Dead & Lost: Final Return To Freedom

Ethan Wells

In the morning, Jaxon and Josiah arrived.

Asher's home was the gathering spot. Jaxon and Josiah had been staring into each other's eyes for approximately 20 minutes without batting an eye.

Josiah finally broke the hush: "Yeah! Jax, you're right. I understood it. It would be AMAZING ". In a loud voice, he said.

"Slow down, you idiot." Jaxon struck him by his elbow.

"What the heck are you people up to?". William asked surprisingly.

"We were creating a PLAN". Josiah answered.

"What's that?" Asher enquired.

"Actually, it's not a plan—it's a deal". Jaxon slapped his palm over Josiah's lips as he was ready to speak.

Ryan took a careful seat. "DEAL?".

"Yep". Josiah nodded.

"You want money, right?". Michael inquired with sincerity.

"No, Michael, I have nothing to do with that piece of paper." said Jaxon. "I'll assist you under one condition. (After a brief pause) I HELP YOU, YOU HELP ME ".

"What sort of help?". Rosie queried.

"Pay attention to what I say". Everyone turned to look at Jaxon "Josiah and I are not humans. We're VAMPIRES".

The group looked at Jaxon after hearing what he had to say. They weren't moving. Josiah observed Ryan staring at them with his eyes wide open, William's dropped jaws, and Michael choking in dread.

"Are you serious?". Asher didn't treated anything seriously.

With a smirk on his face, Jaxon shook his head.

"Is this a dream?". Rosie gave her arm a pinch. "Ouch!". She shouted. "No it's not!".

"Don't pretend as though you folks are scared of us. You are well aware that we won't harm you". Josiah remarked.

"So, what do you want?". Ryan queried.

"What do you think, people? Why did I tell you that the only person who can help you get the girl back is me?This is the WAR between us and the Monsters. It shouldn't be handled by the police. This might negatively affect humankind. We'll aid you in finding your daughter if you help me rescue my friend Ethan Wells from Hoia-Baciu". Jaxon continued.

"Who is Ethan Wells?". Ryan was perplexed.

Ethan Wells is one of the most potent Vampires. The magnificent work of our father, Fletcher Jonas".Josiah introduced.

"One more vampire?". Michael spoke gravely.

"Why are you shocked so much, Michael? Didn't YOU told us that there are a lot of VAMPIRES in this place? ". Jaxon grinned. "Let me tell you that every vampire in this place reports to me. Nobody moves a muscle without first getting my approval. That's why I was upset when you claimed that The Strigoi were responsible. To blame the Romanian vampires is to blame ME ".

"Oh my goodness". Michael took deep breaths.

"What do you mean by liberating him?". Rosie queried.

"He was created as a vampire who has been cursed. He is imprisoned for around 75 years in Hoia-Baciu ". Josiah answered.

"75 years?". William was taken aback.

"Vampires are immortal". Jaxon gave a shrug. "Ethan was originally a human like you. Fletcher Jonas, our sire, turned him into a vampire. Ethan was one of the most imposing and strong vampires ever created by his creator. The monsters gave Ethan the order to murder Fletcher's wife one day, while he was intoxicated. Ethan did it unintentionally, and Fletcher cursed him. The wife of Fletcher wasn't a vampire. She was a human. Fletcher took all of his abilities, including his immortal youth, energies, skills, and intelligence. He beat him and left him with wounds that never recovered. Those scars haven't healed even after 75 years. They appear to be new. Ethan cries in anguish all day long, and we are at our breaking point. I'm asking for your assistance so I can regain my friend's powers and so Ethan can defeat those vicious beasts once and for all. Will you assist us, please? Will you assist us in recovering our cherished friend?". Jaxon asked.

Everyone kept quite for a while.

William turned to face Asher. "We most certainly will. Not because I'll receive my daughter back in return; instead, I wish to spare a life of suffering.If we can help in finishing the curse, I've no objections ". Declared William to Jaxon.

Josiah and Jaxon exchanged joyful glances. Their gorgeous eyes made it clear that they were happy.

Jaxon swivelled to face William. "Thank you, bro." He grinned.

"Do something which can indicate that you're a Vampire". Michael told Josiah.

Josiah followed Michael's challenge and had a peek around the house. A tall mirror was mounted from ceiling down to the floor on a wall close to the kitchen.

Josiah got to his feet and moved closer to it. "Michael, come here". He spoke.

Then Michael went to Josiah.

"Stand before the mirror".

