The Risen HODWII

Chapter 4 : Scary

**Venice Claire's POV**

"No, let Uno handle it," I said, emphasizing the word Uno. I sensed Lucas stiffen.

I've been watching them since earlier... the moment Lucas sensed her identity, he turned cold. Will Xenon be the same once he discovers my identity? I want to know their limitations and how much one's identity affects their relationship.

I knew from the moment I saw Uno standing under the tree, waiting for her prey while she was watching Lucas with emotions that only I can decipher, that something was going on between them. That's why I entrusted her with Lucas' safety.

"Uno?" Xenon asked, curiosity filling him. He had guessed earlier whom I meant because of Stella's weapons, but he couldn't believe it, so he was unsure.

"I think I'm going insane! I've been keeping it to myself since earlier. Don't tell me this nerd is Uno." Adrian pointed at Stella, who was now looking down in embarrassment.

"Watch your mouth, Adrian," Lucas threatened, his voice hard.

"I said get out!" one of the men outside shouted while aiming their guns, but they seemed unconcerned.

"I'm sorry, please make things clear. Who is Uno?" Adrian asked, looking at every girl in the van. I didn’t answer; I was waiting for her to reveal her identity.

"I-I... I'm going out," Stella said as she prepared herself with her two swords and moved closer to the door of the van.

"No. Whether you are... whoever you are, stay here. We're going out," Lucas stated firmly. I knew all the boys were still puzzled.

Xenon tried to get out of his seat, but I held his hand, making him face me. "Please, trust me," I said softly, shaking my head, signaling him not to go but to let Stella handle it.

I really wanted to see how things would unfold, especially between Stella and Lucas. I'm known as heartless; I might be using Uno, but the Scorpio Gang is already mine, and Uno will do anything for me. Anything.

"No, Lucas. Let me handle it," Stella said this time, her voice cold, causing everyone to stiffen except me.

I smirked secretly. I might have a multiple personality disorder, but on the other hand... Uno is highly bipolar.

No one knows this except her gang and me. I knew it the moment I first saw her.

It seemed Lucas was glued to his spot because the Stella he knew had turned into someone dark and cold, like a puppet devoid of emotion.

Her face darkened as she opened the door and stepped out... the Uno I knew... and the Uno I meant. Everyone in the van remained silent, shocked.

This is what I expected to happen; everything was going according to my plan... I looked forward to the result.

I leaned back in my seat and crossed my arms over my chest. A great show was about to begin.

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**Lucas's POV**

I stiffened; everything stopped, and my mind clouded with questions. I couldn't think clearly... where was the Stella I knew?

Her voice was cold as she got out of the van, and the shy, innocent nerd I knew transformed into someone dark and emotionless. What the hell is happening to my girl? Or is she not my Stella... but Uno? No! I shook my head, stunned and rooted in place.

She walked toward them and... "I said all of you get your fucking asses out of the van!" the other man shouted at us. There were four men in total... how could she handle them?

"Am I not enough?" she said, her voice dull.

"Don't make fun of us, little girl." The man stepped forward, grinning as he poked her head, causing her to turn her face to the side.

My blood boiled, and my hands clenched. The other men laughed at the scene, but Stella remained still. I aimed to stand up, but... "Just watch," Claire said.

And I watched once again.

"I don't have time for these children. Get them out! Get rid of them as soon as possible," another man said as he got out from the driver's seat, presumably their leader, ordering his men.

"Children... rid...?" I froze, my eyes widening in fear. Her voice... she seemed mad, and her aura turned darker. She's scary...

Stella...

The men's eyes widened in shock at her sudden dark aura.

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"What's up with you, little girl? You sca—" the man in front of her began, but—

"What the heck!" Adrian cursed, Drena gasped, while Jenna hid her face, and I sensed Xenon stiffen. Claire was as cool as ever.

I? I'm absolutely terrified! She just cut his head off! As it rolled to the ground, all the men outside looked threatened and frightened by the scene they had just witnessed.

"I'm not a l-little girl," she said softly, her voice breaking. What the hell just happened?! Her aura was so light... and it changed in an instant! Is she...?

The men stepped back, but the leader raised his gun and fired it, but she— "Unbelievable," Xenon murmured. She blocked the bullet with her swords! And the battle began, all in her favor.

She returned to the van as if nothing had happened. Silence enveloped us; we were all stunned by the scene and frozen in place. No one dared to move except Claire, who remained indifferent, and Stella, who looked so innocent as if she had done nothing!

"What the hell just happened?" Adrian murmured.

"No way... Good luck, dude," Xenon said in a low voice, patting my shoulder from behind. Tch.

I looked to my side where she was sitting just moments ago. What the hell happened to you? 'No, Lucas, let me handle it.' Her voice was cold, but suddenly 'I'm not a l-little girl.' It became soft and broken. Her attitude changed so abruptly...

The van started moving again.

Oh, Stella, what should I do? Even after the scene I just witnessed... so brutal and ruthless... my heart keeps beating, not from fear but for another reason.

It beats for her... reminding me of my love for this scary nerd girl.