Onyx Route

Onyx's route summary from Sin With Me.

## Season 1

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## Season 4

### Episode 1

Onyx stares at MC will utter desolation due to MC not being able to amplify her just like she did with the troupe. MC tries again but can’t since she feels some kind of “barrier or wall” between her and Onyx. Onyx smiles and tells everyone not to worry since she believes it’s mainly because MC is tired from their recent fight while they were trying to arrive at the penthouse. Onyx takes MC to her room to rest. While they are alone Onyx brushes it off, saying that she’s the last assassin who can’t do it and that it’s always been that way for her and that she’s alright with that. As for MC she sees this very hollow but decides to cheer Onyx up and tells her not to beat herself up since she can’t be amplified. MC thinking of ways to love and care for her asks Onyx if she wants her to wash her hair while she lounges in the bath.

***Heart Scene (27) - Wash Onyx’s hair for her!***

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Onyx and MC arrive at Nahara’s shop in order to seek some help with amplifying Onyx, but once they arrive Nahara tells them she isn’t much help. Except Nahara feels that something is changing and that it’s veering towards darkness. Nahara’s eyes glow as she prophesies, “All things must come to pass, both terrible and wonderful. All are meant to be." The glow in Nahara’s eyes disappears, she blinks and forgets what she recently said. Forgetting her confusion, Nahara tells MC and Onyx to forget it and that the demons have one goal to accomplish and they must find out.

### Episode 2

MC and Onyx leave Nahara’s shop and meet the troupe at the circus. While at the circus Darius, Cal and Malakai are all enjoying their new capabilities since MC amped them up but Onyx tries to put on a brave face. Wrath notices this and decides to do the “duel of the fates drill” which is basically hot potato. From this, Onyx gets thrown by each of the members of the troupe, managing to catch her on time and throw her towards someone else. But, unfortunately, Onyx stumbles and falls to the ground but waves it off with her gritting her teeth through her smile. Wrath orders another drill so MC can go distract Onyx.

Later that night, Wrath dispatches the troupe to a bar where demons are known to hunt for a new host (to possess) while some people at the bar are drunk. While the troupe rounds up around the bar, Onyx and MC are tasked to cause a certain chaos (since demons are attracted to fear and chaos). Onyx pushes MC and yells at her saying “Do you think I’d tolerate a failure near me? Do you think I could possibly respect someone like you?” MC who is taken back and surprised wonders where Onyx learned to talk like that. Onyx stumbles back into a few other patrons jabbing her elbows trying to make them get pissed off and then Onyx continues to say “You’ll ruin my reputation! God, why do I even put up with you? You better make it up to me!” Cal nearby bumps into some else and people start to actively fight and more demons appear drawn to the chaos and Cal grabs one of them and vanishes outside to deal with them. The rest of the troupe uses the fight as a cover to pull out the demons.

While the troupe rounds up the demons outside, Wrath interrogates them about their plans but the demons aren’t saying anything. One of the demons that Cal is holding captive ends up smiling and Cal’s body ends up being demon-possessed and has demon marks all over his face along with the one that he is still holding. The troupe are shocked and horrified since demon assassins can’t be demon-possessed (or inhabited). The demon marks in Cal’s face disappears and the troupe and MC see Vinca (Pride Assassin and Onyx’s sister) with a group of demons with her and Cal launches himself towards Vinca with fury. Chaos breaks out and the troupe is able to defend themselves all except Onyx who ends up losing her confidence. Onyx looks up to MC pleading for her help.

***Heart Scene (27) - Cover for Onyx!***

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Vinca tells everyone to stop and belittles Onyx telling her that she can’t open up herself with her, the troupe, or with MC. Vinca manages to get the demons to come with her and leave since they still want to continue to fight but Vinca throws one of her sharp blades at a demon’s eye and leaves with her before one of them gets hurt.

