Chapter 19:
Psst… " *whispers* Before we get back to the story…Holy Gear are weapons infused with pure light mana…but I'd explain in more detail later. Peace *flashes a peace sign *."
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Chino- Ken: "The treatment isn't over. Don't be stupid. You'll be fine by tomorrow but you aren't allowed to see your sister for two years or until you can stand toe to toe with either one of us. Until then…I will leave your sister in Saka's care. Maybe she'll listen to him."
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Heading Down To The Dungeon-
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Van Saka: *thoughts* "All this time has passed, and she hasn't eaten a single bite-not even a sip of water."
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Van Saka: *thoughts* "Hmph. It must be difficult. I understand how she feels. But when I hadn't ate for over seven days…it wasn't by choice."
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Van Saka:"Let me head to the kitchen and prepare her a nice meal, a few snacks, and some drinks!" *smiles*
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*2 hours later*
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Happily Strolling To The Dungeon-
Van Saka: "Vegetable Noodles, Szechuan Beef, a heart-shaped dollop of my special sauce, some apples, cheese cake for dessert and freshly squeezed orange juice to wash it all down!"
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Van Saka: *thoughts* "My mother always loved this.. so I'm sure she would too…" *smiles*
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*tap*
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*tap*
*tap*
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*He arrived down in the dungeon*
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*bloop* *bloop* *bloop*
The sound of Sarah's blood dripping to the floor…echoed throughout the empty dungeon as Van Saka reached closer to her…
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*bloop* *bloop* *bloop*
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The sight of Sarah battered, bruised, bleeding and barely conscious gave Van Saka chills throughout his body. He stayed silent as the image of her smiling and cheering on her brothers replayed in his mind like a cruel memory.
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Sarah Luna: *weakly* *looking down* "I won't die before I get to see them one more time…"
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Sarah Luna: "Go ahead. Beat me…what are you waiting for ? Don't tell me…you pity me because of a little blood? Pussy."
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Van Saka: "Eat this."
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*Sarah looks up*
*gulps*
*stomach growls*
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Sarah Luna: *faintly* "You want to poison me no-"
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*Van Saka stuffed her face before she could finish her sentence*
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Van Saka: "I won't let you die before you see them… and… they're safe." *thoughts* "Why…all of a sudden..am I sympathizing with a hostage.. is it because of the similarities within our past…?"
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Sarah Luna: *faintly* "more please..I would've fed myself but I can't mo-"
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Van Saka continued feeding Sarah..
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Van Saka: *smiles* "Just promise you'll eat everyday from now on! AHAHAHAHA!"
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "This is fucking delicious! I don't care if it's poison anymore."
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Van Saka: *laughs* "You shouldn't curse while you eat."
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "Oops..Sorry!" *smiles* "Ouch! Fuck! Sorry…this cut on my cheek…it hurts when I smile."
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Van Saka: "Put your face against the bars and hold still…I could cleanse the wound & stop the bleeding."
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*He generated water into his palms.. cleansed the wound and manipulated the blood to stop it.*
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* *swallowed* "Why are you being so nice to me…and… ARE THEY REALLY OKAY???" *smiles*
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Van Saka: "I'm just doing my job!" *smiles* *thoughts* "I'm lying..I'm conflicted but it's crystal clear..such compassionate & selfless nature…you're worried about if your brothers are okay while you're anything but okay…"
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*Van Saka continues spoon feeding Sarah*
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "Juice please."
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*sipping*
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Sarah Luna: "Sooooooooooooo…..Where are you from ? What's your full name? Everyone calls you Saka.."
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Van Saka: "It's getting a bit late.. so before the others get suspicious… I'll leave for now and answer all your questions tomorrow.."
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Sarah Luna: "Can you at-least stay till I'm finished eating?"
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Van Saka: "Five more minutes…"
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*She finished everything but the fruit*
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Sarah Luna: "Hmph, well as long as you're coming back and not those other assholes-"
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Sarah Luna: "Sorry." *smiles*
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Van Saka: *smiles* "Finish those apples by the time I come back tomorrow and I'll add in something I never told anyone."
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Sarah Luna: "Deal. *smiles* But if you don't mind, there's this one thing I always did with my brothers when we made a promise… we'd form half a heart with each of our hands and connect them to seal the promise."
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Van Saka: *chuckles* "I can't believe you're the same girl from earlier but sure."
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Sarah showed her middle finger to him.
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*They then formed the hearts and connected them*
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Van Saka & Sarah Luna: "I promise."
