Chapter 9

Lok's POV

I was sitting at a table watching the newspaper, the others were around me.

-Apparently there was a search engine called Jodis Lore.- Dante read aloud.

-And I bet you had that amulet of Will!"

I sang excited. Sophie leaned over my shoulder looking at the diary.

-I think we were getting closer.

-I do not want to bother you, but it seems you're right-Cherit said a little doubtful.

-Sophie-Dante authoritarian said- get all the books you can from Lore.

Sophie nodded, I looked at Dante.

-Dante, what are we looking for?

-Who knows? Just follow your instincts.

-I'll help.

After saying that Cherit went with Sophie to investigate. In all this time Santiago remained silent.

-They will not.

Dante and I looked up and saw the members of the Organization. A huge number of agents came through the front door, with Defoe and Grier leading the group.

Sophie ran to the railing and watched the enemies.

- We were so close!

Sophie lamented. Dante looked at me, then looked at Sophie and finally at the Organization's agents, blinking a couple of times as he did so.

-We are still.

After saying that I jump from the balcony with a little war cry. Sophie, Cherit and I went back to the books and started gathering all the information we could. After looking through some books I realized that I had no idea what we were looking for.

-I think Sophie can do this faster without me.

I ran my fingers through my hair nervously and my whiskers emitted sparks, Cherit was on the table and looked at me curiously.

- We should help Dante.

- That's the Lok spirit!

I ran to the stairs with Cherit following me closely. Pass by Santiago, the stairs are still, I stand next to him and I asked him for help with his eyes, Santiago crossed his arms, I put eyes on him as a puppy, Santiago rolled his eyes at the defeat and jumped over the railing and he went to Dante to help him.

An agent took out an amulet from a Redcap, another agent, imitating his partner, took out the amulet of a Mindrone. When I saw the titans I stopped on the second floor. I could help against humans, but not against titans, I was still tired and sore yesterday, so i did not know if it could run if necessary.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

When I saw the titans I knew it was time to get my friend out. Shine blue while invoking Calibam, who appeared turning his sword. Immediately Calibam destroyed two Redcaps in an instant. Santiago eliminated two agents and a Redcap from a single attack. In a jump, Santiago joined me.

-Thanks for the help.

-I still do not trust you.

Dante's POV end

Lok's POv

Seeing that several agents had managed to reach the stairs I started throwing objects, like the mop bucket, into the agents' heads, causing them to trip and collide with each other. When I turned to get more objects, I came face to face with two agents and their Redcaps.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

While knocking down another enemy, I noticed Grier's gaze resting on me and then on Calibam, who was throwing the agents from one side to the other. After removing another agent I got a little time to look at the second floor with concern, Lok was up there alone, Sophie did not worry me much, she knew how to fight and use powers, however, Lok was unable to use basic powers and still I was exhausted from yesterday's persecution.

Unfortunately, I think my concern told Grier that Lok and the newspaper were there, if protection, since I could see Grier looking in the same direction as me. Grier took out an amulet and summoned the titan. The amulet had the shape of a bear's head.

- Attack Breaker!

Shout shining violet, the titan appeared. It had a bear shape with four arms and old marks. The titan growled and charged against me. I was busy fighting an agent and I could not defend myself from the titan, so I communicated with Calibam through our mental link, Calibam caught the bear's claws on his back, I nodded to Calibam, then I turned to put in the battle.

I heard Defoe growled in the distance.

- This is taking too long!

He shouted, then called a titan that he had hanging around his neck.

-Kreutalk

A titan appeared, had the shape of a stingray, had five red eyes and human arms, remained in the air, as soon as I saw it I knew it was dangerous, it could attack us from above and we would not see it.

With a deafening shriek he spat a green fluid over Santiago. Luckily Santiago had good reflexes, he eluded him in a jump and hit two agents leaving them out of combat, began to shine green while invoking his titan.

- Be quick Shinobi!

The titan was a samurai warrior, his lower half was misty and his eyes were red, he also had two swords. Shinobi moved very fast, so much that he could not follow it with his eyes. He appeared suddenly behind Kreutalk, and stabbed him with one of his swords. With a scream he disappeared into a green light that returned to Defoe.

Dante's POV end

Lok's POV

I walked away from the Redcap without taking my eyes off their claws, I knew what they could do and I did not want them to hurt me again. His seekers smiled menacingly.

-Sophie, are you still not finished?

Note my trembling voice and Cherit whimpering beside me did not help me stay calm.

-Only one more minute!

I scream Sophie. The agents ordered their titans to attack. Look at Cherit in despair.

-Cherit, what about you? You're a titan, right?

-Well, this is it.

Cherit took a deep breath and shot a multi-coloured ray from his mouth, which hit one of the Redcaps, which crashed to the ground and disappeared.

-Great, come Cherit.-I turned to look at Cherit, had a bad face-Cherit? Cherit, are you okay?

-I need to rest.

The first Redcap appeared, I looked at Cherit, scared to death. My whiskers began to emit sparks.

-What I can do?

- Your amulet! Quick now!

