Alana hurriedly stepped down the white marble steps. Would Hate Follow? She looks scared over her shoulder. "Ah fuck," she swears, and pulls herself up. The cold stones on which she felt left blue marks on her forearms. She looked panicked at the young knight she ran into. Who is that again? Where did he come from? How could she be so stupid? The young knight's dark, demonic, hooded eyes burn on her. His pale thin lips form an amused mean smile. Alana looks at his young, oblong-shaped face adorned with a short dark blond long stubble circle beard. His shoulder-length, dark blonde hair gently waves on his pale ivory face, hiding his pointed ears. Terrified, Alana remains on the hard steps until he brutally straightens her. "No stop" she screams loudly and struggles between his strong hands. She hopelessly tries to hit his chain mail. The young demon grunts and places his arm on her throat. "Don't," Alana squeaks begging. The knight remains silent. He clutches her arms against her chest under his strong arm. Tears sparkle in her eyes. Hate slowly walks down the stairs. She has nowhere to go! Her back rests against the knight's chest. She hopelessly tries to slip through his arms again. "No" she begs again when he grabs her hair. "Stop moving" the boy finally orders in a harsh voice. Calmly Hate walks towards her. A terrifying smile rests on his lips. "I would do whatever Vengeance asks ... unless you want to end up like your mother," he continues teasingly. "No", Alana whispers brokenly. Mother? Did vengeance kill her? Why? What did mom ever do to him to earn this? Is this the boy mom warned about? Tears rolled down Alana's jaw. Mother she thinks sadly. Her sweet voice, her warm character. Why would anyone want to hurt her? "Why"? Alana nervously puts her teeth on her lower lip as Hate's rough fingers caress her jaw. "Ah don't worry, Vengeance isn't as bad as they say" ... He's worse "laughs Hate teasing. Vengeance laughs meanly. Alana looks over her shoulder to the dark yellow coat of arms that rests over his strong slender body. How can she save Katinka now? The robbers have probably already left with her. Alana must slip out of here, or she can never save Katinka! Alana looks at the brown boots with Vengeance his pants sloppy in them. But what can she do? She is in the minority. She can never compete with two demons! Gently she runs her fingers over the black leather belt that rests tightly around Vengeance his waist. There is nothing she can do. She has no idea how to use a sword. She's never had to fight before. A sword in her hands is useless. Alana looked intently at the demon in front of her. His dark pants are tightly tucked in the black pirate boots. Why does a knight have pirate boots? Hate smiles dirty. "What am I going to do with you," he whispers. "Vengeance"? Vengeance chuckles. "I do have some suggestions". Alana shivers as the two demons laugh. Hate winks "of course". Alana looks at the unshaven stubble that adorns Hate his chin. Hate nods to Vengeance. Vengeance grins and grabs Alana by the wrists. "No," she whispers, squirming softly. Hate laughs playfully and rubs his dark short hair. "I already have an idea," he grins. "Why are you doing this," Alana whispers crying and squirms in the arms of Vengeance. Hate smiles and gets closer. Slowly he wipes her hair and whispers in her pointed ear: "you are still too innocent, too pure .. I want you broken, I want to play with you" Alana looks up at the demon and shakes her head. "What have I ever done to you" she shouts angrily and fights Vengeance in his arms. The two demons laugh in amusement. "Amuse yourself," says Hate softly to Vengeance who grins. "No limit"? "Alive," Hate replies without interest and disappears into thin air. Alana takes a deep breath and shivers in fear. Vengeance smiles and quickly turns her around. "This is how the fun begins," he whispers teasingly. Alana shakes her head when he pushes her against the white stone wall. "What shall we start with," he whispers, rubbing her long locks over her shoulder. He bites her neck open bluntly. Crying, Alana closes her eyes. Why? Why is everything taken from her? Like it's nothing? And what did he do with Rodehanthe? With a head full of questions, Alana could only cry. Vengeance lifts his head and licks his lips. Alana tries to move her body away of him but it only brings her closer towards him. His hard penis presses on her hip. Alana can't tell anymore who is trembling more. Him or her? Only she knows he isn't trembling of fear like she... Her fingers turn cold of his strong grip around her wrists. While he sucks her blood she starts to feel light in her head. Suddenly he let's go of her neck and turns her back towards his chest. "No" she protests, and tries to escape the boy. He chuckles softly. It almost seems funny to him how hard she tries to escape... to survive. His left-hand slides gently over her hip while his right-hand holds her tight against him. She cannot let him win! There must be a way to escape this... demon! "Vengeance, let go of me" she says sternly. Vengeance chuckles. "Okay" he answers to her surprise and removes his arm. Alana groans when she falls on the cold floor. "Not like that" she groans and slowly raises her head. Vengeance chuckles. "You could have said that" he says amused and takes a step closer. He turns her on her back. "You look so fragile right now" he chuckles. Alana grunts angry. She lifts her legs and kicks him with both feet in his lower stomach. Couching Vengeance takes a step back. Alana jumps up while she makes a run for it. Vengeance angrily walks after her. "You dirty whore," he hisses meanly and takes her back into his arms. "No", Alana shouts frightened and tries to escape from his arms. She tries to push him away but the possessed boy is too strong. "Cant you pick somebody of your own size" she hisses. Vengeance chuckles. "What's the fun in that" he whispers. Alana groans softly. A smile curls around his lips. "If only you knew what he has planned for you." Alana looks surprised up. "What do you mean?" Vengeance