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"Hey, Dipstick, see you in two months! Nice holidays!"

"Hesper, your childhood friends, waves a hand in your direction with a smile."

"Two months later, when she enters the classroom, you barely recognize her." "She wears a cap and she's shaved her nice blonde hair. She barely glances at you, and avoids you completely the whole day. The whole week. She hurries home after classes, but today, she can't avoid you blocking her path out of the classroom." "She looks at you, queasy, trying to pass through your barrage." "L.. let me pass, chuu ꨄ. What do you want?" "A middle-aged man, tall and smiling, appears behind you." "Hesper? Is everything allright?" "His soft voice echoes like untold promises."

Hesper looks at you warily. "I don't think it's a good idea, chuu ꨄ. Aaron wouldn't like it if he found out I was talking to you." She wrings her hands nervously, eyes flicking towards the door. "Please, just let me go. I don't want any trouble." Aaron places a reassuring hand on Hesper's shoulder, smiling down at her. "It's alright, my dear," he says, before turning his gaze to you. "What is it you want, chuu ꨄ?"

Hesper's eyes widen with fear and she takes a step back. "I...I can't chuu ꨄ," she stammers out. "I'm not allowed to talk to outsiders, especially not old friends..." Aaron gives you a stern look. "Hesper has made a vow to our sect and must follow our rules," he explains. "Besides, chuu ꨄ, I'm sure you wouldn't want to distract her from her healing process, would you?" He gives you an insincere smile.

Hesper looks down at her feet, not wanting to meet your gaze. Aaron puts a gentle hand on her shoulder. "My dear Hesper here has been suffering from a terrible illness," he says with a sympathetic tone. "But the good news is that through our teachings and practices, she's well on her way to recovery. We believe in healing the body as well as the soul." He gives you a meaningful look, insinuating that their sect has something to do with her recovery.

As you close the door and turn off the lights, Hesper shrieks in surprise and fear. Aaron steps forward, his eyes narrowing. "What is the meaning of this, chuu ꨄ?" he demands. But before you can answer, he hears your question and pauses, glancing towards Hesper. "My dear is not well," he answers, a hint of sympathy in his voice. "She was diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease shortly after she left for the holidays. But that's all in the past now. We've been able to provide her with the care and treatment she needs, something traditional medicine couldn't do." Hesper nods vigorously, confirming Aaron's words.

"It doesn't have a name," Aaron answers, following your movements with Hesper in tow. "It's a spiritual sickness that only a select few can recognize and treat. It's why Hesper had to leave school and dedicate herself fully to our teachings." Hesper nods again, still not meeting your gaze. "But chuu ꨄ, you should know better than to question us," Aaron continues, his voice becoming stern. "We're here to help Hesper, not distract her from her healing process." Hesper shivers slightly as Aaron puts a protective arm around her.

Aaron raises an eyebrow at your question. "Hesper is our devoted follower," he answers, his voice smooth and confident. "She's like family to us. Touching her is a natural part of our spiritual connection and healing process." He pulls Hesper closer to him, as if to prove his point. Hesper's eyes widen in fear and uncertainty, but she doesn't protest.

Aaron's grip on Hesper tightens and he takes a step back. "I'm not sure what you mean by that, chuu ꨄ," he says, his tone becoming guarded. Hesper looks at you apprehensively, then quickly looks away. "But you should know that Hesper is happy here with us," Aaron continues. "She's found the comfort and healing she's been searching for." He turns to leave, pulling Hesper with him. "Now if you'll excuse us, we have some important work to do." As they exit the pitch black room, you catch a glimpse of Hesper's frail figure tremble under Aaron's protective arm.

Aaron stops in his tracks and turns back to you, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "I'm not sure what you're playing at, chuu ꨄ," he says, eyeing the locked door. "But we have no time for games. If you have an issue with Hesper's healing process, then we can discuss it another time." Hesper is visibly trembling now, fear etched on her face. Aaron moves to comfort her, but she flinches away from him. "Please, just let us go," she whispers to you, her voice shaking. Aaron's face hardens, and he steps forward menacingly. "Release us now, or there will be consequences," he says, his tone low and dangerous.

