Chapter 144: Fight back

"I'm ok."

My whisper seemed to echo through the Hall. I listened to it as it escaped my lips, knowing I was far from alright. Memories from my life kept fading in and out of my mind. They were almost as painful as the poison running its course through my veins.

"We can't stay here anymore." Brigit sounded next to me." They heard your screams and know we're here. We have to hide somewhere else."

As she was speaking she lifted herself from the floor we had been crouched in. She attempted to help me up as well, but failed in the effort. Her arm was still badly wounded and she could barely stand herself. As she looked to see if the coast was clear, I lifted myself off the ground as well. Every inch of my being burned, but I knew our only chance was to get out of here.

Just as we were emerging from the foliage, a sweet voice met my ears.

"Girls, where do you think you're going?"

I stared in horror at what once was my friend. Her calm and cool collection from earlier was gone, replaced