chuckles amused and blinks. His hand slowly slides upwards over her stomach towards her breasts. When his hand cups one of her breasts she bumps the back of her head against his face. "GAH" growls Vengeance and takes a step back. Using the benefit of his closed eyes she pushes him with all her strength backwards. Vengeance screams when he falls in the fireplace. The cinder is still hot and smoking. Screaming he tries to escape of the burning ashes. He grabs her ankle. Alana falls with a thump on the soft green carpet. She kicks his face and straightens herself. "Burn in hell asshole" she groans and pulls on the tablecloth. The candelabra that was standing on the table falls with a dull thump on the wooden floor, creating a sea of flames between the two. She looks remorsefully at the growing flames. This was her home and she just set it on fire. She runs away, hoping the flames will stop Vengeance. Everything she ever had goes up in flames now. But she had no time to mourn. She must tell Jaspar. He'll know what to do! Blood runs down her forehead as she walks into the stable building. She grabs the dark leather saddle by the horn and walks to the stable. A coconut brown horse gently raises its head. "Come on Pearl", she whispers and strokes Pearl's neck. Villagers jump to the side indignantly when the powerful animal runs over the boulders with a loud clatter. "Professor" Alana roars and bangs on the door. He opens the door in his nightgown. In his left hand, he holds a scimitar. "Alana child, you are giving me a heart attack" Jaspar roars. He turns his gaze to Pearl. Panic appears in his eyes when he notices the blood. He curses inaudibly and pulls Alana into his house. "Professor, listen to me, there is no time" she grumbles. "Katinka has been taken prisoner". Jaspar doesn't answer and shuts the door trembling. "Professor, Hate is here in this village."Jaspar curses in a language that Alana does not understand. "Alana listen carefully. I will make sure that Katinka gets all the help she can. I have people... In the mountains. They will rescue her. I promise you that. I can contact them but for now. You must do as I ask. You must take pearl, ride hard and don't look back. Make way for the village called Héra. There you must search the man named Gmork." "But professor.. Will you not join me?" Jaspar sighs. "I must make sure that you get safely away. I must distract Hate." "No please" Alana looks at the old man. "Come with me, please Professor. I cannot do this alone!" Jaspar smiles soft. "My sweet sweet child, I know you can. You are stronger as you think." "Yeah well, I don't want to" she sighs. Alana has lost too many people to end up alone right now. Jaspar nods. He hastily throws everything from his table and rolls open a map. "You see this village," he says and places his finger on the drawing a little town next to the river bend. "There you must go. Trust me, Gmork is the safest place you can be right now. He can help you, train you, learn you. More as I ever could." "But who is this... Gmork?" "He is my ally. Just trust me Alana." Alana looks a second to the professor. Can she trust him? She swallows after which she nods. "I do" she whispers. Jaspar smiles relieved. "Don't give up hope now Alana, you were destined to do this!" Alana sighs. That's her luck again. All she ever wanted is to live her own life, by her own rules and own choices. It feels like she is born without any choice. Without any possibility of making a good life. Scared Jaspar and Alana look up when a loud scream echoes through the village. "There is no time" whispers Jaspar. "You must leave!" "We must leave" says Alana stubborn. Jaspar looks at the chain in her collar. "Alana, you do remember what I said about that amulet," he asks while hiding the chain. Alana nods. "This is very important so listen well; He can never, ever know that you have this, do you understand?" Alana swallows. "I understand. but Professor, I still have so many questions!" "Later my child, now we must leave" Jaspar orders and beckons. Alana looks towards the door. "But Katinka?" "I promise, as soon as we are saved, I will send word to my allies." Alana bites her lip. But she wants to save Katinka... now... "Come on child, hurry now!" Alana swallows. Hesitantly, she follows Jaspar through the back door of his home. Jaspar peeks behind the corner and swallows. "It's safe" he whispers. "Professor, what are we going to do?" "I am going to take my horse and we are going to ride out of town, as fast as we can!" Alana nods. Her heart beats in her throat. "Relax child, I know you can do this." "I... don't.." Jaspar smiles and places his hands on her shoulders. "Take a deep breath my sweet sweet Alana. You were born to do this. You can do this. I believe in you. Now be still and follow me" he whispers and turns around again. Slowly he walks towards the single stable, attached on the back of his house. Nervous Alana looks around, afraid that beast might show up again. Might find her again... "This is firecracker." "Firecracker" asks Alana jokingly. "I didn't name her" chuckles Jaspar and strokes the ice-colored D pony. Alana smiles. "She's a beauty." "Ay, that she is," Jaspar says while saddling the mare. "Now Alana, I want you to take Pearl, and ride behind me." "Where are you taking me?" "Go, now" Jaspar says and taps his ears. Alana swallows. She takes a deep sniff. Is that... burned wood?" "Go" shouts Jaspar and pushes her out of the stable. Hastily Alana pulls herself into the saddle. "Hiya" she says loudly. Jaspar looks at her and nods. Before Alana knows he takes her out of town with great haste. She has no time to mourn; no time to say goodbye. Alana stops the noble animal for a few seconds and looks at the snow-covered village. "I will never have a home again," she whispers sad,ly and urges Pearl again. There was nothing she could go back to, no one to return to. Like Katinka, Rodehanthe had sacrificed herself for her. For The Chosen One. Ignorant, unarmed, and untrained, she now had to search for a name. Before he found her ...