Chapter 5

"The experiment has to be carried out tomorrow and we trust you enough to do a good job. Do have a good night rest" Mr Brown told Athena on the phone and as she places the phone on her desk she could not help but start thinking of ways around the solution.

"I can't let him die, it's a 50/50 chance of survival and I need to avenge my fathers death and I can only do that with Ardolf being alive. He is my only ticket to the city of Esteros". As she pace her office thinking of her next cause of action, heart kept beating fast as her feelings for Ardolf just could not let her see him get hurt also.

She picked up her cell phone again and called Mr Brown again," Mr Brown, is it possible we postpone the experiment in two days time. This is to enable me prepare better". 

"Oh, it has to be tomorrow, this is because due to the report we received on his progress. Tomorrow is the our best shot at this". Said Mr Brown.

"Okay sir, I will prepare for tomorrow then, do have a good night rest" responded Athena.

As she dropped her phone, she realised she have to take action. She have to escape with ardolf before dawn. Athena headed straight to ardolf packing few of her belongings.

"Ardolf, we need to escape tonight. It has to be tonight. We need to leave as soon as possible!.

"But why?. Ardolf asked Athena as he watched her pacing round his cell with fear written all over her face. "the chances of you surviving is very slim. You might die tomorrow. She told him with tears filled up in her eyes. We need to escape tonight". 

Ardolf could feel every heartbeat of Athena's and at that moment he realised how much Athena cares about him.

"But how do we escape from this facility without been caught by the guard?. 

"Ardolf asked Athena. "we will devise a plan and we will execute it tonight without been caught. I know some secret passage we can escape from. Remember I was trained here since my college days". Athena responded.

As Athena paced back and forth in ardolf small, cold cell in the Omega Lab, she knew she had to come up with a plan to escape with him tonight. Her heart raced as she thought about the danger she was in, and the fact that she was trapped in this dilemma with Ardolf, a captured werewolf.

Athena knew that time was running out, and that they needed to leave the factory  as soon as possible. But how could they do it without being caught? She had to come up with a plan, and fast.

As she sat in ardolf cell, Athena thought about the layout of the factory. She had seen enough of it during her time here to know where the guards were stationed and where the cameras were placed. But she also knew that the factory was heavily guarded and that they would need a diversion to get past the security.

That's when she came up with a risky and breathtaking strategy. Athena turned to Ardolf and whispered her plan in his ear. He nodded in agreement, knowing that this was their only chance to escape.

Athena's heart raced as she peered through the small crack in the door, trying to catch a glimpse of the guards patrolling the hallway. They were heavily armed and highly trained, and the thought of trying to escape the Omega Lab with Ardolf was a daunting task. But with Ardolf werewolf abilities, they will be able to make it through faster.

" Ardolf, you will need to heighten your hearing senses so as to know in case anyone is coming towards our direction from afar". Athena told Ardolf with a sense of fear and determination to face whatever comes their way and escape from the omega lab tonight.

Athena put her plan into action that very night. She started a fire in one of the storage rooms, creating a diversion that would draw the guards away from their cells. While the guards were busy putting out the fire, Athena and Ardolf snuck out of their cells and made their way to the lab's secret passageway to would lead to their escape.

As they made their way through the factory, Athena and Ardolf dodged cameras and guards, using Athena's knowledge of the factory's layout and Ardolf's heighten senses to their advantage. They climbed over fences and crawled through air ducts, all while keeping an eye out for any sign of danger.

But they were not out of danger yet. The guards were still on high alert, and they knew that Athena and Ardolf were missing. The two of them had to move quickly and quietly to avoid being caught.

They reached a locked door, and Athena pulled out a set of lockpicks that she had smuggled in with her. She worked quickly, her hands shaking with nerves. Finally, the lock clicked open, and they slipped through the door but their escape was far from over. 

They were still on the grounds of the Omega Lab Factory, and the guards were hot on their trail. They sprinted through the secret passageway, branches and equipment slapping against their faces and bodies.

Athena could hear the guards shouting behind them, and she knew that they were closing in. They had to find a way to get away from the guards and escape into the night.

As they ran through the passageway, Athena spotted a tunnel at the end of the passageway but she was injured by a sharp object laying on the floor. 

"ouch, my leg!. It's stuck. I can't move it". Athena cried out. Ardolf was scared and at the moment carried Athena and used his heightened werewolf skills to run faster and the guards was closing up on them.  

