War (Book 3 in Destined Series)

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"Christina!"

"Chill, I'm right here." I say moving from within the amulet.

"What's that?" he asks seeing the paper clenched in my hand.

"Paper."

"I see that, what does it say?"

"Nothing. It's blank." I say and Luke eyes me but let's it go.

"Whatever, come on."

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We stand there strong and tall. Fear is within us but we don't let it show. Our weapons are drawn but they rest down at our sides. Silence fills the houses sporadically spread throughout the town. Everyone stays inside, nobody moves. Not a peep sounds. The sky is growing dark, the grass is getting cold. Wind gently brushes my hair away from my face then back to it. I look to my left and see Luke, he won't meet my eyes. I look to my right and see Shane, and he looks over at me. Our eyes meet and I slowly look away. I feel Nick's presence behind me, and see Drew standing before me. He looks over his shoulder at me as the ground starts to shake and I nod. He transforms into a wolf and snaps and growls, keeping his stance strong and steady. His claws dig into the ground as he shields me with his big body. I put my staff into the ground and hold onto it leaning forward some. The wind grows wild and my hair whips around my face. All my soldiers stand ready behind me, as we wait for this battle to begin. I look through the fog and see mutants start to move towards us. There black skin scaly and slick. They creep on their hands and feet, they look like bears stalking their prey. They continue to creep towards us their red eyes sharp and focused. I feel the tension, as thick as blood. I sense the predator as he approaches. Just over the hill I watch as Alec steps forward, followed closely behind by Bane. He keeps his gaze down though when I go to look at him and I inwardly scoff. To their right though, steps forward a girl I vaguely recognize and the oh so lovely revived Brett... Cause Alec thought it was smart to revive Brett who then went and fought away from Alec with Marian, but I guess that wasn't good enough for him.

"Got tired of fighting your own battles!?" I shout and Brett smirks.

"We both want one thing. Why not side together?" he asks back then I see his gaze shift.

"Miss me?" Brett asks and Shane clenches his fists.

"Ah Shane, I knew you were too in love with her to stay neutral. Pitiful if you ask me." Alec says looking between us.

"Too bad nobody was asking you." he growls and I stare hard at Alec.

"Are we done chit chatting? I'd like to get this on the road." I spit and he smirks looking over at me.

"We offer a proposal."

"Declined." I spit and he smirks. He waves his hand over his amputated arm and my eyes widen as bones pop and it suddenly grows back.

"There, much better." he says as his minions step around him, Brett, and Marian...

Thousands of demons step forward but I don't move one step. I keep my face straight and an ice cold glare shows out of my features.

"This is your last chance to surrender." Alec says and I glare.

"Never." I spit and he smirks. He lifts his newly grown hand to the sky and puts his two fingers together. I slam my staff into the ground and watch it stick up, ready for me to grab it when needed.

"I gave you your last chance." he hisses and I smirk.

Snap...

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