"What Ash?" "Nothing. I think my head hurts from the impact from a Fey's attack earlier. But I am fine now. And besides, we need to go back to the ship. We need to—"Just then, a loud noise of gunshots resounded around them and everyone ducked as they found the water surface shaking. The water splashed violently around them as the bullets landed in the water, soaking their bodies in the process. Simon pressed the button to close the hood of the boat, providing them with a temporary shield to protect them from the attack. "Shit. Seems like the Black Wolf decided to call for additional backup." Simon said as he stared at the pier where they were just an hour ago. He could see two boats from the pier were approaching towards their location. "Shit. I want to fight along with you, but Team—"Ash said as he thought hard about what choice he should do and what decision he should follow. He was torn between the two. He

Everything happened in a blink of an eye before the remaining enemies understand what was happening to their leader. They momentarily stood frozen, completely abashed by the scene that happened. But Alexander took that opportunity to launch his attack. Alexander stood and with great flexibility he grabbed his two guns and threw it off in the air, as he advanced on the two men in front of him and grabbed their heads and smashed it together. The impact was so strong and hard that he swore he heard a crack and the two body laid limp on the floor, but Alexander was not done yet. He wanted to make sure they're all drop dead. And so he slammed his body on top of them and raised his two hands with his palm open, just in time the two guns landed on his hands and he swung his shoulders down and pointed the gun over their chest, like the way he did to the previous man, and pulled the trigger. "You motherfucker!" The last two men behind him screeched in anger as they drew

Ash had somehow calmed down when he knew that his friends would never put all the blame on him. And when he recovered, he proceeded to ask the thought that's been bothering his mind. "Wha—what about you Team? How did you survive and get off the ship? What happened?" This time, Seth and Simon stood nervously as they pulled some chairs and walked closer to Ash bed. "I—I am afraid Team can't answer your question, seeing as Team doesn't have a clue as to what happened, so from here on, we will explain to you what happened that night, as well as these past days." Simon said as he put him hand over his and gave it a gentle squeeze. He tilted his head to see the boy, and nodded. Signaling her to start her story. "So, the moment you guys left us and went to the ship, Seth and I had been fighting against the Black Clan. A series of gunshots were exchanged on the battlefield and we were forced to have some light hand t

"Who—who's this?" Ash voice loomed in on the other line and Seth can't help but feel a pang of pity for his friend. Ash must have already seen the horrible pile of dead bodies on the ship. But they shouldn't stop now, Ash has yet to realize it was just the start of the Black Clan wicked plan. "Ash! It's Seth! You need to listen!—" "Seth! I—I can't! This—this is too cruel! They—they!" "Ash! I know it's hard, but—but you need to listen to me! This is all wrong! We've been deceived! It was just a diversion! It's not a fairy! It's a—"He was interrupted when they heard a series of loud explosions coming from the airport. Seth and Simon stumbled back in their boat at the strong impact of the explosions. Both of them clasped their hands over their mouth as they took in the horrible scene before them. The whole municipal airport were on fire. The airplanes around the

Team and Rose knew how much the guilt was eating Ash alive. The night he finally woke up in the hospital, only then the realization of the incident sunk into Ash mind and he didn't sleep for a long time. He indulged himself in crying, taking all the blame on himself for what happened. The nurses had to give him some sedative to calm him down. Team couldn't afford to let Ash break down like that again. At least . . . for now. He knew his bestfriend is strong. He knew Ash could overcome this. But he felt like Ash is in his most vulnerable state right now. Not only did he carry the burden of the lives of the victims in the tragedy, but Alexander was still out there, fighting for his own life. Right now, he wanted to protect Ash until he gathered himself back. He wanted to keep him from recollecting horrible thoughts from what happened that night. "The Wausau base only specifically called me and Rose to go. Since they have y