Zanian

Shades

A/N
Hey guys! To let you know, this is a special chapter. You see, today I'm doing a combined chapter with Wolfy_Mattmoo's book, Welcome To Palenta. Please read his book to see this chapter through the eyes of Wolfy and his other characters. Thank you and enjoy!

(POV-Aurio)
She opened her mouth only to close it. My annoyance heightened at this. Do they not even know where to go? I asked myself, my ear flicking back. "Palenta." Wolfy decided quickly. This seemed to bother Jaiden, but Wolfy ignored her stare. I grunted. Right now Damon was the last person I wanted to see, but I needed to get them out fast in order for him not to see Author.

I nodded quickly, going to the door. "Okay, great. We're going to Palenta then." I growled. I quickly kicked down the door, notifying anyone in ear shot that we were there. I glanced at the two. "Come on! Get moving!" I yelled, dashing out. As soon as I got out the door, I saw a man carrying Author, her body limp. I could see she was still breathing, but she wasn't fighting. I cussed under my breath, glancing back at Wolfy. My hands were tied. I just needed to get him across and pray he doesn't see her.

I saw Wolfy stop and help the woman when she tripped. He saw Author, yet continued to help his friend. Relief rushed to my face as I rush back and picked Jaiden up. "We don't have time! Come on!" I shouted. Ryi noticed us and hurried into the building, closing the door behind him. I sighed softly and hurried to the tree line.

I saw Wolfy take a double take, which ended up being a painful mistake. My heart stopped and the noise seemed to fade. As he shouted something, Tai grabbed him with an iron grip. He couldn't go back in there with Author there. I couldn't have my first failed mission. Never. I turned heel and snarled at Tai. "Do you remember me?" I asked sinisterly, my eyes glowing behind the cloth that hid them.

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(POV-Ryi)
I quickly rushed out the back of the building, Author stirring in my arms. I growled, knowing I'd get my butt whooped if she woke up right now with the Author Pull on her. I dodged through the brush and jumped into a hole. The hole shot down, winding through the ground before we hit the bottom with a thud. I quickly got up, dashing to the room with a couch.

For an underground base, we had it good. The rooms were well lit and the walls and ceiling were made out of wood while the floor was made out of tile. It was cozy for the six people here. Jace came out of his room, yawning. "Sup Ry. You completed your mission?" He asked groggily. I nodded with a smile. "Yeah, she seems like sees about to wake up too. Go get Luria. She's the best with the writers." I commanded. Jace laughed. "Well aren't you all high and mighty."

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(POV-Aurio)
Tai shook his head, tightening his grip on Wolfy. I knew he would faint after a few more minutes. Tai growled. "Last time I saw you, you were in a prison cell. And she was too. This boy broke both of you out. More crimes than the first." He sneered. Wolfy struggled meaninglessly. I growl, a smirk sliding onto my face.

"Oh? You don't remember me? I'm quite famous around here." I muttered softly. In a flash, I was behind him snapping his arm like a twig. "Let me help you remember. My name is Aurio." I hissed into his ear and kneed his back. I swung Wolfy behind me, my eyes glimmering. "Number one underground agent of the Shades who went rogue a few years back thanks to the help of a couple people. I stomped on the back of his knee. "Does that help any?"

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(POV-Sinister)
I open my eyes a tiny bit, seeing figures over me. I groggily sat up, rubbing my eyes. Hushed voices got clearer and louder, none that I recognized. "She's actually moving after getting carried by Kyi. It's astonishing." "Shut up, Jace! I'm not that bad." "Boys, shut it both of you." They said, most comments light hearted. My vision started to clear as I see them.

Humans. Real humans. I sighed, my guard going down a bit until I realized that they also kidnapped me. I scampered away, going towards the doorway of the room... Only to see a hole going straight up. The girl approached me slowly, her hand out. "Sinister, please. We won't hurt you at all. My name is Luria, but everyone calls me Luri. We're here to give you answers."

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(POV-Aurio)
I nodded, satisfied. "Great, I'm glad we have an-" I turn and see no Wolfy. Cursing, I turn back to Tai and slammed him against a trunk of a tree. "Where the hell is he?!" I snarled in his face, keeping an eye on Jaiden. My patience was worn thin, my mission failed. And I. Was. Pissed. Off. Tai cursed, his eyes angry. "It wasn’t me, you were beating me up!  Stop accusing me of everything, asshole!” he shouts.

I put a knife to his throat, my eyes menacing. "It's in your best interest not to test me right now. I've killed many... People in the past. Don't think your above that. Now, you may have my mercy if you tell me where he went." I growled softly into his ear, making sure Jaiden didn't hear or noticed. “I don’t know!  I was paying attention to you, dickhead!  That boy wasn’t near me when I got my knee kicked in!” He snarled at me. I gritted my teeth. "Wrong answer." I growled softly and twisted his head, breaking his neck.

I let him crumble to the ground as I turn to Jaiden. "Come on, we have to get a move on." I muttered, avoiding eye contact. She sits there in shock, silently looking at Tai’s body.  She looks back up, a little nervous and frightened, but mostly crawling back. I sighed. "I promise you, it's not how it looks. Now please come on, we need to get you to safety." I muttered softly, offering my hand. I didn't force her back, just stood there with my hand out.

I sighed with relief as she relunctantly took my hand, shaking. I could tell she was nervous, her face paling as I pull her up a into my arms to carry her, but she didn't struggle. I sighed and hurried off into the woods, heading towards Palenta.