Chapter 36
Sophie's POV
Dante and Zhalia left leaving me and Cherit taking care of Lok, we knocked him down again so he could rest better. I kept looking at the door waiting for them to come back with a solution, but I could not stop being nervous, if any enemy came in I could not get Lok out, and despite all the talent I have, if they are a large number I would have nothing to do. Cherit kept trying to wake up Lok, but I think he had so much sedative to sleep an elephant.
Time continued to pass, in the end I also did the same as Cherit and tried to wake the sleeper to distract me a little, every time I heard a noise I was very upset, but it was only my imagination, less once, Cherit stumbled upon one of the chains that tied the agents, was lucky to be able to dodge my attack, in short, it was driving me crazy and Dante and Zhalia did not return.
Another concern was that the agents woke up, could not know how long the spell of Zhalia, or if the agents had a kind of device to warn others, which is unlikely, but... never it's known.
After a long wait, Zhalia and Dante opened the door and ran inside.
-Finally, you have taken a long time.
-Yes, Sophie was already paranoid.-I glared at Cherit with a look that made him smile shyly.
-It has not been easy to move around here, it's a labyrinth.-Zhalia explained in her usual insufferable tone.
-The good thing is that we found a way out and the Lok titans.- Dante finished- Come on, let's get Lok out of here already.
Dante loaded Lok on his back and we left there guided by Zhalia.
Sophie's POV end
POV of Zhalia
We ran through the corridors avoiding all the agents and following the path that Dante and I had planned to flee. Speaking of Dante, despite carrying Lok was very good, had even advanced to Sophie a couple of times, it seemed that it was not difficult to carry with him.
Our exit was a trapdoor that led to the outside of the platform and then jump into the sea, the only thing was that we would have to go through a small laboratory or improvised clinic of the Organization. Dante and I managed to get in before and we will do it again, the only thing that could catch us there, and right now, Lok, was a burden.
We arrived at the laboratory without any problem, I manipulated the retinas reader to open the door, once inside we started to cross the laboratory, but several agents entered with a desire to fight. As soon as they entered, they fired at us, and we hid as best we could to avoid their attacks. Sophie hid under a table, Dante threw a stretcher and used it as a shield for him and Lok, and I hid with Cherit behind a closet.
-If you want war we will give it to you. Gareon, Kilthane!
-Sabriel!
-Calibam!
Agents did not expect our quick reaction, but this situation was a possibility and we were prepared for everything.
Zhalia's POV end
Dante's POV
I left Lok on the ground protected from attacks by the stretcher. I grabbed Sophie's hand when she came out of hiding and I dragged her to mine.
-Sophie, take care to protect Lok, Zhalia and I will clear the way.
Sophie nodded and with that I went to help Zhalia with a Mindrone that was giving her problems. I jumped on his back and threw him to the ground, I crouched allowing Zhalia kick in the chest to an agent who attacked me from behind, while I launched a "Firebolt" to heat even a couple of agents.
Our titans were also doing good teamwork in caring for each other, and, like Zhalia and I, they were well blended. Kilthane used his shield to help Calibam to propel himself through the air, so he could stab a Redcap that was on the roof with bad intentions.
We had managed to get rid of several agents and titans, but reinforcements did not stop arriving, which was not surprising considering that we were in a base of the Organization.
Dante's POV end
Sophie's POV
My job this time was easy, I just had to keep the agents away from Lok, but Zhalia and Dante were doing all the work, there was hardly anyone who managed to get close, the only useful thing I could do was cover them from my hiding place. I did not understand why Dante had asked me to take care of Lok and not Zhalia, I am equal or better able to fight at his side.
I had no more time to complain, as soon as I protested, Lok let out a small moan.
-Lok? Can you hear me?
-Aha...
Lok answered without opening his eyes, I grabbed him by the neck of his shirt and I shook him a little.
-Come on, wake up! Nap is over we're on a mission. -Lok opened his eyes a little.
-That mission?
-Rescue you.
-Okay, okay- Lok sat with my help as he rested a hand on his forehead. -What happened?
-Let me remember ... We went on a mission to find the boat of the Argonauts, the Organization attacked us, they captured you and we found you asleep.
-Yeah ... Stupid Grier!
-And now Dante and Zhalia are fighting against the Organization, the sad thing is that the exit is here next.
-It's okay. Go help them.
-No Lok.
-Quiet, I'm...
-Lok, we must make the agents stop entering.
I peeked a little over the stretcher, I saw Zhalia facing three agents and Dante four, Calibam and Kilthane faced the titans. Beyond the fight was the door where we entered, I pointed to Lok a metal panel that was at his side.
-You see that panel; it's the one that opens the door. You can get rid of him, cause a short circuit or something, in this way the agents will stop coming and we can help others with those who remain and then escape.
-I'll try- Lok kept holding his head. -But I do not promise anything. Keep Dante and Zhalia away from the path, I do not want to hurt them.
I nodded and left the hiding place, Dante did not like that I will leave Lok alone, but as soon as I told him I was awake he calmed down and listened to me. Once we were all cut off from Lok's trajectory, he fired at the panel using "Electric-ray" causing the panel lights to glow out of control, then they went out and the panel made smoke. The door closed and was closed with no possibility of opening it. Lok came out of hiding and helped us get rid of the remaining agents. Meanwhile, we could hear the agents out of the room using their attacks and titans to derive the door, once we finished with the agents, we quickly went out through a roof hatch and got to the outside, where several animal-type demons awaited us, especially werewolves, although there was some phenyl.
