Yay! New chapter. Time to see Jerome.

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The Flight of the Raven

When Jerome came around, one thing came to his mind: where the hell was he? He was in some chair, in room where its only came from a lite fireplace. Was he in Hell or something?

Jerome was sure sooner or later Rufus was going to kill him or Mara. Jerome felt his heart pang loudly. OK, Mara wasn't dead, but she was unconscious. How he knew that was beyond him. His mind and vision was darkening. Ugh, damn Rufus and his dumb drug. He was was hearing things, seeing things, and kept making him black out. Jerome wished he could see Mara again. He wished and longed to also see Trixie, Alfie, Amber, Nina, Fabian, Joy, heck even Mick. He longed for Trudy's cooking, and actually wanted to see Victor. Victor! He actually wanted to see Victor. Yep, he was going nuts. Brilliant.

"You are fool!" a voice shouted in the darkness. It sounded like Rufus's voice. Jerome didn't think we was talking to him. Someone else maybe? But he was the only one with Rufus, so who was Zeno talking to?

"I-I'm s-s-sor-" the other man stuttered.

"Save it!" Rufus shouted. "Oi! You can't do anything right!"

"I tried Rufus, but the magic, thing was-"

"Excuses! You are a- Wait what magic?"

"The girl," the man started. "had a locket on and it blasted me with some weird light, it was magic I think."

"Magic?" Rufus sounded amused.

Wait locket? Nina! Mara was with Nina. That means the man had tried to attack not only Mara, damn that guy to Hell along with Rufus, but Nina as well. Did that mean Mara joined Sibuna? How long as it been since he's been captured?

"Wait, which girl? The Mara girl or the blonde-headed one who looks like Sarah?" Rufus asked. Sick freak.

"The one who looked like Sarah, Zeno," the man responded. Sarah? Didn't Nina mention her before? Jerome's mind was too fogged up to even remember.

"Then you are a fool! You let the girls attack you. Not only have been stabbed by the Mara girl, but have been cursed by the locket. You are dying as we speak," Zeno said.

Wait, wait. Back up a second. Mara stabbed the bloke? Way too go Mara. He really has been rubbing off on her. Jerome smiled inwardly.

"Dying?"

"Yes, the Eye of Horus was protecting the two girls. I've should have known this would happen. Damn it!" Rufus cursed.

"What to you mean?"

"Your predecessor, the second Raven was also hit by Sarah's locket. Do you know what happened to him?"

"Uh, no, sir," the Raven, Jerome assumed, said.

"He died! The locket's light hit him after Sarah stabbed him the arm, slashed his face, and stabbed him in the arm. And guess what? He crashed out the window, landed on the pavement and died. Died! Just like that. It was the last flight of the Raven. You are lucky to even be alive at this moment."

"Wha!"

"It sounds shocking, but all the Raven's died form a cursed or trying succeed their goal. Ravens are sometimes associated with death or bringers of death. Their sound, their caw, warns you that someone is gong to die. That's what happened to the previous ravens. They heard the sound of death. The first Raven died after not following Anubis's direction for the elixir of Life. The second Raven died well who already know. The third, you, is coming close to death. I can't stop it. You're own your own," Zeno said.

Whoa! The Raven bloke is gonna die? Yes! Then maybe he won't get to Mara again.

"Ah! Jerome, hello. How long have you been listening?"

"Long enough!" Jerome snapped.

"Pity, you're going have to forget it," Rufus said. He pulled out needle. Gulp! Jerome think, what to do? Jerome used whatever strength and kicked Rufus where it hurt.

"Gah!" he shouted in pain.

Jerome picked up his and swung it around, hitting Zeno across the face.

"Ugh!"

Jerome picked up the knife that fell out of Rufus's pocket, and cut his binds. Jerome took the knife in his hand and held like a dagger. He picked up a torch (flashlight) that was laying on the ground. And made a mad dash for the door.

Rufus moaned. "Don't just stand there! Get him!" Rufus yelled at the Raven.

Jerome successfully unlatched the door's lock at ran. Ran like there was no tomorrow. Behind him at a fast pace was the Raven, steadily gaining speed. It was dark and chilly. Damn cool, English, nights. Jerome was wearing nothing but the school clothes he was wearing the night he was kidnapped. His instincts were telling just run. Just run.

