His name echoed, for a long moment.
The tears shed, through the infinity of a beautiful girl's dense eyes The sun going down, through the lenses of glasses.
And a lonely heart, seeking eternal rest.
The laser flashed on the blade of the sword, the boy with his arms raised in a fighting position, whirling through the narrow layers of buildings with gleaming windows, sealing his direct confrontation with a creature of darkness.
Andrew counterattacked the large bird, hitting his sword in the opposite position of the creature, causing it to become unbalanced with one of its pierced wings, making its flight heavy and inaccurate.
The bird skidded, hitting its face against the glass door of a bus stop.
Getting close to the animal, Andrew stepped on its chest and moved the tip of the sword towards the bird's face.
"I cry out for mercy... Please...
"I'm not a monster, like you. I'll let you go, as long as you don't ever come back to confront us. Andrew explained
"So I make my promise.— said the bird
Fading into the night, the bird was gone, with a light heart. Andrew turned to Natasha and Lilian, putting his sword on his back, running towards the house.
So, what is happening? Andrew asked
— I can't get through, this is blocking it. answered Natasha
"An electromagnetic field, we have to neutralize the force. Find a point of failure to disable. Andrew said
"Well thought out, how do we do that?"
— I still don't know, but I think we have to split up again, you stay here and
I'll see the back of the house. If it is fully shielded by the magnetic charge.
All good.
Andrew passed through the cut bushes and disappeared to the left side of the house, Natasha tried to drive the ax through the door. Doing this immediately, the object almost cuts Natasha in half, realizing this she throws herself into the bushes.
That was close. Ufa!
A large door was separating the garden from the back of the house, Andrew had the brilliant idea of going up and through the gate made of bars that was on the side. When trying to do this, he is surprised by a large, angry dog, with greenish eyes all over his eyeball, it was basically a specter.
— You Must be kidding! Andrew thought
Passing his hands over his waist, Andrew realizes that he had one of the revolvers that belonged to Lilian.
"Praise be to Lilian's extra guns. Andrew thought
Shooting against the specter of the dog, the animal dodged the shots. With a great leap, knocking Andrew to the ground. Opening its mouth, large fangs tore half of the animal's face, causing it to disfigure itself.
"Dude, today is not my lucky day. Andrew thought
Pushing the dog away, Andrew tried to find the revolver, which was lying far away on the other side of the gate. Scrambling to his feet, putting his arms through the bars of the gate, Andrew groped for the weapon.
The dog was already close to Andrew, so close that you could hear his rapid breathing.
"Calm down, good doggy.— Sit down, stay... said Andrew
The animal jumped and with a shot, Andrew destroyed the dog, which exploded into ash and dust.
— Play dead. Andrew said blowing the smoke from the revolver
Meanwhile, Natasha wakes up with her hair covered in leaves and branches.
"What am I doing with my life? thought Natasha
Taking a deep breath, I carefully step out of the bushes. I take my axe, clean the remnants of my hair. I wipe the dirt off my face and face the door. The energy that spilled over the entire porch, as soon as I set my foot on the stairs, I'm thrown straight to the ground, a strong shock coursing through my veins. "Today is definitely not my lucky day. Natasha said
Andrew managed to get to his feet and open the door that led into the house, stepping inside.
I realize how spacious the place was, there was a large hall that separated the places in the house, passing through the kitchen, I find Lilian unconscious near the stairs, she was cold.
"Lily...it's going to be okay.
I turned my attention to the electromagnetic door, was there a way to disable it. I would have to find out how.
"There is a way, I know that.
There was a screwdriver, a screw and a crowbar beside it. My eyes passed over the three objects. I decide to choose the key.
When picking up the object the electric current disappears, I manage to unscrew the door and I see Natasha on the other side, she hits me with a kick. Throwing me across the room.
—Andy!
"I'm right there.— Andrew coughed
"I'm really sorry, really. I did not mean that. explain
"Okay, let's help Lilian. Andrew said
Andrew lifted Lilian in his arms and then we left. In the distance we see the sky turn into a big dark cloud.
— Let's get out of here. say
We were crossing the avenue, when suddenly a large line divided the ground into two parts. Opening a large gap, which was impossible to cross.
A large hologram appeared in the sky, a woman's voice echoed through a part of our ears.
"Welcome to the second stage of the Trials, dear survivors. The mission has now completely changed their destinations, they will have a new phase to be conquered, you will have to be agile to face them. Be prepared survivors.
I direct my vision to the clouds, it had started to rain. In a matter of moments we were soaked.
"We can't get across like this.— Andrew said
"I think I have a solution. say
Natasha took a small silver whistle from her pockets, blowing it emitting a small almost inaudible noise, we waited for a few seconds. Under the light of the moon, Gladiator crossed the skies stopping in front of us, his fur shone, wearing an armor made of diamonds, his docile face was brave covered by a helmet with the symbol of the waning moon engraved on his forehead.
"Boy, you look amazing!— Andrew exclaimed
"Gladiator, we need your help.— said Natasha
We climbed onto her back, placing Lilian in a good position so as not to risk her falling. We tie ropes around Gladiator's armor.
— Let's go! Natasha said
With a big jump around the big crater, Gladiator slid to the other side of the avenue, running at high speed, he could only see Natasha's orange hair loose in the wind, with her face slightly downcast, but her blue eyes were still the same that I fell madly in love with.
We followed the path in silence, but all that tranquility was about to end. I feel something burn my arm, like fire burning. I realize that something was coming our way.
"Take cover. Andrew shouted
Flaming embers were falling from the sky, upon reaching the ground they formed warriors made of larvae with large spears in their hands.
"Gladiator, turn around.— ordered Natasha
Howling Gladiator bolted between the buildings, stopping beside a fire hydrant. Natasha tied her hair in a tight ponytail, leaving only a few strands falling on her forehead.
"We don't have a plan, how are we going to stop them?— Andrew asked "We will fight fire with fire.— replied Natasha. Or rather with water.
"What do you have in mind?
— Come with me.
We got off the Gladiator, running in front of a store, we broke the padlocks that locked it, we went in picking up various materials to use as protection and also a hose.
"We can't touch them, but we can fight them. Natasha said
— There are many, how will we do it? Andrew asked
"First we have to lure them into the trap. You go left and I'll go right. answered Natasha
Two of the ember warriors cornered Natasha in an alley, wielding their axe, the girl gets into battle stance.
The warriors looked at each other and rushed to attack, dodging their body against the spears, Natasha jumps on top of a garbage dump, propelling her legs. Throwing her body up, grabbing a clothesline, sliding over and coming to a stop on the other side of the alley.
Opening her mouth and shooting a ball of flame towards her, the girl is hit in one of her legs, burning slightly. Groaning in pain, Natasha staggers to her feet. Taking her trusty ax in hand, she throws it towards one of the warriors who is cut in half, disappearing in ashes. The second countered with his spear, slamming into the wall right next to Natasha's face.
"Andrew, whatever you have to do, do it now!— screamed Natasha
With his sword, Andrew improvised a small pipe that led to the hydrant, serving as a way of passing water to the hose, placing it in position to open a jet of water, towards the warrior. The water drenched the ember creature, causing it to fall to the ground in a daze.
"Good job Andy.
"Thanks, now let's go.— We still have to wake up Lilian — You're right.
We returned to Gladiator, as we walked we didn't realize what was coming.
At best, it wasn't a happy ending. "So, did you feel it?— Natasha asked — What...?
"I think we've been hit.— said Natasha fainting "Tranquilizer darts,— Andrew replied.