Build Up To The Final Battle

The moment I woke up the next morning, I made my with.

"I wish I know where Amy is."

The information flooded my head. There is an underground building built into the side of a hill away from town.

That's why we couldn't find her. As far as the law is concerned, this place doesn't exist.

I immediately texted the group chat the news. But right after I did that, I got a text from Amy's phone.

-If you bring anyone besides your genie, she dies.

Fuck. No element of surprise, no backup. It has to be me and Jasmine.

The others weren't happy when I told them this.

"NO WAY. There's no way in hell we're letting the two of you go alone," snapped Lyn. All the others agreed with this notion, including the several parents who came with.

"It has to be this way. If anyone else steps a foot in there, Amy is dead," I said. Many of the girls cried, but agreed.

"Take this," said Wendy as she put something cold and metallic in my hands. A gun.

"I don't know how to use this" I said, but still took it.

"If you get the chance, blow his brains out," said Lyn. I don't want to kill anyone, but to protect my girls, I just might.

"I love you, all of you," I said. Before I could leave, Astrid pulled me into a kiss.

"Bring her back," she said before backing away. Jasmine and I nodded to each other, and went on our way.

...

We had to walk a ways to get there, giving us time to talk.

"You have to give me up. If you don't, he'll kill Amy," she said. What she's saying makes sense, but I won't do it.

"I'm not trading lives. I made a wish that I can have the ability to protect you all. I don't know how I can, but every wish I've made has come true," I said, taking her hand.

"Jasmine, you have changed my life for the better in so many ways. I love you, and I'm not giving you up," I said. Tears were in her eyes, but she smiled.

"Ok. Then let's go save our Amy," she said.

The final battle was before us.