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Danny Logan Edwards
Sixth Year  x1
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Chapter 21
I paced the length of my room nervously. My head was spinning and I really should sit, but I was afraid if I sat down for even a second I would scream. I was getting out of here. Tonight. In ten minutes, if Matthaios doesn’t fall behind schedule. I was going to set things right. I was going home.
At the sound of a light knock on my door, I had to will myself not to throw it open. Matthaios entered his wand held firmly in his hand.
“Ok, Loanna will be easy to get out. I was able to get Stephan to trade his position with me tonight. She is being left unguarded at the moment. Aleksander will be harder to get out. I’ll deal with him. You get Loanna out and come back to this room. Hide her if you must. I’ll meet you back here and we will go from there.” Matthaios said.
“Ok. But what if we are caught?” I asked, my mouth going dry at the thought.
“Green sparks should suffice. Point them in the direction of a window, so outside can see them. Back up will arrive at a moments notice.” Matthaios said, putting his hand on the doorknob. “Ready?”
I nodded and he opened the door. Holding my breath, I exited the room not looking back. Matthaios began ascending the hidden staircase, and I made my way down the hall. It seemed like a longer walk than this morning. When I finally made it to the right door, I realized I didn’t have the key. What did I do now? It was useless. I was no hero. I couldn’t do this. My hands began shaking and I tried to gain control again.
Then I remembered I was a wizard. I could do this. Slipping my hand into my pocket, I took out my wand and pointed it at the door. Reciting the unlocking charm, I let a shaky smile fall onto my face as the door slid open. I rushed inside and let my eyes adjust to the dim light.
“Loanna?” I whispered. I still couldn’t see, but I could make out a murky shape in the corner.
“Elliot?” the murky shape whispered back.
“Where are you?” I put my hands out to try and find her. Hearing movement to my right, I moved closer until I felt warm flesh. I touched her face to make sure she was real, and then pulled her into a hug. “I’m so sorry Lolo.”
“It’s not your fault.” She replied laying her head on my shoulder.
“It is my fault. All my fault. They are using you to get to me to stay here.” I choked.
“It wasn’t your idea for them to bring me here. It’s not your fault.”
“But you wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for me. You should hate me for putting you through this.” I said, looking at her sadly.
“It’s not your fault. And I don’t hate you. No matter what happens in our lives, I will never hate you. Until I grow old and die, you will always be my friend. Now lets get out of here.” She said, repeating the words I told her what felt like so long ago in my room. I could almost feel her smiling.
The words touched me, more than I thought they would. I let a smile slip onto my lips as I stood up. Letting go of her tiny figure, I lowered my hand into hers. Her hands were so cold. I rubbed my thumb over her hand to try and warm it as I led her out of this room. Peaking outside the door first, I saw that nobody was outside. Smiling, I pulled on her hand and she followed after me. Sneaking down the hall, I didn’t hear the footsteps behind me until it was too late.
“What the hell? How did you get out!” I turned sharply to see a scruffy looking man pulling his wand out. I was able to throw Loanna and myself at the wall in time to miss the yellow sparks.
“Run. Now. Run!” I said, and began to run in the opposite direction. We were just about to make it out of the hallway, when another man came and blocked our way.
“I see you have gotten out of your cage.” The guy smiled creepily at Loanna. She shivered next to me.
“Expellarimus!” I shouted and felt triumphant when the wand flew from out of his hand. Quickly, I caught it and handed it to Loanna. She looked at me like I had just given her a sword, as I turned to face the guy behind us.
The creepy guy laughed behind me, but I kept my eyes firmly on the scruffy guy, who was still armed.
“Are you going to face me Loanna? Let’s see you try. Come on now. Right here in the chest.” The creepy guy mocked.
The scruffy guy looked bored as he swiftly shot his wand at me. I fell to the ground away from Loanna, holding my arm. Trying not to show how much it affected me, I reached for my wand, as the creepy guy continued to mock Loanna.
“Come on Loanna. I don’t have all day. Use the wand. Do it!” he screeched. She jumped but continued to hold the wand limply at her side. Her eyes were filled with full blow fear, and her face was going pale. “Fight you worthless being! You can’t do can you? You are weak!”
“I don’t use my wand to fight. I use it for good.” Loanna replied softly, still not raising her wand.
“You won’t even use it to defend yourself? You are an idiot! Fight!” Creepy guy laughed.
“No. I can’t.” She said, dropping the wand on the ground. I’ve never seen so much pain in Loanna’s eyes before, as she refused to use her wand against the guy threatening to kill her. “I won’t stoop to your level.”
“Serj. Stop teasing and capture them.” The scruffy guy said.
“Right.” Serj replied, and began walking toward Loanna.
“No!” I yelled and jumped up, pulling Loanna behind me. Pointing toward the window, I shot green sparks out as a crashing noise came from upstairs. Sounded like Uncle Matthaios had found himself in a struggle too.
Grabbing Loanna’s hand, I ran toward Serj, and tackled my way past him. I then began running as fast I could. Pushing my way into the kitchen, I stopped dead in my tracks as two people entered the kitchen.
“Elliot? What’s going on?” Melania asked, looking from me to Loanna.
“I’m leaving. You betrayed me, Melania.” I said, my eyes set on her face. Her face changed from a sympathetic look, to one of pure hate.
“After everything I have done for you, this is how you repay me?” she asked, her hazel eyes darkening.
“You brought grief to my family.”
“I’m going to bring a lot more than grief.” She said harshly, pulling out her wand. I was quicker though, and shot a disarming spell at her. I momentarily forgot about Thanos, as red sparks shot toward us. I wasn’t quick enough, and it hit Loanna in the stomach. She flew back in a perfect arc and crumbled onto the floor.
“Loanna!” I shouted and flew to my knees. She was unconscious.
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