The GATE Academy

Locked up.

"Mizu!!" Opal shouted, pushing open the door that led to the males' dorm hall. She shouted again in hope of a response from the water manipulator, but she had no luck. She was instead welcomed by a sleepy Shizuo.

"Opal? What are you doing here?" He asked, stretching his arms. His brown hair was a mess, and he was obviously only half awake. Opal said nothing, but instead grabbed her brother's hand and pulled him out of the dorm hall. She was frantic. "We need to find Mizu! I-I'll explain it all later, but we need to find him first."
She was out of breath from running around.

Shizuo jogged beside Opal. "Have you checked the lake?" He asked, a serious tone present. Opal shook her head and made the decision to check the lake.

The siblings shortly arrived, and sure enough Mizu was there. He was sitting on top of the picnic table, staring out at the partially frozen lake. Opal ran to him, stopping when she reached the table. Mizu looked at her as she was catching her breath. "Oh...Opal, you're back. So did you and Falen have a good time?" His voice was smooth and calm.

   Opal quickly caught her breath. She looked at Mizu, a saddened expression present. "About that..." She paused, taking a deep breath before revealing the news. "Falen and this girl that we met were kidnapped by this ground of demons and I'm only here because Falen made sure I escaped and she said she'll be fine but I'm not too sure and Mizu I'm worried!"

   "Calm down a bit, Opal. You're rambling." Shizuo said placing his hand on his sister's shoulder.

    Mizu's calm azure gaze shifted into one that was a mixture or anger and sadness.  "What?" He muttered quietly, taking in the unexpected issue. He stood up, standing in front of Opal and Shizuo.

    "Where did they take her?!?" His tone of voice was no longer calm, but it instead presented anger. "I'll track them down. They couldn't have gotten far!"

   "Mizu, they used a portal.  I..assume they went to hell, but I'm not sure. They..could be anywhere." Opal said sadly.

    "Listen, I know Falen is powerful, but she definitely needs our help. Mizu, let us come with you.." Shizuo said with a sigh. His hazel eyes expressed how he was worried.

   "No...I need to do this alone. Opal, did they say what they wanted her for?" Mizu asked, his now cold azure gaze focused on Opal.

   "No..they just said they wanted her. What do you think they'll do to her??" Opal said as she sat down at the table. Tears forming in her eyes.

   "Those....those bastards!!" Mizu shouted, slamming an ice engulfed fist into the table. The impact caused parts of the wooden picnic table to snap, the pieces landing in the snow covered grass.

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"Where are you taking us?" I asked. My red gaze was full of anger as I stared at the back of Ark's head. The strong grip on my cuffed wrists tightened. I then felt a warm breath next to my ear. "You don't need to know, but I will tell you that we're here."

  My tail flicked up. I let out an annoyed sigh, muttering to myself. "Why is this even happening?" I thought my words were just audible to myself, but Thorne heard me. He brought his face back to my ear, whispering softly. "In all due time you'll know. Although, I will tell you that we will surely enjoy your stay, and you will too." He chuckled creepily before knocking me out.

   My eyes fluttered open and a room was revealed to me. The walls were made of stone brick. There were no windows, and the only light source in the room were several candles on the walls. I tried to move my arm, and I succeeded. My victory was short as I found my wrist was still chained. Instead of my wrists being chained together, they were in separate cuffs that were attached to the wall by a thick, heavy chain that was a little over a foot long. Over to my right in the neighboring cell I saw Calla. She too was chained.