When Emilia woke up, she was in a dark room, tied up to a wall with a bruised Ace beside her that was still knocked out. Blood trailed from his lip and nose, mixing with the sweat running down his neck and soaking his t-shirt.
She was still in her unicorn t-shirt but they had taken away her furry slippers and her robe and it made her whimper in sadness, having had loved them both dearly.
Nudging her old fellow trainee softly, she whispered "Ace."
He jolted awake after a few tries, covering his head weakly and Emilia gasped, she had never seen him so weak. He had always looked so strong and brave as well as reminding everyone of his high status and pure appearance.
"Are they gone?" he whispered.
"I think so" Emilia replied quietly, scanning his appearance. "Why do you think we are
