Drained as they were the battle had to go on . Stepping into the last hours before they get stuck in the shadow realm forever ,they looked exhausted, and starved . Ofcourse they were starving they weren't eating anything,they were relying on their spiritual cores .
The place looked deserted,but much better than all the realms they had been in . This realm had abandoned buildings and weirdly quiet ,which is fishy .
They know they are being watched ' obviously ' . And they know the creatures are waiting for a perfect moment to attack them .
" Let's stay alert ". Keisha intoned as she stepped forward leading the girls .
The ground was filled with dry dragon bones .
Weird !
Keisha never read about any dragons in the ancient books . The buildings looked like prisons instead .
" This is the Graceland dungeons, its an ancient battleground and graveyard , The dutchess Miss Grace built , she was very cruel , she died here too". Zenid explained as they walked in the Graceland cemetery....well if it's a graveyard might aswell call it a cemetery.
"Karma surely knew her address " . Tori intoned with a smirk on her face.
As they were chuckling at Tori's statement, they heard firm footsteps,the ground began to tremble , they stopped walking as they stood back to back with each other waiting for whatever creature trying to get their attention to emerge.
The shadow fell was a deadly zone . Once you step on its soil,chances of making it alive are ...
Zero !
" Let's not get carried away like what happened in the previous realm , let's not let our desires be a destruction" . Keisha said looking at Tori .
"Woah !... Why are you looking at me ... Look at Matilda , she's the love sick one ". Tori scoffed while looking at Matilda who just started fuming .
" Matilda don't start with your anger issues please,use your anger on the battle field, don't forget you haven't eaten for days ,reserve that energy or else you will pass out ". Zenid mocked .
" What the hell ,are you seriou.."
"Shhh shush you guys" . Keisha cut her off before she could finish her statement.
The weather became chilly , as the dark clouds gathered right above them . It obviously won't rain ,the realm is cursed , and certainly it wouldn't rain in a graveyard.
Activating their spiritual senses, listening carefully,they felt a strange presence ,it felt as if someone's eyes was looking deep inside their souls .
"Ahhhh"!!!! Matilda's scream startled them ,looking in her direction , her arm was bleeding,she had a cut on it .
" What happened?".. Keisha asked looking worried .
"I don't know, something cut me ". Matilda replied honestly.
"Guys ..the creatures here have the ability to be invincible like Keisha,we have to think ,or else we wont make it out of here alive " . Tori said sounding serious.
" Keisha activate your bracelet and become invisible that way you can be able to tell us where the creatures are so that we can fight ,they can't stay invisible the whole time ,we have to find their weak points ". Zenid said sternly.
" Good thinking". Matilda sided.
Without wasting time , Keisha activated her bracelet, as Ilario helped with his spiritual senses,as they had a connection.
Activating their spiritual cores,they felt stronger and ready for this last battle ,as they supposed-their weapons sharper and ready to destroy , their instincts heightened.
Ninth hour.... Redemption
The shadow fell creatures ,emerged , these weren't anything close to being Shadows ,but they had great speed and the damaged they caused was immerse . They looked like skeletons of both human beings and dragons .
Without wasting time Keisha informed the girls what the creatures looked like and their directions, launching their weapons and fighting like blind people.
Well!....
It's not like they could see what they are fighting. Keisha whispered to the girls to aim at their rib cages even though they were skeletons. Doing as told the creatures soon became visible looking furious.
Tori's silver dagger vibrated furiously in her hand as it was thirsty for more than shadow blood. It craved her enemies' desires and their darkest secrets. This time she was more deadly ,she wanted to leave this pathetic realm.
Fighting like her life depends on it , Tori attacked , as she stabbed the shadow fell creatures ,they revealed fragments of their past and the betrayals of her realm and her family and the shame she had been hiding as she couldn't save her family .
Tori grappled with her newfound empathy for her foes. She had to avenge her family the right way ,she had to forgive herself and stop her desires . Giving the shadow fell creatures a deadly smile she charged at them with a roar ....
Matilda's whip left a very painful and burning lingering touch -a phantom caress that awakens buried desires , whenever she stabbed the creatures.
The shadows writhe, torn between pain and pleasure. Matilda's own longing intensified, blurring the line between combat and intimacy. Thinking of her lover , she felt her eyes filling up with tears , she had to let go . Tori is right she's really a love sick puppy.
Letting go of her lover in her mind ,she looked at the shadow fell creatures and launched at them , with a heavy chest....
Zenid's blaze left imprints on her opponents- as their desires etched into her skin. She looked at the creatures and got filled with rage as she thought of her sister.
Glimpsing the girl's secrets-their hidden fears, forbidden fantasies, and unspoken regrets. The burden weighs on her, threatening to unravel her sanity ,she had to take the burden as she felt guilty for failing to protect her sister .
With everything in her she began fighting with more power and vigour, losing herself in the battle , she missed this feeling . She had to let go of her sister and give herself a chance to heal ....
Keisha felt like her head was about to burst , all the emotions of the girls were getting to her , this was no longer about survival...it was now about redemption...
She felt their pain , the y had to forgive themselves,it's not their fault all this had to happen, losing their loved ones ...they had no control of that.
Joining the girls the girls at the middle they held hands as they gave the final blow as they had joined the artifacts...well they had no option but to use the artifacts...
The screams of the shadow fell creatures,filled the whole area , destroying the remaining damaged buildings and dungeons.
The portal opened from the bracelet as the girls made a run for it landing in a deserted forest .....
" Did we make it"... Zenid asked panting ...
" I'm not sure ". Keisha whispered looking breathless.
Looking at each other the girls felt exhausted as they sat on the ground looking around the forest .
Where were they ...?
Weren't they supposed to land in their room instead....
To be continued....