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Chapter 2 - Chapter One

20 YEARS LATER.

Are you ready, a voice boomed. Yes papa, am ready to go now, a young lady answered pulling a luggage behind her.

She stood in front of her father and her father gave a huge grin.She threw her hands on her father and hugged him very tight. She was going to miss him greatly.

Pulling away from the hug, her father kissed her cheek. Am going to miss you father she said, she had never been away from her father for long and this was going to be the first.

I know, am going to miss you too. Her father cooed wiping a stray tear from her face, he said. Your friends are waiting for you.

Papa, I don't want to leave. she said.and her father replied. I don't want to leave you either but you have to remember, this is your dream, and there is no other way to achieve this without going from me.Go, am always here waiting for you, okay. He said and she nodded in understanding.

Now go, your friends are waiting for you outside. Her father said and led her to the front of the house.

She gave her father one last hug her father whispered in her ear. 4 years is going to pass by quickly and you won't even realize it.

I will give you a call once i settle down. Valeriana said and began walking to the black jeep that was packed at the front of their compound.There her friends were waiting patiently for her.

You ready. Cecilia one of her friends asked once she got near. Yes she replied and James placed her luggage at the booth. All six of them entered inside the car and waved at hunter who was also waving at them before driving out.

Jeffrey, was the one driving while james was sitted beside him with a GPS, Leonard,Zowie,Cecilia and VALERIANA sat down at the back seat.

Leonard was busy with his phone and he placed his earphones in his ears. Zowie was applying makeup and doing some over girly things, while Cecilia was reading a novel.

Hey Val, do you think I should use the red lipstick, or I should just go with the pink one. Zowie asked.

Valeriana was about to answer her question when Jeffrey spoke up, zowie I think you can use either of the two, I still don't get why you girls would kill for fashion.

A frown etched on Zowie's pretty face, hey look, just because we hang out with you guys doesn't mean we should act like one.

Jeffrey raised His hands up in mock surrender, oh I get it, I almost forgot you were a girl. He said with a smug grin.

When it was in the evening they stopped by at a small restaurant for dinner. According to the information they've gotten their college was still a two days ride away from where they are.

After dinner they all hopped back inside the car. They all should have took a flight there but there isn't enough money for that.

It was late evening when their car suddenly stopped. When James checked it he saw that the car was overheating.

Fuck. James cursed. Can't we just look for somewhere nearby to stay for the night.Cecilia asked. No, we are in the middle of no where. James said. But there's a small town nearby, It's about 30 minutes away from here. he concluded.

They all groned and got down from the car. What are we going to do with the car. Leonard asked. I can't afford to stay here for another hour, let's just go to the town James was talking about and get an inn to spend the night, then tomorrow we would come get the car. Zowie said and they all agreed to her opinion.

Jeffrey grabbed a compass and his phone, James was with the GPS while others took what they needed. Jeffrey locked the car and James started. We are heading to the north first. They all gave him a puzzled look. Don't tell me we are to enter inside the woods. Valeriana asked eyeing the. woods with great distaste.

That's where the only civilization nearby is located. James said. The earlier we started moving our asses is the earlier we get there Jeff said and started walking with the compass in hand. When he got to the edge of the woods he shouted. C'mon guys, it seems like this is a frequently used route he shouted.

After sharing a doubtful look with the rest, Cecelia went after Jeff who had already gone deep into the woods.

The rest followed the first two and soon they caught up with them.

After walking for about 40 minutes they all had started complaining, well except from Leonard who was completely silent through out but a look of fatigue could also be seen on his face.

Jeez, am tired, James but you said this is just going to be a thirty minutes walk but it's almost an hour and there's no sign of life here. Valeriana complained.

I think we would soon get there, am hearing the sound of voices.James said.

Can't we just take a little break, this heels are hurting my feet. Zowie whined. You better take that thing off your feet or I'll do that for you by breaking your damn legs. Cecilia snapped. Jeffrey placed a hand on her shoulders and said. I agree with her, am also tired, can we rest even if it just five minutes Jefferson said. Cecilia calmed down but hissed. They all found a place to sit and before they knew it they had all fallen aslept.

The sound of heavy footfalls that shook the ground woke them up from slumber.

In shock they all stood up and looked around, by now it was very dark so they had to use the touch from their phones. Panic sized them all as the foot falls began getting nearer, can you hear that, Leonard asked, his voice slightly shaking. Before anyone could answer Leonard's question they were all surrounded by three huge bodies.

One of them was about 8'5feet tall with sharp claws, the other one was quite short and round, he was holding a scimitar and two daggers were tied to his waist, the last one was built like a monster, half of his head was rotten and the left side of his face was damaged probably by fire and maggots could be seen crawling on his skin. His teeth was curved in a snare and he was holding a broad sword.

Who are you, James asked in a voice that couldn't even scare off a mice. The three disfigured men let out a loud roar of laughter and they shrinked in disgust as smelling spits splashed on their faces.

Eeww, Zowie gagged. and they stopped laughing.

Ya all know us, don't ya? The short round one asked and yanked Valeriana's hair backward. She screamed in great distress and struggled between his firm grip.

While everybody was distracted, Jeffrey saw this as an opportunity as he took hold of a stick and hit it on the one that held VALERIANA captive. He dropped Valeriana to the ground immediately, furry burning in its eyes, the others saw this as a chance to escape and took to their heels. They weren't going to leave Jeff behind though as Leo created a distraction in the opposite side. They all forgot about Jeffrey and ran to the opposite side, Leaving him unharmed.

However before they could run to their friend a strange breeze blew and they all dropped to the floor unconscious.