### Episode 3

(Read at your own risk, mentions of abuse)

Once Wrath is certain that Vinca has left she leads the troupe away from the underpass and back towards the Vegas strip. Cal, who seems to be in distress after the events of getting himself inhabited by a demon, leaves and tries to arrive early to read Avi a bedtime story. While Darius and Malakai reach out to people for information on demon assassins being able to be inhabited. As for Onyx and MC, they are to standby and be ready to go at a moment’s notice while Wrath goes to visit Nahara. Once everyone leaves, Onyx has a meltdown saying that she is a “screw-up” and an “absolute failure” and that she’ll never be good enough and has to make it up to them (the troupe). But when Onyx notices that MC is with her she laughs and apologizes not knowing what got to her and offers to take her to eat at a Japanese restaurant.

Once they get there MC tells Onyx that they need to discuss Onyx's breakdown. But Onyx brushes it off saying not to worry about it that she was only acting and faking it. But MC asks who was she faking it for who, stating that what happened at the bar she knows whatever she said towards MC wasn’t meant for her but she might be internalizing it for herself. Onyx looks away in embarrassment, and MC sees this as what Vinca meant when Onyx won’t open. MC clarifies towards Onyx that she isn’t a failure and that people stumble and fall and that she has never thought of Onyx that way, Onyx starts to tear up and asks if MC truly means it. For which, shocks MC for Onyx even questioning it, Onyx tells her she’s never been with anyone like MC before and that she’s so nice towards her. MC asks why Onyx makes it sound like it’s a bad thing, but Onyx tells her it’s not like that it’s just she feels like she doesn’t deserve it, and then she mentions Dorran being more honest with her and tells her how things were. MC questions further and Onyx explains that Dorran “knew I would hold the team back” and made a list of weaknesses of Onyx’s. By this, Onyx doesn’t say it directly but it’s proven that Dorran verbally and emotionally abused Onyx. Towards the point, she is still suffering even though Dorran is dead. MC asks Onyx if deep down she truly believed in Dorran's words despite the fact Onyx saved her plenty of times and with all her friends that love her. Onyx smiles and says not for a while since being with MC. MC tells Onyx she can’t make Onyx should and shouldn’t believe but the person that MC is looking at is someone who’s amazing in every way. And by their affectionate moment, MC ends up being able to amplify Onyx due to opening herself up for the MC to do so.

### Episode 4

Laughing full of happiness and joy, MC and Onyx pack up their food and leave the restaurant walking fast to the penthouse to share the good news to the troupe. Once they are in the elevator, MC holds the button so that the doors stay closed and asks Onyx if she would like to have dinner with her mom to introduce her as her girlfriend. MC and Onyx share a kiss and before Onyx gets to say something else they hear a commotion from behind the elevator doors, they step out only to see the common room full of chaos.

Ripely is under the table in fear, noticing that the specter that once and briefly possessed Cal is now trying to inhabit her. Malakai shields Ripely with his body while the rest of the troupe tries to kill the specter, Cal attempts to kill it but can’t get a clear shot with his gun since it might hit Ripley. MC finds a way to distract the specter and gives Onyx the advantage to use her spear to sink into the center of the specter and make it dissolve into sand. Ripely in fear throws herself into Onyx’s arms, communicating only for Onyx to be able to understand what Ripley is saying. Onyx comforts her and tells her that she is safe that everyone is there with her. To make good on Onyx’s promise, Wrath hauls the cushions off the couch, Cal returns from his room with an armful of blankets along with Avi, Makalai inflates an air mattress while Darius comes back with many pillows. Together the whole troupe makes a pillow fort around Ripely while all petting her and tucking themselves close to her until she falls to sleep.

Finally when Ripely is snoring, Wrath tells the troupe that they need to discuss what just occurred, and MC ends up sharing her opinion that it might all have to be connected towards the Envy assassins. Once Onyx and MC retrieve towards their room Onyx asks MC to help her since Onyx is all that Ripely has, that even though the troupe loves her they will never be able to interact as Onyx can. Therefore, she wants MC to help her open herself up to the power that the MC gave her so she can be ready.

