The leader, the follower, the aid, the brute, the cyanide.

[nagisa.]

"Quit it you little brat!" spat the man. He adjusted her so she couldn't kick him anymore. They quickly deposited them into a room, and locked them in. Andrio lay in a heap in the corner, blood still flowing freely.

[Simon-Says]

Erik swept to the door, managing to pick the lock. He entered the room and froze. Fiera crouched beside Andrio, crying. "Andrio...Andrio..." Erik whispered, "Fiera....Andrio..."

[nagisa.]

His only reply was a small groan, and his face scrunching up in pain. "u...Uncle..' he muttered weakly.

[Simon-Says]

Erik stumbled over and fell to his knees beside Fiera, who threw her arms around him and cried. Erik closed his eyes and sighed. "Andrio....no..." He reached out a hand to touch his nephew's shoulder. "Curse who has done this to you..." Erik's own voice was weak and choked with pain.

[nagisa.]

He lifted a shaky arm, brushing his shoulder. "Yo...You're shot.." he muttered. He let his arm rest next to him. The men walked back in, growling. "What's the idea?' barked the young one. He yelped as the gruff voiced man slammed him into a wall. He pulled out a pistol, "Now, why are you here?"

[Simon-Says]

"I'm fine, " murmured Erik, "you're hurt worse, you need," he coughed, "medical help." His voice cracked as his face twisted in pain once more. He looked up as the men entered. He stood and sheltered Andrio and Fiera, ready to lay down his life for them if that was needed.

[nagisa.]

"Come now. Don't be a fool." He spat. He let loose rounds, one hitting Erik's back, the other Andrio's arm. He was to out of it to scream, but it hurt like you wouldn't believe.

[Simon-Says]

Erik froze, falling to the ground, pain becoming all he could feel. He coughed up blood and gasped from breath. "Please..." he murmured, his words to the men, "let them go, they have done," he swallowed painfully, "nothing to you."

[nagisa.]

He chuckled, "You think I care. How cute." With that, he let a round hit the writing man before him in the head, causing him to die immediately. He looked to each child, "Ah, why not. Feel free to bolt." he laughed, walking away down a hall.

[Simon-Says]

Fiera screamed, tears running down her face. "NO!" She screamed. "No! No! No! Nooooo!" She couldn't stop the tears. Couldn't control herself.