"Matthew's important too. Where is he, Azazel?" Max retorted.

The dark figure picked up a boulder and sent it hurtling towards them. The four wolves dodged.

Azazel then let out a wicked laugh. "Your friend is DEAD!" He twitched again.

"Look, I know that he's still alive. I know that you're the crystal's first victim. Evelynne got you addicted to it. The addiction changed you! Azazel, hel is to find him. You know where he's hiding."

Azazel twitched before laughing again. "Fools, if only you KNEW!"

The addicted wolf left them, then after he was fully gone, Ebony began to speak. "He's lying to you!"

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"What?" Max said.

"The only thing is, he's not who you think he is." Ebony then turned to face Shadow, who transformed into his human form.

"Broken hearts, broke minds,

False companions, false binds.

In the wake of broken dreams,

Things aren't always as they seem."

Shadow's brow furrowed. Rose then looked at her brother and back to Ebony. "We need to get going."

"No, I'm not heading back until I get Matthew!" Max said stubbornly.

"Max.....?" Shadow warned. But he ignored him, as he changed and went straight for the castle.

"Leave! " Ebony warned. "Hes not worth saving....she's coming! You need to go hide!"

"Who?" Zack asked.

"The Crone Witch."

Shadow slowly looked at them. "Valerian....."

"She's headed straight for the castle." Ebony claimed. "Run!"

"Max is right though, if she IS coming, we need to get Matthew, quick!" Ebony shook her head. "You're going to regret what you see!"