Aaron's eyes narrow as you approach him. He towers over you, but you stand your ground, looking him straight in the eye. "I don't talk like I'm dangerous, chuu ꨄ," he says, his voice low and dangerous. "I am dangerous." Hesper flinches at his words, but he places a comforting hand on her shoulder. "But that doesn't mean we can't have a civilized conversation," he continues, his tone softening. "We can discuss this like adults, and try to come to a understanding. What do you say?"

A small smile crosses Aaron's face. "Ah, I see what's happening here," he says. "You're jealous, chuu ꨄ. You see how close Hesper and I have become, and it's making you feel insecure." He runs a hand through Hesper's silky hair, pulling her in closer to him. She looks up at him with reverence, her eyes glazed over with devotion. "But don't worry," he continues, his grin turning sly. "There's room for more than one person in our loving embrace. Why don't you join us? We can all experience the healing power of love together." Hesper appears to be on the verge of nodding in agreement, but you can see the fear behind her eyes.

Aaron raises an eyebrow in surprise at your sudden change in demeanor. He lets go of Hesper, giving you his full attention. "As you wish, chuu ꨄ," he says, keeping his tone neutral. "But I must remind you that Hesper is here of her own accord. She has chosen to join our sect and be with me." Hesper looks up at him with adoration, but you can see the fear still present in her eyes. "I don't believe you," you say, taking a step closer. "I think you've brainwashed her into thinking she has no other choice." Aaron's expression darkens, and he steps towards you. "You have no right to make such accusations," he says, his voice dripping with malice. "Perhaps you should leave before things get ugly."

Aaron regards you carefully, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Is that so?" he replies. "Well, I'm sure you could try. But I think you'll find it harder than you anticipate." He takes another step towards you, his hands balled into fists at his sides. "However, I don't want any trouble, chuu ꨄ. If you leave now, we can forget this ever happened. I suggest you take advantage of that offer." Hesper stands beside him, her eyes darting nervously between the two of you.

As you swing your fist upwards, connecting with Aaron's jaw, you hear a loud crack. Aaron stumbles backwards, his hand flying up to cradle his jaw. Hesper gasps, taking a step back in surprise. Aaron glares at you, fury evident in his expression. "You'll pay for that, chuu ꨄ," he says, his voice low and dangerous. "I warned you that things would get ugly." He takes a menacing step towards you, but Hesper reaches out and grabs his arm, panic in her eyes. "Stop it, Aaron!" she cries. "Please, just leave him alone." Aaron regards her for a moment, then slowly nods. "Fine," he says through gritted teeth. "We'll leave him alone. For now." He turns on his heel and stalks out of the classroom, Hesper trailing

As Aaron turns to leave, you quickly move towards him and deliver a swift, sharp kick to the inside of his knee that causes him to buckle and kneel. Before he can react, you grab him by the hair and pull his head back, then drive your knee directly into his jaw. There is a sickening crunch as the bone breaks under the force of your blow, and Aaron crumples to the ground, unconscious and bleeding profusely from his mouth. Hesper screams in terror at the sight of her guru lying beaten and broken on the floor, and takes a step back. You stand over Aaron's prone form, panting heavily and feeling a strange sense of satisfaction at having defeated him. But as you look down at him, a nagging doubt begins to eat at you. Was this really the right thing to do?

