Levitate || Joshler

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After the ceremony, the Banditos joined together in celebration at the center of Trench. There was music, dancing, and loads of laughter. Josh playing on his drum set, while Tyler rapped and sang. Torches surrounded them; creating a flame of power and fury.

As the party went on, Jenna, Kai, and Linh, stood together and watched; while they drank a few shots of tequila. Jenna was so happy to see her family reunited again, and prayed that when they finally take down Dema, they can go home to their normal lives.

However, as she smiled and contemplated, she lightly stumbled.

"Jenna, are you alright?" Kai asked.

The girl grabbed on to the table. She was drunk.

"Oh, yes."

She placed her shot glass on the table; nodding.

"I'm fine."

"I think you may have had too much to drink." Linh said.

"Have I?" Jenna asked. "I've only had 3 shots."

"Make that 6."

Jenna was stunned.

"I know you're excited to see Josh and Tyler back together, but don't drink your happiness away." Kai said.

The girl sighed; sitting down on a chair nearby.

"It's been hard, guys. I am happy with how things are going, but I can't help but remember the dark times."

Linh came over and sat next to her friend; placing her arm around her. Kai sat next to the two women.

"I remember when the leader had me do things that were against my will." Jenna told them. "He would make me strip naked while he whipped me and burned me with cigarettes. I could remember hearing the desperate screams of Lilac while she was beaten too. Sometimes, I wish I could go back and get her out, and I would gladly die saving her."

Jenna sighed; holding back tears.

"I wish I could've been tougher, and it could've saved us both."

"It's not your fault, Jenna." Linh said. "I know you wanted to save Lilac, but the leader was too strong. What you're doing today is a lot tougher than you think."

She lifted her face to hers.

"You are a true warrior, and I am so proud of you."

Jenna smiled.

"Thank you, Linh."

~

In the midst of the dancing crowd, Fauna and Ilse stood and watched Tyler as he rapped and sang with Josh. They couldn't help but smile, as they did what their leader commanded.

"Look at our child." Fauna said. "He's such an Angel."

She turned to Ilse.

"We did a good job, didn't we?"

Ilse nodded.

"We sure did."

Fauna turned back to Tyler. She saw him embracing Josh; loving on him as he always did.

It made her smile; thinking about them.

"He may be a flower, but he's of pure beauty, and he'll make a wonderful Bandito."

"I most certainly agree." Ilse replied.

As they observed, Rani appeared; stumbling and half naked, with another woman with her.

"Hey there, my gals!"

Fauna and Ilse looked to her; curious and suspicious.

"Rani, where the hell have you been?" Fauna asked.