### Episode 5

MC agrees on helping Onyx to open herself up and more than willing to spend a day talking about their feelings. Onyx who is excited is yet still upset that her twin sister will want to hurt Ripley who’s already suffered enough since Vinca knows how tender she is. MC plans for them to go visit Vinca tomorrow and after that, they will go have dinner with MC’s mom. Therefore giving them something to look forward to after visiting Vinca. While heading back to the common room with the rest of the troupe who are already asleep. MC thinks about how Dorran treated Onyx and how she kept all her feelings inside this whole time even when he is dead. But also, starts to wonder if the troupe ever noticed the relationship between Onyx and Dorran. But one thing is certain is that it’ll never happen again.

The next morning, Onyx spends the day spoiling Ripely and during lunch, MC and Onyx go to see Vinca or at least try. They are stopped by Nitsa (Vinca’s agent) who tells them that Vinca isn’t back at the dressing room and that she left to do a desert retreat where you sit in a hut and sweat a lot. Onyx becomes a bit suspicious but doesn’t try to ask further, once MC and Onyx are alone MC tells her that it’s not like Vinca since she hates to sweat. Onyx decides to text Wrath and get her input and to just go meet with MC’s mom for dinner since they already did their part. Once they are almost back to the street Onyx pauses and gets nervous telling MC that she’s never been home to meet anyone’s parents before. This also makes MC realize that she as well never brought anyone home to meet with her mom either. They both stare at each other knowing that it’s a big special moment for both of them. And MC smiles and tells Onyx that she’s glad it’s with her.

Once they arrive at MC's home to make Onyx meet her mom, she breaks out the baby pictures before they even set out the plates. MC notices the bond that her mom and Onyx are making, MC who was a little worried about how another person might make things different but with Onyx it just fits. MC’s mom asks the last time she saw Onyx she was hurt and MC helped her and now she’s asking if she’s doing alright now. Onyx thanks her for asking her and that she’s had a lot of ups and downs but now she’s taking better care of herself. MC’s mom lets Onyx know that their doors are always open in case she needs someone. Later, Onyx asks to see MC’s room since she didn’t get to appreciate the first time she came over. Onyx’s eyes catch the books in her bookcase and hovers her hand over a particulate book which is her high school yearbook. MC who is a little embarrassed but knows Onyx is trying to be open to MC and that she should do the same.

***Heart Scene (28) - Let Onyx take a closer look!***

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Onyx and MC lose track of the time that they are running late for their first show together in less than an hour. Therefore, MC says good-bye to her mom, and her and Onyx rush out the door.

### Episode 6

Onyx and MC make it towards the backstage of the circus laughing and almost tripping over each other until MC smacks into Cal’s chest. Cal with a grumpy face steadies MC tells her that if he isn’t allowed to make a habit of being late then she isn’t either. Once they hear Wrath’s voice indicating the start of the show Onyx reminds her that they need to be changed into their circus outfit.

Fully dressed in their circus outfits, MC is feeling the sense of being terrified and exhilarated that Darius and Malakai encourage MC. Onyx laces her hand through MC’s hand and they both run out into the spotlight ready for their performance and the crowd roars. MC not knowing if she's smiling or if she looks scared in front of the audience until Onyx twirls MC close and cradles her cheek and reminds her just like they practiced and that she should smile big and keep her eyes on her. Once the spotlight flashes at them Onyx with her tippy toes, kisses MC and the crowd erupts into an applause. MC keeping Onyx’s encouraging words on her mind while they act comes like a blur towards the point once they are finished MC finally realizes she was able to do it with Onyx without knocking Onyx off the high wire. But the moment is short once demons show up and threaten the enjoyment once they go straight towards Malakai. Wrath announces towards the audience that the demons are part of the show but it doesn’t stop the crowd from freaking out even when Darius and Cal mobilize. Not being able to make it to Malakai on time, a specter seethes into Malakai and takes over his body. Even with the crowd not seeing it but the troupe being able to bring them towards horror. Onyx and MC climb down from the highwire and go to Malakai to aid him while Darius and Cal stay behind but close to get ready for any fight that might occur. The troupe, having the hesitation of attacking him in front of the crowd until Malakai is able to fight it off and the specter surges out of him. Darius distracts the audience while the rest of the troupe go after the specter and the other demons forcing them to run. MC goes to Malakai to help and Onyx finishes off the last demon and pulls something from the remaining scatter of the black sand which is Vinca’s locket.

