Sorry guys for the wait ~ but here's the new chapter. Hopefully things will start moving along now…

Disclaimer, I don't own Jack of Blades Lionhead Studio does. Jet and her family do belong to me.

Chapter 6: Uncertainty and Anger

Jack's POV

He did not understand. The scary man walking ahead of them took him from his family…what did he want? Armored monsters carried him in their suffocating grasp, giving him little room to breathe, let alone say anything. Even if he could talk, he would be far too frightened to even mutter a peep. Where was his big sister?

Why did she not stop him? Did he see his mother's face correctly? It almost looked like she wanted the man to take him…she certainly stopped Jet from saving him. Jack knew he would be in trouble if he muttered even a word of who the fighter was. Things were spiraling out of control…it hurt his head. When he felt more jolts in the monster's gait, he noticed that they were starting to go uphill.

Wait…was he actually going to that hill house? Terror struck through the young boy. Anywhere but there, by mighty Avo, anywhere! Anxiety welled up in him the closer and closer they got to the house, well…more like mansion. Finally, he listened to the adrenaline coursing through his veins. He wriggled violently, his meek strength only but a nuisance to the creature holding him. Something racked him on the head and for a few seconds it did not hurt. When he saw and felt blood on his face did he realize that his head was really beginning to hurt. Now those doors that seemed to be so far away only moments ago were just inches in front of him.

One of the creatures ran ahead and opened the door, allowing his master to go in first. The menacing red clothed man smoothly sauntered into his headquarters. His minions not too far behind. Shadows fell over them as the creature holding him strolled forward, those high pitched squeaks calling to its fellow monsters.

Chills ran up Jack's spine in awe of the house. It was nicely decorated but gloomily lit. There was at least one torch per wall while a fireplace burned in a far corner. Jack noticed that the fired burned fiercely, almost like a monster on a rampage. The walls were mostly barren, made of the same wood as their own house but he noticed some weapons and clothing articles hung up. He had to remember these details so that he had an exciting story to tell Jet.

Suddenly his face kissed the floor. Tears welled up in his eyes as his nose burned with a passion. Slowly he sat up on his knees holding his nose afraid it may be bleeding or worse. With child innocence he glared up at the creature that was just moments ago suffocating him in those armored arms. The thing was not fazed and stalked away.

"Stand boy." His deep voice caught Jack as the boy looked up to his captor. Those yellow eyes bore into him, compelling the young boy to comply. Jack's arms fell to his sides as he felt no blood coming from his nose and probably would have been scorned to drop his arms in any manner.

A scoff came from the scary man as he turned away and began to walk off. Afraid of the creatures watching him Jack followed the dark and scary man. Jack noticed that that may have been what he wanted too.

Quickly the wood turned to stone and mold covered these stone walls. Their footsteps echoed in the empty halls, setting Jack on edge. He just wanted to be home. Minutes passed as they kept walking and walking and walking…Jack thought this man was just sending him on a wild goose chase until yellow light began to seep through the dull grey hall. When he looked up a wooden door presented itself before them. The man opened the door and turned his head to Jack. Taking the hint Jack walked in, followed by the masked abductor. This new room was much smaller than the one he came in first and seemed less…friendly. There were barred cells on both sides and another door at the end of the room.

"If you wish to live and see your family again, you will need to answer a few questions." Jack gulped as the man came closer and towered over him.

Jet's POV

Hot wet tears poured down her face as the door slammed behind Jack and their Lord. The moments after were long and tense, almost palpable. Her fists clenched tightly and pressure in her jaw began to make the muscles sore. In a sudden movement she spun towards her parents furious.

"YOU!" She exclaimed pointing a finger furious with the revelation of their 'bargain'. Her mother cringed and her father looked away. "WHAT IN AVO'S NAME DID HE MEAN BY 'BARGAIN'!" The two stayed silent unable to look their daughter in the eye.

Moments passes and Jet realized she would not receive an answer. Hissing in a breath between her clenched teeth, she spat with venom dripping from every word, "fine. Be that way." Her ebony hair swiveled as she turned on her heel and headed upstairs to her room.

Her mother cringed again when their daughter's room slammed shut, shaking the whole house. Tears streamed down as screams of agony echoed through their house, coming from Jet's room. James wrapped his arms around his wife, bringing her to his chest to which she cried into. His hand stroked her light brown hair, soothing his crazed wife.

They stayed like that for some time until Amber was finally able to control her emotions. A couple of hiccups escaped her until she stopped altogether.

"Thank you James…what do we do now?" James shook his head. "Do you think she'll go?"

"In which manner do you speak about?"

"Either way…she won't be able to relax with her brother gone and in danger's grasp." The man sighed.

"We'll try and keep her here as long as possible but when it's time for the Arena, she'll leave no matter what." Her shoulders sagged in his arms and he hugged her tighter.

"It's just how things are Amber. We're in a losing battle." Amber snuggled her face deeper into James's chest.

"I'm not ready for her to start her own adventure…" He 'shh'd her and stroked her hair again.

"She's our daughter…she'll be fine. Plus, she isn't gone yet." Amber nodded and went about the house, keeping Vinni close to her side. James finished up his chores and the day ended, neither seeing Jet the whole day.