As Ava lightly danced with Zachary, he heard the voice. "She is willing, take your chance, get what they took away from you." His heart started racing pounding in his head, but the excitement was too much, he fainted. Ava yelped and the two girls came in. They saw his current state and sighed. This wasn't the  first time. All three girls lifted him and brought him to his bed, Ava, who brought warm wash cloths and a bowl of warm water, placed one on his head and sighed, she knew she had to leave but she didn't know if it was possible. What if he wakes up? She had no choice, she just hoped that Artemis and Rose would help her. She turned to them and pointed her head near the door, The two girls understood and followed. "what's up Ava?" Rose asked. Ava sighed,now or never. "Let's run, don't look back. I can't let you guys stay here....are you willing to help me?" she asked, a pang of hope ran through her voice. Rose and Arty looked at each other. Rose hugged Ava and whispered in her ear. "lets go!" . The three girls tiptoed down stairs and across the empty halls, pictures dusty and furniture unused, like a prison. The three girls ran towards the door,eager to leave. As Rose and Ava pushed the heavy door open, Artemis stopped.

"Arty!" Rose smiled "We're free! We can leave! Come on what are you waiting for?" Rose's tone went concerned when her sister stopped at the door. Ava was waiting patiently.  Arty walked over to Ava and hugged her, crying softly on her shoulder. "Take care of her, understand?" she whimpered wiping her tears. "C-come on Artemis your free, we can all leave....what are you doing?" Ava asked, scared. Artemis hugged her sister and whispered something inaudible so only she could hear. Rose's eyes widened as she started whimpering. "No...no....no...no you can't...." rose fell to her knees and Artemis slapped her,

"RUN!!" Artemis screamed,her back turned towards us. I grabbed Rose's hand and she struggled. "NO I WON'T LEAVE HER!!!ARTY!!!ARTY!!!" Ava covered her mouth and picked her up, she ran through the tree covered path, Into the streets.Little did they know that destiny waited for them a little up the path.

<<MEANWHILE>>

As Zachary  rubbed his sore head he heard screaming. It was muffled and inaudible but he knew who it came rom. He wasn't worried he had plenty of time. He walked to the mirror and ran a hand through his hair. A shadowed, darker, version of himself appeared in his reflection. He rubbed his eyes to make sure. "W-Who are you?" he stuttered falling back. "The voice in your head, i'm you!" He giggled like a child. He really was insane, he didn't know any other way of life, he was always alone, his voice guided him.  It always had, ever since he was little. His mother left when he was 4, and thats when this voice came to him,he never asked for the voice, sometimes he can't control himself, he blacks out. He sighed and walked out, one hand in pocket. He walked towards a hall closet, full of.....toys. He grabbed a sword. They had screwed up for the last time. He walked downstairs to find Artemis sitting at the door, crying, he put the sword  behind his back and walked towards her, he held her chin. "What's wrong Artemis deary?" her eyes stayed dull,glassy, as if he had took her life away without killing her, A fate worst then death. She tried to stand up, her fragile frame shaking. mumbling Zachary was getting impatient, "I wouldn't be here if you hadn't killed her.." She whispered. "She was our sister, i'm not going to let you deprive me of Rose."  His eyes widened. His whole life the voice told him she would wake up. "Strike her Zachary, she isn't playing by the rules." He took the sword out  from behind him and walked towards her, grabbing her face roughly. "But you would deprive sweet little Roseabella of one, how heroic!" He mocked. With a few swift motions the sword cut through Artemis, she fell to the floor, gasping for air, crying.

"Please Ava Take care of her....." She whispered looking at the door. She fought death's dangerous fate fighting to stay Alive. She can't die like this......not now......but do it for Rose. She only stayed to protect them. Artemis was slow and would harm their progress, she couldn't live knowing  she caused them that pain....she was finally going to see Ambrose, their eldest sister. The one Zachary Killed. As Artemis laid on the floor, dying in a small puddle of her own blood, Zachary was cleaning his sword. He walked over and grabbed her face, she struggled to stay awake. "Stupid girl, you couldn't just play the game" he cooed with that sadistic smile. Artemis closed her eyes, this wouldn't be the last thing she saw. She saw Ambrose, her blonde strands flowing as she welcomed Artemis with open arms.

"Fate plays out in funny ways sister, Rose will become stronger and you can be with them like i have remained with you two, leading you to the right path. Come on, it's time to let go, stop holding on so tight, its your time Artemis." Ambrose smiled warmly, Artemis cried and ran into her sister's arms, leaving the pain and sorrows of this life for a softer fate.

Zachary paced through the garden, from a trot to a sprint he looked for the two girls, determined to get the future he deserves. Little did the three know, they were running towards fate, following their own voices, To the unavoidable destiny they were destined for. And maybe after all the darkness was like a pool, it was his choice to jump in, it's his choice to come back, but is it too late for him. does he see now that what he's doing is wrong? Or will he continue to hurt the ones he loves to get his way?

TO BE CONTINUED.........