Michael followed instructions. "What do you see?". Josiah enquired.

"Obviously, MYSELF! What kind of absurd question is that? ". Michael uttered.

"Now place ME in front of it ". Michael was moved to the side by Josiah, who then stood in front of it. "Michael, look in the mirror". He spoke.

Michael did as told. His eyes became wider. He repeatedly looked at the mirror and then to Josiah.

"Do you understand?" Josiah smiled.

"You don't have__ a reflection". Michael shouted.

Josiah giggled. "Haha! Vampires are transparent Michael. Light passes directly through us that's why we don't have a reflection. No Reflection, No Shadow, No Hunger, No Thirst, No Death__ only BLOOD". Josiah laughed wildly and showed his long teeth to Michael.

"Yieks". Michael jumped and ran to Rosie and William.

"Enough Josiah. He's already scared". Jaxon laughed.

"Let's take them Jax". Josiah came near to Jaxon.

"Yes we should". Jaxon agreed.

"Take where?". William asked.

"We'll show you Ethan. Just to make you trust us". Jaxon replied.

"We'll go to Hoia-Baciu?". Michael asked.

"Yep". Josiah nodded.

"What if we_". Before Michael completed his statement, Jaxon interrupted with a reply. "Don't be afraid Michael, you'll stay safe and sound with us". He said.

"Umm.. Jax! I need to tell you something". Josiah became worried.

"I know it Josiah. Hailey won't be able to help us steal the blood bags from the hospital, right?". Jaxon smiled.

"Yeah". Josiah looked down sadly.

"STEALING THE BLOOD BAGS". Asher reacted annoyed. "I am not at all satisfied by this".

"He steals the blood bags and takes them to Ethan because Ethan cannot come out and hunt himself for blood. Furthermore, animal blood isn't energetic for him so Josiah steals human blood from hospitals and take them to Ethan. It's been 75 years we are doing this, the hospital authorities are taking the notice of this disappearance. Josiah was delighted by knowing that you're a doctor because he thought you'll make it easy for him to steal them". Jaxon elaborated.

"Oh Right! I'll help you with it as much as I can". Asher smiled.

"Thanks for another favor guys". Jaxon thanked.

"If Josiah goes to deliver blood bags, can't he free him?". Rosie asked.

"Nope". Jaxon shooked his head. "Fletcher created us. Every Vampire which is CREATED is connected to his creator. Fletcher created me, Josiah and Ethan. If Josiah tries to free him from there, Fletcher will come to know and what he will do next, is unpredictable. Secondly, it's useless to do it. He's nothing without his powers. Only favor which Father did to us is delivering the blood bags to Ethan. I and Josiah are also connected to Ethan. Josiah hears his screams and I feel his pain in me". Jaxon said.

"What's his condition right now?". Ryan asked.

"He can't sit straight, he can't walk, he can't talk. His wounds keep on bleeding all day long. All he does is that he puts his hand on his stomach and scream as loud as he could. We talked to Fletcher about this. He said that if we find all his abilities, take them, put them back to Ethan's body and fight with monsters, he'll be freed". Jaxon elaborated. "He's Dead & Lost".

"One more question Jaxon_ FINDING HIS ABILITIES_ what does this mean?". William asked.

"Fletcher took Ethan's powers and put them into different things like his eternal youth elixir in a bottle hidden in a laboratory nearby, his intelligence in a necklace somewhere in the flea market e.t.c. We've already found the places where they ARE but the owners of those places are monsters. If they saw us, they'll fight us. I only need your help to take those things from shops, places, and labs. Thinking that you people are tourists, they'll be fooled. Understand?". Jaxon explained in detail.

"Do all Vampires know about Ethan? Are they connected to him?". Rosie said.

"Only Fletcher, Josiah, I and One other Vampire knows. No one else know_ others think Fletcher transformed Ethan back into human and killed him. And yes, lemme tell again, the vampires which are created by the same vampire are connected to each other. They have their creator somewhere in their head. Fletcher clearly knows that I'm sitting here and talking to you for help". Jaxon replied.

"The Monsters? What about them? Do they know that THEY have the things in which Ethan's powers are stored? Do they know that Ethan's alive?". Michael asked.

"No Micheal they don't know. But yes, they have a book of prophecy in which the future of Monster world is written. The book says; Once A Powerful Vampire Will Rise Unexpectedly Killing An Enormous Amount Of The Monsters_ Be Ready For That Time, Or You'll Be Drowned In Your On Blood. No doubt... Ethan is that majestic vampire who will become the death of those bloody creatures". Jaxon smiled thinking about the victorious future.

