Chapter 114 - Black Toll

Wings flapping, trees whistling, birds chirping, the sun almost setting.

Liam flew into the Silver-lining land, his wings and body weak, he flew lowly as he got to the view of the manor, dropping to the ground.

"LIAM!" Iris voice came in along with the others as they rushed to his side.

His body transform back to normal, he turns to his side as they gathered him, Iris held him firm.

"What's happening to him?" Iris said panicking.

Liam bleed black blood, from his nose, eyes and ears, his body pale.

"He's so cold" She said in tears.

"Boss" Kayla said in tears.

"Quick let's get him inside" Sean said as him and Rory help pull him to his feet rushing inside.

***

Section Ten

Super Train 

"Today we experience something we have never seen in history, the super train built for years suddenly collapse, investigators doing everything as possible to find out what caused it, luckily we have only few injured, it's a miracle everyone survived this unfortunate accident and we are still stunned with the shocking news, the reason for this miracle, the black ghoul" The news caster said.

"The video going viral of a ghoul saving humans, it's not just a shock, but a wonder that a ghoul could actually put humans first, going as far as risking everything to save everyone in that train, this unbelievably scene is something that will forever be in our minds, which gives us a question, are ghouls really the enemy?"

***

Lorna stood watching the train, swamping with agents and police forces, she was wrapped with a brown blanket given to her by the paramedic. She stood watching the exact same spot Liam held the train from falling.

"REX!".

She turns at the sound of that voice, seeing Renee embracing her son tightly, in tears, Chase beside her.

Lorna smiles at the action, missing the love of a mother, just by watching, she had never thought of it until now, she wonders why so sudden, maybe because a moment ago she was closer to death.

Chase attention drifts to her, their eyes meet as he walks towards her.

"Chas-"

She was cut off when he so sudden embrace her tightly, taking a deep breath, she was surprised by his action but truth be told she really needed that hug, she didn't realize that until now, her tears fell, as she held unto him sobbing and crying her heart out.

"It's okay" he smooched.

"I'm right here"

***

*Loud Wailing Sirens*

Heels sounds, as Barbra walks towards the train, reporters took pictures, their camera's making flashes but she ignores them, she stops at the front of the train, her hand feeling the clawed metal. Her look unreadable as she lined the claw marks with her hands.

Chase walks towards her.

"Lorna is pretty shaken up, I will take her home" Chase said.

Barbra snaps out of her trance facing him. 

"You best do" she said forcing a smile.

"She needs you" she adds.

Chase nods.

"Extraordinary isn't it" she said, her eyes going back to study, Chase gaze drifts to metal.

"The black ghoul saving lives, human lives, unleashing a potential we never knew he posses, I can only imagine what more he's capable of" she adds stern.

"He may be the greater power just like the ghouls said".

She faced him on hearing his words.

"That's odd of you to say Chase" she said in amusement.

"Rex was in there Barbra, no matter how hard it is for me to say this..." he sighs.

"If it wasn't for the black ghoul, Rex would have died, hundreds of lives would have been lost, thousands" he reasons.

"Or maybe it was the black ghoul sick plan to get the humans to his side, think about it Chase".

"If that was his agenda then I hope the truth comes out" he said walking away.

Barbra huff sassy, facing the train back.

"There are a lot of things you don't understand Chase".

***

The drive to Lorna's apartment was a quiet one, Chase sneak glances at Lorna who had her eyes glued to the window.

"Jesse would have come, but she had to join the others investigate the train" Chase said finally breaking the intense silence.

Lorna just made a hmm sound.

"What were you doing at the train?" he asked curious.

"What anyone do, transporting" she answers firmly.

"O...Kay" Chase said concentrating on driving. 

***

Section Six

Lorna Residence

"Trust me it wasn't really necessary to follow me to the door" Lorna said pulling some strands of her hair behind her ear.

"It's okay I just wanted you to be safe".

"Well I'm safe and sound so" she turns to her door.

"Lorna"

"What?" she turns but was caught off guard by a kiss, she froze as her eyes widen, his lips roaming hers, Lorna spared no effort to kiss back, she didn't know how to react to this.

He stops gently stroking her cheek with his thumb. Her looks a mixture of confusion and awe.

"W-W-Why did you do that?" she said in a shaky breath.

"Because I wanted to" he replies.

She quickly pulled away from his touch.

"Lorna" he began stepping forward.

"Please don't" she hissed.

He stops abruptly.

"I'm sorry Lorna I didn't mean-"

"It's okay" she said haste, before sighing.

"It's just-"

"I know you need time I understand" he cuts her off, her gaze drift to his, her green ones piercing his blue ones.

"I will give you time" he said.

"All the time you need, I can wait" he adds.

Lorna was about saying something but she held it in, she could see it in his eyes, the emotions. She gulps.

"Good night Lorna" he said with a smile against his lips before walking away, heading for the elevator leaving a confused and stunned Lorna.

***

Section Eight

Natasha's Residence

*Loud Banging On Door*

"Come on Nat, I have been knocking for hours now" Johnny said impatient.

"Did you see the news? All agents are investigating the train, I haven't seen you for a whole day" he said banging once more.

"Nat come on"

More banging.

"Nat!"

Banging.

"Nat open up"

Banging.

"NAT!" he shouts, okay something was odd, this was definitely not like her, Nat would never ignore him like this, no matter what, she always answers and put up a foul mood of course.

Sensing something was wrong, he kicks the door open rushing in, her house was dark, he quickly found the lights switch flicking it on and gasp seeing a sight that nearly stops his heart.

Natasha was on the floor, eyes open, in the pool of her own blood as it spread out across the room, her throats slashed, evident claw marks on her body that bleed.

"NAT!"