dusty rose//arcane/league of legends/fem OC

Chapter thirteen- (kid)napped

"Make a wish sweetie. But don't tell us what you wished, or else it won't come true."
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I want to keep my precious ones safe.
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VI's POV:
I have to do it. It'll save them. It'll save her.

Waiting for Grayson and the enforcers to arrive, I sat down in Benzo's, hoping this would be the solution we needed.

Benzo's shop suffered, the once pretty place with a kind man to greet us, was now empty, dirty and haunted by rats. Windows broken, allowing a cold breeze to enter and give me chills.

I heard footsteps approaching, coming closer until I saw a shadow on the other side of the door.

I hope you forgive me Powder. I just want you to be safe.

Suddenly the door smashed open, revealing two tall silhouettes. It can't be...

"Vander?"how did he find out?? Benzo too?

Vander sighed, obviously relieved he found me first.
"We don't have much time."

"How did you find me?" I asked, having a clue why he's here.

"I'm proud of you. I always have been." Vander put his hands on my shoulders, forcing me to make eye contact. That look in his eyes...no, don't let this be a goodbye-

Benzo guarded the door carefully, he didn't seem less stressed out than we did.

"I'm sorry, I...This is the only way to protect the others." My voice seemed to break, saying this out loud.

"Vander." Benzo warned, a barking dog and footsteps echoing in the empty streets.

Vander turned back to me, cupping my face with his hands. "You've got a good heart. Don't ever loose it."
I felt hot tears forming in my grey/blueish eyes.
"No matter how hard the world tries to break you." He continued.
"Protect the family."

The time seemed to stand still and my heart hurt, knowing what those words meant, until suddenly...

Vander pushed me back, causing me to fall down stairs and landing on the ground in a separate room with one window.

"Vander!" I exclaimed helplessly, trying to get out. But it was no use, he already locked the door, sacrificing himself to the enforcers.

"Let me out, this isn't right..." I tried to reason with him, banging against the door.

"I'm guessing that's for me." An unfamiliar muffled voice whispered from the other side. Is that Grayson? I need to get out!

All I could do is trying to understand what they were saying, but it was useless, the walls were too thick.
I can't give up yet! I need to get out! So I continued to bang against the door.

"Vander no! You can't do this!" I slid down the door slowly, never ever have I felt that weak. When he's gone, everything will fall apart.

Shadows were moving in the window, making me stop and stand up, to look what's happening, until I heard a very familiar voice.

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Onyx's POV:
I was nearly there. One turn left, one right and then a few more steps. I could see Benzo's from a far now, but something was off. It looked terrible.
Broken windows, muffled voices and...the door opens! quickly hide...something's wrong.