After the show, Malakai asks the troupe to go to a bar so he can think. Darius almost starts to order a drink for him but MC stops him and asks for a tall glass of water with a lime wedge and tells Malakai to put the lime wedge on his mouth since there are medical benefits towards it so it can give him another weird sensation to focus on. The troupe gets back towards business and questions on how demons are being able to inhabit assassins. Onyx tracing her thumbs around the edges of Vinca’s locket, blames herself for giving the locker back to her and that she should have known. Wrath lifts a hand to try to reach for Onyx but she wrenches away and wraps her arms around herself and smiles and tells the troupe that Dorran always said that she put too much faith in Vinca and that he was right all along.

The troupe leaves the bar and they walk ahead to give Onyx and MC some space. Onyx looking very upset towards the verge of tears and lost in her thoughts, MC stops Onyx on her tracks and tells her that she’s there for her and to talk to her. Onyx stutters between her words towards having a breakdown, that she questions why Vinca is doing this when in fact she is supposed to be her sister and best friend. Onyx realizing where she’s at, looks at MC in shame and apologies. But MC tells her to let it out and not hold it in. Onyx explains that it’s hard doing it alone when everyone can be staring and asks MC if she’ll do it with her.

***Heart Scene (28) - Yell it out with Onyx!***

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Onyx sobs in front of MC, making her realize that this is Onyx with all her walls down, which makes her stunned by it. Onyx, looking at MC with desperation and with pain, tells her that she misses her sister.

### Episode 7

Onyx expresses her emotions towards MC which makes a glowing bloom between them. MC realizes that her powers are surging into Onyx as it did with the troupe. And now MC can amplify Onyx because she has decided to be open towards her, therefore MC’s powers rush into Onyx and she can feel her misery and her longing for her sister but also her joy. Onyx realizing what’s happening is feeling the over the enjoyment of that moment that she tells MC she feels unstoppable that she needs to move. MC smiles and wipes Onyx's tears and tells her to do so, Onyx runs fast and does flips and runs on the sideways along the walls.

Back with the troupe in the suit, MC and Onyx tell the troupe the news while talking breathlessly due to running fast to share the exciting news. The troupe in high spirits decides to celebrate with some drinks and Wrath toasts saying that they might not know what the demons are planning but now everyone is ready to fight them when the time comes.

MC as she’s walking home from all the festivities, tries not to think of Dorran since he’s now long gone but officially dead. But her mind keeps traitorously wondering if anyone in the troupe noticed. And also questions to herself how could the people who loved Onyx not noticed the signs of the toxic relationship Dorran and Onyx had. Until MC learns to admit that she understands why the troupe didn’t know because it was all about “Fake it till you make it”. And no one did it better other than Onyx herself. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the idea of Onyx having to handle it alone for a long time she notices that she’s in front of Nahara’s shop.

The doors open and Nahara steps outside and MC runs up to her and hugs her. Nahara settles down MC with a glass of water and they first start off talking about the weather, how cute Ripely is, and their favorite ice cream places. But eventually, MC steers the conversation about Onyx’s past. MC asks Nahara if Dorran was ever mean towards Onyx. But Nahara with her eyes narrowed and sitting forward and bristling tells MC that Onyx has never told her a word about it and asks MC why. MC realizing that MC is the only one Onyx has ever told decides that if anyone is going to tell Onyx’s story, it’s Onyx herself. Therefore, MC doesn’t give Nahara a direct answer but only tells her that since she doesn’t know much about Dorran other than Cal stating that he was pretty militant. Nahara admits to MC that Dorran was intense about his personal life and that he liked his privacy but as Nahara reaches over to rest her hand on MC’s wrist. She tells her not to worry about what the people did before you and that every relationship is different and a rebirth, towards having a transformation is necessary to move forward.

