December finally reached the limits of the city, exhausted and drained emotionally as she tried to make her way beyond the large crowd to where she could see coaches began to line up.
As she tried to move between people, an agitated older gentleman pushed into December, knocking her to the ground like a rag doll, causing her face to plant into the dirt and gravel. After her face smacked into the ground, she let out a painful cry. Few people tried to give her room to stand but with so many people pushing their way through, it made it difficult for December to stand back up with ease.
December felt something warm trickle down her face but when she went to wipe away what she thought was sweat, she quickly realized it was blood from a wound on her forehead.
- Jon was talking to Olivia and William when the portal opened for them to come to them. -
…Or he could he just do that, but let’s go.
- He nodded in the direction. Jon, William, and Olivia went through the portal and ended up in the woods. Samara pointed out the smoke as she was a little ahead of them with Noah. The two of them took off first, leaving them to follow behind. Using their abilities they were able to catch up not long after them. Noah had someone by the throat, he saw the other two with people with guns, and Samara was kneeling beside someone as they came over, catching the last part. Seeing as Samara found Hell, Jon created green cuffs on Hell. Despite his current condition, Jon didn’t trust for a second that Hell wouldn’t try to escape somehow. Glancing up he saw that they had company coming there way with the knights who escaped the flames. -
:: He was falling in and out of consciousness when they were thrown back by a blast. The Angel of Hell was coughing and curled into a fetal position when they were cornered.::
Sa.ma.ra.
:: He struggled to say anything from the pain inside his body. He was burning up from using the sword and magic. Knights who survived the explosion were drawing near as they ran away from the burning building, but towards their direction He closed his eyes, prepared to die by the hand of his daughter::
Noah was not able to pick up Hell's scent again as they started to navigate the prison halls. As Samara reached down to make contact with the ground, she soon revealed why. Aldric worked quickly to create a portal to transport them to the wooded area they anticipated finding Hell. As they stepped through, Noah took a moment to focus in on what scents he could pick up while Samara began to survey the ground. He was picking up a very faint scent, the smell of the fire and smoke overpowering most everything else. Her insight to Hell's whereabouts revealed they were at least within the right vicinity. Noah gave a nod at her inquiry.
"Faintly. If he's near a fire there is luckily less guess work."
At her direction, Aldric created a second portal to bring in Jon, William, and Olivia. Noah kept pace ahead with Samara while she sent her message to Allie. He turned back to the other four behind them.
"Catch up when you can. We'll meet you there."
He coordinated with Samara, allowing her to quickly climb onto his back and stabilize herself before racing ahead in the direction of the smoke column. They arrived at the site of the explosion a moment later. Hell's scent was more potent.
"He's close."
Noah started looking around, picking up additional voices. Both sounded familiar, one of which he quickly identified as the Commander's. As they approached the scene, Noah took notice of the curious pairing of the Earl of Spencer and Duchess of York at odds with the Commander and the second man from the prison. He released his hold of Samara and sped in quickly to recapture the Commander by the neck.
"And I will kill you regardless as I had intended to do previously. Where is Hell?!"
With the scent so prevalent, Hell could not be far.
: Apart from his worry for his sister, Charles couldn’t get much rest with all the noise and chaos happening around them. The sirens seemed to fade off and the news got around that they were being led back into the hospital. As much as it was a relief, Charlie still hadn’t heard about his sister. As someone came to wheel back in, he asked again and the nurse informed him he was going to be brought in the next room over. Taken to his room, Charles did his best to rest and wait for news to be brought to him. He heard people near the entrance of the room and started to shift to look, groaning and flinching as he felt the pain from his injuries, only to turn his head to see Lilly, Charlie’s face immediately filled with relief and peace to see her. Same time the city was still too dangerous for her to be here.:
-Able to track down the Angel of Hell, he opened the portal they opened when they escaped during the gunfire. He opened a portal to reveal where Jon was standing with the others.-
"We are here guys. Come."
-Aldric opened the portal for them to come through. He smirked.-
Sofía could see the raised alarm in Allie’s eyes as she gave her the news. Nodding along, the royal princess followed with Allie out of the study. As they encountered her private secretary and a guard in the imperial office, Allie instructed them of what to do.
“The housemaid was with me when I found Cecille, I instructed her to have the household to also help search for her and the Vizier.”
She informed her as they walked out into the hallway. Sofía noticed with her that Cesare succeeded in bringing back Henri and his household to the chateau.
“There is one upside.”
Sofíe chimed in as they continued to make their way to try to find Jasmine until Allie stopped. Worried, she looked at the Empress confused by her words.
“What’s happening? Whatever what takes?”
She tried to follow her friend’s words, though Allie brought up going to the library, and Sofíe nodded her head to go with her to the library.
“Whatever it takes.”
She repeated as she wasn’t sure how it would help but Sofía trusted that Allie knew what she was doing. Leading her to the library, she went over to where she found Cecille.
“This is where I found her. I would assume if Cecille said Jasmine was with her, then this may be a start.”
*Celeste didn't speak Italian, but understood it very well. She knew Gia was upset over what was happening as much as she was. A family in front of her was pointing over to where the guards were leading people.*
Gia! Lets go this way. I am sure we will get more answers once we are out of immediate danger!
* Allie braced herself for the name, feeling a lump on her throat as she anxiously looked back at Princess Sofía . The Empress' brows rose as she is startled by the news. The news left her alarmed and unsettled.*
The library...
* Her eyes widen at the realization it must have been the disturbance she ignored. She had been busy meeting with leaders and couriers to help organize efforts, plus the news of the prime minister. She shook her head at herself.*
Lets try and find where her Vizier has taken her.
* She gestured for her friend to follow her out of the study. Allie turned to face her private secretary and one of the guards inside the imperial office.*
You heard the Princess, I want the entire chateau grounds searched and ask anyone in court if they have any information which could help us find the Hashemite Princess and her Vizier.
* Walking out with Sofía into the hallway, she saw Henri and the others were being helped inside.*
Good, they are here.
* She exhaled quietly. Before she could proceed, she received a message from her sister.*
Whatever it takes.
* The empress was burning to get Hell and the ones responsible behind bars. They deserved to be locked away and forgotten as punishment for their crimes.*
Sofía, lets go to the library. It will help me get a sense of where they could have possibly gone.
Noah stepped behind Samara through the portal and back to the prison, Aldric following too not far behind them. While she began to make use of her own abilities, the vampire himself kept alert for signs of Hell's presence.
"I am hoping he is here and it won't take long to track him down, but I doubt we will be so lucky."