-Great, and now what?- Zhalia asked.
Dante ran out jumped on a tiger and kicked him in the chest causing it to fall on the tail of the lion, let loose a roar and turned to the tiger, who returned the roar, both began to argue and fight each other.
The werewolves came up to us, they seemed undecided and hesitant, Zhalia and I put on defensive poses, however, Lok remained still with his hands on his back quietly, when the wolves decided to attack Lok electrocuted them all with "Electric-bolt", now that some wolves were unconscious, Lok jumped on another wolf and stuck his claws on his side, the wolf managed to get Lok off with a lot of effort, but he stayed on the ground moaning, then another cans attacked Lok, but Lok pummelled him with electricity in the face causing him to fly through the air and hit another wolf. Another tried to approach him but kicked him in the chest.
The road was more or less clear and we ran to the edge that was closer to the hiding place of the boat and jumped from a 30 meters high, halfway through the fall I opened my wings and, together with Cherit, flew to the boat, safe and save, and most importantly, dry.
Lok spread his wings and planned to slow his fall into the water. Dante and Zhalia used " sallow flame" and "feather fall" to avoid dying when hitting the surface. I went down the stairs so they could go up, the three of them swam to the boat, none very happy with their bath, I could not help laughing at them a little, Dante ran to the controls while Zhalia raised the anchor, Lok, meanwhile, walked away from and he came up to me, got on all fours and shook himself wetting me up and down and blowing up his hair. And with that we are heading back to our original mission.
Sophie's POv end
Dante's POV
Once away from the Organization and all dry, and Lok combed, we stopped the boat to refuel, I ordered the girls that task while reviewing Lok, luckily I was just a little dizzy from the sedative. Lok told us everything he remembered including Grier's kindness in removing the shackles.
-Grier kept his word to keep you safe. Sometimes honour can be found where you least expect it.
-Yes, also courage! Lok faced a pack of wolves on his own!
Lok smiled and shrugged a little at Cherit's exclamation.
-To be honest, I did not think you had it in you.-Zhalia congratulated him, lately it seemed that they were making friends.
-I should have known."- Sophie lamented. "You work better under pressure, and in a slightly savage way." It also seemed that the problems that were between the teenagers were solved.
- That you expected me, in addition, sure that you had already had enough fun with the Organization, it was my turn.
I entered the boat and took out the sword of St. George, I looked at the sword and then at Lok, I stood in front of him and I held out my sword.
-The logical thing is that a powerful warrior has a sword.-I could not help bowing while I held out my sword
-Seriously?
-Lok, it's time for you to have defensive power at the height of your strength. This is the titan Lindorm. Be careful, it is difficult to control.
Lok took the sword with hesitation, as soon as his hands grasped the handle, brightness violet and red. He closed his eyes after a small cry of pain, knew that Lindorm was a complicated titan, but he also knew that Lok could handle it.
-Lok!- Sophie yelled worriedly.
-He cannot be linked to that.-Zhalia said worriedly.
-No, no.- Chertit said denying with his finger- Give the boy a chance.
In a matter of seconds, from the sword came a titan that fell into Lok's hand emitting a small green flash, Lok dropped the sword after a small shake.
-That energy is destructive. I do not think I could have formed a bond with him. - Lamented Sophie
-But Lok has it! -Exclaimed Cherit very excited
-That you formed a link does not mean you can control it in a battle.-Zhalia reminded him.
We continue to investigate for our mission, but as soon as we start, Lok told us that he knew what the brass bars we had found on the ship were.
Back in the cave and inside the boat, Lok pointed out some holes in the mast of the ship, we introduced the metal bars and pushed with great effort turning the mast, a secret trapdoor was opened in the metal base of the mast, I bent down and put my hand to take out its contents, a notebook.
-Wow! - Sophie stood next to me and Lok in the other one -what is that?
-A map- I explained to my students.- We were right, this ship is not the Argo. He belonged to Atlanta, one of the bravest Argonauts, and his map tells us where the Argo sank.
With that we began to prepare to leave again and fill the supply boat.
-It is in deep water, near the Aegean islands.
-To complete our mission we must find it, right? -Lok asked
-Yes, but first we must consult Guggenheim. In addition, we must inform you about your abduction.
Lok grimaced in disgust. I approached Zhalia, I was sitting in one of the chairs reading the map quietly, I threw a bag in her lap.
-What do you think this is?
Zhalia opened the bag and was amazed at its contents. I put one hand on the railing and the other on my hip as I leaned a little forward and smiled at his expression.
Dante's POV end
Zhalia's POV
-They are ... Defoe's amulets! Separating a seeker from his amulets is not easy. You must have used the power of "Sorrowbond".
-Do not start making assumptions. You may have asked nicely.
-This will not contain them for long, it will be better to take them to a safe house near the Huntik Foundation.
-All right, while I talk to Guggenheim, I want you- Dante pointed me to emphasize the decision.- take them.
-But all this power..., it's a waste.
-Unfortunately have long been linked with an evil man and cannot be useful.-Dante turned his back on me to go to take care of their tasks.
-Wait. Are you sure you want me to do this?, I am the least reliable person on your team.
He turned a little and stared at me.
-Despite what Sophie says, I know I can trust you Zhalia.
Dante left, leaving me with a very pleasant sensation.
-Never had anyone told me something like that.
Zhalia's POV end