The Risen HODWII

Chapter 39 : The Most Awaited

"So, I think we're complete. Can we start now?" Blake asked, pulling me out of my daze.

I nodded. "Let's start," I said, my voice coming out firm.

We began with open ideas and suggestions, and everyone was truly participating, taking this battle seriously.

"On Sunday, that will be a great day to attack," Martin suggested as he pondered his statement, trying to read our faces.

"No, not Sunday. We can do it earlier. How about Saturday?" Bryan retaliated with a suggestion.

"That's a good idea. I may not be able to join on Sunday because I have an appointment, so I'll go on Saturday." Ricky agreed, looking at me and asking for approval.

"How about the rest?" I asked, and they all agreed on the Saturday attack.

"Have you already set plans for that?" Bryan asked me curiously.

"Yes. With our numbers and great weapons, it will be easy as hell," I smirked.

It's been planned for so long; I already made a setup that was stored for over years, and now... I'll be needing it.

It's time... to use it.

"What is the plan?" Bryan asked, intrigued.

"We will attack on Saturday night... when most students are out. Without them, we can execute our plans without interruption," I said, looking at them.

"We have to lure them out then, to ensure that all innocents are out of that campus. But how?" Lucas asked, confusion evident in his voice.

"Leave it to me. For now, let's focus on how we kill the devil," I said.

"Care to tell?" Adrian asked, grinning. He could sense our advantage.

"A pleasure," I answered and explained to them my plan.

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**Venice Claire's POV**

Every single word coming out of his mouth makes me adore him more. He is the only person I trust and... respect.

He's smart. He handles the situation by securing others' safety as well; he wants to play the game by combining a great offense and defense.

The movement of his Adam's apple greatly shows his manliness... his pinkish, thin lips seduce me every time they move... his muscles flex every time he shifts positions...

His perfectly sculpted face... a very handsome man has been created.

Everything about him... makes him perfect.

*Snap!* A snap of fingers brought me back to my current position. I was leaning against the wall in the corner of the second floor, from where I could see Xenon explaining the plan to his people.

I looked to my side to see the intruder, UNO, grinning at me.

"What could the greatest warrior be thinking right now?" she asked with a playful smirk.

"Thinking about whether I should get rid of you or not," I simply stated.

Her aura shifted to a sudden serious mode. "What are you planning to do?" she asked again in a dull voice, but now her eyes were focused on the boys.

"Just watch."

"Watch?" She let out a small, evil laugh. "Just watch him die?"

Watch him die... watch him die...

It echoed in my ears, and I couldn't help the sudden change of my brown eyes into black ones. My hand swiftly moved and reached for her neck as I slammed her against the wall. The combination of the speed and hard impact against the cemented wall created no sound.

She tried to compose herself, fighting my strength with her muscle and nerve strength, but she was no match for me as she choked, reaching for even a small amount of air.

"Oh shit!" I heard someone let out a harsh breath, followed by footsteps running closer, but I ignored it, focusing on my prey.

"Claire!" I heard Drena yell my name, knowing she was already beside me... afraid to touch me.

"Aagh!!" I heard Cassy scream from a distance, watching us in terror.

I knew that I was in full control of myself, but I still ignored them. I could feel UNO losing air, and at any moment, her heartbeat would stop. I didn't care whom I would kill today; I didn't care at all.

She did not fight back; I knew she wouldn't. She knew her place—fighting back would only make it worse. If I used my full strength, she would have already been dead in just a snap. UNO was smarter than I expected because I sensed no fear from her despite her dying state.

Just as I heard many footsteps running up the stairs and his scent grew stronger, I let go of her. She gasped for a large amount of air and fell to her knees, losing all her strength.

"Never... mention him dying," I stated as I turned my back.

"What happened?" I heard Xenon ask, worry evident in his voice. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, still not facing them.

"Oh shit! Stella!!" Lucas' voice boomed in the hall as he ran toward Stella, who I sensed had fainted.

None of the girls tried to speak; they were both silent. I felt Xenon take a step closer to me, but I stepped away from them. I decided to go inside Xenon's room. Taking my sweatpants and black shirt, I proceeded to the bathroom.

After I finished taking my bath and put on my clean clothes, I decided to go out, but when I opened the door, a firm hand suddenly grabbed my wrist and caged me against the wall...

"What did you do this time?" he asked, looking too serious.

Is he accusing me of doing things behind his back? Which is true.

'This time...' seems like he knew that I had done something before. Oh, Xenon, how much do you know about me?

"Nothing." I pushed him aside, but he didn't budge.

"Claire." He warned, which made me look into his bluish eyes, which held evidence of anger. "A fingerprint that bruises Stella's neck is too visible. How could that be nothing?" His voice was demanding.