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Van Saka: "Your fingers were shaking…you must be cold. Hold on. *takes off his jacket* You can cover up with this."
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Sarah Luna: "It's so furry..warm.. and soft..thank you…but won't you get in trouble if someone sees me in this?"
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Van Saka: "It's fine. I'll clap 5 times every time I'm on my way..so you'll know it's me coming. If you don't hear any claps but you hear footsteps…just hide it."
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Sarah Luna: *nods* "Okay!"
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The next day-
*clap*
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*clap*
*clap*
*clap*
*Van Saka's claps echoed through the dungeon*
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Sarah Luna: *pretends to be stunned* "I didn't order room service but this looks amazing…what do we have here Sir?"
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Van Saka: *laughs* *playing along* "We have two omelettes, some bacon, breakfast potatoes, sausages, an English muffin, some waffles & black tea."
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Sarah Luna: "Delightful indeed. Would you be joining me ? That sounds like quite much for a young lady like me…"
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Van Saka: *smiles* "I would be honored."
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*Van Saka sat right outside her cell & began feeding her as well as helping himself*
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "Sooo… I finished my apples *points to the apple remains in the corner of her cell* and even though it was still a bit cold that was the best sleep I had since I got here plus I feel like a model in your jacket *smiles* "
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Sarah did a fierce turn, pretending like she was on the runway.
*Van Saka smiles & blows the tea to serve to Sarah*
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*sipping*
*swallowed*
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Sarah Luna: "I wish my little pumpkins could try your food though…it's really delicious." *frowns*
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Van Saka: "I'll sneak some and let them know it was a special request…."
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "REALLY!!!? Thank you! I would've given you a hug but the bars...Howeverrrrrrr *Sarah leaned against the cell* A promise is a promise."
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Van Saka: "Well then let's begin with my full name. Claude Van Saka."
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* "Ouuuuu. You have the name of an 85 year old man that wears a bench wig."
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Van Saka: "From the moment I was born….. I was bound to die before the age of 18…and there was nothing that could be done to reverse a defective heart. I thought about it everyday because my heart could have stopped at any given moment..
But my mother would always do whatever it took to make me smile, despite suffering from stage 4 cancer herself…I learned to cook at age 7 so I could be of use to her since we couldn't afford her treatment and she bared unimaginable pain that kept growing day by day making it even more difficult to complete daily tasks…and as time went by.. she couldn't take it any longer… One day when I came from the store…I just saw her lifeless body…hanging from the ceiling…and to be honest with you… after she died I thought about killing myself pretty frequently… cause there was nothing left to live for. Each day I felt like my heart….my body was getting weaker… I'd even get teased by kids for looking 'different' and many times I was told to kill myself because if I actually belonged in this world I would've been born 'normal'… then the Mana surge happened…three elementals manifested onto my body but it didn't matter since I would never live to see my full potential…or so I thought…until Stephen Lucci saved my life. He fixed my heart, gave me a new family …people that cared about me… and all he wanted in return was to assist me in reaching my full potential…"
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*sniffles*
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Van Saka: *wiping Sarah's face* "There's no need to cry..that's the past…"
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Sarah Luna: " *sniffles*… how could they tell you to kill your self… *sniffles* …but your heart.. *sniffles*…your mom… *sniffles*.. I-"
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Van Saka: *smiles* "Have a muffin and stop crying.."
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* *sniffles* "It's really good"
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Van Saka: *looks at his watch* "I'm glad you like it. Seems as though it's time for me to leave though."
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Sarah Luna: *chewing* *sad tone* "Already? "
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Van Saka: "Turn that frown upside down! *smiles* I'd be back everyday from now on…but before I go… *takes off his mother's necklace*… *puts it around Sarah's neck* .."
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Van Saka: "It's my mother's… she'd like you to have it. Take it as a parting gift. It would keep you warm since it's infused with my flame mana.. as well as it shows my mana flow..so once it doesn't look like a flash bang…I'm safe."
