𝐊𝐀𝐈
Evie, you think changing your name and moving to a new school will keep you safe? You're still that scared girl running from your own shadows. But shadows catch up, especially when they're in your blood.
You betrayed us, Evie. You didn't just abandon us; you turned your back on the family. While you played the victim, we were left to suffer. You chose yourself over us, over the brother who would've done anything to protect you.
It's too late now. You may call yourself Fane, but you're still a Mori. That blood runs deep, and you can't escape it. Rika can try to hide you, but we'll find you. And when we do, there'll be no more running. You'll face what you've done.
Go ahead, pretend you're stronger now. But remember, Evie, you never had the power. You're just a scared little girl who made a big mistake. Now, it's time to face the consequences.
See you soon, Little One.
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𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄
You don't scare me, Kai. I know exactly what you're capable of. I lived in fear of you for years, but not anymore. I'm done being your pawn, done being the scared little sister. You say I betrayed you? I did, and I'd do it again.
You talk about family, but where was that bond when I needed it? When I was being hunted, and had no choice but to turn on those who were supposed to protect me? I'm done with your rules and living in fear. You want to come for me? Bring it.
You can't break me, Kai. Not anymore. You think you can drag me back into that dark world, but I've found my way out. So come find me if you can, but I'm not running anymore.
And Damon? You think you're the devil, but you haven't met a true monster. You're right-next time we meet, it'll be your last breath. You have no idea what you're up against.
So, Kai, come after me. Just remember-you're not the only one who's changed.
See you in hell.
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DAMON TORRANCE X EVELYN MORI
Shintaro wishes he had done more to stop the end of the world.
His whole life's purpose was to keep the Abyss and Dark Magic in check, and he had failed from the day he was born. Dark Magic grew out of hand because he wasn't brave enough to stand up to his father all those years ago. Dark Magic grew out of hand because Shintaro was a coward.
His only success in containing was just barely managing to put his father in a place of eternal darkness, and even that nearly killed him. That day, he stumbled back to his home, into the loving arms of his wife, not daring to tell her what had happened. He came up with a brilliant lie, one that he doesn't care to remember.
After his father's defeat, his life went on smoothly. He was able to watch his children grow into wonderful young people. He was able to live as peacefully as the keeper of peace could. He shamefully tried to ignore his duty and get a few years of peace with his family.
And that led him to Thorn's release, which evidently led to the murder of his wife, the capture of his children, and then destruction of his life. The only good thing that came out of that adventure was his new friends, the ones that he grew closer to over five years.
But now his son is dead, it's his fault, and the boy who was like another son to him is gone.
Simply because Shintaro was too cowardly to try to put up a fight against his father. No matter how many times he convinced himself, he was afraid. Afraid of losing, afraid of his father.
But he is done sitting back and doing nothing. He isn't about to give up this time.
He isn't going to lose anyone else.
He's going to defeat his father once and for all.
He is going to get Kai back.