The Girl in Black (Rewriting)

Chapter, 53

Just as the dark shadowed the sectators, we found it as an opportunity to runaway. Everybody jumped off the roof and even though I couldn't see clearly, I managed to build a frame of persons out of little bits of shadows and unless I was clear that everyone had jumped off, I did too.

The pressure raced up from my feet to my legs so I rolled and my back hit a few of pebbles. I got myself up and jumped off a few more roofs until I was crystal clear of the fact that I temporarily lost the sectators and hid behind a large carriage box.

I smiled as I took in The dark hunters already there, waiting for me—safe and sound. But my smile faded and I furrowed as I considered someone's absence. 'Where's Austin?'

Before the words escaped my mouth, Justin was already on his way back to the roof. 'Go and stick to the plan.' I told others.

'Jewel—'

'GO!' I said a bit loudly and ran behind Justin. He was getting far and far and I had to sped up. 'Just!' I jumped between two roofs and rolled to prevent my legs from being pressured. I whispered-shouted as I was afraid I might alert sectators but had to call him too.

Suddenly Justin halted and stepped behind a wall raised high enough to hide a crouched person. I stopped too just to make sure my way to Justin was clear and then tip-toed and jumped down to a roof. There was a huge gap which could only be passed by jumping which would surely made loud sound.

I waited. I waited and prayed for Justin to stay like he was and for the perfect moment to arrive soon. I peeked , holding onto my feet and standing on my toes at the same time. That's it, the moment arrived and I jumped with a loud thud and almost took Justin down to shush him by placing my hand over his mouth. His eyes popped out but relaxed as he took in my appearance.

'Listen, I'll go to take Austin and you'll go back right now, take Greg with you and go to our marked location.'

'Are you kidding me?!' Justin cried. 'I can't leave him there.'

'I'm going to rescue him. We can't afford both of your absence specially in this critical circumstances. Go and take Greg.' I ordered in a stern tone. 'Go.'

'But—

'—you'll go. That's an order.'

He nodded after considering several of facts in his mind. 'Good.'

I propped myself up and crouched to hide behind a chimney. The sectators weren't much there as far as I could see. Still crouched, I moved forth. I couldn't jump straight onto the roof so I used the balcony-several feet down —by jumping on it first and steadied my self up with my hands on the edge of the roof.

I hoisted myself up enough to peek. Only one pair of shoes patrolled around. I drew out my knife from my waistband and erected up using all the mighty of my arms.

A sectator charged at me. I ducked down and sliced his leg which apparently didn't affected him at all. He kicked me on my thigh to weaken me but I rolled to other side ; my eyes constantly searching for Austin. And there I found him but not in a condition I wanted to find him into.

He was hung upside down with his hands and feet tied all with one rope running in several loops. I nodded at him hoping he got my indication and he did as he smiled but it dwindled.

Footsteps ran from my behind. I needed to roll or duck but I did a mistake.

I looked over my shoulder to check and there I received a hard punch on my back. The sectator gave me a cuff over my neck. I fell on the ground. He charged for me once again and just as he came at a good enough distance, I jumped with my legs in front of me. They made contact with his arms that blocked the blow instead of his stomach but it was enough for him to fall backwards. I grabbed a wooden chair to smack him over his head. He didn't grimace or even groaned and that made everything a whole lot scarier.