The next following day, MC is working at the register in the bike shop but feels the lingering consequences of having a sleepless night due to thinking about Onyx and Dorran and how MC has to make sure Onyx gets treated like an amazing girlfriend she is. Onyx walks in the bike shop and kisses MC and once Onyx notices MC’s mom she asks permission for her and MC to leave so she can share a special moment with MC. MC’s mom smiles and permits them to go have fun and enjoy themselves.

Onyx takes MC to her favorite place which is the aquarium, Onyx gifts MC a box of her very own homemade cupcakes that she made to thank her for amplifying her and to look forward towards the future. Onyx opens the box and they do not look like baker-perfect and the frosting seems to be dripping, but MC smiley picks up a small cupcake and takes a big bite. Only to realize it’s the worst thing she has ever tasted that she can feel her eyes water, her sinuses flood, and her throat wanting to close up. She swallows but feels it burn through her throat all the way down. MC not being a good liar tells her that it tastes good but Onyx with doubt takes a bite of one of her cupcakes and immediately understands that she runs towards the nearest trashcan and spits out the cupcake. Onyx looks up towards MC and apologies but they both laugh and giggle. MC, still thanks her for making the effort of baking them even if they turned bad. Onyx with a smirk tells her she can’t bake but she knows what else MC likes.

### Episode 8

Onyx pins MC back against the wall and kisses MC’s throat which makes MC fumble at Onyx’s hips. Onyx reminds her that she promised her a special moment and that she shouldn’t have to lift a finger and just let Onyx take care of her. MC realizing that they are heavenly alone that no one will be able to interrupt them if they take things further. Onyx brushes her thumb over the hem of MC’s pants and is able to find the zipper. And Onyx whispers towards MC’s ear and tells her if she would take her for a spin since she thinks she might be a little better than riding a bike.

***Heart Scene (29) - Yes please with a cherry on top***

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Later that evening, the troupe assembled again in Malakai’s favorite bar but this time with the presence of Nahara. Wrath catches up to speed for Nahara and shares her theory that Vinca’s locket is the reason why the demons are close to succeeding because of the humanity inside it. Nahara agrees and explains that it is probably causing Vinca’s humanity to create a bridge between demons and assassins. Onyx stands in front of the group and tells them that the only option they have left is if Nahara uses Onyx to scry and try to find Vinca since it normally doesn’t do that but with Vinca and Onyx being twins they can. Nahara and Onyx stagger and Wrath braces for Nahara and MC braces for Onyx in case one of them falls. Nahara opens her eyes worriedly and tells the rest that Vinca is trapped and she may not be in control of the demons anymore. Onyx worriedly asks Nahara where Vinca is but Nahara tells her that she only got a glimpse but it seemed like she was in a warehouse.

Vinca’s circus is the troupe’s next stop while walking inside. MC notices Onyx’s sense of anxiety and tells her she'll stay with her while regretting not taking Onyx to Malakai since the troupe decided to split. Once they are fully inside the circus they only notice that Nitsa is there only. Nitsa explains that Vinca is still busy, therefore she won’t be back for the next few days. Onyx takes out her staff and points it at Nitsa and tells her to quit the act since Onyx knows Vinca is somewhere she doesn't want to be. Nitsa’s face splits open and there’s nothing but horror underneath. And Nitsa with an angry look tells Onyx she’ll be the one who is sorry.

### Episode 9

Under Nitsa’s face that splits into two, is nothing but gleaming blue flesh and red sinew pulse underneath it all. Demons come pouring into the room and surround them. Cal whips out his guns and Wrath and Darius are ready for a fight that will break out. Onyx in fury asks Nitsa where Vinca is and what has she done to her. Nitsa laughs and states that Vinca refused to open her lock when Nitsa demanded her to, therefore she is getting what she deserves for refusing to obey and has to deal with the consequences. Yvette and Lazareth enter the room looking extremely pissed. Yvette pulls out her gloves and tells Nitsa that she’ll have to demonstrate to Nitsa on how much she values her friends. Just as she tosses her gloves, the whole troupe and a few demons take a step back, and MC who is confused wonders why everyone's a little cautious about Yvette without her gloves. Wrath grabs Yvette’s attention and tells her that they’ll get Vinca back but the hosts (demon-possed people) still need rescuing. Yvette grits her teeth and agrees with Wrath and everyone points a weapon at Nitsa. And unexpectedly a flash of explosion fills up the room with smoke and causes chaos. Once the smoke fades away so has Nisa herself.

