Tor looked at the flashing box on his screen.
Hey Tor. If you could come by later that would be great?
Tor read over the text, his heart thumping. He didn't understand why now.
Tor picked up the boy's thin body, cradled him to his chest and ran. He made his way up the familiar streets to the familiar red brick home with shingled roof. The door flew open before he could even knock.
Star gasped in horror before pulling Tor and Caspian in. She took Caspian from Tor's arms and laid him on the couch, "What happened to him?"
Star set to work on patching up the boy's numerous cuts and scratches up the boy's sides and arms.
Caspian groaned and his small hand wrapped around Star's wrist. "Please..."
His voice was small and weak. Star's eyes widen but her voice remained calm, "Caspian, what's the matter? What happened to you?"
Caspian's eyes remained closed, his breathing measured and his grip loosened and slackened. Tor slumped to the floor, his back against the couch. He closed his eyes and grimaced, "He was tortured and beaten. The man had him stuffed in a duffel. Zel is after him." Tor nodded at the boy's body.
Star's gaze focused on Tor, "Why would Zel be after a little guy like Caspian?"
Tor peeked an eye open to look at Star, "Why else? Jinxx is the one that wants him safe. He had his heart broken."
Star gaped at Tor, "Are you sure, Tor?"
Tor's lips slowly rose, "Of course. Why else would he hurt something she cares about. "
Star's eyebrow rose, "Zel... He would have said something about liking her."
Tor's smile turned into a sickening smirk, "Don't you remember, he did say something. He didn't want her to feel a certain way about a certain person. He's willing to sacrifice his soul for her. He's an asshole with no humanity."
Star sighed and finished cleaning Caspian's wounds, "Do we give him what he wants or keep it from him?"
Tor opened his eyes, his smirk widens, "Isn't it obvious? We keep it from him and when he comes for it we kill him."
Star shakes her head and remains silent. Tor reaches out and his fingertips brush her forearm, "We already forfeited our souls to the cause, " He smiles at Star, "let's get them back with redemption."
Star smiles and clasps his hand, "Lets do it. But let's keep it quiet."
The two formed an alliance... to keep the boy safe.
Caspian shot up and his words would haunt them until they succeeded.
