to blackmail them?" I suggested. It was an absolutely awful plan but it was all I could think of.
Drake frowned and I could see he was thinking. He nodded slowly. "Yeah, that should work…" I was surprised – I wasn't actually expecting him to like the plan, much less agree that it might even work.
Hmm, quite a short chapter this – only 1,150 words and only 2 ½ pages on a Word Document! Some of my previous chapters were quite a bit longer than this but never mind. Please R&R and I'll update ASAP!