Chapter 27: Harry

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"Alright, since we can't go with you, we'll be your eyes and ears." Liam gave us an earpiece with a microphone attached to it.

"I will keep you on track with the time," Zayn informed us. "Liam will be the scout if there are any guards and Louis will give you the directions."

"Where are they now?" Niall asked as we put on the earpieces.

Louis showed us. "They're chained to the pyres."

I frowned, "Is Jazlyn wearing a dress?"

Louis nodded and looked at me, "I know this is a bad timing to say this, but she looks good in that dress."

I rolled my eyes, but cracked a small smile. "Yeah, she does."

Niall glared at the screen. "Angelina's wearing a different dress too. We better go, Harry. It's almost midnight."

Zayn patted us on the backs. "Be careful, mates."

Niall and I nodded and ran to Tranquility Hospital. We stopped and hid behind trees that was a few yards away from the building. The hospital was made of red bricks and three stories. There were a few broken windows and other windows that were barricaded with wood planks.

"Alright," Liam said in the earpiece. "We're counting ten guards surrounding the building. How do you plan on handling this?"

"How much time do we have?" Niall asked.

"You have eighteen minutes until midnight." Zayn answered.

"Then we'll just go for it," Niall answered.

We started to run towards the front door. Right away, the guards came and started to fight us. Niall rammed himself into one of the guards and started fighting easily. One grabbed me and I broke his arm and placed my arm around his neck. With one pull, his head broke off. A large guard approached me and swung his fist, colliding it on my jaw. His fangs were out and he had a cold glare on him. He tried to punch me again, but I gripped onto his fist and pushed it out of the way. I punched him hard in the stomach and kicked him on the side.

He recovered shortly and gripped me by the shoulders and slammed me against the brick wall. I smashed my fist into his cheek with all my strength and again until his grip loosened when I did, I clutched onto his head. I yanked his head off him and allowed his body and his head to drop to the ground. Niall finished off the last guard and looked at me. We both nodded at each other and stormed into the hospital.

The hospital hallway had broken chairs, garbage, a wheelchair, and a few stretchers within the hallway. Even though the place was abandoned, the smell of the hospital still lingered in the air along with a musty and blood mixture. Niall grabbed a metal pipe and placed it in between the handles so that it would block the guards' entrance and stall them.

"Alright, run down the hallway and take the first right," Louis instructed.

"Ten minutes," Zayn informed us.

"You also have five guards to face off when you make that right turn," Liam added as we followed Louis' directions.

As we ran, Niall picked up a metal pipe. When we made the right, two guards appeared. I kicked a stretcher towards them, causing them to be shoved forcefully against the wall. When the three appeared, Niall swung at them. A sickly crack filled the air as Niall swung the pipe at the guards' heads.

"Louis, where do we go now?"

"Take the first left and then keep running straight. You will reach double doors and then there will be another hallway with another set of double doors. Go through it and the girls will be there."

"Anyone we should know about?"

"There aren't anymore guards. Jacob is with the girls," Liam told us.

"You better head over there now," Zayn informed us. "You have two minutes."

Niall and I ran as fast as we could. We slammed open the doors and there they were. Jazlyn and Angelina chained to the pyres. The chain was looped around their wrists and the beam. I noticed how it was the chain that only royalty can break, unless there was a key. Jacob stood in between the pyres with his usual smirk on his face.

Jacob looked at the time. "Exactly at midnight. I'm impressed."

"Let them go," I growled at him.

"Sorry, it's not going to be that easy." Jacob made a gesture with his hand and four guards came from the shadows. Two of the guards gripped either side of me, along with Niall. Jacob walked over to the staircase and pointed at the rope that was tied to the railing. "If any of you make a movement, I will cut the rope and the girls' heads will be rolling on this floor."

"What do you want from us now?" Niall questioned him.

"Did you bring the other members?"

"No," Niall answered. "They stayed behind like you wanted them to."

I glanced over at Jazlyn. She weakly smiled at me. I could see the fear in her eyes. She mouthed the three special words to me, making me smile. I mouthed them to her too.

Baby, are you alright?

I'm fine, she answered. What about you? How are you feeling? When Jacob told me what he did to you, I was so worried!

Don't worry. I feel much better. We're going to make it out of this, Baby. I won't let anything happen to you.

