Defeat (Book Attack Series: Book 9 - Alex Rider)

Chapter XIX

Chapter XIX

Maddie

So I was right about the water. The inside of my mouth and my internal organs do not burn like my skin does. How about them apples? Water is my new energy source!

Wow... I am the Queen of Contradictions. Still doesn't stand up to Ali's many titles (Verbal Irony, Bull-crapping (I don't curse. Deal with it.), Egypt, Hell, and Nutella Kingdom (don't ask)), but hey. It's a start.

As I forced my way through the army, I made my way towards the Queen of Hell herself. When I finally reached her, she turned to me and frowned, "You okay, Mad?"

"No." When she gave me a confused look, I sighed, "It's time."

She paused, then shook her head, pulling me away from the fight, "You don't have to do this."

"Yes, I do." I countered.

"Just give it some time. We can figure something out."

"We don't have any time, Ali. If we did, don't you think I would try." I shook my head, "I have to."

She disagreed, "No. We can do something. We have to do something."

"Al," I said. "This is my choice.

She paused, then nodded, pulling me into a hug, "Good luck."

"Thanks."

With that, I ran, Ali watching me go with a sad look on her face.

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Finding her wasn't hard. All you have to do is listen for the stupid crackle laugh. That thing is extremely loud, by the way.

I found her in the middle of a duel with Katie Bell. As Bellatrix sent a curse flying at her head, I threw a counter-curse using my wand. Katie looked up at me and frowned.

"Run." I yelled. Katie continued to look at me and I groaned, "Go!"

As she ran away, I turned back to my new opponent. Bellatrix laughed, "Well look at you! The little hero! What is it? Do you crave death?"

"Maybe." I countered, "Or perhaps I just missed your melodious voice."

She smiled, "So how long is this fight going to last? How long until you just give up and die?"

I looked across the field, to where Phil was taking on a group of peacekeepers. He stabbed the last one, then looked up to see me. He frowned, and I turned back to Bellatrix, "Not very long." I slid my wand onto my belt and looked back at her, "Your move."

She frowned, looking at me confused, but then shrugged, raising her wand until it pointed at my heart, "Nice knowing you, Jack."

I looked back to Phil. His eyes were widening in alarm as he realized what was happening. I clenched my fist and closed my eyes, wanting to cry in anguish.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

"Avada Kedavra!"

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.... Bye ....

Oprosti mi Svijet!

~ Maddie