With Yuliy gone, (name) leaned her head back against the wall as she closed her eyes with a sigh. She could feel her wounds weaving themselves together as the pain was beginning to subside. Willard stood and walked up the stairs towards her, "how are you feeling?" He asked causing (name) to open her eyes while letting out a breathy chuckle, "like shit." Willard chuckled back.

Feeling the air ship going down, Willard stood to go look out the window, "we're losing altitude" he bluntly stated. (Name) hummed in response and was about to ask if he knew a way to slow down the process of their, soon to be, crash landing until Tamara asked a question of her own. "Why? I've killed so many Sirius and Jaegers so why... why did Yuliy say that?" Seeing that she seemed to be in a daze, the half-vampire grinned softly as she said "he's realized something," confusing Tamara slightly. Willard nodded his head and further explained that Yuliy had said those things because he's come to learn what he was meant to do.

It's only been, at least, three minutes since Yuliy left and (name) was feeling worried beyond compare. 'Please let him and Mikhail be okay.' She prayed in her mind. Willard turned to her and saw her worried-filled eyes and decided he shouldn't waste anymore time. Calling out the sixteen-year-old's name, the professor strides his way towards her and kneeled down once again.

"(Name). This might be the last time I assign you a mission so I want you to think about this very carefully. Unfortunately, I also need you to make a few promises."

The older man's words perplexed (name) greatly. What promises did Willard want her to make? What was this final mission?

Nodding her head signaling that she understood, Willard fished something out of his coat pocket before revealing it to (name). An orb with ascending and descending black bars with a tint of blue representing none other than the Ark itself. (Name)'s (e/c) eyes widen at the orb, "Willard. Wh-what?" She wondered in both confusion and shock. What was this thing that looked way too similar to the Ark? There shouldn't be another one. The old document never mentioned this.

"This is the Ark's counterpart. It isn't mentioned in the old document, but its purpose is to help control the Ark. I want you to take it. It will help Yuliy in the future."

Willard's purpose of telling (name) all this was because he trusted her. He trusted that (name) would put it to good use. The professor never expected anything less than her best in any mission. With a voice shaking in uncertainty, (name) looked at the Ark's counterpart and back at Willard. "I-I can't. You saw what Yevgraf became. I don't want to turn into that- that's the last thing I'd want to happen to me. I'm sorry, Professor, but I can't. I can't accept this mission." Her voice slowly died down.

He expected this to happen. Seeing how Yevgraf turned out to be, not only scared her, but everyone else too. Especially Willard because a few hours prior to making it to help her and Yuliy, he made the decision to hand the Ark's counterpart to (name). The reason being that she could help control Yuliy when he got the Ark. "(Name), I know you're afraid and I don't blame you, but right now we have to focus on what could be ahead. Please, I trust you with this. How about this, I give you the Ark and you can later decide if you want to give to Yuliy or not. Sound good?" Hearing from Willard that he entrusted her with something so important made (name) feel a sense of honor.

With a sigh, the half-vampire lifted her hand to take a hold of the Ark "if it were anyone else asking me, I would never say yes." Willard heard her mumble which erupted a small fit of laughter as his eyes softened, "thank you, (name)" he whispered. Clearing his throat, Willard gazed at the teen seriously, "now, I need you to make a few promises regarding the Ark." (Name) nodded her head replying that she was ready. She expected many things; don't let it fall into the wrong hands- keep it safe- don't tell anyone about it- be sure to tell Yuliy- something of the sort. But instead, the professor said "promise to stay safe and be careful."

Slowly, (name) got up on her feet saying that Yuliy had been gone too long (even though it's only been a few minutes) and that she had to go help him and Mikhail; "oh and don't worry, Professor. The Ark will stay safe with me." The (h/c)nette grinned and left without another word.

Running out of the blimp, she gripped the Ark's counterpart in her hand. Sure, she looked confident but still, out of all people, the professor had given it to her- he didn't even offer it to Yuliy who would've taken it in a heartbeat. Did she deserve the Ark's counterpart? What made Willard give it to her?

Hearing someone being slammed against something caused (name) to snap out of her thoughts and turn her body, "Mikhail!" She shouted in alarm upon seeing the grown adult glued to the floor. Running up to him, (name) shoved the Ark away in her jacket pocket. Thankfully, Mikhail was still breathing so (name) placed a hand on his shoulder, "Mikhail, are you alright?" She asked which the snow-white vampire responded back with "besides the fact that I'm slowly dying from an unknown disease and just got smashed into a wall- I'm doing quite alright" his voice was heavy with pain and sarcasm. At least he was alive. Feeling a pain suddenly erupt in her abdomen, (name) gripped her body with her free arm.

'Uh-oh, looks like someone's in need of blood.' Mikhail thought to himself as he scanned (name). Her wounds were closed but they weren't fully healed; if she didn't drink blood soon, her wounds will affect her wellbeing in battle. But Mikhail knew he couldn't give his blood, it would just kill her. The professor and Tamara were too far now- Yevgraf was out of the question meaning the only one who could give (name) blood was Yuliy. Both seem close so maybe she's drank his blood before, that's what Mikhail thought. 'Although, I don't think Yuliy would allow that' Mikhail mentally chuckled in amusement but he would never say it to the younger one's face.

Mikhail was surprised when he felt (name) wrap her arms around him and drag his weak body up as she jumped from a metal rail to the side of the blimp to the top. Her agility and strength were incredible even for a half-breed. Now at the top, the two could see Yuliy and Yevgraf as he was about to land am attack. (Name) reacted fast as she let go of Mikhail and launch her wires to restrain Yevgraf back. "What took so long?" Yuliy grinned slightly; the tables had now turned and now it was (name) saving Yuliy. Grinning herself, (name) chuckled lightly "sorry for being late. Willard was giving me one final mission." Final mission? What final mission did Professor Willard give (name)?

Feeling Yevgraf wiggling out of the wires, (name) attempted to tighten them only to be flung in the air like a kite by the monster controlled by the Ark. It was quite a shock and unexpectedly, Yevgraf snapped his arms down sending (name) to collide with the surface without any defense. She landed on her back and the (h/c)nette's eyes widen as her back arched and her throat forced out blood.

"(NAME)!!"

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I'm sorry guys. This is the worst chapter I've done but I honestly don't know what to write. I love this story, don't get me wrong, but right now I've hit a wall. I'll be alright in a bit but right now I'm just a bit exhausted.

But brushing that aside, school has finally ended and I couldn't be more excited! Exams are over, I don't have to wake up at 5 in the morning, and I don't have to do any school work (ΘεΘ;)

I'll be alright but right now I need to rest. I'll probably be back tomorrow or sometime soon so please don't worry (y'all probably read a lot of stories anyways). I'll see you guys next time!!

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