"Alright guys get ready. Let's go to Hoia-Baciu". Josiah stood up.

"Yeah". Jaxon followed him and stood up as well. "We'll wait for you outside". He said and went out with Josiah.

The group kept quite for a while.

Finally, Ryan broke the silence. "I was on leave these days, missing my job too much. Thank goodness we found an adventure". He giggled. "I'm going to get ready". He said and went upstairs to his room.

"Excuse Me". Rosie stood up and went away.

"I'll bring my overcoat". William stood up.

"Me too". Michael said and went behind William.

"Good". Asher watched them go. He felt alone, sitting there. "I'll_ take a quick shower". He turned to go to his room.

When everyone got ready, they gathered out in Asher's lawn.

"Drive straight to Hoia-Baciu Asher". Jaxon instructed.

"Sure". Asher nodded.

"What about both of you?". Ryan asked.

"We're Vampires_". Josiah smiled. "Faster Than Wind".

"We'll be standing there before you people arrive". Jaxon elaborated Josiah's statement.

"Great!". William exclaimed. "Let's not waste more time".

"I'll get the car". Asher turned to go to the garage.

Like they said, Jaxon and Josiah were standing there already when Asher halted the car to stop at the foot of the forest.

"What now?". Asher asked them as he peeked his head out of the window.

"Get out". Josiah replied.

"Why?". Asher asked again.

"We'll go inside on foot". Jaxon said.

"What?". Ryan was surprised.

"Oh God!". William exclaimed.

"Hell NO". Michael swallowed out of terror.

Jaxon and Josiah started laughing as they saw the group's reaction.

"Alright guys". Asher pulled the handbrake and took the car's keys. "Let's go". He said.

"Open the door". Ryan was sitting behind in between Michael and Rosie. Michael didn't responded. He wasn't ready to open the door. "Michael". Ryan called his name.

Michael pulled the handle but still sat like a statue. "Jesus Christ". Ryan jumped over him and got out of the car.

"Hoia-Baciu_ Michael's worst fear". Rosie taunted and got out of the car.

William and Asher hoped out too.

"Michael come on out". Ryan said.

Michael put his foot on the ground. "I don't get good vibes". He said and suddenly hugged Ryan tightly.

"Hey! What are you doing?". Ryan was unable to breath.

"Maybe it's the last time we're together". Michael kissed wildly on Ryan's cheek. "Here. Goodbye Kiss".

"Goodness!". Ryan wiped Michael's saliva with his hand. "You are a bad kisser Michael! Not gonna lie". Ryan said.

Jaxon and Josiah stood at a corner watching Michael give GOODBYE KISSES to everyone.

"I don't understand why are you so afraid". Jaxon said to Michael. "Until we're with you_ you'll not be harmed I PROMISE". He convinced him.

"Yeah". Josiah agreed. "Save your Goodbye Kisses for the day when you'll be REALLY dying". He giggled.

"YES WEIRDO". Ryan said loudly in Michael's ear and gave him a back pat. "Let's go".

Asher locked the car and the group entered Hoia-Baciu.

The group was steered by Jaxon and Josiah. They talked to William as they strolled on the front. Michael and Ryan went after them. Ryan was able to divert Michael's focus from the eerie trees to some beatboxing. Asher followed them while paying attention to Michael's ridiculous praises on Ryan's beatboxing training. The boys were being followed by Rosie. She was strolling slowly through the woodland, taking in everything. Asher turned around and saw her. He waited for Rosie to approach him. The remaining guys carried on walking. Rosie ignored him and carried on walking. Asher grabbed her waist and said, "Stop Rosie!".

Rosie gave him a glance. "Are you alright?" She erupted in rage. When Asher understood why she had said that, he let go of her hand.

"I apologise." He said.

Rosie was fixated on him. "It's alright". She inhaled sharply. "I don't allow anyone to touch me".

Asher realised Rosie had tears in her eyes. "Why are you crying?". He queried.

"No I'm not". With the sleeve of her wool sweater, Rosie wiped her eyes.

"You're welcome to share, Rosie". Asher proposed.

"It's nothing! I long for Alexa ". Rosie answered.

"Hmm". Asher lowered his gaze.

"I wish we hadn't come here," She spoke.

Asher raised an eyebrow at her and grinned gently. He was getting the guts to speak. "We_ wouldn't have_ We wouldn't have met if you hadn't come here." He spoke quickly.