"There was a large part of me that was hoping you fools wouldn't make it here," Jacob sighed. "It would have been decent if you didn't."

"Decent for who?" I grumbled.

"For me, of course," Jacob laughed. "Honestly, Harry, when have I ever cared about what was decent for anyone besides me?"

"You have us now," Niall said calmly. "Isn't this what you wanted? You wanted me because of what I've done to you and Harry because of what happened with Damon. You can let the girls go and then take us now."

"What's the point of having you, Niall? Nothing hurts you," Jacob asked, stepping on Angelina's platform. He gripped onto Angelina's hair and pulled her head back roughly, "Except for her."

Niall stiffened as Jacob leaned his lips towards her neck. "Enough," Niall growled.

Jacob moved away from Angelina and kissed her roughly on the cheek. She shuddered away from his touch. He clutched onto her cheeks and made her look at Niall. "This may be the last time you see your prince ever again, Angelina. Enjoy your stares with him. As for you, Jazlyn, I suggest you do the same thing." Jacob moved to Jazlyn's platform and traced his fingers along her spine, to her shoulder, collarbone, and stopped her chin. "Keep that ring on for as long as you can. It'll mean nothing soon."

"What do you want?" I demanded. "Just tell us!"

Jacob looked over at the security camera and waved at them. "Is your coven enjoying the show? Ask them, Harry. I know that the two of you have a microphone. Ask them if they're enjoying it." I glared at Jacob, refusing to ask them. Jacob noticed and pulled out a blade from his boot. He placed it on Jazlyn's neck. "Are you going to ask them now, Harry?"

I clenched my jaw as I asked, "Are you enjoying the show, mates?"

"Are we supposed to say yes to his question?" Zayn scoffed. "If that's what he wants to hear, you can tell him he can go and-"

"Zayn," Liam warned him.

Jacob smirked. "Zayn is lucky Liam stepped in before he finished. That could have caused him one of the girls' life. Get rid of the microphones," Jacob ordered. The guards removed the microphones and smashed it in their hands.

"How long are you going to keep stalling?" I questioned Jacob.

Jacob pulled the knife away from Jazlyn's neck and smirked. "Alright, Harry, if you're so determined to play, then we will play the game."

"What game?" Niall asked.

"One that I created and one that will change lives forever," Jacob said standing in between the pyres. "There will be two winners."

I somewhat relaxed a little. There would be two winners, meaning Niall and me. "So, what do we have to do to win the girls?"

"Who said that the two of you will win your girls back?"

Niall and I looked at each other, confused. Angelina leaned her head against the beam. "He never said the two of you will be the winners," she whispered.

All eyes were on Angelina, "What are you talking about?" Jazlyn asked her.

Jacob smiled as he approached Angelina's platform once more. He ran his fingers through her hair, making her turn away. "Go and tell them," Jacob whispered in her ear.

She looked down and back at us. "Why would Jacob go this far just to gain nothing? There will be two winners, but it won't be the two of you. It will be one of you and him."

"Good girl," Jacob kissed her shoulder and moved away. He stepped down from the platform and held up a lighter. "Let the game begin."

Niall and I tensed up, seeing the lighter. "What do we have to do?"

Jacob gestured the guards to release us, which they did. He turned around and threw the lighter up, "Catch." Niall held out his hand and caught the lighter. Jacob's smirk widened when he saw that Niall caught the lighter. "Congratulations, Niall. You will make the final decision."

"What decision?"

"Who will survive," Jacob gestured at Jazlyn and Angelina. "Only one girl will survive and the other...well, she'll burn."

My jaw tightened as I looked at Jazlyn. Both of our faces were filled with dread. Niall had Angelina and Jazlyn's life in his hands. I knew who he would choose, I can't let him choose this decision. "Niall," I approached him.

"Hold him," Jacob instructed to the guards.

The guards grabbed me. I tried pulling away from them, but the didn't let go. "Niall, please," I began.

"Decide, Niall," Jacob said, walking towards the staircase. "You have one minute to decide. If you don't choose, then I will cut this rope and I will be the only winner."

"Harry," Jazlyn whimpered.

I looked at her, "Don't, Baby. It'll be okay." I looked at Angelina who was looking at Niall. Niall stared down at the lighter, scared of what to do.

