"They say that death is something unexpected. That we are doomed to this. But when can we contain those seconds of life, save her or simply let destruction rage and haunt her life. It's inevitable. But the relentless pursuit of hope is what gives us the strength to keep fighting."
— Natasha? — a voice asks
The girl wakes up in a different place, a flower garden, with a house in the distance and a path made of grass that leads to the forest, a small stream was very close to Natasha, with crystal clear water and the sky as blue as the Mediterranean Sea.
Where am I? — I ask confused
— You answer me, where do you think we are? asked Meredith.
In Paradise? — I answerPerhaps. If that's what you deduce. So will be. explained Meredith.
"Excuse me, but do I know you?— asked Natasha.
"Let's just say yes, my name is Meredith. Meredith replied. "Wow, you look so familiar.— We are so alike. — said Natasha — I agree too. Except for the hair. said Meredith.
"Your hair is thicker than mine, but other than that we're the same. — I say "Is it because we're related?— Ever wondered that? asked Meredith.
"It would be an honor to be your descendant.— replied Natasha.
"So my dear, you are of the Warner language. Her blood runs from her ancestors who fought in the Sociedade do Machado e Cruz. explained
Meredith.
I think I do not understand. replied Natasha.
— Come, walk with me a little, I will explain everything you need to know.
asked Meredith.
All good. — said Natasha
"A long time ago, centuries ago there was a lot of light in the world. And where the light, there is darkness. Evil forces wanted to take over our world and ravage it in darkness. Bringing wars, hunger and misery that would plague the world once and for all, it began in the Dark Ages, passing through the great tyrants of history. Dictators, emperors. Kings, monarchs who dictated brutal and bloodthirsty rules against good people. In present times, a great danger guards our world. The challenges you and your family members face are a kind of experiment for what will come to the world, an eternal dispute of power, greed and evil. Make planet Earth an arena of wars. You as the leader of this rebellion have to stop this from happening. explained Meredith.
But how? asked Natasha.
"Fight like the brave girl you are. Show that you are not just a pretty face. Demonstrate that you are the symbol of this resistance. You are the Ax and the
Rose, the phoenix that rises from the ashes. said Meredith.
"I'll do it for my family and for you. Natasha promised.
Meredith came very close to my face and gently placed her hands on my cheek and said:
"Go back and do what you promised me.— asked Meredith. "Be who you are meant to be."
Suddenly, I fall from the top of the clouds and going in a spiral, I hit the ground. When I old the place, I smell the roses and wake up.
My breathing comes back with a rush and I stand up slowly and my consciousness returns.
What happened? — I think
As soon as I realized what had happened, I realized that it was already daylight. My wounds had stopped hurting. My strength had already been recovered.
I'm ready.
I put on my tights and boots, reload the ammunition for the guns, sharpen the axe.
"Lilian, I'm coming.— — I talk
FIRST ROUND
Get ready, I'm going with a thirst for revenge, I won't have mercy on what comes in front of me, I won't be more vulnerable.
As soon as I open my door, knives hit the kitchen wall scratching my cheeks, I take out my gun and shoot towards the target, I walk quickly being careful not to miss.
"So little girl, ready for combat?— asked the creature
I point the gun and aim at the legs, as soon as the creature tries to throw another knife at me, I shoot him several times.
Hitting the right leg, the centaur monster, screams in pain. I run fast and duck under the creature.
— Shall we play horsey? Natasha teased
— Little horse? How dare you!? asked the centaur — What it was? asked Natasha ironically.
"I am the great Tyson king of the centaurs.
"From the amusement park carousel?— Natasha teased again.
Tyson whinnied, and fire shot from his nostrils and shot up into the air. His eyes that were pale turned blood red.
"What an ugly thing to see.— — I think
Scratching the shards on the asphalt, he charged into combat. Natasha was on her back, with a mortal she climbed onto the animal's back.
"Calm down, calm down.— Good mama's horse. — soothed Natasha
Crazed Tyson was saying words, as if he were cursing Natasha. His body shook violently.
"Get off me. ordered Tyson.
"Only on one condition.— explained Natasha.
Which would be? Tyson asked.
"Could you drive me downtown?— asked Natasha "Gladly, I'll take you.— agreed Tyson.
The flames died down, Natasha positioned herself on the centaur's back.
Her long brown hair wrapped around the girl.
"Can I braid your hair?— asked Natasha.
"Don't push it girl. replied Tyson.
Natasha smiled. The centaur asked her to hold on, with an impulse, the animal ran at full speed, crossing the corners of the city at high speed.
— Don't tell me you're afraid of heights? Tyson asked.
A little because? asked Natasha.
"Soon you'll see.— replied Tyson.
With a swoop in the air, silver wings sprouted from the centaur's shoulders, glistening in the sunlight. Admired Natasha swallowed, along with her mint gum.
