Tangled Fate

Chapitre XI: Full Moon

Chapitre XI: Full Moon

Someone's Point of View :

"Boss, he seems to know we're here." Kean stated.

"Stay alert. We don't know what his next move is." My answer.

"Damn that guy!" Peter said, annoyed.

"Let's blend and act normal, there are many masked people so it will be difficult for him." Kean said goodbye and walked away.

After a few minutes, we all looked at the person who spoke. Why did he still have a party after what happened to his grandfather? Haha pathetic.

Then it suddenly blacked out, power shortage, or is he mocking our tactics? Damn you Zyril.

The power went back, many shouted and we all looked at the center.

Damn! It can't be! We were just talking to him, tsk your so impatient Zyril.

"So he wants to play, huh? Then let's play the game." My word to my partner.

"But how? It's a bit difficult boss, especially, and he knows our plan." he answered.

"I told you, let's play with him." My answer.

"There are many guards around him. We should be careful." He said.

"Yeah, we should now split up Peter, and end this fast. He's an obstacle to our plan." I said, and we parted ways.

I underestimated you, Zyril. I didn't know you were really brainy, just like your ancestors.

But my ancestors are way better than yours. I accept your challenge. Let's see if you can protect everyone.

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Raven's Point of View :

What the hell did he just say? We can't go out? Why? Did someone die again?

I still haven't found the three that were missing. I need Luke, he's good at these things.

I approached where the body was earlier. His men had already taken the body. It looks like we will have more trouble finding the weapon used.

"Did you see the body?" The man asked.

"Yes, there is also a cut on the neck." The woman answered.

"How can he kill that in just one minute?" One person asked.

"He had an accomplice in the murder." I answered, so they looked at me.

"Did you notice anything suspicious near the victim?" One asked.

I was about to ask their names so we could get to know each other, but it's not allowed.

"There's nothing." the woman answered.

"Hmm strange." My answer.

"Do you have any leads yet?" One asked.

"We still don't have evidence for now." I said.

"We need to look now." Yeah he's right.

I asked other people who saw him before he was killed. They said he drank some wine.

I asked the others more questions, and they said they didn't notice anything suspicious.

The corpse is gone, so how can we have a lead? I need to see the body.

"There are silver needles near the kitchen." I looked at the man who spoke. Was he also investigating?

He showed me the needle, 1.5 inches and very thin, maybe only 1mm in thickness.

"Why made of silver?" I asked again. Maybe it's just an ordinary needle, not silver.

"See for yourself." He gave me four pieces and walked away.

He's quite strange, but what is the use of needles?

I walked to the second floor, I went to where the person who spoke earlier was standing when I saw something strange.

I approached the railing and looked at the bottom of it. There was a thread sticking out and it looked like it had been cut, strange.

I looked around and it looked like I was right!

This might be the reason why he was killed.

I took one of the needles and smelled it, hmm it smells like grapes? All three smelled the same.

While I was walking, I met one of my companions earlier.

I knew it was him because of the design of his mask, and he seemed to recognize me as well.

"Found anything?" He asked me.

"Yes, you?" I asked him back.

"Great, I found some too." Then he walked away.

I can't find anything else suspicious! I'm getting tired, the scene is too difficult now.

Where are the three? Are they also investigating? They were lazy except for Luke.

I checked my wristwatch and it was already 11:23 p.m. Well, I've been looking for evidence for a long time now.

I also met my other colleagues earlier. We told each other what we had found.

We just need to look for a few more, and to confirm something.

I went to the kitchen and there was no one, of course, because the event was catered today and all the utensils were outside.

There were three broken martini glasses on the bottom, and they didn't seem to be noticed because it was just on the side.

I approached it, there was still a little wine spilled, it was strange that something was shining. So I took it slowly. I might be injured by the sharp glass pieces.

It is a needle, the same as the man gave me earlier. Is he the killer? Or does he already know who it is? Urghhh headache.

I went out immediately because I might be suspected or even accused if I stayed longer.

I just really need to confirm something.

I asked people if they knew where the control room was, but none of them knew.

I want to give up, but it's a pity because the progress I made is already good.

"Good evening everyone." We looked at the person who spoke, he was also the one who spoke earlier.

"The killer is caught." He said, I know he's smiling right now and it looks like he caught it for real.

"So don't worry. Are you ready for the big night? I guess so." He left at once.

