chapter 9: lost memories

Night had fallen, casting a dark shadow over the abandoned three-story house that Raven had finally arrived at. As she emerged from the car, a sense of foreboding crept over her. She began to make her way towards the house, only to be confronted by five mysterious figures that surrounded her. Prepared to defend herself, Raven was suddenly struck from behind and everything went dark.

Meanwhile, Blake struggled to make sense of the sounds he could hear through the haze of pain that clouded his mind. Weak and incapacitated, he felt a surge of anger as he watched two men enter the room, dragging Raven along with them. Chained up beside him, Raven began to stir and question their whereabouts. Before Blake could respond, one of the men left the room, leaving behind a chilling atmosphere as the other man approached a table filled with a variety of sharp knives.

Seeing the fear in Raven's eyes as she desperately tried to free herself, Blake mustered up what little strength he had left to protect her. Despite his pleas, the man proceeded to unleash a brutal attack on Raven, causing her to scream out in agony. Blake, consumed with rage, vowed to stop the man but was quickly subdued by an injection that left him numb and helpless.

As Raven succumbed to the pain and passed out from her injuries, Ash and Ace continued their search for a way out, only to be halted by the echoes of their friends' screams. With Ash on the brink of losing control, Ace faced a harrowing decision - save his friend from starvation at the risk of his own life or take drastic action to prevent a tragedy. As the voice over the speaker posed a chilling ultimatum, Ace looked into Ash's eyes, knowing that a choice must be made that could change everything.

Ace gazed at Ash, witnessing the internal struggle as his friend battled against his insatiable thirst for blood. Despite the torment in Ash's eyes, Ace spoke with conviction, urging him to stay strong for the sake of Raven and Blake. However, Ash's anguished cry pierced the air, rejecting Ace's words as he fought to resist his primal urges.

Resolute in his determination to find a way out of their dire situation, Ace pondered a risky yet potentially life-saving plan. Aware of Ash's apprehension, Ace acknowledged the gravity of his proposal, knowing the consequences could be irreversible. Nevertheless, a faint smile graced Ace's lips as he rose to face Ash, resolved to execute their daring escape.

With a calm resolve, Ace pierced his own skin, coaxing fresh blood to the surface and enticing Ash's hunger to a fever pitch. In a flurry of movement, Ash seized Ace, sinking his fangs into his friend's flesh in a frenzied frenzy. The searing pain threatened to overwhelm Ace as he teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, only to be halted by Ash's sudden restraint and whispered command to feign death.

Minutes ticked by in tense silence until the door creaked open, heralding the arrival of a guard. Seizing the moment, Ash swiftly dispatched the unsuspecting guard, freeing them from immediate danger. As Ace rose from his feigned demise, a sense of relief flooded him, realizing that Ash had found the strength to control his darkest instincts.

Meeting Ash's gaze with unspoken understanding, Ace murmured, "I had faith in you." The two shared a moment of mutual respect, bound by their unwavering trust in each other's resolve.

Meanwhile, Blake and Raven remained imprisoned, their bodies bearing the brutal marks of torture. Raven's back was littered with deep cuts and her strength was fading fast, while Blake was covered in blood and bruises, his own pain evident in every movement. As they sat in their desolate cell, Raven reflected on the cruel twist of fate that had led her to this moment, facing off against her own father who sought to turn her into a weapon. Now, she was enduring unimaginable torment at his hands, her words filled with a mixture of fear and resignation.

Just as the situation seemed dire, the door creaked open and their captor returned with a heated knife in hand, sending Raven into a panic. As the man closed in on them, ready to inflict more pain, Raven turned to Blake with pleading eyes, expressing her fear of a gruesome death. The moment the man struck, driving the blade into her shoulder, Raven's anguished scream pierced the air, leaving Blake feeling utterly helpless.

But in a sudden twist of fate, their rescue arrived in the form of Ace and Ash, bursting into the room with a fierce determination. Ash swiftly neutralized their captor, draining his blood and ending his life with a brutal snap of the neck. Meanwhile, Ace freed Blake from his bonds and used his healing powers to restore his strength, while Ash rushed to Raven's side, cradling her wounded form in his arms, his concern evident despite the chaos surrounding them.

With the imminent threat of more assailants approaching, the group prepared for battle, their skills and powers coming to the forefront in a violent clash. Ace unleashed his warlock abilities, effortlessly taking down multiple foes at once, while Ash utilized his superhuman strength and speed to swiftly dispatch their enemies. And as the chaos unfolded, Blake transformed into a powerful wolf, tearing through their adversaries with a savage ferocity.

In the midst of the brutal confrontation, the bond between them strengthened, each willing to risk everything to protect their comrades and ensure their survival in the face of overwhelming odds.

After Ash broke what looked like the last man's neck, they all were exasted. But from behind Flipper appeard out of no wear and took Raven threatening to cut her neck if anyone came close, just as he was about to speak Blake came in his wolf form from behind and attached Flipper. Flipper had his arms around Blake's neck trying to brake it. Ash and Ace tried to interfere but with one look from Flipper they were bashed against the walls by a force. Blake looked at Raven and she felt his warm eyes, so with her last strength she stood up and screamed:" Get away from him!" Suddenly Flippers whole body was in pain and he let go of Blake's neck. Ravens eyes turned red and her nose started bleeding. She felt power she never thought she had but this was darker. Raven kept eye contact and with one turn of her hand she slowly bloke all the bones in Flippers body making him suffer. Ace saw this and screamed:" Raven stop! Don't let the darkness take over." Raven didn't listen. Black magic surrounded the room arround Raven as she said:" You tortured me , my friends and my brother. You don't deserve a quick death." Her voice send shivers down everyone's body. Until Blake gently took her shoulder and she looked at him as he spoke:" It's over Ray, Your save. We're all save." The words softened Raven's heart and a memory came back to her. It was off when sto he was little and Blake was their aswel saying the same thing. In minutes her eyes was back to normal and she fell into Blake's arms. Blake picked her up and screamed:" She lost alot of blood." With Raven struggling to stay awake while Blake carried her to the car. Before she passed out she heard Blake saying:" Hold on Ray i won't let you die. This time I'll protect you please just hold on." As Raven slipped into a sleep she remembered everything of when she was a child. She and Blake grew up together, Ash was their to. But than she started getting her powers and couldn't control it. Raven went out of control and almost killed herself. Blake was their to save her. Blake was always their to save her but than one day he turned into a wolf and almost hurt Raven. The next day Raven had to leave with her mother and brother, Blake tried to stop them but he couldn't. Another time of what she forgot was in highschool, a new kid she thought she never met before but it was Blake. They grew close to each other and Blake told her about when they were young. Raven and Blake was supposed to meet up one night in the park but Blake didn't show, instead it was one of her father's followers. Luckily Aunt Rose was their and faught them off. After they had to moved again. "So this is what Blake was talking about, my memory was wiped and filled with lies." Raven thought and finally passed out.

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