"It's either an illusion or Jemma is teleporting," Mr. Jordan said."No. He's here. My eyes saw it. My ears heard his whisper. Jemma seemed to be taunting me, asking me to find him," Ruby fretted."Alright. Calm down first. He might still be around the campus. Let's look for him, or maybe he'll show himself here." Jay let his eyes wander around."Aaargh!" I channeled my frustration by grabbing both sides of my hair. As a result, many strands came out of the bonds. My clips came off. "It's my fault I don't have powers ...."Jay hugged me. "What do you mean? Your powers will come back, don't worry.""No—" I breathed heavily. This feeling of guilt was hard to explain in words. "I... I doubt it... but they've already come... argh!"Jay picked up the scrunchie. His hand reached for my palm. I knew his intentions were sincere, but this leg reflexively retreated and avoided his gaze. I don't know. My mixed feelings rejected his attention.I feel like I'm disappointed in everything, myself. O
"You're too much! What did you do to Barlie?" screeched Ruby, lunging in front of Jemma, but Jay's arms quickly embraced her body.Ruby was pulled back. Jay was not willing to let Jemma touch Ruby. After all, Ruby was too fragile against the physicality of an adult, no matter how much he wanted to rip the man's face off.A gust of wind whipped up, rattling the tents. The bazaar stalls tumbled in random directions, carried by the wind. Soon, a screeching sound emanated from the speakers, breaking the eardrums of anyone who heard it.Everyone covered their ears. The operator tried to pull out the cable, but the boy in the hat shuddered. Electricity coursed through his body. Suddenly, Ruby, Jay, and Barlie moved away.The students screamed not because they saw someone being electrocuted but because they were going crazy. The high voice evoked emotion. Ego is quickly taken away, and the eyes of the heart are darkened. At that moment, every evil spirit was able to control people.Shey came
The lace fabric of my cardigan crumpled roughly in time with Barlie's unsteady breathing-reflecting inner turmoil. The slightest wind should have been a sign of my life being taken away. However, I still felt myself slamming to the floor.Barlie roared, forcing me to forget the pain in my tailbone.Suddenly, from behind, Jay wrapped the camera strap around Barlie's neck and choked him. The wolf squirmed. The knife in his hand went into freefall, landing on the side of the guy's ankle. I crawled to my feet, reaching out. The coldness of the metal sank into the skin of my palm. My forefinger slid closer so I could grasp the handle.My legs formed a 90-degree angle."Barlie, sorry!" My thighs and elbows met, lifting my body to half-stand then slashing Barlie's ankle. Red, fishy-smelling liquid splattered my face. However, I ignored it and was busy watching Barlie and Jay.Just as Barlie lost his balance, Jay unhooked the rope and elbowed Barlie in the temple. Instantly, Barlie collapsed,
"It's Jemma!" Jay fanned the smoke that blocked the view."He's teleporting us to his place," Ruby chuckled.The couple gaped in front of a giant mirror. Ruby's mouth opened slightly at the sight of the snake woman slithering inside. Jemma's wide smile displayed teeth that were rock-shaped and pointed with their tips pointing downwards. Similar to the stalactites in Arima Cave, where Ruby was currently.Stone pillars connect the glass and make it look like an aquarium. It was dark and damp. The walls were solid stone engraved with sea ornaments."Get out of there and face me!" challenged Ruby. She was about to break through the glass, but Jay held her back."How's that? Am I any good at surprising you? I'm decorating my habitat for you, baby. This place will be your grave." Jemma boasted."Ah... well deserved, this place is so ugly," Ruby criticized."What? Don't brag! You're not a witch any more! You're an ordinary creature! Get it!"The floor suddenly shook violently. Jay and Ruby g
Obeying her mother's words, Ruby's hands quickly grasped the rough rope. "Go on. Look up at the sky. Never look down." alternately pushed against the wall. Climbing up little by little, she stared at the sky without blinking. Careful to get there. It was very beneficial that Ruby often went hunting with her pack. The muscles of her legs and arms could work together. The more her arm ached, the stronger her resolve became. Soon, this pain would end. Soon, she would be able to continue living with Jay. Ruby's hands moved to reach the sides of the hole.A final, thunderous moan. Ruby raised her body with all her might. Her knees fell on the rough surface of the stone roof. Their position was safe and level. She moved away from the hole."Oh, it's a miracle," chirped Jemma.A surge of energy overcame Ruby. The girl ran to Jemma with flashing silver eyes. Ruby jumped up, grabbing Jemma by the neck. "Don't waste time. Take me to Jay now!"They disappeared across dimensions. ***"ARGH!"
"Take them out!" Jemma shouted to his children: Cerberus, the three-headed hellhound, the many-headed Lernean Hydra, and Chimera."Shit!" Jemma huffed as Cerberus was overwhelmed by Mr. Jordan. Blue Fireballs rushed at his right hand, but the wind carried thick smoke, blocking his vision. Jemma was nervous about whether his defenses were down or not. While there was a chance to move, Jay clawed at the viper ensnaring him. He then grabbed the thing silently. Unsure of what he would do, Jay's mind was already clouded. Even though reinforcements were coming, the man had trouble seeing beyond life and death. Imagining going through the day without Ruby, the difference between life and death was very thin. It was just like delaying the time of death. He would be tortured by longing, age faster, and then die in solitude. Without the company of someone, she loved and cherished.The nightmare that everyone dreaded."You think this grudge will end?"Jemma turned around, dumbfounded, as if
"You called me Mr. Jordan?" "Sorry for the suddenness of it, Ruby; I need your help," Mr. Jordan said nervously, pacing beside the fireplace. "A favor?" Ruby frowned. "Like what?" "In the southern region, the red wolf population is precarious, near extinction. Their main pack, called REDCA, is hiding something. After I traced it, the main pack has an illegal partnership with an evil witch named Madam Jenn," Mr. Jordan explained, "I've been carefully checking the witch's background secretly for a year now, and I've found out her purpose. She's after an important girl." "How can I help you?" "Sorry if that sounds presumptuous. Can you pretend to be that girl?" asked Mr. Jordan, "I'm worried that the wicked witch could take over an entire wolf clan. Only until I find a poison to paralyze her." Ruby sighed heavily. "That means Jay and I are going to be separated for a long time," she sighed. "You want to do it?" snapped Jay's voice. Ruby and Mr. Jordan turned their heads together.
"Don't go out too often. The Caretakers might catch on," complained Dino. "Oh, come on! Just today. I'll miss dinner, but could you please help me out?" Ruby complained, "The boiled potatoes are just for you. Dealing with patients all day must tire you out." "Where are you even going?" "Today, burning of my mother," she said. Dino's eyes lit up. His sympathy faded, and he felt a twinge of remorse. "Even though I never saw my mother's face, I still...." "Miss her. Yes, you say that every year, and I'm sorry I forgot," Dino regretted. "Don't apologize for being senile. It's natural." "No, I am not!" With a laugh, Ruby replied to Dino's warning, promising to wake him up earlier than the senior officers. Earlier than the senior officers. "I promise!" Ruby said, waving her slender fingers gracefully. "Now it's time for you to get sleep."Anthony Dino fell asleep during a daydream induced by Ruby. However, Dino felt slightly content in this situation. Tonight, Ruby allowed him to wa