End Game

Haze

(Arthur's POV)
I quietly sat in my room, reading through the papers on the members of Squad 13. Peter's family had been killed and he found his way here where he began to train, Lily's family had been researchers studying demon weapons, and Zane's brothers joined the Military and were killed in battle. The only person we didn't really have files on was Claire. Other than her being held captive by the vampire Haze, and her being a Vampire slayer, there's nothing about her known. I sighed, rubbing my forhead in frustration.
Should I just ask her? No,no. I don't know how she'll react. I don't want to drive a stick between a leader and his members.
I sighed again and leaned back in my chair. I listened to the wind blowing gently outside my window and began to hum Greensleeves, an old British tune. I humed the tune for a while before someone knocked at my door. I got up and answered. In the hallway was Lily, with a worried look on her face.
"Lily? Whats wrong?"
"Follow me. You need to hear what Claire just told us." She grabbed my hand and pulled me out into the hallway. I shut the door and we jogged to the lounge. Claire, Peter, and Zane were sitting there, Peter and Zane with shocked faces and Claire with a completely blank one.
"Claire... What did you tell them?" I asked carefully.
"I told them about how Haze treated us. What he did."
"Tell me." She sighed and nodded.

(Claire's POV)
Flashback
"Claire. What a wonderful name~" sang Haze, tilting his cold red eyes down to meet mine. I almost growled at him but held my mouth.
"Guards, take her to her room and give her her new uniform," said Haze dismissing the guards that held me.

It had been two months since my arrival and I had met the three other slaves, Jacob, Ruby and Michael. We became as close as one could get while being a slave. We talked between chores and smiled when we saw each other but that was pretty much it. But today, that would change. Michael tried to escape. Haze wasn't very pleased and took Michael off to punish him. I don't think he's coming back.

Haze keeps putting me to work with him. I think he might have a thing for me, or he thinks I might do something. I don't want to go down like Michael did, so I'll be your 'loyal dog' for a while Haze.

He tried to kiss me today. After his guest left, he pushed me into a wall and tried to make his move. I pushed him away of course, but then he told me he'd get me one day and left.

End flashback

"Wow.... That sounds awful Claire. I'm so sorry I had you recall that," said Arthur in a regretful voice. I shook my head.
"No, it's fine. I'm alright," I replied. I stood and began to walk back to my room.
"Where ya going Claire?" Asked Lily.
"To my room. I need to think for a while." I walked out of the lounge and went straight to my room, ignoring the sideways stares I got from a few people. I locked the door behind me and jumped onto my bed. Sighing, I sat up and closed my eyes. Images of my time in Hazes castle flashed before the darkness, before the white room where I met Erebus came into view. Erebus stood on his sword, balancing easily on the thin blade.
"You want to talk about it?" He asked. I sighed and shook my head.
"Your right, you don't need to talk. I can see your emotions." He quietly got off the sword and placed a hand on my shoulder. Even through the black shirt, I could feel his cold hand. Then with a light knock at the door, I was snapped out of my trance. I stayed silent, and listened for the knock again. There was silence, so I opened the door and found a stack of books with a note on them. I picked the stack up and looked at the note. It read,

Dear Claire,
I heard you could use some info on vampires, so I brought you these books. I know it isn't much but I hope it helps. Also, know that I'm here for you and I will listen to your story. I consider you a friend, even if you have been her only for a day.

-Angel

I smiled at Angels note. She was so kind and considerate. I closed the door and set the books next to my bed. I picked up the top one which was called, History of Vampires and Demons. I began to read.

(Morning, 2 weeks later)
I woke with a start. History of Vampires and Demons lay on my chest, almost fully read. I sat up, placing the book on the stack next to my bed, and making breakfast. I ate fast and looked at the time. I had 15 minutes to get to the training room. After all the strength, endurance and accuracy, Arthur agreed to spar with me. I pulled on my black training shirt and shorts that went to my knees. I grabbed Erebus and headed out the door.
The training hall was quiet. Almost too quiet, but I didn't mind.
"Claire. I don't like the silence," Erebus growled in my head. I mentality nodded and put up my guard, keeping my hand over my sword. Then the feeling of being watched came over me.
"Looky looky who I found. Little Claire," hissed a familiar voice from the shadows.
"Haze," I said coldly before he stepped into my vision. He looked the same as when I left. Blue hair straight and down, red eyes cold and hateful, and the Overlord uniform.
"Hello again Claire deary~ I've come to take you back home." He smiled the devil's grin.
"Go back? To the place I ran away from?" I laughed.
"Over my dead body." Haze grinned.
"That can be arranged," he said as he lunged at me.

OMG I FOUND HER! WILLOW IS BACK!!
Before I break down, hoped you enjoyed the story.
Willow: I'M BACK BI*CHES!
Silver: YAAA!!
Willow: Ok, so what happened while I was gone? Oh wait nvm, I can read.
Silver: Before you do that, what happened to you?
Willow: Oh, well I went on a vacation with my bro and came back when you started yelling.
Silver: But where?
Willow: My home in Australia.
Silver: Why didn't you invite me?
Willow: Cause
Well Willow is being mean so, (T ^ T)
Anyway! Have a good Morning, afternoon, or night!
-Silver