The Black Lake

I limp over to Crouch, a majority of my body aching. "Crouch... Are you all right...?"

Crouch: "it's... Over...." Still laying as still a corpse, I appear to look THROUGH Raven and at the sky instead of at her.

Artemis: I never thought I'd ever see this, he's truly had it.

My shoulders drop as I feel a heavy weight fall on my shoulders. "We should probably... Try to get out... of here..."

"Don't you dare move!" I point my wand at the two of them, "I've seen enough to put you both away for life and Crouch 3 life sentences! The only place you're going is Azkaban!"

I glare at Artemis. "No... We are NOT." I may not be at full strength, but I am stronger than Crouch at the time. I can probably get us both out of here if I'm strong and quick enough...

Mind if I pop in? Unless you have something planned then I'll keep lurkin

Idk if Crouch has anything planned at this, but I don't mind if you pop in.

Amy walked over to Crouch and Raven, her eyes still slightly charred from all the sunlight as she too glared at Artemis "you're not taking anyone to Azkaban today Strayer..not as long as I can help it."

I smile at Amy, then smirk wickedly and confidently at Artemis. Strayer's are fools... "Good to see you, Amy."

She grinned back at Ray "you as well dear Raven...think you're up for a dash out of here.. I believe its time to regroup."

I nod, "Yes... My leg is hurt, but I can do it." I grin back at Amy, delighted to see her.

You don't need to ask, just jump in! And as long as it doesn't interfere with crouch and them leaving sure!

Brb

Artemis: "Not this time, you're not getting away!" A gray dust seems to shoot from my wand to cloak the small group of villains.

"well I can help that a little for now if you want. Full healing is going to have to wait until we're safe." She was truly glad to have someone like Raven on their side.

I glare at Artemis, moving Crouch and I away from the dust despite the sharp pain that shoots up my leg.

Sorry didn't see your post just then Crouch xD oh Wells ill leave that one

She didn't know what this grey dust was nor did she want to find out as she pointed her wand at Ravens leg with a small twist of it a splint snapped into place around the girls hurt leg.

Nodding to Raven and Amy gratefully, I give the order I had always dreaded to give,

"Retreat."

I flinch as the splint appears, but smile gratefully all the same. I look at Crouch, feeling terrible about this; feeling as if I've failed him. I help Crouch up, despite the fact that I can barley help myself up.

Her eyes stayed glued to Artemis as she put her arm around Crouch to help take weight off of Raven her free hand kept her wand trained on Arty the whole time.

Trying to take the three down, even though wounded would be reckless and needlessly hazardous to others. So I keep my wand on them in case they try to catch me off guard and only advance a few steps like a lion defending his territory.

"Damn Strayer..." I mutter, getting my wand out. I point it at the ground, making it combust so the dirt and earth would separate Artemis from the three of us.

Her eyes narrowed at Artemis "you know you'll pay for this.. " her mind was already racing with thoughts of revenge.

"It will be over Amy, the forces of darkness have no hope for triumph." The earth blocks my view of the treacherous trio and I go to aide the others

Crouch is still weak but even weaker still was his resolve, "I've failed you with my carelessness my lord, please forgive me.."

I sigh, limping along with Crouch and Amy. "I'm sorry, Crouch..."