If he chose Angelina, I would lose Jazlyn forever. Not only that, but Angelina will be furious for choosing her over someone else. If he chose Jazlyn, I would have her forever and Niall wouldn't have anyone. For five hundred years, he was devoted to Angelina. They had a long history together and he just got her back.

However, I was being selfish. I can't let Niall choose Angelina over Jazlyn. "Niall," I began. "Please, don't do this. Angelina wants you to choose Jazlyn over her. You know how she is. She wants to protect her coven over her own life!"

Niall looked at Angelina with pleading eyes. "I can't lose you."

I stared at Angelina who was petrified. Her eyes were filled with sadness. It was as if she knew who Niall would choose too. "Angelina," I choked. "Please, make him."

"I know you can't," Angelina said softly.

"Harry," Jazlyn whispered, making me look at her. "I love you."

"No, Jazlyn, don't! You aren't leaving me. Do you understand? You're not leaving me like this! Niall, damn it! Please, you know what you have to do!"

Niall didn't break away from Angelina's stare as he said, "I have decided."

"Niall," I growled at him. Tears were pouring down my cheeks. I glared at Jacob, "You twisted bastard!"

Jacob smirked at me as he approached Niall. Niall glared at Jacob. "Are you sure you made your decision?"

"Yes," Niall answered. "When I choose who to set on fire, what will happen to the one I set free?"

"As soon as the fire starts, you can break off the chains of the one you chose to live."

"What will happen afterward? Will you continue to do this to us? Will you continue to terrorize us?"

"No," Jacob shook his head. "Once you decide, this will all be nothing but a memory. You will never hear or see me again."

"How am I supposed to know you're telling the truth?"

"Because he's not!" I shouted at Niall. "He's going to keep doing this to us!"

"Why would I after this?" Jacob asked. "Either girl, I win. I win because I would have taken someone important in your life away. You'll understand what it's like to lose someone. Harry, you can either lose Jazlyn, the love of your life or Angelina, the one who you've known so long, like a sister, and helped you through all the problems you had. The same goes for Niall, only he hasn't known Jazlyn for long, but he will feel guilt for destroying your love life and Angelina will be disappointed at him for choosing her over Jazlyn. No matter what girl will come out alive, there will be an empty feeling inside you. Eventually, you'll understand why I became this way. You all will."

"Niall," I tried again. Niall looked at me. His eyes read sincerity towards me. He stared at Jazlyn, sharing the same look with her. He sighed, looking down. "Niall, I'm begging you. I know that this is hard, but you have to understand..."

"I'm sorry," Niall sighed. He started walking towards the pyres and stopped in between them. He stared at Jazlyn and then at Angelina.

Niall stepped towards Angelina's pyre. "Niall, no!" I shouted at him. I tried breaking away from the guards, but they continued to hold me. I glared at Jacob. "At least let me hold Jazlyn!"

Jacob smirked, "Why would I do something like that?"

Jazlyn sobbed as she stared at me. "I love you," I muttered. "It's going to be okay, Baby. I'm so sorry about this. It's going to be okay. Stay with me, Jazlyn. It's going to be alright."

Niall stepped in front of Angelina. Her eyes were glistening from the tears. He touched her cheek and kissed her on the forehead. Angelina clutched onto his hand that was against her cheek as she stared up at him. He leaned down and kissed her. Anger boiled in my body, watching Niall do this. It felt like he was rubbing it in my face.

Niall pulled away and brushed his thumb along Angelina's lips, "I love you, Princess."

Angelina smiled, "And I love you."

He held her tightly, resting his forehead on hers. "Forgive me," he said softly.

"I already have," she said back.

Niall lifted his hand that held the lighter. He flicked it on and looked over at Jazlyn. With one throw, the lighter would hit Jazlyn's pyre and it would set on fire. Jazlyn sobbed and looked down, shutting her eyes tightly. At that moment, Niall dropped the lighter and let the fire start on Angelina's.

We all stared at them in shock as Niall gave Angelina one final kiss and walked away. The fire stared from the sides and the front part of the platform, so Angelina maneuvered her way behind the beam so that she could get some more time. Angelina held her head high, but her eyes were filled with distress and tears. Niall broke Jazlyn's chains and immediately she ran and hugged me tightly. The guards released me and I hugged Jazlyn in return. Jazlyn and I stared at Angelina who weakly smiled at me.