Yvette angrily tells herself on how she warned Vinca of getting deeper but also refusing to listen to her as she puts her gloves back. Wrath asks if Yvette ever knew that Nitsa was a demon before she revealed herself. Yvette confesses that Nita is half demon and half human but doesn’t know how someone could even exist even when she tried to study her. Onyx explains to MC that when you're demon-possessed you are driven by chaos and death but also be very impulsive. Therefore, it indicates that Nitsa can be more deadly and dangerous since she seems to control that “without” being impulsive. Wrath orders the rest of the troupe except MC and Onyx to go investigate by instead going home and finally resting. Onyx argues with Wrath but Wrath explains to her that Onyx needs to be in good shape and in good health before it’s time to rescue Vinca. By this Onyx stops arguing with Wrath and lets MC take her home to end the night.

Back in Onyx’s bedroom after a meal and a shower, Onyx huddles in the middle of her bed. MC asks how Onyx is feeling and of course Onyx replies by saying she isn’t doing very well as she tries to smile but ends up looking angry. MC grabs Onyx’s hands and tells her it’s alright not to be okay and that she is here to listen to her. Onyx, who usually has a hard time letting go of her emotions and expressing them, manages to tells MC that Vinca isn’t the one who is usually scared but it’s more of Onyx being the scared one. And that when Onyx is the one who is scared Vinca will be the one to step in between from whatever is terrifying her. But knowing that Vinca needs Onyx to be the one to be in between is what “terrifying” her. Onyx feels as if she is no good use towards her. MC asks what she can do to help Onyx. Onyx asks if MC can just distract her.

***Heart Scene (29) - Distract Onyx!***

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A few hours later, Onyx and MC meet with the rest of the troupe on the Strip except Wrath isn’t with them. Onyx checks her phone and tells the rest that Wrath is never late. MC spots Wrath from a nearby alley and she waves at her and ends up grabbing everyone’s attention. Onyx grabs MC’s elbow and everyone has their weapons ready making MC a bit confused until she sees Wrath more closer and sees the demon marks all over her face.

### Episode 10

The whole troupe stands frozen as Wrath approaches them and MC hopes that Wrath can fight it off. The so-called possessed Wrath tells them that the Pride Assassin(Vinca) has finally given them enough humanity that will be enough to possess the rest of the troupe. Malakai launches himself towards the demon with his swords blazing with fire and slices down through Wrath and black sand explodes from the wound. Quick as a flash, Malakai tosses his swords at Cal and he catches Wrath up in his arms before she falls. Wrath opens her eyes and the troupe in relief comes towards Malakai and Wrath but they step back when they remind themselves that Wrath has a personal bubble and won’t appreciate it if they invade it. As Wrath regains her bearings she clears her throat and tells the rest that she always wondered what it was like to be inhabited but now that she knows she doesn’t recommend it.

After the unexpected event at the Strip, the rest of the troupe go back to the suit and everyone settles in. MC takes a shower in Onyx’s bathroom and once she returns everyone is gone and she notices a note telling her to meet them at the circus.

MC who is wary walks the familiar path to the circus and when she enters the place is too dark and too quiet. MC walks deeper into the circus and then notices a flicker of light drawing her attention and sees the troupe all on stage with their backs sprawled and looking at the stars above. Surrounded by candles, Onyx tells MC due to her amplifying the troupe, there needs to be a celebration for it. MC feels shy as Onyx gives MC her assassin weapons which are chakrams. Wrath explains since they normally don’t have people who aren’t assassins that join them, but MC’s heart and bravery have proven that she doesn't need to be an assassin to fight. Abruptly the lights overhead come on and Yvette and Lazareth enter the circus with the rest of the troupe just as MC uses her chakrams that cut it through the sandbag in the center. As Yvette approaches the troupe Darius lifts his chains but Wrath stalls him with a hand up as she shakes her head and tells him to wait. Yvettes tells the troupe that she has come with the decision to overcome her differences with them and tell them about Vinca’s whereabouts. MC notices that Yvette isn’t usually the one asking for help when in fact she seems to be the one in control. Therefore, it must be hard for her to even ask the troupe in the first place. But based on Yvette’s expression, MC notices how worried she is for Vinca and that she can’t save her alone. Wrath notices this as well, agrees that they both need to work together and form a plan.

