Lightning Strikes Twice

Chapter 9: Introductions

As I wake up I stretch and yawn while smiling as I was been waiting for this day to come.

Four days had passed since we had fought Alio and while we were going to meet with Queen to discuss that and Kron's situation since he can actually mention Luxia, we have time until then. So I decided I'd introduce Kron to everyone and then Lillian as well.

As I leave my room to go get ready I see Xenith leaving wearing not his coat but just his shirt and mouth covering scarf. He waves at me as he exits through the door, I start rushing hoping not to keep anyone waiting.

As I finish getting ready I find myself already outside heading to Lillian's, once I get there I knock and wait patiently. Several moments after she opens the door. At first I'm happy to see her but then I see that on her left arm instead of the other gray sleeve from her long undershirt, it's pulled up and bandages are poking out from under her sleeve.

"Hey... sorry again about your arm."

"Hey come on now, that's not your fault."

"You got hit by pushing me out-"

"Enough, today's supposed to be a good day and that's because of you. No need to dwell on what's already passed."

"Alright.."

She hugs me and then grabs my hand while stepping down a stair.

"Come on, they're probably starting to wait for us now."

I nod and we start going down the stairs and to the city's plaza. The same plaza that I saw Luxia in.

Once we arrive I see Kron, Martix and Xenith at a table talking with each other. As we approach them, they greet us.

"Hey! Sorry if we kept you waiting, I accidentally held us up a bit."

"No worries, we had just enough time so I could meet your new friends.

I scratch my head frowning looking at Kron and then the rest of them.

"Aw shoot, I was hoping I could introduce you myself. Oh well."

"Ah don't worry about it. And who's this?"

I perk up remembering there's one more I haven't introduced.

"This is Lillian. My uh, girlfriend. Lillian, this is Kron, Xenith and you've already met Martix."

"Hello!"

After introducing Lillian we both take a seat at the table. After some side chatter between the five of us, Lillian asks the three of them a question.

"Since I'm curious, how did you all meet Marsh?"

For a moment I freeze because I expect what each one of them is going to say. Kron notices me and laughs.

"Well that's easy for me so I'll start. We've been close friends since we were kids, I can't exactly nail how we met but I do remember when I showed him my fire it looked like his whole world flipped upside down give he wasn't... since his element started showing itself pretty late."

"Phew. That was a close one."

Lillian snickers and then turns to Xenith looking interested on hearing more.