Storm was surprised that she had thought of that. An idea had suddenly popped into his head that the orb might have been sealed in space and that was why they were not able to find it.“Good idea!” Keith exclaimed before adding. “I’ll go get him,” with that, he dashed out of the library and darted towards the dorm. He didn’t care about anything, just finding the orb and he happened to know the best way to convince Xavier to help them.Lucy glanced at Storm but didn’t say anything. She was even more convinced now that he didn’t want them to find the orb.When Keith got to where Xavier was, he grinned as Xavier frowned, wondering what he was doing there.“Why are you here?” He asked, glancing at Keith suspiciously.“Guess.”Xavier chuckled. He knew that the crew didn’t really like him and only came to meet him whoever they needed his help as he was the only warlock in the school.“You need my help,” it wasn’t a question, it was a statement.Keith nodded, the smile on his face not falte
Storm woke up with a start as his eyes fluttered open almost immediately. He groaned as the sunlight streamed in through the curtain, realizing that his body had given in to the tiredness and he had slept.“Are you okay man?” His roommate asked, his face laced with concern upon seeing the startled look on his friend’s face.“Yea. I’m fine. Just had a nightmare,” he lied effectively before he stood up, hoping that the others had not betrayed him and gone out that night to find the orb.He knew that they were capable of such due to how they seemed to be obsessed with finding it.Unknown to him, that night, Lucy had actually gone back to the library to find the orb, but had been kidnapped by a creature from another realm who had also come to search for the orb.She had no idea that the creature that had kidnapped her was Rugal, an elf and one of the numerous guards from the king of hell. He had sent Rugal to get Lucy as a way to bait Storm into carrying out his plans to find and destroy
Storm could be seen with a worried look etched on his face. He had ignored a lot of people and questions to avoid raising suspicions. "I swear when I find her she'll regret it" Storm cursed as he marched around looking for Lucy. As he rounded another corner nearly colliding with other students.Mr Bradley,the headmaster called to him,“Storm, everything alright?”Storm barely slowed down,only offering a quick nod and a vague,“Just looking for someone sir”.He couldn't risk raising suspicions until it was confirmed that she was missing.Storm already checked her usual spots,even the library while the others checked her room.Nothing.It was as if Lucy had vanished into thin air.The logical part of his brain tried to reason that she was probably fine and just got caught up in something and lost track of time but he couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong with her. As he moved ahead to the school’s easy wing he saw a silhouette of someone running towards him.It was Lucy
Lucy held Storm, not willing to let him return to the school. Storm had already made up his mind not to follow her any further.“Please follow me,I promise you we are almost close”Lucy begged not letting him leave.“Lucy, let go or I’ll have to use force,” Storm said. He wasn't going to hurt her while using force,she was his friend so he wouldn't hurt her.Lucy didn’t listen to him and continued dragging him further into the forest. Storm had enough of her and got ready to break free forcefully so she’d let him go. Just before he could, a creature attacked them from behind, making both Lucy and Storm fall to the ground. Storm looked at the creature, shocked, wondering where it came from.How had he not heard the creature moving behind them.He’d never seen this type of creature before and didn’t know its abilities. Its form was shrouded in darkness, with only the glint of its sharp teeth visible in the dim light. The creature's presence was scary, and Storm's heart pounded in his chest.
Storm looked at Lucy who had tears in her eyes.He couldn't believe she had betrayed him,friends didn't betray each other.They only supported each other but she didn't.She had selfishly chosen herself.He didn't blame her,any normal person would choose themselves first before thinking about any other person.He could see the apology on her face.Seeing Storm's face, Lucy felt her heart break. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she could no longer hold back the sobs "Storm, please," she cried, her voice trembling with desperation. "I was forced to do what I did. I had no choice. You have to believe me. It was either you or me” And she chose herself.Storm’s heart hurt more hearing her.She had chosen to give him up even if it meant putting his life in danger.Didn’t she care about him or their friendship?He wondered what the others would say when they found out.Will they ever find out?Lucy might keep it a secret from them just to protect herself like she did now.“I’m sorry.Please forgive
Lillian walked into the forest calmly with authority.She watched as the others looked at her shocked.She glanced at Storm who lay on the ground with injuries,she turned away from him to face the creature her father had sent to get the system bearer.Storm stared at Lillian,his eyes filled with hope,he had thought he was going to be taken away but now that Lillian had arrived,he knew he would be safe.Lucy also looked at Lillian in fear,she hadn't expected Lillian or anyone to be there,her plan was to leave Storm and hurry back to school before thinking about answers to anyone's question.She took a deep breath when she realized the creature might be able to kill Lillian,she knew Lillian was strong but was she stronger than the creature?she wasn't sure.Moving quietly to the back,Lucy stayed and watched them,she wanted to know the end of it.If she ran away and they are set free,she would be in bigger trouble but if she stayed and they lost,the creature might still let her go.Lucy decided i
Immediately after the creature left, Lillian turned to Storm who was by her side, her heart pounding with relief. Strom’s injuries were severe, and she knew she couldn't waste time. She turned to Lucy who stood behind them.“Let’s go”,she ordered.With the little she had heard from the discussion between Lucy and the creature,she guessed Lucy had wanted to trade him for her life.With Lucy trailing behind, she managed to get Storm to the hospital, where he was attended to. The sterile smell of antiseptic filled the air, mingling with the tension that seemed to cling to every corner of the room.Lucy looked at Storm's injuries and thought about her betrayal again.Lucy stood outside the hospital door,thinking about what she'd done.The guilt ate at her,should she have thought of another way?How could she do that to him?He had trusted her enough to follow her but she still betrayed him.She should have thought of another plan but she didn't,she selfishly chosen to give him up.She knew if th
Seeing them gathered in the corner of the room, Lucy felt a pang of pain and anxiety. She knew she had to try and talk to them, to explain her side of the story and the reason why she did it, but as she approached them in the room, their cold stares and turned backs made it clear they weren't interested in anything she had to say.They had already heard everything outside and didn't need to hear anything anymore.Her apologies wouldn't make up for what she had done.Every attempt she made to talk to them was met with silence. They were all annoyed with her, and decided to ignore her.In their minds,they wondered how wicked she had been to decide to sell Storm out instead of figuring out a plan.If she had come to them for a plan,it would have probably been sorted out.They might not have been able to kill it but together,they would have done something.Kade glanced at Storm wondering what kind of creature hurt him this badly and why it wanted him.Kade knew in his heart that he would never