𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝑰 / 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘 & 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑭𝑭

𝟏𝟐. 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑻𝒐 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆

Raven began walking, walking past everyone and heading to the front as the eyes of her members follow her movement. She raised a hand and moved two fingers, indicating for them to follow along. They shared glances of confusion but they began marching behind her as she led the way.

"Do we have a plan?" Avaline asked from behind, her eyes placed on Ravens back of her head. She was sure Raven could feel her eyes on her.

A quick side smile formed on Ravens lips before it vanished again. She didn't stop her pace. "Is there anywhere where we could lay low? An abandoned house or anything? Have you searched the area when you arrived here?" Raven asked, steadily heading on.

"I did find a place where I hide." Jordin emerged from behind, quickening her pace to walk next to Raven. "We all have searched for a place to settle. It is small but we made it our hideout. It's unfortunately in the Barrel West Stave. A little further from the Main Street though. No one has bothered us there."

"It is only a matter of time before they find our whereabouts." Adonis added, looking over to Jordin and Raven as he walked behind them, grabbing for Avaline's hand. "Hiding in the bare slums with all the drunks,gamblers and pleasure houses won't save us for long."

Bojan that remained in the far back, watching them exchange informations left and right, though he thought they had forgotten him even being there approached closer and added, "I could roam the streets to find another place to stay in if you want me to, Raven."

Raven lowered her eyes in thought. Whether it is safe enough for them to remain at the place Jordin had found or if she should find one on her own she was quite unsure. "If I come along to your hideout, maybe they will find us sooner? Pekka's crew. Maybe I should find one of my own." She spoke her thoughts loudly. It seemed as if they are marching aimlessly now but as soon as they stepped outside the Black Veil Cemetery, out of instinct she pulled her hood over her head and her black cloth around her mouth and nose. And simultaneously, the rest did as well.

"I believe if we stick together we have a better chance of surviving." Helena added, "Besides we are still unrecognizable. We have been fine all these months"

"It's better that way than to hide in the Crows Novice laboratory." Larissa shrugged. And she was certainly right about that claim. "Besides we made it look cozy and warm." Larissa wiggled her eyebrows playfully.

"Practical when you have a Inferni in the group!" Helena laughs and snips her fingers, letting her flames burn up in the palm of her hand.

Avaline laughs as she swings her blonde hair behind her shoulder to look at Helena that walked behind her, "Practical having a Tidemaker that distinguishes the fire before it burns down the place." Avaline wrapped her arm around Helena's neck sisterly and they both giggled.

Raven laughed silently to herself listening to their jokes and cheerful chatter. A small, beautiful and wholesome family. She was more than glad that they stick together and are there for each other. She knew they could take care of themselves and survive. She hadn't said a word, hiding her small smile. They are approaching the city center. Raven slowly slowed down her pace and watched them all still walking and coming forward. She remained in the back. Stopped a moment. Something is going on in her stomach. It's a twist and a turn, something makes her feel sick or maybe it's nerves. However, she focused on the street up ahead, pushing the feeling aside. She did notice she lost orientation. Whether they came from the East Stave or the West Stave she didn't know. She looked around moving her head in cutting motions. Inhale. East Stave. They have passed the gamblers and the gambling halls. She had seen the Dime Lions sign. They landed in their territory. She exhaled, pulling on her hood to hide her face and adjusting her cloth around her mouth and nose. She got sight of her Serpents again and fastened her pace to not lose them in the crowds as they were further up ahead, headed for the West Stave where all the pleasure houses are to find. Unlike East Stave which is filled with Casinos and Gamblers that gamble away drunkenly their fortunes and lives from all around the world. Though Raven would've preferred it there, she knew Pekka is near, his brothels he may have not cared that much about.