(A/N) welcome back! I've got another chapter for you! I should be getting to the blood purge now, and with that some plot. Well, I don't have much more to say, so enjoy the chapter. Also, once again, if I spelled something wrong or if I forget a lot of capitalizing, forgive me. The program I use has a bad spell check, and I have terrible spelling. I know that's no excuse, but It helps me feel better.
Special thanks to The one who writes the ones and for reviewing :)
Chapter 3: The purge
'Faster. I have to move faster. If she dies, I'll never forgive myself. C'mon Aaron, fly faster!' Aaron was speeding over the land, desperately trying to reach Palmocosta before the sun went down. He flew on for what seemed like hours, dodging around trees and over monsters, until he finally found the city.
It was on fire. Palmocosta was burning, the flames glowing blood red. People were screaming, and the sound of people running and swords clashing were mixing with the flames in a chaotic symphony. And naturally, because Aaron had no idea what to do, he jumped in headfirst. After all, in his mind, how are you a hero without bravery and courage? Although most would view this as foolishness, Aaron wasn't exactly most. 'I'm coming Marta! Please be okay!'
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In a darkened room, deep underground, the lights flickered and went out. A soft brownish glow was all that the group of three had to illuminate their surroundings. The tallest amongst them spoke, his voice deep and commanding. Despite his position in the organization, he knew he had definite power over the others. They would play their parts, and get the promised reward. Another, a lean man with striking eyes, accepted the light and allowed the change to happen. He didn't care what happened to him, so long as his most important person was safe. He would never let her be hurt again, even if he damned himself to the pits of hell.
"Well, it's time"
Three simple words. Those three words, much like the nine simple words that would change one life, would become the herald of a revolution. And come hell or high water, the three would welcome it.
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Hiding in behind a corner, Lauren ran. The blistering heat was making it hard to move, and the screams of the dying made her blood run cold. And even though she just wanted to give up, her will to live kept her going. Human nature really is shocking, she had decided. 'I really need a guardian angel right about now. Oh Tenebrae, where are you? I need that core! How did the real Marta even make it this long?' Checking to see that no Vanguard were in her way, Lauren dashed back onto the street. Far off, she saw a couple and a young child run, being chased by a blood red shadow. The child was the first to go down. The couple weren't long after.' Is that... oh god, that's terrible. I think I'm gonna be sick.'
Looking away, Lauren ran. Over debris and dodging bodies and soldiers, she ran. She didn't stop anymore, pure terror keeping her going. And just when she was nearing the city's edge, her foot caught. A rather large rock had fallen in her way, and her foot was stuck. Looking down to free herself, she heard voices.
"I saw her go this way! Follow me!"
Hurrying, she desperately tried freed herself. A small orb about the size of an apple came out with her foot when she finally got it out from under the rock.
"This is... this is Ratatosk's core!" Lauren was just getting up to run when the soldiers came around the corner.
"There she is! After her!"
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Aaron felt as if he'd been searching forever, and he couldn't find Marta anywhere! But he definitely would not give up. Back and forth over the city, the flames dancing around him. He was about to leave for another area, when he spotted her.
"Marta! Take the core!" Aaron knew she wouldn't hear him, but he still hoped all would go according to plan. He took a risk, and threw the core, making a big ark through the sky. It landed right at her feet. She found it right as she was getting up. Relief washed over him.
"Good," Aaron sighed, "she's going to be ok." He smiled and flew off, shadow illusions covering him until he could do more.
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"After her! Don't let her get away!" Lauren ran. Left, right, straight, anywhere as long as she got away. Even though she had a pretty good guess of what was going to happen, she couldn't help but hope that she would get away. After all, things don't have to follow the game if this is real, isn't it? Well, clearly luck was not on her side as she came to a dead end.
"Oh man... can't you guys just leave me alone? Don't you have anything better to do?"
"Nice try Lady Marta, but if you would just come with us, Commander Brute would forgive you!" Lauren sighed. I was really hoping to not have to do this... Taking a deep breath, she yelled.
"Help me... help me please! Ratatosk!" The world flashed white, and then red. Finally, through the haze of her fading consciousness, she saw somebody appear. He was almost dancing in the way he fought, and she saw him keep all the solders away until she blacked out, and the world slipped from her fingers.
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Bright light... someone... needs me? But why do I feel like I'm just waking up? No matter, I'll protect you. Even if it's the last thing I do!
The blonde moved slowly, as if in a dream. The girl near him was waking, a red pulsing from her forehead.
"Who... who are you? Did you save me?" The blonde looked at her. What did she mean? Surely he would remember saving her. There was something else, a pulsing deep within that led him to believe that things wouldn't end here. They would meet again, that much he was sure of. But someone needed him, he could feel it. Slowly, his head turned.
"I have to go now." He ran away, not sure what he was doing with the bodies and debris all around, yet he let his feet carry him far from there. He eventually reached a couple, running slowly, like they had been injured. The memories suddenly flashed into his head. His childhood, his friends. All flashing before him in the blink of an eye. And finally, head snapping out of the horrible fog he was in, he realized just who they were.
"Mom?"
A/N: well, how was that? I know, short chapter. But they are getting longer. But still, I'm glad that I'm finally done with the blood purge. I've been wondering how exactly to do this forever! Well, next chapter should Lauren and Aaron finally meet again. Yay!
and also, fanfiction is being rude, so i have to put my thanks to down here to Dr. Bob for reveiwing as well.
And I've also decided to add in an inspirational quote for today:
The way you live is only limited by yourself. If you are your only obstacle, then what's stopping you?-anonymous
Well, I'm out! Peace^^