Rosie looked at him with a confused and angry expression on her face. She turned to look at Asher first, then at the men who were already pretty far away. She gave Asher another glance.

"Rosie, am I right?" He grinned.

Rosie gulped before running to Ryan and Michael.

"Ahh! Rosie, you seem so naive ". Asher talked to himself.

Finding Rosie so sad and frightened, Josiah decided to accompany her. He went to her and started the conversation.

"Hey girl! What happened?". He asked.

"Nothing. It's a bit cold here". Rosie replied.

"It's because of the canopy". Josiah looked up at the tall trees. "You can take my overcoat if you want". He offered.

"No need for that Josiah. I'm okay". Rosie smiled.

"Oh come on". Josiah took off his overcoat and gave it to Rosie.

She grabbed it reluctantly looking at him.

"Rosie! Come on! Wear it". Josiah laughed.

She obeyed and wore it.

"Did it made a difference?". Josiah asked.

"Yes_ it did". She replied. "You come here daily to deliver blood bags to your friend.. aren't you scared?".

"No way! I'm a VAMPIRE! Why would I be scared? Others should be scared of me". Josiah giggled.

"Hmm". Rosie smiled. "Is this forest considered to be haunted because of the Vampires?".

"No we're not the reason girl. It's all supernatural". Josiah replied.

"Jaxon said you hear Ethan's screams. Is it correct?".

"Yep". Josiah nodded. "Every Vampire has a special ability. Like_ umm.. Jaxon! He knows everything about anyone. Just like he knew about Asher_ likewise, I can hear sounds even if they are miles away. And I'm sorry but I heard your and Asher's conversation_ but it's not at all my fault".

Rosie looked at Josiah and laughed. "Do you also know what's going on in someone's mind?". She asked.

"No but Ethan does. We have only a single special ability but Ethan has them all". Josiah replied. "He was so beautiful Rosie. You can't imagine how much".

"Obviously! Vampires ARE beautiful". Rosie said.

"No.. he was very handsome and good-looking even when he was a human and when he transformed into a Vampire, his beauty doubled". Josiah told Rosie.

"Hmm. I'm excited to see him". Rosie said.

"He's not in that state right now. Because he has lost all his powers. He's just an old man with a bent back". Josiah condemned. "If he gets his powers back, you CAN see his majestic beauty".

"I don't see anything haunted here". William looked around in the forest while keeping on walking.

"Because we are with you". Jaxon replied. "If you come here alone, you'll definitely die or most probably, you'll be lost".

"Hmm". William nodded. "Were you human too?". William asked.

"Yes_ a century ago". Jaxon said.

"What! You're a hundred years old!?". Michael exclaimed.

"Absolutely". Jaxon said in a low voice.

"But you don't look like you're a century old". Ryan laughed.

"I'm one hundred and twenty seven years old_ I was 27 when I transformed into a Vampire". Jaxon said. "When Fletcher took me to the world of Vampires along with him, I was 27".

"You're American?". Michael asked.

"Yes... I am from Chicago". Jaxon nodded.

"JAXON". Josiah came running from behind with Rosie along with him.

Everyone stopped and looked at him.

"What?". Jaxon asked.

Asher joined the group from behind as well.

"We're seven in number but I hear eighth breath as well". Josiah said and turned to a bush behind him. The bush was moving like if someone was hiding behind it.

"Boo!". A guy popped out from the bush, facing Josiah. He seemed to be a pure British with green eyes and long eyelashes. His golden hairs were pushed behind with a black zig-zag hairband.

Josiah laughed. "You think I'm scared?".

"Yeah Yeah_ nothing can scare you". The guy came out of the bush.

"Who is he?". Ryan asked.

"I'm Henry". The guy replied.

"Umm.. let ME explain". Jaxon cleared his throat. "Ryan this is Henry Rodriguez. I created him".

"What?_ you mean he's a Vampire too!". Michael exclaimed.

"Half Vampire". Josiah made a correction. "Half Vampire and Half Human".

"Oh! So he's more powerful than both of you". Asher said.

"Yes but the Vampire which is more older is more important". Josiah nodded.

"If you remember, I told you that apart from me, Fletcher and Josiah, there's another Vampire who knows about Ethan.. Henry is that Vampire". Jaxon interrupted.

"Is he connected to Fletcher?". Rosie asked.

"Very nice question! You're so intelligent girl!". Josiah exclaimed. "If Fletcher created Jaxon and Jaxon created Henry, then obviously he is connected to Fletcher".

