Neverswan

Chapter Twelve | Kaylessa

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—caly

"Essa's dumb," Kaylessa clenched her teeth on the onslaught of anger that came with Essa's name. Why does she think working with the Black Swan is okay? Kaylessa sighed through her nose and stomped into Spritistar where the Neverseen were currently preparing for the attack.

Kaylessa shoved daggers, throwing stars, and melders in her cloak in all the hidden pockets when she reached the training room. She slammed her feet into combat boots and muttered obscenities the entire time about Essa.

"Little prick," she muttered as she slipped off her hood to tie her hair back. How dare she accuse me of murder? She stormed past multiple Neverseen members who carefully ignored her to avoid her temper. At some point, she passed Ruy who opened his mouth to say something but when he saw her storm by he shut his mouth.

Kaylessa silently stewed as she headed towards the Meeting Room for the third time. She skidded to a stop in the dark corner and leaned against the wall and crossed her arms to wait for the others. Gethen got there first, but skillfully avoided her.

Raven got there second and glanced at her, but let her be. Ruy got there last and dutifully headed towards Raven instead of asking Kaylessa about her problem. Gisela noticed the extra tension but thankfully she started talking.

"Good, you're all here. Here's a leaping crystal to Alluveterre," Gisela rolled a large purple crystal towards them across the table she sat at. "Be careful." Gisela smiled and gave a knowing look as she leaned back in her chair and caught Kaylessa's eye.

Ruy took the crystal in his hand and held it up to the skylight. Raven gripped his left hand and Gethen reached for his right. Kaylessa rolled her eyes but took Raven's free hand. The light guided them towards the secluded treehouse and Kaylessa had to concentrate on herself during the ride because her anger was getting her dangerously close to fading. And she can't fade until she gets revenge.

When all her particles reformed, Kaylessa let go of Raven's hand quickly to keep from burning her from her overheating body temperature. She stalked towards a large boulder and the others quickly followed. They stood there in silence scanning the perimeter for the Black Swan.

After a while, they heard the soft whispers of another group. Gethen shook his head at Ruy who was starting to leave the safety of the rock. They waited for a few more minutes for the whispering to get louder.

When Kaylessa peered over the top of the boulder, she saw a group of brightly dressed people, so much in contrast to the Neverseen black cloaks. A group of four were heading towards the center building in between the two treehouses.

Ruy made a move to move again but this time, Gethen didn't try to stop them. Kaylessa remembered what she told them before she went to meet with Essa. Don't hurt her. Raven, Ruy, and Gethen had no idea who she was talking about, but they promised not to hurt or kill any of the Black Swan members. Just disarm and stuff.

The promise seemed stupid. How do you catch someone without hurting them?

Ruy stepped out of the shadow of the large rock and crossed his arms. Raven followed him and stood next to him. Gethen emerged next and changed his stance with his feet apart as if preparing for a fight.

Kaylessa stepped out behind the rock last and made sure the Black Swan saw some fire in her stance. The Black Swan stopped in their tracks at the four Neverseen members in their way.

"How did—" the large, fat man started. He narrowed his eyes at the Neverseen. Kaylessa and the line of Neverseen members stepped forward, warning the Black Swan that they were about to pounce.