The warmth of her body felt good against his.  It made him forget everything around him.  The terrible events that had unfolded seemed like a distant dream.  Without thinking, Leon pressed the side of his finger up to her chin.  He tilted her head upwards so that he could see her face.  Her eyes shined softly as the light reflected off the tears swelling in her eyes.  Leon smiled.  He had a look of admiration and desire as he gazed at her.  Briana’s eyes widen as Leon moved his head closer to hers, his lips pressing against hers.  She began to lose herself as his tender lips continued to press against hers.  Her eyes slowly shut.  Her body became limp and fell into his arms.  Everything else melted away from her mind.  This is what she had secretly desired all these years.

                Briana felt something grasp her shoulder tightly.  She was ripped out of Leon’s arms and tossed to the dungeon floor.  She looked back to see the Chairman.  Sword-drawn, the Chairman thrust his weapon into Leon’s shoulder.  Leon cried out in agony as he was pinned to the stone wall.  The sword was furiously torn from his shoulder.  The Chairman swung down, tearing the flesh across Leon’s chest.  This time, Leon fell to the ground, blood pouring from both wounds. 

                “Chairman, what are you doing?” Briana shrieked, “He hasn’t done anything wrong.”

                “It’s him,” shouted the Chairman, readying his blade for another attack.  “I’m certain this is the one we have been searching for.  We have to kill him now!”

CHAPTER 5: AWAKENING