Chapter 25

Okay, first off, who are you, and what did they want with Kaysi? Becky asked coldly. She was still mentally numb to the idea that her secret crush had kidnapped her friend.

I honestly couldn't tell you all I knew. I was looking to hunt my brother down as I sensed his presence as a demon. And the next thing I knew, when I arrived, there was a woman casualty.

A casualty, Micah growled. Even if you don't know her, do you think human life is just simply casualties to you in your battles? She said as her eyes began to glow red.

MICAH, Baby shouted as she could see that Micah was starting to lose control.

Oh, really? You guys are a group of waymakers, yet you have a demon on your team. You realize that goes against our rules. Waymakers must always exercise any demon that we come across.

Micah said, " I'll show you what it means to have some casualties when I make you one."

Micah ran across the field to aim at Evan. Unfortunately, when she tried to draw it, her weapon would not break free of its form.

Why am I unable to release my weapon? Regardless, in one way or another, I'll manage to land a hit on him.

Evan stood up and grabbed his sword, ready to block Micah. Watching her as she ran closer and closer, all of a sudden, she disappeared.

He looked all around him, trying to find her. She could not have just disappeared; she was right before me. I know I got a serious injury, so could I be hallucinating?

Micah reappeared in front of him and slammed her fist into his chest, where the wound that Josh had created with this claw was.

Ugh... Evan yelled out and dropped to his knees, doubled over in pain.

Micah was getting ready to land a second attack when Baby and another mysterious man stopped them.

Why did you stop me? I was getting ready to teach this girl a lesson. Evan grinned in pain at the man.

This is what you do when I tell you to stop creating so much trouble. Also, didn't I ask you to stop leaving your teammate behind?

Ah, but James is always so slow and hesitant. He's nothing but a big scaredy cat.

It is better for you; you don't know how to obey orders, you damn runt.

Hey, Baby, how have you been? The man looked up at Baby as he slowly helped Evan sit up.

Hold up. Do you know who this guy is? Beck questioned.

Yes, I do. This is Duke, an old-time friend, and he's also another trainer for the waymakers. This is the second group that was created after ours had a test run.

Since the portals have been opening up more and more, headquarters need to create more groups of waymakers due to the large surge of demons.

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I understand. Now, with that said, I still want to know where Kaysi is.

Well, children, now that we're not at each other's throats and things have settled down, maybe we can learn more information. Evan, is there any more that you can tell us about what happened? Even the smallest detail can help, Duke asked.

Well, as I said, I had seen a high-level demon, and I could sense that it was my brother. So I went to hunt him down. The next thing I knew, I saw that this girl was on the ground. I'm guessing she tried to confront him. He seemed to be on a mission, probably sent by our father. He took her back to the abyss.

What is the abyss, Beck asked?

Did I hear someone call you Beck? Becky was it; I have not been there myself, but I was told that there is a dimension between Earth and Hell. It's kind of like limbo.

What do you think he wanted with her there?

Honestly, I am not sure why he took her there and what my father wants with her. He's always been obsessed with demons and demonology.

You would think he would try to take your little friend Micah over here. I think she is quite a peach.

Yeah, if you keep talking, I'll think I'm a rotten apple when I contact you again.

Children!!! Duke said in a strong, thunderous voice that made everyone jump.

Since we don't know what's going on, we're going to have to find a way to get her back. The only problem is that I know of this Abyss that you speak of, but we Guardians can't go there.

Why can't you guys go there?

Since two dimensions—light and dark—support Earth, guardians are pure. We can leave Earth and ascend to heaven, which is made of light. However, the abyss has an averted barrier. It has no light that breaks through. It's typically the source of demon creation.

Some people believe that rather than going to hell, you are temporarily imprisoned there; if you survive, you are released. Or you go to hell. But if you don't get out, then you are turned. However, it still leaves many people out and doesn't let them through.

So, how do we know if we'll be able to overcome the barrier this place seems to have?

I noticed something earlier when I saw you two fighting Micah and Evan. Have you ever been told about soul ties?

Yes, Baby trained us not too long ago about them, even helping us to sense them and others, as well as their different levels and strengths. So that way, we can determine good and Evil and even nearby demons.

Very well, then. If that's the case, Micah, why did you attack Evan so easily?

I lost control when I saw my friend get taken away. In a way, I guess I kind of blamed him.

I figured that was probably the case. Nevertheless, if you pay attention to your soul ties each of you individually has a connection with Kaysi. You can see bits of her Essence still flowing in your auras.

How is that possible for me? I don't even know the girl. I've never heard of her, and I've never seen her until today.

Well, then, you have to have had a connection with this girl somewhere in your past.

Somehow, you must not remember it because out of all of you, the strongest soul-tie connection that I see is intertwined with hers is yours.

Let me explain; the longer you are away from somebody, the more that tie fades. Even her closest friends there aren't flowing as brightly as yours.

So what does this mean?

This means that "boy," you might end up being the one who has to break the barrier. As long as you have the strongest soul tie, you have the highest chance of entering undetected.

What do you mean I am confused? How does that work?

Whenever you approach the barrier, Kaysi's soul tie will have already passed through, and in theory, it should just register her essence and let you pass.

So let me get this straight: You'd like me to go down into the abyss somehow and somehow rescue a girl I've never met but I somehow have a soul tie to.

That seems to be the only way, regardless of your relationship to this girl. Are you going to let another human being die on your behalf? Duke glared at Evan.

Of course not; I just don't know if I have it in me to accomplish our goals. I already took one beating, and look where it got me. I couldn't save her in the first place.

Well, son, this might be your Redemption then. At the very most, Baby and I can train you further so you can at least get to where you need to.

The rest of our group can scout the area to find portals; that way, we might be able to get in somehow.

With enough practice, after this training, all of you guys should be able to enter through the portal. I can at least make you so you will be able to pass through. We, guardians, will help you get through the portal. Your team will be with you until you get to the first gate of the Abyss.

The barrier is at the first gate. After that, Evan will have to go alone.