Dark Everglades: The Rising Sun [BOOK ONE] {BEING RE-WRITTEN}

Clara

For the next few agonizing minutes, we try and pull a simple and workable plan out, but with the future unknown we have no plan.

"Clara, you're a knight. Shouldn't you know how to plan a fight?"

I glare at Alex, who shrinks back and Arina glares right back at me. "Don't look at her like that, it's a valid question."

I bristle, glaring at the floor instead. "I do know how to plan another fight. With decent fighters from other states, not government officials and soldiers."

Arina takes that answer, sighing and turning to Hope. "What do your abilities possess?"

Hope's eyes twinkle evilly as she smirks. "I have my regular ice powers. I also inherited the ability to suck souls."

Arina blinks, clapping her hands. "Alright we're getting somewhere! Me, Ethan and Mitch will take the second level while Clara, Hope and Alex take the first."

"And Sherbert?" Alex asks, standing next to the cute robot who's face blinks.

"Oh don't worry about me. This house has some fun tricks up it's sleeve as well, i'll be controlling it from here."

"And if a solider comes for you and we're occupied?"

Sherbert blinks, what would be called a sarcastic look being turned to Arina. "I'm a robot made by Chang. I have some defense mechanisms."

Arina nods once. "Alright i'll take it. Now let's get moving."
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Alex and Hope follow me down the stairs after i get my sword, my armor back on and my hair lighted.

"Are you sure you're feeling up to this? You were sick just a few hours ago," Alex states as we walk into the kitchen to wait.

I sigh, grimacing. "I still feel a little nauseous, but i threw up most of the swamp water so i think i'll be good," I respond with a sarcastic smile Alex's way and she shivers.

"Oh gross. I didn't need to know that."

I shrug and Hope sits on the counter, eyes closed. "There are a ton of soldiers that torturer brought. It's a little excessive."

Alex looks a little more worried at that, shifting uncomfortably and i tilt my head. "Ever fought before?" I ask and Alex nods.

"My wings provide a lot of protection. But i've never fought government soldiers before. I mean, they're trained."

I shrug at her again, sighing. "You're right. But they don't have any abilities the last i checked. We should be fine if you use them wisely."

Alex nods again, but still doesn't look very comforted. "And Ethan? He doesn't have any control of his power and i don't think he's ever fought before."

I tense at that. Alright, she gave a good point. "You're right, that's a little concerning. But Liam and Chang will be here to help, and Arina and Mitch are pretty powerful. I think Ethan will be just fine."

At that, Alex looks a bit more comforted, opening her mouth to speak before the door slams open.

I straighten, bringing my sword out and Hope jumps off the kitchen, white eyes glowing and misting with power and Alex's wings spread.