Tyler strolled into the living room and found Rafael looking at his phone.
"So what did you find?" Tyler questioned
Rafael told, "Pollux-the brightest star in the constellation Gemini of the twins."
"Is that so?" Tyler shrugged "Let's look at Pais' loot from the stronghold."
"No, let's go back now," Rafael said
Paisley frowned, "Why?!"
"The Resistance logo. We need to get it." Rafael told grabbing a coat "Status of the resistance survivors."
"They're all in the lower levels of the house. The Boss hasn't said a word since then." Paisley answered
"Route to the stronghold." Rafael went picking up Lucielle into his arms
Tyler went, "Sent it to your phone."
"Pais stay and watch over the Resistance survivors. Let's go!" Rafael ordered. "If I know so do they."
Paisley watched them jump into the darkness of the night and let out a sigh.
"Hello."
She shifted to The Boss, "What are you doing here? Were you eavesdropping?"
Paisley prepared to seize her gun inside her dress attached to her outer thigh. The Boss shook his head.
"I'm sorry if I offended you." The reply was "I just wanted some fresh air and felt I shouldn't disturb the atmosphere."
"....Fine, I'll believe you for now since we need witnesses." Paisley sighed
The Boss went, "It's not my place but I advise they don't use energy so much. My father, Reed had said that it causes irreversible changes."
"They know." Paisley answered, "Tell me about Reed if you have the time."
Rafael looked at his phone as he jumped from tree branch to tree branch. He held Lucielle securely in his arms with ease.
"Mind filling me in?" Tyler went
Rafael went, "We were wrong. We're not looking for an actual key that's why we can't replicate it."
"We have company!" the twins interrupted
They felt their anger and bloodthirstiness spike up. The company came from either one or both organizations with their disgusting energy.
"We need you and the twins to unlock Pollux." Rafael told, "So get moving!!"
The branch under Tyler wrapped around him and pulled back while the twins grabbed his legs.
"WE DON'T NEED TO USE THIS METHOD!!!" Tyler squirmed
Rafael grinned, "Pardon?"
The branch launched them forward as Rafael dropped to the ground in front of the vehicles. Armed forces came out of the cars and pointed their guns at them. Rafael and Lucielle's attention fell on the people behind the men with guns.
"Who are you?" they demanded
Rafael smiled, "Isn't it common courtesy to introduce yourself first?"
A command to fire and ammunition shells started to fly as they fired at them. Lucielle made the wind cut into the projectiles.
"Stand down." A man from behind orders walking into their view
Three people followed the man who gave the order. There were two males and two females with energy that made their blood boil with killing intent.
"Who are you?" Their leader frowned
Lucielle answered, "You didn't introduce yourselves."
The ground rumbled intensely and the leader ran forward. Rafael dodged the attack easily and the air blasted the leader away. The armed soldiers ran forward to them.
Rafael twisted his fingers and stone pillars shot out of the soil. The leader returned with a sword in his hand and emitted his disgusting aura. Rafael and Lucielle's eyes changed and the intensity increased.
"I am Sean and I will kill you." The leader proclaimed "Or you can join us."
Rafael smiled, "Is that so?"
"Daphne you're with me. Jack and Minnie attack the blind girl." Sean ordered as he advanced
Sean's blade cut through the stone and Rafael pushed back. Although Jack was behind and tackled into his body forcing Lucielle out of his grasp.
She landed on the ground prepared to fight when Minnie released her energy in all directions. Lucielle's spiritual vision shut down and her world was dark again. Earth spiked up everywhere as she hyperventilated.
The ground started to shake extremely again as spikes of stone rose and sank from the land in an irregular pattern. The trees started to join the chaos by swinging their thorn branches everywhere and Lucielle clutched herself.
"LUCIELLE!!!" Rafael reacted as he ran towards her
Daphne smiled, "Worry about yourself."
Daphne and Sean were behind him. Rafael didn't show any sign of attacking them when spiked gemstones suddenly ascended from the dirt. Unfortunately, they managed to dodge mid-air and Sean threw his sword into Rafael's right calf.
Rafael let out a grunt of pain and Lucielle's head turned in his direction. She was holding back tears and stretched out her hands cautiously. Rafael forced his body up, pulled out the sword and slowly approached her.
"Breathe, it's okay," Rafael told her softly turning to their enemies
The unknown spike gems held Daphne and Sean at bay. Rafael made burning hot water gush out of the soil and the attackers assigned to Lucielle pushed back. He took a breath, extended his hands and everything stopped.
The attackers were astonished. Everything was in silence, Rafael raised his eyes and looked at the attackers coldly. Lucielle felt Rafael's spiritual energy faintly and bravely crawled toward him. She was scared but she wanted to move.
Lucielle didn't want to be stuck anymore. As her resolve boosted so did her pace and she held onto a leg fearfully.
Rafael stood in front of Lucielle protectively. He made nature a cruel killing machine although Sean and the other three were managing well. He felt something pull at his leg and looked at the brave girl. Prepared to be attacked Lucielle shut her eyes but a gentle hand rested on her head.
"Good job." Rafael's voice went softly
Tears ran down her cheeks and she cried, "You're hurt because of me.....CALLUM!!!"
When the shadows started moving everywhere, Rafael picked Lucielle and began preparing himself. The heads of the armed soldiers suddenly disappeared and blood was sprayed everywhere. Although Rafael wasn't looking at them.
His eyes met the eyes of Callum beside him. His black gloves were dripping with blood as he stared silently at Rafael as well. His purple eyes glowed as he knelt on one knee.
" Greetings, I am Callum Shadow....how may I be of service?" he smiled