It was hard work but we both definitely learned a lot from it,” Darren replied.
“Well good. I heard as well on your way back that you destroyed the black alchemy on the necklace. I’m impressed,” he voiced.
“Yeah. I mean I wouldn’t have been able to handle it if it weren’t for Alyssa. She’s a great person and an asset to the team, and I hope we can keep her around for a while,” Darren said warmly. I started to flush; I was above average most of my life and I would get hollow compliments from teachers and peers, but for once I felt like I had finally gotten some recognition as a person and that I wasn’t just some normal girl. It didn’t help that it was from Darren either. I could feel not only a flush on my cheeks but nervousness in my stomach.
“Thanks,” I managed to reply.
“Well good, glad you both came back safe and sound. Let’s go back to the house though shall we?” Anthony asked. We both nodded, sleep overtaking the both of us as we walked over to the car. We got in and buckled up, both of us starting to fall asleep as the car started and Anthony drove us home. I started to nod off and think about various things, both about the realm of alchemy and everything that has happened within the last few days and also about Darren as well. I also thought about my parents and when I would be able to see them again. I know it wouldn’t be for a while, but I felt like I was doing what they wanted when I decided to join this clan and become an alchemist. Eliza said it would be soon, and I was curious as to when though.
We got home shortly and Eliza was there with muffins and tea. I grabbed a cup and one muffin and started to eat it, loving the taste of the crumbly goodness contained within it. I went upstairs to my room where I finished the tea and put the cup on the nightstand. I was too damn tired to change out of my catsuit so I just pulled off my boots and climbed into bed. I didn’t even set my alarm for the next day. I was ready for a break and I was damn sure I was going to get one. Sleep was the thing I needed right now and within moments I was out. I kept dreaming about my life and how much change I had within it. Yet another thought escaped me; who exactly was Karakan and what the hell did he have planned? I know it would be answered soon but I couldn’t even figure it out. How evil was this guy?
I was soon going to find out within a few hours just how far this man alchemist was going to go to get me out of the picture.
Chapter Ten
I was woken up by the sound of what seemed like a dog whistle along with some yelling. Rousing, I came face-to-face with Darren shaking me and telling me to get up and get the hell out of here. Almost as if I was a robot, I pulled my shoes on and started to follow him. After a minute I was awake, and there was red everywhere.
“What the hell is going on?” I asked.
“We got attacked. My parents are already in the secret tunnel. We have to get down there as well. Karakan’s trying to find you and wipe you out,” Darren explained.
I was in shock; how in the world did this all happen? Especially after my thoughts on him? Wasn’t Anthony powerful enough to ward him off? I didn’t know what was going on, but I saw another bomb get launched. There were no enemies; just the bombs and Darren guided me to the bathroom where a rug resided. He pulled it up, revealing another trapdoor and I was pushed in. He followed suit and closed it just as a bomb exploded in the bathroom. We climbed down the ladder to where Anthony and Eliza were where looks of sadness and horror were present.
“What the hell is going on? Why in the world are we getting attacked?” I asked.
“They found you. We kept a magic seal over the house but a spy followed you home last night and told Karakan . Now they found you
“Well good. I heard as well on your way back that you destroyed the black alchemy on the necklace. I’m impressed,” he voiced.
“Yeah. I mean I wouldn’t have been able to handle it if it weren’t for Alyssa. She’s a great person and an asset to the team, and I hope we can keep her around for a while,” Darren said warmly. I started to flush; I was above average most of my life and I would get hollow compliments from teachers and peers, but for once I felt like I had finally gotten some recognition as a person and that I wasn’t just some normal girl. It didn’t help that it was from Darren either. I could feel not only a flush on my cheeks but nervousness in my stomach.
“Thanks,” I managed to reply.
“Well good, glad you both came back safe and sound. Let’s go back to the house though shall we?” Anthony asked. We both nodded, sleep overtaking the both of us as we walked over to the car. We got in and buckled up, both of us starting to fall asleep as the car started and Anthony drove us home. I started to nod off and think about various things, both about the realm of alchemy and everything that has happened within the last few days and also about Darren as well. I also thought about my parents and when I would be able to see them again. I know it wouldn’t be for a while, but I felt like I was doing what they wanted when I decided to join this clan and become an alchemist. Eliza said it would be soon, and I was curious as to when though.
We got home shortly and Eliza was there with muffins and tea. I grabbed a cup and one muffin and started to eat it, loving the taste of the crumbly goodness contained within it. I went upstairs to my room where I finished the tea and put the cup on the nightstand. I was too damn tired to change out of my catsuit so I just pulled off my boots and climbed into bed. I didn’t even set my alarm for the next day. I was ready for a break and I was damn sure I was going to get one. Sleep was the thing I needed right now and within moments I was out. I kept dreaming about my life and how much change I had within it. Yet another thought escaped me; who exactly was Karakan and what the hell did he have planned? I know it would be answered soon but I couldn’t even figure it out. How evil was this guy?
I was soon going to find out within a few hours just how far this man alchemist was going to go to get me out of the picture.
Chapter Ten
I was woken up by the sound of what seemed like a dog whistle along with some yelling. Rousing, I came face-to-face with Darren shaking me and telling me to get up and get the hell out of here. Almost as if I was a robot, I pulled my shoes on and started to follow him. After a minute I was awake, and there was red everywhere.
“What the hell is going on?” I asked.
“We got attacked. My parents are already in the secret tunnel. We have to get down there as well. Karakan’s trying to find you and wipe you out,” Darren explained.
I was in shock; how in the world did this all happen? Especially after my thoughts on him? Wasn’t Anthony powerful enough to ward him off? I didn’t know what was going on, but I saw another bomb get launched. There were no enemies; just the bombs and Darren guided me to the bathroom where a rug resided. He pulled it up, revealing another trapdoor and I was pushed in. He followed suit and closed it just as a bomb exploded in the bathroom. We climbed down the ladder to where Anthony and Eliza were where looks of sadness and horror were present.
“What the hell is going on? Why in the world are we getting attacked?” I asked.
“They found you. We kept a magic seal over the house but a spy followed you home last night and told Karakan . Now they found you
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