"Oh". Michael laughed. "Now, there's 03 of them".

"Yes". Jaxon nodded. "We are gonna spread in the forest now and use different paths to reach Ethan".

"Why?". William asked.

"For Safety". Henry replied.

Ryan and Michael moved left with Henry, Rosie and Asher turned right with Josiah, while Jaxon and William continued to travel in the same direction.

You are a half-vampire, then. As they were strolling in the woodland, Ryan said to Henry.

"Yes". As he wiped the raindrop from his cheek, Henry retorted in a kind manner.

What attributes do you possess? Michael enquired.

"I am a better fighter than vampires," Henry answered.

"Oh!". Michael shouted with delight.

"What distinguishes you from vampires?" Ryan queried.

There's nothing extraordinary, but if you watch me and a vampire while fighting someone, you'll notice the difference.

Henry said.

"Hmm". Ryan nodded.

"I can smell anything, no matter how far away it is." Henry tacked on."In particular,I can smell danger!" . Henry started to feel wary. Because of his stern voice, the boys were terrified.

"Danger?". Ryan hid Michael behind him.

"Werewolves! Two of them ". Henry scanned the area.

"Are you-". Henry stepped in to interrupt Ryan.

"John". Henry casted a rightward glance.

Two werewolves emerged from a bush one after the other.

""Ho ho ho!" Henry!!Long time no see? What's up, old friend? ". said the werewolf.

"John.. You bastard! What are you doing here?". Henry asked.

"I was just wandering around here in your search. You know I am fed up of fighting with you". John said.

"You wanna fight?". Henry offered and pulled his sleeves up.

"Yes.. and this would be the last fight between us". John nodded.

"Fine. Come to me- AND FIGHT you dirty piece of shit". Henry jumped on the werewolf.

His eyes turned blue and his nails grew out. His teeth became as sharp as a dagger.

"Henry!". Michael shouted in terror.

"Run Michael! I'll catch you guys... Run towards the left". Henry shouted.

At first, Ryan and Michael stood there spectating the fight. But when the other werewolf noticed them and moved towards them, They started running as fast as a leopard

On the other side, Josiah, Asher and Rosie were walking and talking to each other.

"How old are you?". Asher asked Josiah.

"I'm 99". Josiah replied.

"What the- ". Rosie was surprised.

"What about Jaxon? and Henry?".

"Jaxon's 127, Henry's 86, and Ethan's 98". Josiah said. "I'm way too much older than both of you".

"Hmm". Asher nodded.

"Did you ever noticed that you are so handsome Asher?". Josiah asked.

"What?". Asher laughed.

"You're Handsome". Josiah said again.

"Really?". Asher looked at Rosie.

"Am I right Rosie? What do you think?". Josiah smiled.

"I-don't know". Rosie looked away.

"Hmm.. no problem.. well, do you wanna ask something else?". Josiah said.

"Are you American?". Asher asked.

"Yes. I was a Mexican. I met Jaxon outside a bar. I was drunk. He offered me a lift to home and I sat in his car. On a traffic signal, he examined me from head to toe. I don't know what he saw in me that he took me to Romania and I found Fletcher over there. My life changed when I became a Vampire". Josiah told. "I'm happy with the life of eternity but you know, I miss Ethan so much. After all, we were good friends even when we were Humans. He was my father's student. He also came to our place for tuition but he was an astray so my dad hated my friendship with him-". Josiah stopped and looked around. "I hear something". He said.

"Hear what?". Rosie asked.

"Henry". Josiah replied focusing himself on the sounds around him. "He's attacked_ by werewolves".

"Michael". Rosie shouted.

"Ryan". Asher became worried for his brother.

"I gotta go.. I have to help him. The werewolf named John is his bitter enemy. He needs me. Both of you, should wait here till I come back. You move, you die. Understand?". Josiah hurried.

"What if they come to us?". Asher asked.

"If in case they come to you, run towards the right path". Josiah instructed.

"Take me with you. Please". Rosie pleaded. She was worried for Michael.

"No Rosie_ it's dangerous. And to my information, Michael and Ryan ran away". Josiah said. "Now let's not waste more time.. bye fellas. I'll catch you soon".

Josiah ran back to help Henry. Rosie and Asher stood silent for a while. Asher took a long breath and turned to Rosie. "Let's sit over there.. under that tree". He said. Rosie obeyed and moved to the tree. They sat under it. Asher placed his backpack at a side and opened it's zip. He took out his mobile phone. It's screen lit up. Asher looked at the screen and took a long breath.

