The Adrift Oath

Chapter VII: The Homesick Soldier

Fae feeling her legs start to give up on her took a deep breath before sitting down on the pavement in the middle of the city, as she looked around she could see people going back to their homes with relief written all over their faces

That thought alone made her break her frown as a small smile appeared on her face, she put her hand in her pocket to pull out a pack of cigarettes still newly covered in its wrapping that she shorty took off to open that pack and have one to herself, She put the cigarette between her lips to then reach for her lighter

But she stopped, pulling out her hand and staring at it's palm, Fae narrowed her eyes and focused, thinking of a wild tempest made out of pure fire

And before she knew it her hand started fizzling as sparks flew away, she put the tip of her cigarette on that scorching hot hand and lit it, taking a deep breath as she closed her eyes

To then put the cigarette away with her middle and index finger for her lips to suck in a deep breath of air, pushing the smoke into her lungs

As she felt the weight of her head slowly lighten, she blew the smoke away in a continuous flow from her lips, opening her eyes to see a person standing over her

Raising an eyebrow she looked up at her face to then raise the corners of her mouth into a smile

"Missed me already?" Fae asked as her smile turned into a smirk, her friend merely chuckled and gave her a helping hand to get her up

"Sure, I'll humor the hero of today" Yulia replied to her, her hand lifting Fae to get her back on her feet

Chuckling, Fae asked with curiosity

"I thought you had bodies to carry, what gives?" She asked her, as the recipient of the question gave off a nervous chuckle while her finger scratched her cheek

"I fell down from dizziness so people forced me to stop" She answered, Fae laughed under her breath

"How ironic that you were the one forcing yourself all along OW!" as soon as Fae finished her words dipped in a smug-ish tone Yulia dropped a closed fist on her head

"I didn't come here to get lectured, was inviting you for a couple of drinks but it seems that your highness is feeling too haughty" Yulia retaliated, bringing Fae to laugh as she rubbed her head

"Alright alright I was just kidding, but is it the best time for alcohol?" She asked Yulia as both looked over to the horizon to see it merged with the shades of orange, it was soon to be morning

"Ah who cares, I wanna remember the epilogue of defending my hometown with some drinks and a cozy atmosphere, so are you in my lady?" Yulia told Fae, a smirk surfacing on her face as she put her hand on her waist forming a semi circle with her arm as an invitation

Fae sighed with a smile and put her arm around Yulia's own

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"Looks like he's not back yet" Yulia exclaimed after trying to open the door of Ulfgan's inn, letting out a sigh at the end of her words while Fae behind her was reluctant to ask

"Hey Yulia, do you mind me asking you something personal?" But she did anyway

"Huh?" Turning around to meet Fae eye to eye with a raised eyebrow, Yulia cocked her head to the side as she crossed her arms

"Sure, go ahead" She continued, while Fae thought of the softest way to express her question

"So, you said this is your hometown, right?" Yulia slowly nodded

"Is your family here?" Fae followed her question with another, making Yulia raise an eyebrow again before she smiled

"What a roundabout way of asking if I have a family" She answered Fae while her smile slowly turned into a smirk when Fae nervously chuckled