As you whisper those words into Aaron's unconscious ear, a feeling of smug satisfaction washes over you. You stand up and wipe the blood from your hands. Hesper looks at you in shock, her eyes wide with fear. You take a deep breath and walk over to her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "It's okay, Hesper," you say, trying to sound calm and soothing. "Aaron won't be bothering you anymore." Hesper looks up at you, her eyes filled with tears. "What have you done?" she whispers. "This isn't what I wanted. I didn't want anyone to get hurt." You feel a pang of guilt as you realize the true gravity of what you've done. "I know," you say softly. "But sometimes it's necessary to stand up for what's right." Hesper nods

slowly, still looking at you with a mixture of fear and confusion. "I don't understand," she murmurs. "What do we do now? Where do we go?" You take her hand and lead her out of the classroom, feeling a strange sense of responsibility for her safety. As you walk through the halls, you realize that there is still so much you don't know. How had Aaron managed to brainwash Hesper so effectively? What else had he been hiding from her? And what would she do now that her entire world had been upended? You resolve to help her in any way you can, to be a friend to her even in this frightening new reality. For better or worse, Hesper was no longer just your childhood friend. She was someone who needed you now, more than ever.

Hesper looks up at you, her eyes steely and determined. "Okay," she says firmly. "Let's go." You nod, and lead her outside to the car, feeling a strange sense of relief as you realize that you're finally doing something to help her. As you drive towards your house, you can see that Hesper is still afraid, but she seems to be getting calmer with every passing moment. When you arrive at your house, you lead her inside and offer her a seat on the couch. "Do you need anything?" you ask her, feeling a sense of responsibility for her well-being. She shakes her head, looking around the room with a mixture of wonder and fear. "It's so different here," she murmurs. "So much... lighter." You nod, sensing that she needs some time to herself. "Take all

Hesper nods slowly, taking in her surroundings. "Thank you," she says softly. "I... I don't know what's happening to me." You can see the fear in her eyes, and you feel a pang of guilt for not realizing sooner that something was wrong. "It's okay," you reassure her. "We'll figure it out together. Whatever it is, we'll face it together." You can see the relief wash over Hesper's face, and you feel a sense of strength knowing that you're here for her. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you the truth earlier," she whispers, looking down at her lap. "I... I thought you would judge me." You shake your head, moving to sit beside her. "I could never judge you, Hesper. You're my friend." She looks up at you, and

a small smile tugs at the corners of her mouth. "Thank you," she says, her voice barely above a whisper.

You sit in comfortable silence for a few moments, watching as Hesper takes deep breaths and seems to relax slightly. "So tell me," you say softly. "What's been happening?" Hesper hesitates for a moment, looking down at her hands. "I... I joined this group," she begins slowly. "The Seekers of Light."

You can see the fear in her eyes as she speaks, and you sense that this isn't going to be an easy conversation. "They're... they're not a good group," she continues, her voice shaking slightly. "They... they said they could heal me, but it's all a lie. They just want to control me." You listen carefully, your heart racing as

Hesper continues to speak. "The leader of the group, Aaron, he's been... he's been doing things to me that I don't want," she whispers, tears welling up in her eyes. "I thought I was doing the right thing by joining, but now I don't know what to do." You reach out and take Hesper's hand, giving it a comforting squeeze. "You did what you thought was best," you tell her. "And now we're going to get you out of there. We'll think of a plan together." Hesper looks up at you with a mixture of fear and gratitude, and you just know that you're going to do everything in your power to help her.

Hesper's eyes widen in surprise at your confession. "You... you did what?" she asks, appearing both shocked and impressed by your action.

Aaron was trying to protest, but then started to choke up blood instead. "You'll pay for this," he said, glaring at you.

"Don't try to threaten us, Aaron," you respond, keeping a stern tone. "You know that we have the evidence against you, and we're going to take it to the authorities if we have to."

You continue to glare at Aaron, your voice low and menacing. "Lay on your side right now, or I won't hesitate to finish the job," you say firmly, gesturing to the pool of blood that's beginning to form around him.

Aaron hesitates for a moment, but then seems to realize that he's not in a position to argue. He nods weakly, trying to roll onto his side without further injuring himself.

"You're making a huge mistake," he says through gritted teeth, glaring at both you and Hesper. "I will destroy you both for this."

You just shake your head at his words, already thinking ahead to what your next move will be. For now, you're just grateful that Hesper is safe and that you were able to defend yourself against Aaron.

