I lay Natasha down on the hospital bed, while I apply the serum to her vein, her face is pale and her hands are cold. Frederick was resting in the armchair, while Lilian was standing looking out the window. Soon after it closes it slowly with a curtain.
"I think about the day we leave here. Andrew I'm scared. whispered Lilian looking at Frederick and Natasha at the same time. "Of being killed..."
"I fear the need for that to happen.— Andrew said. "We need to be strong.
Fight above all. Andrew said
You're right. agreed lilian
In Natasha's subconscious, visions appeared. A large staircase leading to the top, with a door made of solid wood, taking one foot at a time, the girl climbed with her hair loose in the wind. When approaching the door, it changes color becoming a blood red.
That's weird. thought Natasha
Placing her hands on the pure gold handle, the door opens quickly, sucking Natasha inside. Falling and twirling through the air, his body spun rapidly. Before reaching the ground, something stops her, leaving her levitating for a few hours. The girl wakes up then is thrown to the ground. Everything was dark and cold, suddenly a blinding light appears making Natasha see. Again pulled back, she is thrown against her will, being tied to a chair surrounded by ropes on her arms and legs.
— Hello Natasha. said a familiar voice
Who's there? Natasha asked
From the shadows a figure appears, it was Natasha herself. A little different, her hair was black and blue at the ends. For a few moments, the two looked at each other without expressing any emotion.
What does this means? asked Natasha
"I'm the one asking you.— Who would I be? asked the girl
"It can't be, I got rid of you years ago.— answered Natasha
— You made a mistake. said the girl. "I am the darkness within you, the best version of you, expanded and improved, stronger, smarter, wilder. And of course prettier. said the girl
"And more self— centered. Natasha said
"That may be true, but I'm an important part of you. "The part you hide
from your family, the world, and yourself. said the girl
"Why are we having this conversation? Natasha asked
"Well, it will be because you're dying. answered the girl
What will we do? Natasha asked
"I don't know, I'm just your subconscious. answered the girl
Detaching herself from the ropes, Natasha escapes by throwing the chair against her version. Escaping with a perfect leap to the side, sending her legs into the air.
"You won't want to fight me, will you?— asked the girl
"Of course I do. Ready? teased Natasha
"I was born prepared. answered the girl
Clenching her fists to her face to protect herself from the blows, Natasha goes up to her subconscious. Throwing out her legs and spinning her body, she lands her self in the face.
"First round. Natasha said
With a counterattack, Natasha's version hits her with a punch, knocking her to the ground. A little stunned, the girl gets up with agility, running to the opposite side Natasha puts her feet on the wall, supporting her knees to give enough momentum grabbing a bar that was suspended from the ceiling. Sliding your fingers over the object. The girl pushes her weight forward, intertwining her legs around her rival's neck, knocking her to the ground, as soon as she lets go her body is thrown straight back to the ground, immobilizing her version.
Second round. said Natasha's version
Still on the ground, Natasha's version knocks her down with a violent sweep, making the girl fall. Placing his right foot on Natasha's abdomen, immobilizing her movements.
"Looks like it's not that strong.— said Natasha's version
— That's where you're wrong, it's up to me to decide the next step. answered
Natasha
The scenery changes, a forest appears while Natasha's version appears surrounded by roots that came from the ground covered with grass. The moment she tried to move, all the roots intertwined over the young woman's body.
Let me go. said Natasha's version
"I don't take orders from you, Ruby. Natasha said
"Don't call me that name. Ruby said
"Then tell me how to get out of here.— ordered Natasha
"You're trapped in your mind. You're in a coma. Ruby said
In coma? I ask scared Natasha
Andrew checked the serum in Natasha's veins, it was normal. A silence attacked the place like a serial killer stalks a victim. Lilian approached her sister, touching Natasha's hands. Her eyes showed melancholy and distress.
— Dear sister, we will save you. I promise. Lilian said kissing Natasha's hands
Attention survivors...
The challenges so far have been successfully completed Are you ready for the second phase? One of you is on the brink of death The antidote?
Decipher the riddle...
The winged knight holds his sword against the light As the pilgrim challenges his fate Heads or tails?
Gold coins are not found at the end of the rainbow
Are in an even more dangerous place
In the shadows of the moon, in the waves of the sun's rays
Seek the winter solstice, find what you seek
Before the last breath
Seal the warrior's life and death
What does that mean? asked LilyI think I get it. I have to leave. Andrew repliedWhere are you going? asked Lilian
"I need to find the antidote. Andrew replied
I will go with you. said lilian— No way, you stay. scolded Andrew
"But...— said Lillian.
"Lilian...no. Andrew said