Darkside 24 

Avery slowly regained consciousness.  Her vision was blurry. The cold damp stone floor dampened her clothes. Her head pounded. 

She could hear Addy screaming somewhere. 

“Don’t try and get up you’ll only fall.” The Queen said. 

“You better pray I don’t get out here because if I do, I’m gonna kill you slowly.” Avery looked at her.

“I had nothing to do with it. The Professor struck you and had you brought down here. I swore an oath to you and took of your blood. I am your loyal servant until I die. The Professor plans to keep you here until your sister is old enough and powerful enough to kill you and take your power for evil. The metal bands on your wrists are supposed render you powerless. I’m not sure they’ve been tested. At least not on someone as powerful as your self.” She said. 

“Why are you telling me all this?” Avery tried to sit up. 

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend. As much as I loath having sworn an oath to you, I hate the professor. You are just in all that you do. I saw that in your blood.” The Queen put her hands on the bars. 

The steel doors at the top of the stairs leading to Avery’s prison swung open.

“Your Majesty, The Professor needs you. Bette and the new one have arrived. The Professor would like you to greet them.” He said. 

“I’ll be just a moment. Just making sure the prisoner can’t get out.” The Queen motioned towards the door and he left. 

“They will kill you when they found out what you have allowed to happen.” Avery said. 

“I’m hoping you’ll stop them.” The Queen pulled a key out of her robe and dropped it just outside the bars and walked off. 

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Bette and Tina climbed the stone stairs of the mountain fortress. The huge Iron doors swung open when they approached. 

“Welcome Bette and?” The queen said 

“This is Tina.” Bette said. 

“Its a pleasure.” The queen said. 

“I am afraid this is not a social visit. Some one has kidnapped my children. They are being held here.” Bette said.