Beneath the Bloodstained Moon Chapter 17

At the isolated room

Random little girl

Ahhhhh *Screaming loudly*

Random little girl

Ahhhh Help mamma *Crying loudly*

Alarica scanned the faces around her—the mothers, the daughters, the trembling children—all bound by fear.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Jaw clenched* (No more)

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Scream. You and the others. Loud enough to make them come.

The woman’s lip quivered, but she slowly nodded. Her eyes flickered with uncertainty, but when she looked into Alarica’s steely gaze, something shifted. (Hope.)

Random Girl:1

*Nods* *Started to scream for help*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

When he comes, let me handle it. *Said coldly*

The women nodded weakly. They didn’t know why they trusted her—but they did.

Heavy footsteps pounded against the wooden floorboards outside. The faint clatter of keys rattled against metal.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(The guard.)

A large, broad-shouldered man barged in, his boots stomping heavily against the rotting floor. His eyes narrowed with suspicion as he scanned the crowd of trembling girls.

Random little girl

Uncle, I'm hungry *Said in a low crying tone*

Bad Person

*Scoff* Hungry?

Random Girl:1

She is a baby please have some mercy. *Crying*

Bad Person

Your filthy whores think you deserve food?

Random little girl

*Look at him with teary eyes*

Bad Person

You’ll get food when you learn to entertain properly.

Random little girl

*Didn't understand*

Random Girl:1

*Eyes widen*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

So you want entertainment? *Smile innocently*

Slowly, he turned his head—but he was too late.

Before he could even react, Alarica struck.

With a swift, ruthless movement, she snaked her arm around his neck from behind, locking him in a vice-like chokehold.

Bad Person

*Chocking*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I don’t like your voice. *Said angrily with a smile*

Bad Person

You... bitch...

And with one brutal twist, she snapped his neck.

Bad Person

*Dead*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

So it's not my fault if you died. *Said innocently*

One of the women, her hands still trembling, slowly rose to her feet. Her eyes, once hollow and lifeless, now glimmered with something far more dangerous—defiance.

Random Girl:2

She really did it *Muttered*

And then, the others began to stand.

One by one, the women rose—their trembling hands clenching into fists. Their eyes, once vacant, were now filled with raw determination.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Look at everyone*

She saw everyone's eyes, something which really satisfied her.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(No more fear. No more trembling. Only fire. You succeed Alarica)

One of the mothers knelt before her daughter and wiped the dirt from her face. Her voice was firm and steady.

Random Girl:2

We will fight

Random Girl:1

No more begging.

Random little girl

*Jump in excitement and run to hug alarica*

One by one all the kids run to alarica and hug her tightly.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Surprised*

Random little girl

You are a God fairy. You will save us. *Said in baby voice*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(I don't want to be shattered there I hope I inflict on them. Please help me to make them free from this hell)

Alarica stood near the door, her bloodied hands gripping the wooden frame. She peeked through a small crack, carefully watching the hallway outside.

Behind her, the women and girls huddled together, holding each other's hands. The mothers clung to their daughters, while the younger girls clenched their tiny fists, trying to be brave.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Listen carefully everyone. *Announced*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

We move quietly. No screaming. No panicking. Understand?

The girls nodded slowly, their faces pale but filled with determination.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*whole body aching* (I'm strong. You have to be strong alarica)

She met their eyes and gave them a small, confident nod.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

You’re not a prisoner anymore. You are my team. *Said softly*

Random little girl

We are team *Repeat her*

Alarica carefully opened the door, making sure it didn’t creak too loudly. The hallway was dark, lit by a few weak oil lamps.

She moved out first, her footsteps soft against the wooden floor.

The others waited silently, holding their breath.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Scanned the whole hallway*

Alarica spotted two guards at the end, leaning against the wall. One was chewing on a matchstick, while the other looked half asleep.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Gulp* (Good. They won’t expect this.)

She turned back and signaled the women to stay hidden. Then, moving like a shadow, she slipped through the corridor, her steps light and slow.

The first guard didn’t even hear her.

Without hesitating, she grabbed him from behind, clamping her hand over his mouth. Before he could struggle, she drove the jagged piece of glass she was holding into his throat.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(One down)

She quickly moved toward the second guard. He stirred slightly, sensing movement. But before he could fully turn, Alarica pounced.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Wrapped her arms around his neck*

The man thrashed violently, trying to throw her off, but she held on tightly. Her muscles screamed from the effort, but she didn’t let go. She clamped her jaw and growled softly.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Go to sleep *Hissed in anger*

The guard struggled for a few seconds, but his movements slowed. His legs gave out, and he slumped to the ground, unconscious.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Come now *Signal other girls*

One by one, the girls slipped out quietly, moving quickly but carefully.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(Almost there.)

Her lips pressed into a thin line. She couldn’t risk an open fight—not with the girls so close to freedom.

She motioned toward the guards, her fingers signaling their plan.

Random Girl:2

*Walking with the whole group* *Scared*

Random Girl:1

*Trembling and scared*

One of the guards glanced at them lazily, his eyes narrowing slightly with caution.

Bad Person

Where the hell do you think you’re going? *Roar in anger*

The women collapsed to the ground, clutching their stomachs, whimpering weakly.

Bad Person

Pathetic! You all will crawl.....

Before he could finish, Alarica struck. She lunged from the shadows, driving her fist into his throat with brutal force.

The guard gagged and staggered backward, clutching his neck.

Random Girl:2

*Stab on his stomach*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*surprised*

The second guard whirled around, but before he could react, two of the younger girls leapt onto his back.

Random Girl:1

We will fight together. *Said along with everyone*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Feeling proud* Good girls.

The women stood over the fallen men, their faces streaked with blood and sweat, but their eyes were filled with fire.

And then, they saw it.

The escape.

For a moment no one moved. And then, one of the women stepped forward.

With a trembling hand, Alarica twisted the key she had snatched from one of the fallen guards.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Open the door* Go

For a moment, they simply stared. And then, with trembling legs and hopeful hearts, they stepped into the cool night air.

Everyone was walking towards their freedom but alarica feet remain still on the floor.

Random Girl:2

*Frown* You’re not coming with us?

Alarica’s lips curved into a faint smile, but it didn’t reach her eyes. She shook her head, her voice low but steady.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

No... Not yet.

The same seven-year-old girl—the one who had first clung to Alarica’s hand—ran up to her.

Her tiny arms wrapped tightly around Alarica’s waist, her small face pressing against the torn fabric of her shirt.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Kneel to her level*

Random little girl

You have to come with us. You promised we’d leave together! *Said in a protesting voice*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I will. I promise. *Kiss her forehead*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

But first… I have to find him. *Worried*

The little girl’s brows furrowed in confusion, but she slowly nodded, as she trust in Alarica.

The women watched in silence, their eyes glimmering with gratitude.

Random Girl:2

Thankyou for .... Everything

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Nods*

Alarica gave a brief nod, her throat tightening slightly, but she turned away before the emotion could catch her.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(I have to find him.)

Without another word, she sprinted back into the darkness—back into the nightmare she had just freed them from.

To be continued....