Lightning Strikes Twice

Chapter 7: The Rekindling Flame

"Rykor if you know everything then.. please.. tell them I-"

"Yes, yes I know you can't."

"Then will you..?"

Rykor cracks his neck turning his head to the side before looking back at me.

"I will not."

"Why not!?"

My shouts make Martix and Xenith jump as they look more confused.

"Because, I have a goal and I know the events leading to said goal. Telling them what you saw will turn me away from what I want."

"You selfish pr-"

"But helping you lot will benefit me and my goal, especially getting to my sister."

"You're going to help us? Then why won't you-"

"Patience Adow, time reveals all."

"Damn it."

I turn to Martix and Xenith scratching my head a little confused on the entire situation.

"I guess we have a temporary fourth teammate now."

"Don't leave out the part where I only help when I decide to."

"Some help you are."

I shrug off the irritation from Rykor only giving us limited help when he could be helping me tell our biggest lead. I'd go after Luxia myself... but after whatever it is she did to me, I'm afraid of facing her on my own. I start heading towards the door rubbing my forehead.

"You know what my head hurts and I feel like lying down so, I think I'm gonna head home. See you guys."

"Bye Marsh!"

"Do you want me to come back with?"

"No, no, I'm sure you have things you want to do, I'll be fine Xenith."

I shut the door behind me and start walking through the streets. I think back to yesterday at the table with Luxia and I start to process something she said.

"She said she liked that in a... does.. does she like me that way? How? I hardly know her!"

I continue rubbing my forehead due to thinking about the day before starts giving me a headache. I finally get to my street, suddenly I feel a hand on my shoulder. I stop and turn to look behind me. It's Luxia, coatless and smiling at me."

"You..!"

"Now, now, keep it down. Unless you want to make a scene?"

"Tch. Fine, what do you-"

"What we discuss is not for public ears, I know you live on this street so let's go to your place first."

"Why the hell would I bring you to my-"

Before I can finish she leans in closer to me grinning while tightening her grasp on my shoulder.