"What happened?". Rosie asked.

"I can't even contact him. No signals". Asher looked at Rosie and put the phone back into the backpack. (He was talking about Ryan). Rosie looked at it. There was a pistol in the side pocket of the bag.

"What's that Asher?". She asked.

"It's a gun". Asher replied.

"Why are you hanging out with it?". Rosie asked.

"For security purposes". Asher smiled.

Rosie nodded and looked away.

Silence.

Nobody talked for a few minutes. Then Asher broke the silence.

"Can I ask something?". He asked.

Rosie looked at him.

"What?". She said.

"Do you feel irritated in my presence?". He asked. "Do you hate me?".

Rosie starred at Asher for a while and then bursted into laughter.

"Why_ are you laughing?". Asher was confused.

"Why would I hate you?". She laughed. "I don't even know you properly".

"What do you mean!?" Asher stood up. "Wasn't a week enough for you to know me?".

"No". Rosie stood up. Her fake laugh faded away. "As for your previous question, I neither hate you, nor I like you".

"Why? Don't you have ANY kind of feeling for me?". Asher's eyes were filled with bead-like tears.

"No". Rosie folded her arms. "Nothing".

Asher became hopeless he looked down and nodded. He moved to a side and took out a cigarette. He lit it up and smoked.

"Stop smoking". Rosie felt irritated.

Asher didn't listened to her and kept on smoking. Rosie felt a bit ashamed when Asher didn't replied her.

Asher went into complete silence. With one hand in his pocket, he expelled the smoke in the air upward.

"Asher! Do you listen to me?". Rosie moved closer to Asher and shouted in his ear.

"He doesn't but I do".

Asher and Rosie looked back. A big black werewolf was coming closer to them.

Asher became cautious. He threw the cigarette away and pulled Rosie behind himself.

"Who are you?". Asher asked.

"Your Death". The werewolf replied.

"Asher-". Rosie was frightened.

"Shh!". Asher whispered. "Don't act stupidly. Stay strong". He said to Rosie.

"What do you want?". Asher asked the werewolf.

"You are Jaxon's friend right?". The werewolf came closer enough.

He jumped on Asher and pushed him under his claws.

Rosie screamed and moved aside. "Asher".

The werewolf inserted his sharp claws into Asher's chest.

"Ahh.. what are you doing!". Asher exclaimed.

"Tell me_ Jaxon sent you right?".

"Who is Jaxon? I don't know what you are talking about Mister". Asher lied. He was dying of pain.

"Lie". The werewolf didn't believed.

"No". Asher denied. "I'm not lying. I'm a tourist. She's my wife. We're on our honeymoon". Asher pointed at Rosie.

"Oh! So your wife was messing up with you in the early days of your marriage! So sad". The werewolf laughed. "How will you spend your whole life with this woman".

"Lemme go". Asher screamed in pain. He pushed the werewolf to his side. His white shirt was now red in blood. He swallowed slowly getting up.

"Go away from here and fight somewhere else with your wife". The werewolf said.

Asher won in fooling the werewolf. He picked up his bag and wore it.

"Asher_ are you alright?". Rosie was a bit worried for him.

"I am". Asher nodded. Tears from his eyes were dripping down on his cheeks. He was unable to breath. Still, he stood strong. "Let's go". He grabbed Rosie's hand and moved towards right as Josiah had told.

"Not that way". The werewolf shouted from behind.

Asher stopped and took out the pistol from the side pocket and shot the werewolf. "I know where I have to go".

One after another, Asher shot bullets at werewolf. He emptied the pistol.

The werewolf was injured now. Asher picked up a broken branch and went closer to the werewolf. He tried to move the werewolf with it. "He badly injured". He said.

"I'm so scared". Rosie cried.

"Don't worry. We're safe now". Asher replied.

He looked around and then turned to Rosie.

"Would you mind bringing those big leaves Rosie?" .He asked.

"Sure". Rosie nodded.

Asher took out the lighter from his pocket.

Meanwhile, Rosie brought the bunch of leaves. "Here".

Asher was dying by the pain. His legs were shivering.

"Give me the lighter". Rosie grabbed it from him. "I know what to do. Werewolves are scared of fire. We'll lit a fire so that he doesn't follow us and run away". She said.

"How do you know?". Asher asked.

"We studied about Werewolves in our third semester". Rosie replied. She spreaded the branches and leaves all around the werewolf and lit the fire. "It worked".

"Let's go". Asher said and both of them went towards the right.