### Episode 11

The troupe surrounds the warehouse where Vinca is being kept with Wrath taking lead on signaling everyone towards their places to attack and get inside. MC and Onyx go as Wrath orders and they spot a demon guarding the door. The demon spots MC and lunges forward only for Onyx to spear it effortlessly, but it wasn’t alone. MC notices and jerks her chin up an Onyx sees the other demon on the metal staircase above the door, poised to raise the alarm. Yvette jumps into action and her sword lances through it, it disintegrates into ash, and Yvette steps over the unconscious host left behind with a small, vicious smile of victory. Once Lazareth leaves the unconscious person out of harm's way they signal the rest that they are ready to enter inside. Onyx and MC enter and find Vinca immediately in the middle of the warehouse floor, tied to a chair, her hair limp and hanging on her face, her skin porcelain pale and her eyes closed. MC having a bit of medical knowledge, she knows that Vinca has been drugged. Nitsa appears and tells the toupe that they have been waiting for them as she squeezes hard on Vinca’s shoulder. Nitsa steps back and the demons surround Vinca from every direction in her place and the troupe doesn’t have time to think but instead attack immediately. The fight breaks out and as Onyx yells out MC’s name she turns and lets a chakram fly and it catches the demon in the stomach. Onyx cheers for her and asks her to show off her skills with her.

***Heart Scene (27) - Kick demon booty with Onyx!***

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Onyx and Nitsa are fighting, but Nitsa is fast, too fast, dodging every sweep and slice of Onyx’s staff. MC tries to approach them to help Onyx but Onyx shakes her head and tells her to help Vinca. MC nods and heads towards Vinca who is still motionless in her chair. MC cuts her ties with her chakrams and steadies her but gets caught into another fight, demon after demon approaches MC and she looks for Onyx and she moves toward Vinca but she loses sight of her. Once MC gets a clear view she sees Nitsa holding Onyx captive. Nitsa has Onyx in a headlock and has the blade of Onyx’s staff creeping towards her vitals. MC who can’t hit one of her chakrams without hitting Onyx but Vinca is the only one who is near them. MC yells towards Vinca to help Onyx and Vinca who seems as though a thousand volts have convulsed her. Her eyes snap and she jerks to her feet, sways; turns and, with a scream, kicks Onyx’s staff from Nitsa’s grasp. The next moment, Vinca plunges a blade from her choker into Nitsa’s side. Vinca’s legs give out and she falls only for Onyx to catch her and Wrath orders everyone to leave as demons seethe around them.

Later, the troupe and the rest go to a bamboo grove to celebrate their success of the rescue mission. Even though the troupe and Yvette don’t get along they put the differences aside and stand around chatting like old friends. Vinca clears her throat to gather everyone's attention. Vinca apologizes as Onyx takes Vinca’s hand and tries to shush her but Vinca continues. Vinca explains that all this time she was trying to protect Onyx and get back at her. Vinca closes her eyes and tears spill down on her cheeks and Onyx wipes them. Vinca continues to explain that she went with the demons to gain information about what plans they have for Onyx only for her to discover that they want to kill her and inhabit the animal Onyx will become afterwards. MC who remembers from the start that every Envy assassin gets a second life as an animal after death. Vinca also confesses towards the troupe that once she was discovered by the demons she refused to open the locket to let them get the humanity that she put in it, but went after what was left of Vinca’s body instead. Onyx hugs her and tells Vinca that all that matters is that they are together now. Suddenly MC feels cold without knowing why, a flutter of some faint instinct stirring deep inside her.

