ML C10, P9- "Signs Of Doom"

"Signs Of Doom" is the ninth Part of "Miracula Luxia" 's last Chapter. It was released on 09.06.2020.
== Plot ==
While Jared tries to find a way out the universe that he is stuck in, Annie and Akari have a new problem to worry about as a dark cloud rises upon the city of Paris, ready to destroy it with little to no care about hurting the residents within.
It is the girls' job to lead the residents away to a safe place before the attack starts and protect them from the incoming hostiles. 
This might prove to be too much for them...
== Story ==
Annie and Akari go back into the city hall and inform the mayor about what happened to Jared and John recently.
"Oh dear."- He says- "But, judging from what you said about that portal, we cannot do anything for them from here."
"All we can do for now is wait patiently and hope that they will return safe and sound."
Akari raises her eyebrow.
"Wait patiently?! Mayor, you don't understand how grave this situation really is! Jared is in danger, and he needs our help to survive!"
The mayor nods.
"Yes. Yes, I know. But it doesn't mean that we have to leave the city to fall apart... just to save him!"
Akari looks at the mayor angrily.
Annie sees that and steps in. She puts her hand on Akari's shoulder.
"Akari, I understand that you're worried about Jared. But we have to do what John told us- protect the city at all costs."
Akari looks into her friend's eyes and see that they are filled with determination. She is intending to go on with her assigned task, one way or another.
"I suppose that you're right."- She says.
She turns back to the mayor.
"But that doesn't mean that we must forget about our friends!"
The mayor nods.
"We won't, I assure you. Now, let's get back to what we were doing earlier."
At this moment, a soldier comes in through the door. He seems to be very exausted.
And terrified.
He approaches the mayor.
"Sir, there... there's something in the sky! Something very big!"
The mayor raises his eyebrow.
"Something very big? What could be bigger than a huge invasion of hostiles."
The soldier points at the door.
"Please, take a look!"- He says.
Then, without another word, he leaves the building, leaving the mayor, Annie and Akari to wonder what is happening outside.
The two girls stare at each other.
"Man, it's probably something very terrifying!"- Akari says.
Annie nods.
"Probably."- She responds- "But we won't know for sure if we keep staying holed up in here. Let's go!"
The three of them leave the city hall and look at the sky.
They see a dark cloud. A really dark and big dark cloud.
And it has positioned itself over the whole city, as if it is about to strike and take everything down.
Annie and Akari stare at each other once again.
"This... this is bad!"- Akari says.
Annie shakes her head.
"We have to do something about it."
The mayor keeps looking at the sky, scared about what is going to happen next.
"What do you think we should do, Annie?"- He asks.
Annie stares at the dark cloud and sees that it is charged up. This means that it will start destroying the city very soon.
And, if someone is still in the city when that happens, they are going to have a bad time. A very bad time.
She turns to the mayor.
"Mayor, we have to evacuate everyone in the city as soon as possible. If we don't, there are going to be a lot of casualties."
"And we don't want that to happen, right?"
The mayor nods.
"Of course! But... how are we going to inform everyone in the city?"
Akari looks around and nods.
"I have a plan."- She says while smiling.
She runs around the city and screams that the apocalypse has come and that everyone should go outside the city for safety.
At first, it seems like her plan is not working. But, moments later, after everyone sees the dark cloud, they panic and start running towards the exits.
The mayor nods and smiles as Akari returns to them.
"Well, I have to give this one to you. Your plan sounded pretty crazy, but it actually worked!"
Akari nods.
"Of course it did. Now, let's go outside as well before the cloud destroys us along with the city."
The three of them leave the city and see all the remaining residents piled up, a safe distance away from the city.
As they join them, Annie sees that the destruction in the city has started.
She sees how whirlwinds take down entire buildings, lightning incinerate anything flammable in their way and earthquakes completely destroy some of the streets.
"Let's hope that there's no one left in there!"- The mayor says.
Everyone nods.
Half an hour later, it seems like the destruction is slowly coming to an end. A few minutes later, the cloud retreats and the sun returns once again.
Everyone returns in the city and stares at all the destruction that the dark cloud has caused.
A small part of Paris is now in ruins. Some of the buildings have crumbled, turning into piles of stone. A few piles of wood that have been left outside have been totally incinerates, leaving only ashes behind.
"Dear god."- Akari says.
The mayor looks down.
"The city will never be the same again. Never ever."
He looks up at the sky.
"Why?! Why were we cursed with such bad luck? Why is all this happening to us? Oh, god, why?"
Everyone looks down.
Then they look up. They see a small band of soldiers coming towards them.
At first, they think that they are a part of Paris's army. But soon, they find out otherwise when the men come closer and draw their weapons.
"We came here for four people. And we want them right now."- One of them says as he points his spear at the crowd.
Akari wants to stay back. However, Annie bravely steps forward.
"Good god, Annie. No! Don't do it!"- She says to her friend, but the girl does not listen to her.
She looks right into the soldier's eyes, evaluating his abilities.
Then she nods.
"You came for me, Jared, John and Akari? Well, you have us. We're right here."
"So, what do you want to do?"
The evil soldier nods.
"I see you and your little friend, but I don't see the boys. Where are they?"
Akari grins.
"Somewhere where you won't find them!"
The evil soldiers gets angry. He approaches Akari and slaps her, making her fall on the ground.
Seeing that her friend is hurt, Annie becomes infuriated. She grabs the soldier's neck and begins to choke him.
However, before she actually does so, another soldier brings her down with the other side of his spear- whacking her in the head and knocking her out.
"Annie, no!"- Akari yells as she quickly approaches her friend.
One of the evil soldiers grabs her hand while another grabs an unconscious Annie.
"Even though it's less than what we expected to find, we got what we wanted."- The first evil soldier speaks- "Now, if you'll excuse us, we have two new people to interrogate."
Having obtained what they wanted, the evil soldiers start to leave the city.
"Farewell."- The first soldier says to the crowd- "But don't think that we're done with you yet! Once we recover from the damage that your beloved heroes have caused, we are going to attack and obliterate what is left of your precious city!"
The evil soldiers leave the crowd alone. No one tries to stop them, because they know that if they try to, someone might die.
"Annie, Akari. I'm so sorry. But I promise that we will find you... sooner or later!"- The mayor says.
He looks up at the sky.
"Now, we can only hope that Jared and John will return safe and sound and correct our horrible mistakes."
== Trivia ==
* The sentence "They are going to have a bad time. A very bad time." is a reference to the american sitcom known as "South Park", as well as to the meme "You're gonna have a bad time".