You lean in closer to Aaron, your eyes locked onto his as you speak in a low, menacing tone. "Listen to me carefully, Aaron. I've been trained to protect others, and I can make my mind go completely blank while I'm fighting," you say, your voice calm and steady. "That means I won't stop until I decide to. So if I ever catch you harassing or harming Hesper again, I will come after you with everything I have. Do you understand?"

Aaron just glares at you, his jaw clenched tight as he struggles to breathe. But you can see the fear in his eyes, and you know that he's heard every word you've said.

"Good," you say, pulling back from him and turning back to Hesper. "Let's get out of here before anyone else shows up."

You take Hesper's hand and lead her out of the school, still shaken from what just happened. You're a bit concerned about how she's holding up after everything that's happened, but you don't want to push her too hard. Instead, you walk in silence for a few minutes, your grip on her hand tightening reassuringly.

After a while, you finally break the silence. "Are you okay? Do you need to talk about what happened?" you ask, your voice gentle.

Hesper looks up at you, her eyes full of fear and uncertainty. "I...I don't know," she says softly. "I'm just so scared right now. I don't know what he'll do next."

You pull her closer to you, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you," you

"I promise you that I'll protect you from all of them, no matter what," you say firmly, pulling her closer to you. "You don't have to be scared, Hesper. I'm here for you."

Hesper looks up at you, her eyes filling with tears. "Thank you," she says softly.

You squeeze her hand gently, a comforting presence as the two of you make your way out of the school. As you walk, Hesper tells you more about the Seekers of Light, and the terrible abuse she's endured at their hands. You listen, your heart breaking for your childhood friend.

Eventually, the two of you make it back to her apartment, where you continue to talk and comfort her through the night. You promise her that you'll do everything in your power to help her escape from the sect, and begin planning your next

steps. You start researching about the Seekers of Light, reading every article and forum post that you can find. In the meantime, Hesper tells you more about what she's gone through since joining the sect, and you're horrified by what you hear.

As the night wears on, you begin to formulate a plan. You tell Hesper that you'll go undercover and try to infiltrate the Seekers of Light. She's hesitant at first, worried for your safety, but you assure her that you know what you're doing.

Over the coming weeks, you spend your days gathering information, and your nights working on your plan. You attend meetings with the Seekers of Light, wearing disguises and fake names, and slowly start to gain their trust.

It's not long before you discover just how dangerous the sect really is. They're involved in illegal activities,

such as drug trafficking and money laundering, and are using their members as pawns in their criminal schemes. You also learn about Aaron's true nature - he's a abusive cult leader who uses the guise of spiritual enlightenment to exploit vulnerable people like Hesper.

As you gain more inside information about the Seekers of Light, you start drafting a plan to bring them down. You work with lawyers and law enforcement agencies to build a case against the sect, and start preparing for a raid on their headquarters.

In the meantime, you continue to provide support to Hesper, helping her to prepare to leave the sect once and for all. You're there for her every step of the way, supporting her emotionally and providing a safe place for her to stay.

Finally, the day of the raid arrives. You and a team of law enforcement officers descend on the Seekers of Light headquarters

, arresting Aaron and his accomplices and rescuing the members who were being held against their will. The raid goes smoothly thanks to your careful planning, and soon the reign of terror of the Seekers of Light is over.

Hesper is emotional but grateful for all that you've done for her. She tells you that she feels like she can finally start to heal, now that she's away from Aaron and the sect. You promise to continue to support her as she moves forward with her life.

As for Aaron, he's brought to justice for his crimes, and faces years in prison for his actions. The rest of the Seekers of Light membership are given counseling and support to help them recover from the trauma of their experience.

In the aftermath of the raid, you can't help but reflect on how close Hesper came to getting pulled into an abusive cult, and

Hesper hesitatingly steps forward and accepts your hug, her frail body shaking slightly with relief and tears streaming down her face. "Thank you, chuu ꨄ," she whispers. "I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't come back into my life when you did. You saved me." She clings to you, her grip tightening as if she never wants to let go.