LOST

Chapter 16

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence/mention of kidnapping/foul language
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Luna stood next to Alex, who wore a nervous look on his face. She didn't understand why they had been summoned. But given the urgency of Lady Ahri's voice, Luna had rushed out the door. Slowly one by one the others arrived. Yuki arrived first, shortly after her Kane arrived. Silence encircled them, making Luna more worried about what this was all about. Her eyes wandered around the room, this wasn't their usual meeting place. Typically, they would meet in the greenhouse. So why did Ahri bring them to a run-down church?

The place was riddled with broken floorboards, boarded up windows with small slits in it allowing very little light to shine through. Most of the wooden pews sat shattered in half, others were simply pieces of wood on cinder blocks. As far as Luna knew, this place hadn't been used in years, it really showed as the wood had darkened to a burnt grey. She looked out to the center where the podium once stood and a broken cross leaned out of the building. This place gave her the creeps, but she refused to show it.

"There are no ghosts here," Alex whispered.

"Shut up," Luna hissed, "I'm not scared."

Just then, the church's doors opened with a loud crack, making Luna jump at the sound. Gripping her chest, she let out a breath. When she looked over at the door, she saw Vincent walking in with a proud look on his face. Behind him was Lady Ahri wearing a black kimono with lace sleeves and lace trim. Her hair was left loose and bounced as she walked. It was like the two of them were walking in slow motion. Luna couldn't help but think of how beautiful they were. Even though she thought Vincent was a vile creature. She couldn't help but admire how charming he looked. However, her thought was interrupted with who had walked in behind Lady Ahri.

Dressed in all white, Wonho walked a few paces behind them. His eyes stayed focused on the ground. Luna's focus stayed glued to him and her heart skipped a beat as he walked in. His white jeans clung to his legs, accenting his thigh muscles. He wore a fishnet style sweater that hung loosely over him and exposed his tan skin. Around his neck was a thick black choker with a silver ring in the center of it. Luna's heart began to race as he walked past and her body began to radiate with heat.

As she watched him pass her by and take his place next to Lady Ahri, Luna couldn't help but notice the somber expression on his face. Even though he always wore that expression every time she saw him, she couldn't help but feel there was more behind that look. Something she wasn't sure she wanted to know. As the silence filled the room, Luna's eyes darted from person to person hoping to find a hint as to why they were all there.

"Thank you for coming," Lady Ahri said.

"Why are we here, and not in our usual spot?" Kane asked.

Luna felt his question was abrupt, but she wanted to know just the same.

"It's occupied for the time being," Ahri replied softly.

As Ahri finished, Luna noticed Wonho's hand was balled into a fist.

"If it's all the same," Yuki started, "I'd like to get this over with quickly. I have things that need to be dealt with."

"Of course," Ahri said, "I'm sorry to pull you all away from your posts. But this simply couldn't wait. I've gotten word that our guests have arrived."

"Guests?" Luna asked.

"A team from the City of Serenity have finally come for their princess," Ahri replied.