What? Is that all? Damn! He just tired us! But it's already late, isn't it? Fortunately, I won't have to suffer any more and will be heading home soon.

I was staring at a man behind the person who spoke, his sharp look at the person who spoke earlier while walking away.

I was terrified when he stared at me too, his fiery eyes were very familiar.

"Is it a full moon today?" I asked the person next to me, and looked away from the man.

"Yes, and the peak of its brightness is at midnight." The woman answered.

I looked at the man upstairs again but he was gone. Hell! I hope my suspicions are wrong.

Suddenly the waltz music started, people gave way in the middle, so this is it?

I looked at my watch and it was 11:55 p.m. already.

There are pairs of people dancing in the middle, other men are asking permission from other women to dance even though they don't know each other.

Other people looked in the middle, at the people dancing gracefully.

I don't know why, but I looked in the middle, at a couple dancing.

The man's angle was right in my direction, our eyes met, and I knew he was smiling now, god!

I invited the girl I asked earlier to dance. She accepted and we danced a bit near the middle.

Fortunately, they change partners after every 30 seconds, like in the old times.

Fortunately, my partner is a good dancer. She is taking the lead because I was just looking at him, even that person in me.

The exchange of partners came in, he had moved, even me, still not taking our eyes off each other.

I know those eyes well.

-flashback-

"Great! You know the area, right? Contact them. Ah damn!" I screamed, when something stabbed my sides.

I smiled as I saw her running. At least none of my friends were harmed.

"You are a tough and a smart kid." He said to me while playing with his knife that was shining because of the moonlight.

"Thanks." I answered, then stood up right away.

I was surprised when he was close to me, and suddenly he grabbed me by the neck and pointed his knife. I could feel its coldness and sharpness.

"Do it." I boldly said. I'm not afraid of death.

"Not now." And he loosened his grip on me. I kicked him in the stomach, making him fall back.

"Impressive." He said.

"Your off-guard." My answer.

"Look who's coming." He smiled at the same time.

"I told you to run! Urgh hell!" I yelled again. I felt a pain in my other side, and the blood continued to flow from it, it hurt more because of my actions.

"Goodbye for now." He said goodbye while looking at me. I will never forget those eyes.

Exchange of partners again and this time we are close to each other.

"Nice to see you here." I said.

"It's been a while, how's your cut?" he asked.

"It still stings." I said.

"Great, let's see." He said while punching my side quickly.

"Sh*t." I nearly screamed because of the pain, it was not yet fully healed, and I did a lot of movement.

"Good." He says.

"Why are you here?" I asked.

"To kill." He said seriously.

"So you killed him?" I asked again.

"No, it's not me." He answered.

"I don't trust you." He still can't be trusted.

"I'm serious, you want to see one?" he asked.

"No." My answer.

"It's a full moon." Then there is an exchange of partners again, but we are still close.

"I won't let you." I stubbornly said.

"You sure? I just want to have my revenge." He says.

I didn't answer. What revenge is he talking about?

"You're not that sharp though." He answered.

Exchange of partners again, next to him is the girl in the middle, the first one he danced with. Tsk I bet she is his target.

"Nice." He said when I noticed his target.

"Stop that nonsense." I said seriously.

"Let me think." I know he's smiling now.

I guess it was around 12:00a.m. when the next exchanging partners happened, I danced with the one in the middle.

I felt weird, like I felt something when I held her hand. I lost my focus on the man and my eyes were locked on the woman I was dancing with now.

We both dance passionately. I can feel her staring at me. I guess she's feeling the same way.

The music is ending, the foundation day is near.

Before the music ended, I grabbed her waist and brought her closer to me while still holding it.

She was also holding my shoulder. My right hand and her left hand were holding each other.

Our faces are centimeters apart. The two of us are very close. Then the music ends. As tradition, this is the ending pose.

We heard the loud ringing of bells, along with fireworks.

We let go of our holding hands and reached for each other's masks. We slowly took it off.

I was very surprised who the woman I was facing now. I could feel her breathing because of our closeness.

I looked in the man's direction for a moment but he was gone.

"Thank you." She said.

"For what?" I asked. The music played again and everyone danced once more.

"For saving me again." It seemed that she meant that guy.

"Hmm." I just answered.

"Does it still hurt? I heard you cursed haha." She asked. I just shrugged.

"Happy ZYX foundation day." I said and we both smiled and continued dancing.