Star Crossed In Time - Chapter 230

This is way more than a hundred… more like thousands! This is insane!! I look back to the dead thing in front of me and clench my teeth. I feel Zhen and Bai Lei pulling their power to them in violent waves as Ai rotates her duel blades.

I step up between Bai Lei and Zhen, readying myself as well saying “It looks like we’re all gonna get a good workout…” Zhen nods and says “Stay close to Bai Lei and I. We’ll keep you safe.”

I smile at Zhen and quickly say “I can hold my own old man, just make sure you return to my mom in one piece.” He stiffens and glances at me, awkwardly clearing his throat as he silently nods his head.

My smile grows but it doesn’t last long. The surrounding creatures were slowly moving closer with low growls. They move like a pack of wolves… a large pack of wolves. I reach for my power as I ready myself and quickly say “I don’t know why but… don’t let these things bite you.”

The others nod as we try to step closer to the cave opening but that seems to break the silent truce that was currently taking place. The dark creatures snarl and lunge at us at full speed. Ai leaps up and meets them head-on as the rest of us begin fighting.

I use the wind around us and sharpen it into blades, sending them flying into the wave of creatures. Heads, arms, and legs go flying in every direction as black blood rains down all around us. Zhen and Bai Lei use their powers to blast straight through the next wave.

All four of us work together like a well-oiled machine but when I look up and see another large wave coming at us, I begin to feel a little uneasy. Sure, they weren’t that hard to kill or tough but their numbers… if we keep this up, their sheer numbers will drain us.

By the time we get done with them all… we’ll all be exhausted! Suddenly, we feel a wave of power over us. I look up to see Mogui and Hundun coming out of a portal of some kind looking like gods of war! Their teeth are bȧrėd with a crazy light flashing in their creepy white eyes.

They land in front of us, each of them wielding duel blades just like their sister but their blades are longer and thicker. Hundun turns to look at me and says “Sorry, we’re a little late.” I blink in confusion and ask “What are you two doing here?” Hundun snorts and says “And miss all this fun? No way are we letting you and our little sister have all the fun!”

I give him a knowing smile as he and his brother launch themselves into the growing mass of creatures. Bai Lei chuckles and says “I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t kill them.” I give him a look and turn back to the creatures.

I call up the hard ground under us and watch with a smile when several large spikes shoot up out of the ground, tearing through the dark creatures. Not even seconds later, more come rushing forward. I frown and instantly feel like someone who stepped on an ant pile.

“Zhen!” Bai Lei yells and the two share a knowing look before Zhen nods in understanding. Zhen rips two creatures near him in half before turning to run straight at Bai lei at full speed. I use my wind power to create more blades, providing cover for both of them.

Zhen picks up speed and leaps straight at Bai lei. Zhen’s body gives off a white light as he shifts into his fox form mid-air. Bai Lei slightly kneels and allows Zhen to jump up on him. Bai Lei spins once and then throws Zhen straight into the sky!

Zhen flies straight up like a white missile! His fox form collides straight into the flying creature! He digs his claws in and bites down before tearing the beast into two! Holy… Suddenly, the ground under me shifts and I’m falling.

My feet land on solid rock but when I look up, everything is dark. My heart races as I try to wait for my eyes to adjust to the sudden darkness but that’s not the only reason it’s racing. I know without a doubt this was Eli’s doing and I was about to come face to face with the monster that haunted my dreams for years.

All I can hear is my own heartbeat and quick breathing so I will myself to calm down. Why does it smell so bad!? I try to ignore the smell but it’s almost overwhelming! Something drips on my face and forehead. I reach up and wipe at my cheek but when I faintly see a dark color, I frown and bring it closer to my eyes.

When I realize it’s blood, I quickly pull my head back and flick my hand away. I use my magic to clean my fingers and face as my eyes begin to fully adjust. My heart nearly comes to a stop when I see bodies hanging from the top of the cave!

A hand hits me in the side of the face, causing me to jerk back and nearly fall. A man struggles to reach out for me with pain and agony in his eyes. I’m about to hyperventilate as I mentally slap myself. I swallow hard and stumble over to the man.

I look at the hooks in his skin and swallow hard again. How am I suppose to help him without hurting him more or killing him!? “It’s… it’s okay. I’m gonna try and help you down, okay?” The man slowly closes his eyes and painfully nods his head.