Chapter 41 The Infinite Flame

It's been a couple of hours since we captured Eric.

We brought him to a disclosed location away from Vorkhan territory.

Nathan holds Eric on his shoulder.

Walking into the building, I see two shadows standing.

The lights turn on.

The building is clear and full of space with a concrete floor.

With four stone pillars on each side.

Shepherd stands next to a young woman, she has orange hair and green eyes.

Wearing an oversized hoodie and jeans.

"About time you showed up."

Shepherd said.

"You've just been standing in the dark this entire time?"

Nathan asked, as he chuckled.

"No, we were aware of your presence and just had to be sure it wasn't Ohme."

Shepherd said.

"Are you the healer?"

I asked, looking at the young woman.

"Yeah, my name is Catherine."

She gasps at the sight of Nathan holding Eric.

"You're that man from that night!"

Catherine said, as she backed away slowly.

"Don't worry he's not going to hurt you."

Faron said as he leapt down from the ceiling.

"You two know each other?"

I asked.

He lands down behind her.

"The three of us were a team, working under Thorne we were sent to kill someone. He was there and he got involved."

Faron said.

"Ah that makes a little bit more sense, that sounds like something he would do."

Nathan sighs.

"If he tries anything Faron, I'll kill him."

Catherine said.

"Where can I put down this trouble maker before he wakes up and becomes annoying again?"

Nathan asks.

Shepherd kicks a chair towards us both.

"Sit him right there."

Nathan places Eric's limp on the chair.

Grabbing his wrists Nathan would tie him around the chair.

"Let's go."

Catherine said, Nathan follows behind her.

"I'll watch over Nathan."

I said.

Walking across towards the door.

Catherine opens it, leading us to another part of the building.

"Is this a safehouse?"

I asked, looking around.

This side of the building seems more lively.

"Sit down over there."

Catherine said, pointing to the chair that's sitting in front of the sink.

"This is your room huh?"

I asked.

"This isn't my room, I'm just borrowing it. Shepherd let me sleep in here."

Catherine said.

Nathan, sits down in the chair.

"Before you start, there is something I want to show you."

I said, before reaching into my pocket.

"It's an amulet, containing Thorne's energy. It appears, her energy corrupts the individual it's given too."

I said, handing her the amulet.

She holds it in her grasp, closing her eyes.

"Thorne said that was her life force, used inside me to complete some type of experiment. I was the only survivor."

Nathan said.

"Hmm, I'm familiar with something like this. I'll see what I can do."

Catherine said, I nod.

Hearing laughter I rushed out of the room.

Eric laughs, tied up and battered.

"No matter how much you beat on me Faron I won't talk."

Eric says.

"I know you Eric, I know what can make you crack. I know your weaknesses and strengths."

Faron said.

"People change Faron, it's been a year since we have seen each other. You don't know anything about me. I have overcome things you never will. That's why you will always remain weak and arrogant."

Eric said.

Faron clenches his fist, baring his fangs at Eric.

"Look at you, becoming what you hate the most. Besides, my people are coming to kill you all anyway."

Eric said, grinning while his face is covered in his own blood.

"He has a point, beating on him won't give him any answers."

Shepherd said, stepping in front of Faron.

"I agree, there is always another solution."

I said.

"Like what?"

Faron asked.

"Someone is coming, everybody down!"

Shepherd shouted, a vehicle slams into the wall on my left knocking it down.

It drives into the pillar, smashing it.

Slowly breaking the building foundation, the building shakes once more.

Another vehicle drives into the wall on my right.

It's covered in metal black metal plating.

A minigun sprouts from the top of the vehicle on my right.

"Everyone get away!"

Shepherd shouts.

The mini gun fires, Shepherd stands in front.

Taking all of the bullets head on.

He grunts as each bullet bounces off his hardened skin.

Faron charges at the loud minigun.

He leaps above the truck, as he grips his sword.

In a flash the front of the mini gun is sliced in half.

Men get out of the truck, Faron lands behind.

They all wear light plated armor, and masks.

They carry an abundance of different weapons.

Swords, daggers, but no guns these aren't thugs, they are warriors.

They approach Faron behind the vehicle.

I hear their weapons clash.

Turning to my right, one of the men holds out a device he plants on Eric.

"That's right Eric, unleash it."

The man said, as the device leeches onto Eric's chest.

Eric gasps, as the small device turns on.

The device opens, revealing an Ark.

Emitting a bright blue light.

It charges like a bomb, Eric breaks from his restraints.

"That feels amazing!"

Eric shouts, he's more energetic than before even his wounds begin to slowly heal.

Shepherd stands there motionless trying to gather himself.

"Where is the asset?"

The man asks.

"He's here but I don't know where to go."

Eric said.

"We will draw him out, let's go."

The man said Eric followed him and they got in the vehicle.

Sprinting at them, a giant sword is thrown in front me.

The weapon stops in front me.

A device attached to the handle, it explodes.

"Oof!"

I'm sent flying against the wall, my vision is blurry.

Eric gets in the vehicle as it backs out of the building.

Wiping my face, I see the man stand in front of Shepherd.

"Hey, miss me?"

The man asks, he takes off his mask revealing his face.

He has brown hair faded on the sides.

Shaved stubble, he has blue eyes.

He holds a giant sword over his shoulder.

Shepherd looks up at the man.

"It's you.."

Shepherd says he struggles to stand up straight.

"Long no time no see, monster."

The man grasps onto the giant sword.

"You were pretty tough for a moment, I'll make sure to swing for the head this time though."

He raises his giant sword, slashing at Shepherd.

Shepherd blocks, as his body is sent flying across the room.

I sprint attempting to tackle the man, he turns around immediately.

"Too slow!"

He slashes me upward, cutting through my skin and suit.

The man kicks me in the gut.

Bring the sword down on my back.

He slams me into the ground.

"Your body is pretty tough, it's like I'm trying to slice through thick meat."

Faron pounces on the man drop kicking him in the face.

Faron flips back on landing on his two feet.

"Sorry Paxton I'll make this quick."

Faron gets in his stance.

"Who the hell do you think you're talking too brat?"

Paxton asks.

I see Nathan, running out of the building.

"Someone has to get him."

I said, standing up.

"If you think you're getting past me."

Faron dashes in front of Paxton, slamming his elbow into his ribs.

"Oof!"

Paxton grunts as he falls down on one knee.

Faron then dashes out following Nathan