After Vaxian's return to their mysterious planet, the rest of the group was overcome with fear for their friend's well-being. However, amidst the chaos, Everett's quick thinking led her to grab a cup and collect some of Vaxian's blood. Taking a deep breath, she sipped from the cup and let out a relieved sigh. Thankfully, Izira possessed the gift of healing, and she used her powers to gently remove the blades and mend the wound. The group breathed a collective sigh of relief as Vaxian's health was restored.
Vaxian's face lit up with a self-satisfied smirk as she looked over at Everett, who was still casually sipping her blood. Vaxian went on to explain to the group what she had done to Shan, but Roxton didn't seem to fully understand. "I didn't say you should make him fall in love with you," he pointed out. Everett let out a hearty laugh, "Then what was the point of my plan?" she asked, taking another sip of her drink.
Vaxian couldn't hide her annoyance and rolled her eyes before lighting up a cigarette. "You can't just boss me around, Roxton. Just because you're in charge doesn't mean that you're stronger or better than me," she said in a defiant voice, emphasizing each word. As she spoke, she took a long drag from her cigarette before exhaling a cloud of smoke. Just then, Castor appeared with the Acid beasts they had been waiting for. "They're all set," he announced to Roxton, who was meticulously removing every speck of dust from his suit.
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Maya was terrified when she heard Hinata's decision, "You want to end yourself?!".
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"Thanks again Madaiyen!" Lily said as she walked away with the rest. "All done, but that was exhausting!" Lorelai yawned, while Lyna nodded.
11:34 PM
Hinata and Maya were on a stealth mission to the control center, their feet moving soundlessly on the floor. They exchanged hushed whispers, trying to avoid detection. "Maya, you're the loudest creeper," Hinata teased while gently touching the wall with her fingers. Maya rolled her eyes and retorted, "And you're the loudest whisperer." Mini and Lyna followed closely behind, equally focused on being silent. "Guys, we need to be quiet," Lyna reminded them. Suddenly, Hinata and Maya turned around, startled. But they relaxed when they saw that it was just Mini and Lyna. "Don't worry, it's just us," Mini reassured them with a smile.
As the four of them barged into the control room, they quickly got to work and managed to put the entire building on lockdown. However, just as they were about to leave, they were surprised by Madaiyen's sudden appearance. Standing tall with her arms crossed, she glared down at them and demanded an explanation, "What do you guys think you're doing?" she asked, her voice firm and unwavering.
Mini and Lyna were struggling to find the right words to explain why they had put the place on lockdown. Maya, on the other hand, was an expert at lying and quickly came up with an excuse, "Oh, earlier today, we found out that we could put this place on lockdown, so I just thought of it as a tight security, we can be using this at night," she said with a smile. Madaiyen praised them for being proactive, but deep down, she was planning on turning off the lockdown. She hugged Maya, and the other girls, Lyna and Mini, exchanged glances before turning back to Maya. Madaiyen then asked them to leave, and they did, but after a while, she reversed the lockdown and set a different password for it.
EARLY THAT MORNING
Maya hurriedly made her way to Hinata's room, but as soon as she got there, she was taken aback by the emptiness of the room. A sense of unease crept over her, and she felt her heart pounding inside her chest. She quickly searched the room, but it was evident that Hinata was nowhere to be found. Her fear turned into panic when she noticed a crumpled piece of paper lying on the floor. Her trembling hands picked up the note, and her eyes widened in horror as she read the chilling message: "Come outside if you want your pathetic friend back!!"
Maya's mind was racing, and she knew that something terrible had happened to Hinata. She immediately left the room and rushed towards Lyna's room, hoping to find her there, but it was empty too. Her anxiety was skyrocketing, and she felt like she was going to faint at any moment. As she was walking down the hallway, she bumped into Luca, who was also looking for their missing friends. "I can't find any of them, Maya!" he exclaimed in a worried tone.
As they stepped outside, they were taken aback by the sight of their friends trapped in a peculiar crystal-circular object. Hinata, Lyna, Calavera, and Lorelai were all inside the object, unable to move. Roxton's gaze was fixed on Maya, who had just joined them. He couldn't help but taunt her, "Oh? Did you just wake up, darling?" His words were laced with a hint of amusement. Luca turned to Madaiyen, hoping for some help, but to his surprise, he saw that she wasn't trying to stop them. It dawned on him that Madaiyen was actually aiding their opponents.