Jerome was tired. Being drugged worn him out. He was bruised and had dry blood all over his face. Just run, he kept telling himself. Knife still in hand and the Raven following him, he ran faster. The English countryside began to look familiar. He was nearing the school campus and Anubis House. His heart picked up pace. He felt like he was running faster than ever before.

"You miserable fool!" The Raven shouted behind him. "Get back here!"

Jerome turned his head, the Raven was catching up. There was noway he he was going to be able to out run him. Ahead of him he saw the Anubis House. He screamed.

"Sibuna! Sibuna!"

Inside, the Anubis kids were eating dinner when they heard, "Sibuna! Sibuna!"

Mara's head snapped up, the others followed. It sounded like Jerome!

"Jerome?"

Mara looked at Nina.

"Sibuna!" Jerome called again.

The Anubis kids ran to the door. Victor and Trudy followed coming out of where they were. The kids were so distraught. The poor dears. She found Nina and Mara laying near the front doors, and the others outside on the front lawn. Victor was just there to keep order.

"What's is going on?" Trudy asked.

"Jerome!" was the response.

"Gah!"

The Anubis doors swung open just in time to find a creep man in black and Jerome on the ground of the front lawn holding a knife. Mara stood in shock as did the other. Nina glanced down and saw the Eye glowing. She quickly covered it so Mick, Trudy, and/or Victor wouldn't be able to see it. The Eye burned her hand.

"Ah!"

"Nina?" Fabian asked his girlfriend.

"Nothing," she replied.

Behind them, the house began to shake. A loud rumble caused the Raven to fall to the ground. Jerome stood up, picking up the knife. Then from the woods a sound came out. It sounded it eerie and sent shivers down Jerome's spine.

"Caw! Caw!" Jerome realized it was a raven. Sure enough over their head was a pure black raven and cawed loudly. The raven took off into the night leaving a warning caw.

The Raven stood up and grabbed Jerome by the neck, which made Jerome drop the knife.

"Jerome!" Mara screamed.

This was it. The raven was saying he going to die. Great!

"You little fool," The Raven said.

Jerome felt the air leave him. His throat began to close. His head pounding, his vision turning black. His hands turned numb, his body felt cold. Was this death? His senses became numb and still. His heart pounded as he felt death near.

"Jerome!" Was that Mara's voice? "Jerome!" It was! Too bad he was dying.

Then, under him, the ground shook and the Raven shot back, releasing Jerome from his hold. Jerome gasped for air, breathing loudly. He felt his heart pumping, his blood filled with adrenaline. Jerome picked up his knife. The Raven stood up; wobbled and lunged for Jerome. As he did, Jerome side-stepped and took the knife and stabbed him. The Raven fell to the ground, dead. The hat fell off and the mask came loose. Jerome turned the Raven over on his stomach, so that his face would not be seen.

"Caw!" the raven came from the trees, looked at Jerome then at the Raven. The raven soon flapped its wings and took off into the night.

"Jerome!" Mara ran down the steps and was crying. She hugged him. "Jerome! You're alive!" Jerome hugged her back

"Cheers, mate!" Alfie cheered.

"Hey there, slimeball," Patricia said, though she sneered it she had a grin on her face.

Joy nodded and said, "Welcome back!"

"Welcome back, Jerome!" Fabian said gleefully.

Nina smiled. She looked scared beyond belief, but was comfortably leaning on Fabian's arm. Jerome smiled back and she returned it. "Welcome back, Jerome. Thank goodness you're alive."

"Right," he smirked. She rolled her eyes, playfully, and leaned back into Fabian.

Joy was pulling Mick toward them. Mick glared. Joy slapped him on the head.

"Ow!"

"Oh, I'm sorry," she said a little too innocently. "Did I do something?"

The Anubis kids giggled and chuckled at Mick.

"Oh, alright," he said dejectedly. "Gladyouback." he said.

"What was that?" Jerome asked, putting his hand to his ear.

"Glad that you're back," he repeated.

"Thanks," he said.

"Hmph!" Mick turned.

"Oh my gosh! We need a party!"

"Amber..." Nina said.

"Like, now! C'mon, Nina!"

"Amber!" Nina shouted. The Anubis kids followed leaving Mara and Jerome behind.

"You coming, Jerome?" she asked.

"Yeah just a sec." Mara turned into the house.

Jerome looked at the Raven. He was dead. The raven warned him of his flight. The final flight. The flight of the Raven no longer flew. And all was well, for now.

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