"Well," Jacob stepped towards Niall. "I wasn't expecting that. Such a selfless thing you did, Niall. I'm impressed and disappointed."

Niall glared at him and smiled darkly. "What makes you think this is over?"

Suddenly, Niall gripped Jacob by the throat and threw him towards Angelina's platform. He hit the beam where Angelina was. She then slid the chain around his neck and gripped it tightly. Angelina made sure that he was the closest one to the fire. She leaned towards his ear. "If I burn, you burn too!" she hissed darkly.

"Kill them!" Jacob choked as he struggled to escape the chain.

Three guards ran towards me while the other ran towards the staircase. As I punched the guard away from me, I noticed how the one at the staircase was cutting the rope to the machete that was hanging up.

"Angelina, duck!" I shouted at her as the rope cut loose. Angelina looked behind her and ducked down. The machete stayed attached to the beam.

Niall gripped tightly to one of the guards and shoved him into the fire. The guard screamed as he ran around with himself caught on fire. As the guard ran, he knocked over a canister of gasoline near Angelina's pyre. Right away, the fire grew, making Jacob and Angelina recoil away.

"No!" Niall shouted.

I broke the neck of a guard as Jazlyn did the same thing. "We have to get her!" Jazlyn insisted. A loud screaming came from the pyre, making all of us look. Jacob's pants was getting caught on fire. He shouted and tried pulling away, but Angelina continued to hold on to her grip.

She then slid him closer and closer towards the machete. Swiftly, she swung her way and Jacob's head was separated by the machete and the rest of his body getting burned. I sighed in relief, until I noticed that Angelina's dress started to burn.

"Angelina!" I warned her.

She noticed, "Niall!" The fire started to catch around her more. She screamed as a flame grazed against her arm and leg.

Niall quickly ran up the pyre and broke off her chains. He jumped off the platform and landed on his feet away from the fire. He quickly set Angelina down and patted the fire off her dress. He lifted up her dress to see if there was any burn marks.

He frowned, "There are no burns." Niall examined her arms. "I saw you. You were practically caught on fire."

"We better get out of here," Jazlyn said, looking around. The fire was spreading much quicker than we all thought.

Niall nodded, but went back up the platform where Jacob was. He picked up Jacob's head and walked out of the fire with it. He set it on the ground and picked up another canister of gasoline. He gave me the lighter and the canister.

"For good measure," Niall told me.

I nodded and poured the gasoline on Jacob's head, dosing it completely. I grabbed Jazlyn's hand and put it around the lighter and put mine on top. "Together," I said. Jazlyn nodded and we both dropped the lighter together.

Right away, the fire engulfed Jacob's head. The smell of burning flesh flickered in my nose. His hair shriveled and burned away, withering into nothing but ash.

"Let's get out of here," Angelina sighed.

We all ran out of the building and stared at it. Jazlyn hugged me tightly, "It's over."

I nodded and hugged her tightly, "It's over." I placed my hands on her cheeks and looked at her, making sure there were no cuts or anything.

"I'm fine," Jazlyn said, placing her hands on my shoulders. "How about you? Are you okay? Are you feeling anything? Did you-"

I slammed my lips to hers, hushing her. She moaned as I deepened the kiss. Jazlyn wrapped her arm around my neck and her hand knitted in my hair. All the emotions of me missing her, needing her, and loving her poured out into that one kiss. I was afraid that I was going to lose her, but I didn't. I would have waited to kiss her when we got home, but I couldn't wait that long. I needed to feel her lips now.

When we pulled away, we were both weak. She sighed and hugged me. "I thought I lost you," she whispered.

"You didn't," I smiled kissing her on the neck. "You'll never lose me."

I glanced over at Angelina and Niall who were hugging each other tightly. Angelina looked at me and smiled. I smiled at her too. I let go of Jazlyn to go talk to Angelina. Right away, we hugged each other.

"Are you okay?" I asked when I pulled away from her.

She nodded, "I'm fine."

I sighed, "When Niall came to you, I thought..."

"I know, you did." Angelina sighed, "I'm sorry if we scared you."

"We?"

"Niall told me he going to set me on fire and he knew what he was doing. So, he set on fire and we played our cards from there."

"But, what if his plan didn't work?"

Angelina shrugged, "Then Liam would be the leader."

Niall came up to me and patted me on the back, "Sorry about scaring you, Harry. It was

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