Devils Of The Sun

TWENTY NINE

"The mirror is nothing special, it's just glass, you give it the power to define yourself, It's just a reflection that hangs on a wall that should mean nothing to you but it always does"

-Werewolf Saint 

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North's P.O.V 

I stared down at the small key that rested in the center of my palm, the yelling soon stopped and it was silent dead silent and I feared the worse. No doubt that the poor girl was caught and being tormented for what she took and where it went.

The guilt was killing me, I know I didn't tell her to steal this and I didn't know about it, but she still risked herself to save me or at least give me a fighting chance, and I can never repay her, ever. Anxiety filled my body as I held the literal key to my escape in my hands, I could leave and go home. 

I swallowed the lump in my throat and remained still, "It's ok to be scared..." A familiar voice spoke in my head, it was Jack, I haven't heard from him in what felt like years, "Jack..?" I asked back and got a hum in response, "I apologize for my absents..." he spoke again with a sigh, "I should have helped you, I'm sorry North...And Rhys..." he rushed the last bit in, making me laugh and Rhys growl. 

I smiled, "It's ok Jack, you're here" I mumbled to him, at this point, I need all the strength and health I can get and more. "We have to get out of here" Rhys pointed out the obvious, "Even with the food and clean water we are still weak," he began, "If we want to fight we have to be at least healthy and cleaned of wolfspan" he explained. 

"It's still in my system?" I questioned, I thought that if I stopped consuming it, it would be gone, maybe that's why I still have been feeling weak. "Yes, and it will stay there till we get it out-" he spoke but Jack cut him off, "Yes, true it gave us back humanity and some strength but wolfspan is a poison that remains until removed...". 

I nodded understanding, that explains a few things at least. I'll never admit this out loud, but I missed these two, they are more helpful than not right now, so I'm grateful. "How do we even leave?" I asked, "I'm sure there are guards everywhere now" I had hope and wanted to leave but it's no use if I get caught. 

It was silent for a moment and that scared me, till Jack spoke up, "Rhys? do you have enough strength to shift..?" he asked, then Rhys spoke up, "Yeah, but I'll still be weak" he warned, but Jack didn't seem to have a problem with that, "Don't worry about that and just shift when I say so.." he commanded. 

"Why?" Rhys questioned, "Because if this works, you're gonna need to run like hell..." so he did have a plan, Rhys howled in joy. We would be home hopefully soon, "We'll tell us the plan" I commanded. He laughed a little and then explained the plan, it was risky and insane but with enough strength, acting skills, and pain, it could work. 

I got into position and took a deep breath, "Are you sure this will work?" I asked once again, I heard an annoyed sigh, "Yes, just relax and do as I say North, we'll be out of here soon..."  he promised and I nodded, "You can do this North" Rhys assured me, I took another deep breath and grabbed the knife off the table. 

This plan was like I said, insane, but I have too. My hand shook a little as I held the knife to my wrist, yes, I have to bleed and hurt myself for this, as I said, insane. I swallowed hard and in one swift moment, a red line formed on my wrist and blood trickled out, it didn't hurt at all but the smell of my own blood made me feel..weird. 

But I ignored the overpowering smell and then moved to my palm and once again cut another line, with these deep cuts, the guards will smell the blood and come running, then I knock them out and run. I then suddenly felt pain in my wrist and hand and looked down, the crimson color of my blood began to get darker. 

I stared frozen at it, thinking something was wrong with me, "Don't be alarmed..." Jack called out to me, "It's just a small bit of wolfspan leaving your blood stream.." he explained making me calm down. Suddenly the door busted open and at least ten guards ran in with fear on their faces. 

I guess they've been given strict instructions to not let me die, I feel sorry for them. One stepped forward and glared at my arm covered in blood while I smiled. I twirled the knife around, letting them know I meant business. "Lord Knight, please" one begged, but I only chuckled, "Please what?" I asked with a sarcastic tone. 

"What do you exactly think I'm doing?" I questioned, "My Lord-" another idiot stepped forward, "We cannot let you be harmed or die " he spoke with fear, "His Majesty with have our heads if you end your life". I chuckled again "But I'm sure you'd make lovely decorations" I spoke coldly making them more afraid. 

"But if you all are so scared-" I then twisted the knife coated in my blood and held it by the blade and pointed the handle at them. "Then take it from me" I challenged, "If you think so strongly that I'll kill myself, then take it" I shrugged like it was nothing. Three guards then stepped forward and the middle one reaches out to take the knife. 

I then yank it away and kick him in the face, send him back and landing on at least five others, I then yanked the unlocked chain off and jumped up for my sitting position. My back and legs cracked a few times but I don't think I've felt more alive. 

I then lunged at the other and knocked each one unconscious, I was already out of breath by the time I was done. 

I then ran to the door and yanked it open, the hallway was empty, perfect. 

I then looked back at my prison and the knocked out guards. 

I was free, well almost.