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*Sarah leaned forward & kissed Van Saka on his cheek through the bars*
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Sarah Luna: *smiles* "See you tomorrow and the next day and the next day and the next day and the next day…"
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*Sarah kept repeating 'and the next day' as Van Saka left the dungeon smiling*
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He kept cooking for her, spending time with her and they got closer and closer as the days went by..she was always excited to hear about his day & all the different missions he went on while eating..even though it was just for an hour…A year later…. The invasion of Maldonian Empire to retrieve Holy Gear: Linctus has arrived. All 4 of the current commanders in the Sinister Six had been called upon. This mission was approximated to 36 hours…so Sarah was left in Leon King's care while Van Saka was deployed…"
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L&K TRAINING FACILITY HEAD OFFICE-
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*24 hours had passed*
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*Gulping whiskey from the bottle*
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Leon King: *wipes mouth* "Phewww….that's some good booze." *smiles*
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Leon King: *drunk tone* "Why do I feel like I've forgotten something…oh right! To feed that sexy young lady." *bites lip*
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*stumbling down the stairs to the dungeon*
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Leon King: "Helloooo… *smiles* ah ha ha ha…I forgot the food…"
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*His voice echoed through the dungeon and Sarah quickly hid Van Saka's jacket*
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Leon King: "I know you hear me bitch! I didn't forget how you cursed me out in front of all the soldiers when you first arrived…."
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*He almost made it to her cell*
*tap*
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Leon King: "I'm willing to forgive you if you play a little game with me.. *pulls out his gun*.. each time I fire…you take off a piece of clothing."
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*BANG!*
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*she removed nothing*
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Leon King: "C'mon doll…that's no fun ah ha..you won't want anything happening to those runts do you?"
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Sarah Luna: *voice trembling* "F-Fine..just don't touch me.."
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He fired off 4 more shots…
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*BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!*
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Sarah was completely naked now..
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Leon King: "Let me get a closer look.." *smiles*
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He unlocks her cell door…
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Sarah Luna: *voice trembling* "D-Don't come any closer…."
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He entered her cell…
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Sarah Luna : "I said…don't..touch..m-"
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*Leon pointed the gun at her head & crept behind her*
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Leon King: "Just a little fun..stop being so resistant.. I'm sure a young girl like you is always in the mood…"
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He started foundling her & kissing on her body…
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Her heart began racing so fast..it felt like if it was gonna burst out her chest..
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*THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
*THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
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*Sarah began having difficulty breathing*
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Sarah Luna: *short breaths* "Please..stop.."
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Van Saka's necklace reacted to her irregular blood flow and emitted a flaming barrier around her…sending Leon flying straight out the cell and knocking him out
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*BOOOOOMMM!!!*
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Sarah Luna: *faintly* "…a burning love.."
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12 hours later….In the dungeon-
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Leon King: *rubbing his head* "Ouch…this stupid fucking bitch…"
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Leon King: "Where'd she even get that from…a B tier Holy Gear….protector…"
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Entering the facility-
*Misty on Van Saka's back*
Misty Noyelle: *smiling* "What's gotten into you today??? Ya White haired reaper! *plays with his hair* You defeated the Guardian of the S tier Holy Gear-Linctus all on your own before we even got a chance to do anything!"
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Van Saka smiles & laughs
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Chino-Ken: "You've gotten even faster & stronger Saka….Good job… taking into consideration all of your stats have drastically increased and in terms of power now…you're closer to me than anyone else in the Six.. you should replace Belle as the vice captain."
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Van Saka: "No. A person such as myself who loves to live freely cannot be assigned to a position which requires responsibility and accountability for others. Plus..Belle deserves it more than me…despite you not acknowledging her whatsoever…she trains harder than anyone here and I think she deserves an apology and some appreciation from you Captain…"
*smiles*
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Chino-Belle: *thoughts* *shocked* "somebody actually noticed me…Saka…"
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Chino-Ken: "Sure. Anyway, even though it's highly unlikely…if a day comes that you grow stronger than me..you become Captain. That will be my final command."
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
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Chino-Ken: *thoughts* "Phantom."
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Van Saka: "Up we go!" *smiles*
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*Van Saka throws Misty into the air*
Misty Noyelle: "WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
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*He rubs Belle's head*
Van Saka: "Don't think about it too much. He will have no choice but to acknowledge you one day…I'll be back in a few!"
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*WOOOOOSH!*
Van Saka ran off to the dungeon to tell Sarah all about his victory….
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Meanwhile In The Dungeon-
*LOUD BELT WHIPPING*
*Sarah's wounds reopened…skin whaling…hand prints all over her neck…naked….blood dripping*
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*LOUD BELT WHIPPING*
*CRACK!*
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Leon King: "TELL ME WHERE'D YOU GET THAT YOU FUCKING BITCH!"
*LOUD BELT WHIPPING*
*CRACK!*
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Leon King: *angrily* "ANSWER ME!!!!!"
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Sarah Luna: *spits on Leon* "Fuck you!!!"
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
*DARK ATMOSPHERE*
*OMINOUS AURA*
*INTENSE WIND PRESSURE*
*BLOODLUST*
Van Saka: "Cover your eyes love…"