Ok, so i know i promised more than one chapter today but i was landed with 9 home works and 3 hours to do them.
The one time in my life i could not care any less about Russian verbs.
And i know you lot hate me for the cliff hanger but at least its more interesting now right?
Chapter 14
And How He Protected
Victor
I heard Marian scream and immediately ran inside.
Nigel heard my shout and we all piled into the room.
I saw Marian with blood on her face and being dragged away by a woman in black clothes.
It was the potter's wife. My head span and I saw the fire and the burning table.
"Get her!" Nigel yelled and we ran to follow.
The woman stopped us at the door with a wall of fire. I didn't know what Nigel and the men were thinking but I knew we were dealing with a Savant. That made this all the more difficult.
"Drop her!" I shouted, piling on the persuasion.
The woman just cackled. "You keep thinking that's going to be enough Victor Benedict. It won't."
I nodded at Nigel as the fire died and we saw the woman dragging Marian to a waiting car.
"She's stealing one of ours!" One of the men shouted and Betts set off at a run.
"Betts!" Nigel yelled after her and we all ran to the other car.
"We have to hurry. She'll get away." I jumped into the driving seat and gunned the accelerator.
Betts, Nigel and three guys piled into the back and we drove off after my soulfinder.
….
Marian
I was being held down by a massive telekinesis power. I couldn't move. She was holding me down. I didn't know anyone who could drive like her either. She was brilliant at it. For an Arabic woman that's rare in Afghanistan. Women normally stayed at home.
She laughed when I tried to shift under the wave of power.
"Don't try Marian. It's not worth it. Hang on in there. We've nearly arrived."
I sagged a bit into the back seat and waited it out.
Vick was coming.
I knew it.
Vick?
Marian! Are you ok? He sounded really worried.
I'm a bit scraped up. But apart from that, I'm better than ever.
Seriously.
I fine. You?
We're behind you, not far now.
I think she's going to meet someone. Not sure who or where. It might be Lucky.
Ok. I could imagine him rubbing the stress out of his forehead.
It'll be fine. I said, more for my sake than his.
I know. Have you got your gun?
I winced, She had taken it from me just before putting me in the car.
No. Woman In Black took it.
I could almost hear Vick growl. Shit. Ok, we're nearly there.
Ok, see you soon. Love you.
I love you too.
…..
Victor
After signing off with her we saw the car do a handbrake turn and pull into an alley between a few houses.
Nigel directed me to park a few houses away and we got out quietly. Nigel handed me a proper gun and I must say I felt better for it. Is that bad?
I suddenly smelt smoke and had a distinct feeling of danger.
"Get down!" I yelled and we all hit the deck as our car exploded.
Betts screamed and Nigel threw himself over her. The other men yelled and the air was sucked out of my lungs.
A minute later we slowly raised our heads. There was rubble everywhere and a small wall had been demolished. Nigel had his arm around Betts and she was looking really out of her depth.
"Everyone ok?" I asked.
I heard three groans and the guys looked at each other to check.
Nigel cleared his throat. "Well, they were obviously targeting our car. Now that it's gone they probably think they killed us too. They've given us the cover we need."
I nodded and we followed the car Marian was in.
When we reached it it was empty and a door squeaked beside us. Nigel nodded at me and we eased slowly into the room.
It was empty but there was a proper door at the other end.
I breathed deeply and poked the door open with the end of my gun.
The sight I saw made me question whether I valued Yves enough. There was no way I would ever look down on his power again.
I was also so proud of Marian.
She was sitting in the middle of the room, tied to the chair. It looked like an Indiana Jones film. But The Woman In Black was standing in front of her. They were surrounded by men with hoods up.
Woman In Black had a hand full of fire and was bringing it close to Marian's face.
"I will ask you again. How do we get into the base?"
Marian smiled sweetly at her. "Do you mean First Base? Cos seriously darling, you are so ugly no guy would ever want to go near enough to you for holding hands."
The Woman came closer with the fire. It was close enough to hurt now but Nigel put a hand on my arm to stop me.
"This is the last time, Miss Turner. How do we get into the base?"
"Who are you?" Marian shouted and the anger in her eyes made me fear for the woman.
She just laughed. "Fine, let's play Any Question. I'll tell me who I am, then you can tell me something."
Marian nodded suspiciously.
The woman stretched and extinguished her Hand Of Fire. "I am Lucky."
Marian snorted. "Yeah right, and I'm Queen of England."
Lucky's smile fell from her face. "How do we get into the base?"
Marian smiled and shook her head. The fire reappeared and came dangerously close to her face. She yelled in pain and leant back. Lucky came closer. Marian screamed.
"How?" The woman yelled.
"The back entrance. There's a code. 6894361." Marian cried out in pain and her face cracked in the heat.
Nigel had the nerve to smile. "That's wrong. She's lying to cover for us."
"Now?" I said quietly.
He nodded.
We burst into the room and all the men turned.
The three guys we came with dropped to their knees and fired into the men.
Most dropped dead and Lucky screamed in pain.
I ran over to Marian and dived over her, covering her with my body. He face was glistening bleeding over her eyes.
Lucky was writhing in agony. She had a bullet in her leg.
The others were dead.
We were about to take her hostage when she blasted us with a massive wave of telekinesis and fire. I dived over Marian again and saw Nigel so the same to Betts.
When the room cleared, Lucky was gone.
I wanted to make Lucky a girl because the bad guys are called guys for a reason and i think its a stupid one.
So, she's a chick.
I feel sorry for her husband.
Maybe i'll make him nice.
Hmmmm.