"Wow, I'm speechless. — said Natasha
"I usually don't have passengers on board, so I suggest you look down. asked Tyson
The young girl followed the centaur's request and looked, from above the clouds seemed insignificant, it was possible to see the entire city from above.
Something caught Natasha's attention, an object glowed brightly. "Follow the glow of that thing. asked Natasha "Okay, hold on. ordered Tyson.
Wrapping her arms around Tyson's neck, Natasha closed her eyes.
I could feel the shiver going down my spine, my hands were sweating a lot with nervousness, tears flowed from my eyes uncontrollably, my hair didn't even speak, it was all disheveled. At that time where was my hair tie.
Arriving on the roof of a building, Tyson left Natasha in safety. When he noticed the ax in his waist, the centaur got scared.
— What do you do with that object? Tyson asked.
This one? — asked Natasha — He is my faithful friend.
"Be careful what you find in this town. Not everything seems to be what it really is. The eyes deceive, not the soul. Tyson advised.
"Thanks, I'll be careful.— replied Natasha.
— Here we say goodbye my dear, good luck on your mission. — Tyson said
"I really appreciate your help. Thanks to Natasha
Goodbye. — fired TysonSee you soon. — I talk
The girl watched the centaur fly overhead towards the sun and disappear into the clouds. Positioning your legs on the building's railing, winds in your hair. She visualized the city.
Natasha took her bracelet on her right arm and tied her hair, leaving the two strands falling in her face.
I'm ready! — I say
Opening her backpack, the girl grabbed her mirror and visualized her image, unable to hold back her laughter. She was still wearing that blue dress, black tights and her favorite boots, she could only think that she looked like
Alice, just missing the white rabbit.
— I may look ridiculous, but my makeup is intact. — said Natasha wiping the black tears streaming down her face. "More or less.
Finishing cleaning up the remnants, Natasha ran to go down the fire stairs, when she was reaching the penultimate floors, she threw her body against the wall of brick walls, positioning her feet and giving a perfect somersault, arriving gently on the ground. Tightening her hairtail, the young girl runs towards the buildings.
"I'm coming, whoever you are.— — I think
Passing through countless apartments, Natasha arrives at her destination. A small house with a chimney.
Is here? I ask. — Strange.
When I step on the sidewalk, I feel something shake. The pebbles that were parked very close to me started to shake. Suddenly the grass began to rise, tangling my legs. I pull hard to try to escape. But first I am thrown by the branches of the tree in the garden. Slamming my body against the red car that was parked across the street. I faint slowly.
Wake up.
— Huh? I ask a bit silly — Natasha! Sarah exclaimed.
"S...Sarah?— — I ask
"Yes, get up, let's go.— — Sarah said
What happened? asked Natasha.We are waiting for you. Sarah answered.
"Calm down, who's waiting for me?— — I ask
"Your parents, Andrew, Liam, and Lydia. Sarah answered.
"Okay, just wait a minute, I need to drink some water.— asked Natasha
Sarah had her back turned, Natasha pulled her ax and placed it behind her back. He lifted the bottle to his mouth and took a sip of water.
"Come on, let's go!— Sarah ordered
"Sure, I'm coming. replied Natasha.
When Sarah turned, Natasha threw water on her and kicked her in the face.
Throwing Sarah away.
"You're not Sarah, she would recognize Lilian's name. explained Natasha.
What are you talking about? Sarah asked with blood in her nose.
"Cut that sucker out, who or what are you?— asked Natasha.
Sarah's voice got low and hoarse, in fact that wasn't Sarah. The image became distorted, Lilian appeared.
Sister? asked the creatureNo way. replied Natasha, throwing a knife
The knife went through the creature. That with a horrifying smile, showed the sharp fangs all over his mouth.
"You know, I've been lonely a lot and I've been very hungry. — said the creature
"And you think I'm going to be your best friend or your snack?— asked Natasha.
"It wouldn't be a bad idea, my dear. replied the creature
"Not today, freak. — said Natasha
The creature went mad and went into combat, launching its claws towards Natasha who dodged her blows.
— The little creature to play with. — mocked Natasha
— You think you're great, aren't you a redhead? — confronted the creature
— I don't think I am, I am, my dear. — countered Natasha
Pulling from her skin, crystal spikes came out of Lilian's skin, Natasha was horrified.
— You don't do that, even more so in my sister's body, disgusting creature. Natasha growled.
With a smirk and a loud smile, the creature seemed to enjoy it, to the point of forgetting to throw the spikes. Natasha realizing this came up with a plan, with her mirror she reflected her image in the window of one of the buildings, making a beam of light in her form. With his cell phone positioned, he captured an angle that made it look like she was standing in the same place.
So she escaped the creature, locating right behind it.
— Say goodbye. Natasha said softly.
Getting very close to the creature, with his axe, he intertwined it with his blade and cut the creature in half, causing it to explode in ash, sparks and dust. "What a bizarre place!— I say