Way out

Arachne suddenly rose on her feet, with her hands weaving intricate patterns in the air. She chanted in an occultic language, and suddenly a soft, pulsing light enveloped Lyrien.

The light then grew brighter, and Lyrien's eyes was fluttered closed as he stumbled backwards, he released Aria from his grasp. He fell onto the floor, and fall asleep, it shows the magic had knocked him unconscious.

Aria collapsed to the ground, she was coughing violently, Erith hurriedly rushed to her side. "Aria, are you okay?" he asked, with concern etched on his innocence face.

Arachne's eyes never left Lyrien's on the floor. "He's a Moonwhisperer," she explained. "They calm the room, separating darkness and light. But they're also incredibly sensitive to darkness."

Erith's gaze turned to Aria. "And Aria's a Shadowbringer, made of darkness."

Arachne nodded. "The silver in the bullet that hit Lyrien reacted with his Moonwhisperer blood, causing this...aberration."

Aria's coughing then subsided, and she looked up at Erith, with her eyes so wide with fear. "What does that mean?"

Arachne's expression turned grim. "It means Lyrien's darkness has been unleashed, and it's going to take more than just magic to save him."

Arachne's eyes then suddenly turned. "We need to leave Beacon City, it's no longer safe for us. Erin's threat is too great, with Lyrien condition, we really can't risk another attack."

Aria's heart skipped a beat. "Where will we go?"

Arachne smiled. "I know a place, a sanctuary where your curse, Aria, can be controlled. The curse in your power can be tame and put in control, you won't be a danger to those around you, and Lyrien...Lyrien can be saved."

Aria's eyes widened, hope blooming in her chest. "Really? You can help me control my power?"

Arachne nodded. "Yes, and more. In this place, Lyrien's Moonwhisperer blood can be balanced, and the darkness that's taken hold of him can be purged."

Aria's heart soared. She envisioned a life without fear, without Erin's constant threats. A life where she and Lyrien could be together, free from the shadows that haunted them.

They left the house, Lyrien was put securely in the backseat, Aria sat beside him, her hand gently stroking his hair. Erith took the driver's seat, with Arachne navigating from the passenger side with him.

As they pulled out of the driveway, Aria's heart were racing with anticipation. They were finally leaving Beacon City behind, heading towards a new life, free from Erin's threats.

But as they hit the main road, their movement was halted. Soldiers in black uniforms could be seen stationed everywhere,which was causing a block to their path.

Arachne's eyes then narrowed. "Erin's men. They must have anticipated our move."

Erith's grip on the steering wheel tightened. "Don't worry, I know this city like the back of my hand. I can get us out of here."

Erith then made a swift turn, He navigated the car through a narrow alleyway, he was  dodging soldiers left and right. Arachne then show her support by using her magic to create a smoke screen, which cause further obscuring their escape.

As they emerged from the alley, Aria caught a glimpse of the city's outskirts. They were almost clear.

But just as they thought they'd managed to evade the soldiers, a loud crash echoed through the air. Aria's heart skipped a beat as she saw a black SUV ram into the side of their car.

The impact sent their vehicle spinning, but Erith's quick reflexes kept them on course. Arachne's magic surged, protecting them from further harm.

"We need to get out of here, now!" Erith shouted, his eyes locked on the rearview mirror.

Arachne nodded, her hands weaving a new spell. "Hold on, I'll create a diversion.''

Erin stormed into his house, his face was twisted in  heavy rage. He was looking so battered and bruised, his clothes were torn and filled with bloodstained.

"How could you tell me you can't locate Aria and Lyrien's whereabouts?" he sound like thunder at his men, his voice was deep echoing off the walls.

The soldiers cowered before him, they were begging for forgiveness. "We're sorry, sir. We'll do everything in our power to find them."

Erin's anger beomes more intensified. "Everything in your power? You have just 3 days to find them, you must bring them to me.''

He paced back and forth of the room, his mind were racing with fury. "I need Aria alive. She's crucia to me. I must have her."

One of the soldiers kneeling at his sight speaks up. "Sir, we'll work with other teams to find them. We'll leave no stone unturned."

Erin's gaze locked onto the soldier. "See that you do. I want Aria and Lyrien found, and I want them found now. Aria is of the utmost importance to me. I'll stop at nothing to have her."

His eyes were burning with anger, he's now obsess in find Aria and the obsession is driving him to madness.

"Fail me again, and you'll suffer the consequences," he snarled, his voice were dripping with malice.

The soldiers nodded, they were trembling, as Erin's fury continued to simmer more, he now has his mind fixed on just one goal, which is to capture Aria, no matter the cost.

As the soldiers left the room, a woman suddenly glided into the room, her presence were  commanding attention.With her long, curly hair was as black as coal. it definitely show's that she was a witch.

"What are you doing here?" Erin growled. "You can't just waltz into my pack like this. What if someone sees you? It'll cause problems."

The woman's laughter only turn sarcastic . "Do you think you have time for that, Erin?" she taunted, her voice were dripping with intense malice. "Your body is rotting, and you're worried about other's opinion on my presence, why don't you worried about your cursed body?"

Erin's gaze fell to his stomach, where a festering wound had been eating away at his flesh. Maggots crawled through the rotten meat.

The witch's eyes gleamed with triumph. "You need the wolf scale of Aria, Erin. It's the only thing that can reform your body, purge the rot."

Erin's mind then started racing, he remembered the gun that had shot Lyrien. "The bullet was mixed with wolvesbane and silver," he spat. "The only cure is here, with me. If Aria truly loves Lyrien, they'll return to me, begging for the cure."

A cruel smile spread across his face. "And with her father by my side, Aria will definitely come crawling back. I have the upper hand."

The witch's laughter echoed through the room once more. "Do you really believe so?..."