As Ardolf lifted Athena into his arms and began to run, she couldn't help but notice the way he moved. There was a gracefulness to his movements, a fluidity that was almost hypnotic. He was like a well-oiled machine, each muscle working in perfect harmony as he carried her effortlessly.

But it wasn't just Ardolf's strength and agility that caught Athena's attention. There was something undeniably cute about him too. It was the way his hair fell into his eyes, the way he grinned when he was excited, the way his cheeks flushed when he was embarrassed.

Despite his masculine physique and rugged good looks, there was a softness to Ardolf that Athena found endearing. He was the kind of guy who would stop to pet a stray dog or help an old lady cross the street. He had a heart of gold, and it was impossible not to be drawn to him.

As he ran, Athena found herself staring at him, studying his every move. She watched as his biceps bulged with each stride, his chest heaving with exertion. She couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration.

As they ran, Ardolf turned to look at Athena, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "You know, you're not exactly light," he teased.

Athena rolled her eyes, but she couldn't help but smile. She felt safe and secure in Ardolf's arms, as if nothing could touch them. It was a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time, and she savored every moment of it.

Finally, they reached the end of the tunnel, and Ardolf set Athena down gently. She was a little breathless from the ride, but she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that it was over. She could have stayed in Ardolf's arms forever.

With a grin, Ardolf turned to her and said, "Ready for the next adventure?"

Athena nodded, feeling a surge of excitement. She had no idea what the future held, but she knew that as long as Ardolf was with her, she could handle anything.

They had to go through the tiny tunnel and it was a dangerous risk, but it was their only chance. They pass through the tunnel and towards the gate.

Finally, they reached the main gate. But as they were about to make their escape, they were confronted by the head of security. He had been alerted to their escape and was standing in their way.

Athena knew they couldn't fight their way out. Instead, she used her quick thinking to distract the head of security, while Ardolf knocked him out with a swift blow.

With the head of security down, Athena and Ardolf raced out of the factory and into the night. They knew they had to keep moving, as the guards would soon be hot on their trail.

The danger may not be over for Athena and Ardolf, but they had overcome incredible odds to make it this far. And as they continued on their journey, Athena knew that her plan had been risky, but it had been the only way to escape. She had noticed that the guards were more relaxed during the night shift, and that the cameras had blind spots.

Athena had also observed the patterns of the guards' patrols. They were always walking in the same direction, following the same path. This meant that if she and Ardolf could find a way to slip past them, they could make their escape.

The problem was that they were being held on the top floor, which was heavily guarded. The only way out was through the main entrance, which was guarded by two armed guards. Athena knew that this was going to be their biggest obstacle.

It was a risky plan, but it was their only chance. Athena knew that the consequences of failure would be severe. They would be locked up for life, or worse, used as subjects for the experiments the Omega Lab Factory was known for.

They reached the main entrance, where the two guards were standing, their guns at the ready. Athena started a small fire in the hallway outside their cells, using a piece of cloth and some matches she had smuggled in. The smoke quickly filled the hall, setting off the fire alarm and causing chaos throughout the facility.

While the guards rushed to put out the fire, Athena and Ardolf climbed up to the air vent. It was a tight squeeze, but Ardolf managed to wriggle his way through. Athena waited anxiously on the other side, hoping that they weren't making too much noise.

Finally, Ardolf emerged from the vent, his eyes shining with excitement. Athena helped him down, and the two of them ran toward the exit. But they were almost caught.

As they made their way down the hallway, they heard footsteps behind them. They turned to see a group of guards rushing toward them. Athena knew they had to act fast. She pulled a small device out of her pocket and pressed a button. Suddenly, the lights went out, plunging the hallway into darkness.

She quickly tied the rope to a nearby tree, and Ardolf looked at her with confusion. But Athena knew what she was doing. She grabbed Ardolf by the wrist and leapt off the edge of the cliff.

They plummeted towards the ground, the wind rushing past their faces. Athena held onto the rope tightly, and just before they hit the ground, she pulled on the rope, swinging them towards a nearby tree. They landed with a thud against the trunk of the tree, and Athena quickly climbed up to safety.

Ardolf followed close behind, his heart pounding in his chest. They looked down to see the guards gathering at the base of the cliff, shouting in frustration.

In the confusion, Athena and Ardolf slipped past the guards and ran outside. They were free. But Athena was bleeding badly and as she tried to put pressure on her wounds, she passed out.

Ardolf was confused and scared as they were in the middle of the bush at the middle of the night with no help around."Athena please wake up, wake up, wake up!. You can't leave me, we came this far together" Ardolf cried out in fear and he tries to shake athena back to life.