Reaper's Word

Clair moved fast through the vent. She had one chance and fifteen minutes to do it. She went to her little home in the wall and grabbed the gun that was there. It was the only thing that she wanted and then she slid down the shaft on the other side. It would deposit her in the basement and not far from a door that led to the caves.

She was sure that Isaiah would hear her and come but he couldn't touch her so long as the spell held. She hoped that was the same for the rest of the yard and not just in the house. She hit the basement floor rather hard. She ran to the caves and Gamma came toward her looking confused.

"Please help me Gamma. I have to leave. Say nothing to the others and don't speak to Isaiah. I can't stay here. I don't want to die." Gamma ran alongside her as they entered the cave.

She ran to the water's edge. Gamma stopping there making a promise to not speak and she would meet her outside. Clair swam through the chilled water and to the waterfall. The roar of it was deafening. She climbed fast and with little problem, she felt an aide to her. Like something else was moving through her limbs and she was thankful for it.

It felt like the energy of this place was helping her climb faster and safer.

It was growing cloudy out and the sun was moving lower in the sky so it should be okay for Gamma to meet her outside. Direct sunlight could kill her in hell hound form. So she would have to stay as a Sheppard which would curb her ability some. This was the thought going through Clair's head. She couldn't do this on her own, she'd need some help.

It took her closer to ten minutes to get up the waterfall and crawl out onto the forest floor near the river. She turned and ran down the path there. She knew it was the only way that she could go, she could feel it. Or she'd be dragged back by magic. There was a kind of presence again guiding her, aiding her in the speed she knew it. She ran out into the backyard and Gamma came to her. They ran around the front of the house. The yard was huge and she didn't know how far she could get before the fifteen was up. Just a few minutes now she knew.

She came around the side of the house. She knew that Isaiah watched her from somewhere but she wasn't going to take the time to find him. She could hear the sound of car doors closing as she ran around the side of the house and into the driveway. She recognized Michael and the older man next to him as they spoke. The two vans were already pulling away, but one slammed on their breaks as the driver spotted her. Clair ran toward the two men. A few more coming out of the van that had stopped.

Clair was covered in mud and filth from the climb but she didn't care. She was outside and so close to leaving. Gamma moved around the side of the vans going to kill those she found. They got out but didn't see her. Clair pointed her gun moving forward slightly.

"Get out of my way." She demanded. Their car was on and the closest to her and most likely the fastest one. Several reached for weapons but she fired, nearly hitting two of them and the others ran for cover. There was sudden screaming inside. Looked like fifteen minutes was up.

However it had nothing to do with her firing and everything with the occupants of the house. Over by the first van there was shouting and the sound of a short snarl. Gamma moved from man to man getting those that tried to run as Clair approached the car. They had their hands full with the fast hell hound.

She held out her hand and the weapons that the two behind the car had came to her. She let them fall to the ground. She just glanced up enough to see that Isaiah was on the roof watching but not attempting to do or say anything.

there. Leonardo and Michael stood facing her as she got to the closed door of the small car. She kept her gun pointed at them.

but Clair had heard them talking low over here. Leonardo was angry with Michael because he'd told them that they had killed her. Shot her in the head. Clair knew then that they had killed Leanne and Carlos. She wouldn't hesitate to kill them either. The softer side she'd once had was long gone, and these men had

of Gamma attacking came to them, the sound of breaking glass and other destruction from in the house. They backed up and looked at

shoot us to kill us."

I wanted to kill you? I just want to leave. I'm more than sure that a bullet to the head might do the trick

you leave, not without you joining us. I'm afraid we'll have to kill you otherwise." A man came from the first van that Gamma was just moving to. He was a short distance behind Clair but she was aware of him. Gamma was finishing with the last of the men though on the other

you live." She gave a rude sound, she sensed the truth of it. Should she answer right then she could live. However it probably wouldn't be for long. Just long enough for them to do

can tell if you lie." Leonardo said pointing to the other

here." Clair said opening the car door with her mind again. This time it stayed open even when he tried to close it. She had a

"Better than you thought."

where Isaiah was, and she waited. It was Michael who spoke next, moving slightly but her

you really want to let him out of this house?"

if he gets out than you do. I don't mind the thought of him tearing the two

over him." Clair didn't understand that completely, but then she figured if someone escaped and

tone of voice

all of us." There was silence in the yard as Michael spoke the words. Really? Well wasn't that just a kick in the pants? Looked like she had

He said after a moment when she just stared at them. No one moved. It was like the

car easily this way when she answered.

There was anger in his voice and he wanted

behind her fired the bullet missed and clipped Michael's arm. She slammed the car door and hit the gas as she put it in gear. She nearly hit Leonardo as he dove out of the

her to trap him again. Clair knew the moment she was beyond the grounds of the house. She felt this invisible snap in her chest and rubbed it slightly but had