Crossover II Evalius

Chapter 28 Soul Sacrifice

Chapter 28
Soul Sacrifice

    Aria watched helplessly, wailing and struggling, as her best friend cried out in agony, losing her life right before her very eyes. She could already tell Lord Argarion’s blissful, victorious eyes would forever haunt her if she somehow survived after this.

    Argarion’s victory, however, soon became interrupted as a golden beam of light shot right at his chest, thrashing him against the wall of weapons. Aria turned her head to see where this beam came from, gasping when she saw who came to the rescue.

    “Myrtle!” Argarion raged, as he stumbled up to his feet.

    Too startled by Myrtle’s sudden presence, Aria almost did not notice Adora standing behind her. Waving her wand, Adora shot out a ray of light causing all the chains to turn to dust. The moment of freedom, Aria rushed over to Vanessa who had fallen to the ground, her skin pale white but no longer glowing.

    “Vanessa, are you alright?” Aria demanded, as she grabbed Vanessa’s arm.

    Vanessa, though still coughing, managed to nod. “Yeah, I think so.”

    Aria ran her fingers through a strand of hair turned grey on Vanessa’s head.

    Vanessa face fell. “How bad is it?”

    “It’s just one strand of grey hair. That’s it,” Aria replied trying to keep her voice from choking. She could not bring herself to think of the possible years her best friend lost to Argarion.

    “Adora,” Myrtle stated, firmly, “You need to get everyone out now. This may be the only chance.”

    Adora nodded as she rounded everyone up. “Come on, everyone. Quickly! I’ve lit up the floor to the fastest safest path out of the castle. Follow it and do not stop for any reason.”

    Aria and Walter both helped Vanessa up, putting her arms around each of their shoulders as she remained in her weakened state. Ian rushed over to Kendal, still sleeping, and scooped her in his arms. Derek followed close behind Aria.

    As the group approached the path, Argarion made one final attempt to stop them, but Myrtle was quicker. The moment he waved his arm, she pointed her wand again knocking him down, this time only to his knees.

    “You can’t possibly think you can win against me, Myrtle,” Argarion sneered at her. “After all, you are in my kingdom.”

    Myrtle managed a sly grin in return as she swiftly approached him. “I don’t know about that, Argarion. I am feeling pretty evil right now. Besides, whatever happens next, you and I have some unfinished business that needs to be settled.”

    Myrtle then turned only her head to Adora and nodded. Adora then returned the gesture with a bittersweet smile before returning to hustle everyone out.

    With Vanessa’s arm around her shoulder, Aria ignored the changes in scenery keeping her eyes solely on the lit up ground. She almost could not believe her eyes as they all stepped out the castle’s doors where a white rounded carriage awaited them.

    “Everyone get in,” Adora ordered from behind them, using her wand to open the carriage door. “Quickly!” 

    First Ian went in with Kendal, followed by Vanessa assisted by Walter who then got in himself. Aria put her foot on the step, Derek standing behind her, but froze at that moment. Something did not feel right.

    “Aria, what are you waiting for. Get in!” Adora urged her, gently grabbing Aria’s arm to assist her.

    “What about Myrtle?” Aria turned back to see that the fairy who save them all had not followed.