-Cherit, I cannot do it, that was a stroke of luck. I can not concentrate with everything that is happening. And Dante said I needed concentration.

While I was sorry, I took the Freelancer amulet out of my belt bag. Cherit looked me in the eyes.

-Lok, you just must believe you can do it and you will. There is no time. Do it now!

The Redcap had come so close that I could feel its foul breath on my sensitive nose, it extended its claws towards me, I raised my arm in an attempt to protect myself. I repeated to myself that I could do it mentally.

-Help Freelancer!

I closed my eyes not wanting to see how the claws of Redcap hit me. Seeing that they did not arrive, I opened my eyes a little and saw Freelancer protecting me from the Redcap, crossing it with his spear. The agents gasped when they saw my titan. Freelancer prepared to launch himself against the agents, both of them running down the stairs.

I heard a scream behind me, I turned and saw Sophie in danger, she was still at the table and an agent was threatening her with a white power.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

-My Lady!

I 1ard Santiago yell, I looked up and saw Sophie in danger. Santiago tried to reach Sophie but was stopped by a Mindrone. Without thinking I made fire appear on my feet and use them as propellers to jump to the second floor stand between the Sophie and his attacker receiving the attack.

-Dante!

I scream Sophie, very worried, I try to help myself but the agent was still blocking her step. Calibam was still fighting against Breaker, through our link note your concern for me. Rushing to get to me, kicked the bear in the stomach and threw it across the room, Calibam jumped to the second floor and punched the agent attacking Sophie by throwing him to the ground floor.

Lok came running up and helped me up. I took a quick look at it to make sure it was okay.

-Dante, are you okay?

-I'm fine, but I think it's time for us to leave.

I saw Sophie pick up a stack of books and approach us.

-I think these books have all the information we need.

-Let me help you carry them.

Lok offered very kindly, Sophie agreed to give him half of the books. We all start running towards the exit. Santiago joined us after throwing a smoke bomb and told his titan to do the same. Breaker recovered and prepared to attack again, so Calibam threw a bookcase full of books leaving the teddy bear out of action. The ground floor filled with smoke causing the agents, Defoe and Grier included, coughing.

-The Organization is distracted, now!

Jump the handrail and help Lok when I imitate, Sophie flew and landed next to us. Santiago joined us. We all ran to the exit, Freelancer and Cherit secured our way.

Defoe attacked us with a green beam that hit one of the books he was carrying Sophie, causing it to fall off. Sophie started to pick it up, but I stopped her.

-Forget this!

Dante's POV end

Third person.

The team escaped and took refuge in a safe place.

Defoe was furious, it was the second time Dante Vale had meddled in his plans and his prey and the newspaper escaped. He was heading to the exit when he tripped over something; it was the book that had fallen to Sophie. He bent down to pick it up and flipped through the pages.

-Then they go to Prague.

He said between laughs.

Third person end

Lok's POV

The next day we got up early to catch the first flight to Prague. We were at the Marco Polo airport. Sophie and Santiago went away to buy the tickets, while Dante and I stayed with the suitcases.

-It will be fun to see Prague.

Dante turned and looked at me seriously.

-Prague is a hundred times worse.

-What?, oh come on!

Cherit poked his head out of Dante's hand luggage.

-It is true. Prague is the home of the Organization.

-Seriously?

I said very discouraged, Dante nodded. I crossed my arms and frowned.

- Dante, you have realized that you are going to take me to the Organization on a silver platter.

-Quiet-I smile tenderly-We will keep a low profile.

-Dear, you have not noticed yet, I cannot keep a low profile!

I said really annoyed and a little scared, I was going to the mouth of the wolf. Dante started to say something but was interrupted by Santiago, who leaned on the floor.

-Forgive me

I beg Dante, I moved away a little and I stopped the urge to laugh, I enjoyed watching Dante quite embarrassed and not being the centre of attention. Dante looked around, to be exact he looked everywhere except Santiago.

-I forgive you, you only did what you thought was right. But get up, you're making a fool of yourself.

-No, I was jealous, but you're much more qualified to protect Sophie than me. I trust you will return safely home.

-Of course. She is my client.

Santiago got up, both bowed to each other, and then Santiago left. I went to Dante and looked around me, people still looked at us and murmured.

-With that keep a low profile, huh?

Dante glared at me and I laughed. Sophie joined us with the tickets. After waiting half an hour we finally got on the plane. I was looking out the window with concern. Cherit came out of my bag, located in the seat next to me.

-What happens? You cannot sleep?

-I just thought ... Santiago risks everything for Sophie and they are not even family.

-Yeah, he's very brave.

- It makes me feel like an idiot. Yesterday i almost gave up my father. I am willing to flee.

-Lok, do not say that. Keep in mind that all this hit you at once and your first meeting with the Organization was not very pleasant.

-Don't worry, Cherit, I'm not going to think like that again. I will become a seeker and follow your steps.

After my conversation with Cherit I fell asleep.

Lok's POV end

Third person

In a black car was Defoe; Grier was sitting next to him reading the book that had fallen to Sophie.

-Grier, send a message to the boys from Prague. The farm begins.

-Yes sir.

Third person end