### Episode 12

(Read at your own risk, scenes of gore and violence)

Lazareth and Yvette help Vinca up and tell her it’s time to go home and rest. MC gathers the courage to walk towards Vinca and once she sees MC her face shows nothing but shame and tells MC that she knows she hasn’t treated her well but MC interrupts her and tells her that they can talk about it later but the fact that Vinca did all of it to protect Onyx is something MC would have done. Vinca smiles and tells MC that she’s finally glad she gets to meet her for real. Yvette reminds Vinca that they need to leave and before they do Onyx hugs Vinca once again before they are separated.

MC and Onyx go home and in Onyx’s bedroom, she tells MC she sees things sharp and clear with her whole life and future. Onyx explains that she’s been holding on to the past with Dorran, and ever since Dorran used to push her too hard she realizes she doesn't want to be like that but let it all go and look forward. No more staring over her shoulder or wondering what she could have done. Onyx throws her arms out and smiles at MC and tells her she wants to be like her who is free. Onyx takes MC’s hands as she pulls her down onto her bed and tells MC she’s like a walk of hope towards her. Onyx plucks at the hem of MC’s shirt like plucking the strings of a harp. Onyx smiles as she slips her fingers up under MC’s shirt and caresses her bare skin and tells MC they can start their future together just like this.

***Heart Scene (29) - The Future starts now, between these sheets!***

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The Next day, after a leisurely morning, lounging in bed, talking, and watching funny videos online. Onyx and MC get dressed and leave to go meet Vinca for afternoon cocktails.

Onyx and MC meet up with Vinca and once they spot Vinca who waves them over to their table that Vinca picks out. Once MC and Onyx are settled and seated with Vinca. MC hopes that despite everything that’s happened she hopes that maybe Vinca and her can be friends from now on. Vinca smiles back at MC and MC feels a bit uneasy for some reason. Onyx gets up and walks up to Vinca around the table leaning to embrace her but over Onyx’s shoulder, MC sees Vinca’s face change. MC yells out Onyx’s name but is too late, Vinca’s hand snaps up and uses one of her little blades from her choker. With a deadly glance and a horrible accuracy, she carves it in a wide arc up on Onyx’s middle. Straight through her vitals: liver and lungs, Vinca plunges the blade deep to finish it with her face showing with satisfaction. Onyx stumbles back and her fingers are wet with blood. Vinca’s face peels open and reveals to be Nitsa proving that Vinca has been inhabited. Nitsa tells Onyx she’ll see her soon when Onyx is finally in her true form. Nitsa vanishes as the terrified patrons rush to leave the restaurant, MC sees Onyx falling to her knees in a puddle of pale glitter that’s pouring out of her wound, quivering with magic white sand. MC applies pressure to Onyx’s wounds in hopes of stopping it but she realizes it’s not helping. Nahara and the troupe enter into the restaurant and sees a faded Onyx like a girl made of glass and air and spun of stardust. Onyx tells the troupe to take her to the desert since she feels that she’s changing and doesn’t think the restaurant will be able to hold her.

In the jeep with a barely conscious Onyx’s head in MC’s lap as they are rushing to take Onyx to where she requested. Wrath drives fast. She asks Nahara if there is anything they can do, but grimly Nahara shakes her head and tells them to continue to talk to her but to hurry since there isn't enough time left. Wrath stops the jeeps with a screech of the brakes, together with the troupe and MC carefully shifting Onyx out onto the sand and she looks up towards everyone. Wrath rubs her hands between Onyx’s palms like she hopes she can give Onyx some of her warmth and tells her that they’ll find a way to fix it and bring her back. MC breathes in and feels Wrath’s rage, Cal’s stunning helplessness, and inextinguishable hope, Malakai’s encompassing warmth and Darius’s determination. Onyx tells MC that everything is going to be okay as she uses whatever strength she has left as she lifts her hand and touches MC’s cheek. Before Onyx can say anything more she crumbles to a white ash in MC’s arms and is completely gone. MC sobs as she wraps her arms around herself and rocks herself back and forth on her knees. The white ashes stir and a shuddery whirling spark of magic sears to life over them and a glow rises and stretches up towards the sky in the shape of wings.

[Written by Reddit user u/VirtueAssassin