Road to Hell

Betrayal, murder, illness. Whatever the reason, every relationship ended the same way. But even when they know the ending, people still hope.
She was a talented thief, and he was the best fighter. They thought they could change their fate. They thought they finally beat the curse of the Underground.
But sometimes, dreams remain just that. Dreams. Never to come true and forever to remain locked inside their hearts.
Their only choice? Stand proud and fight until the very end. And never regret the time spent together.
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"You teach me how to fight, and I teach you how to steal. Together, we'll be invincible."
"Why are you trying so hard?" He carefully watched her.
She dryly swallowed before answering, "Because I want to get to the surface. I cannot die before I see it."
Maybe it was the inexperience of childhood, that long-forgotten innocence. Or maybe, he just wanted a friend.
Whatever it was, Levi took her hand. It was so warm, his palm tingled long after their hands separated.
"Nice to meet you, partner."
"Name's Levi."
"Levi," she drew back and hummed, his name rolling off her lips with so much ease, it almost unsettled him.

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