V+O; in the Alternate Universe **Completed**

Chapter 23

They walked in step; "I just want to apologize for yesterday again."

"Don't mention it," he smiled, then looked around; "Seriously don't mention it," he laughed.

JungKook led her through the streets toward the glass pyramid of a council chamber.

"Do you know what she wants?" O asked.

"I think, just checking in."

When they reached, a sentry at the door spoke before they could enter. "You're early. Neisera is not here yet, maybe you should try her private home instead. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"Okay, thank you." JK nodded and they turned, "It's not far just up there," he pointed to a white building whose entrance looked much like a Greek temple, vines creeping up the columns.

They stood out front as O stepped forward to go down the long hallway noticing JK staying behind, "aren't you coming."

He shook his head; "I can't, I'm sorry." O sighed, and Bam pounced forward to fall instep with her. She patted his head, "Thanks. Can I borrow your ears?"

"Yea course." Giving a tail wag.

O focused, she could hear arguing. "Derek, that is not what I asked. I said dispose of them. As in finishing the job."

"But Ma'am how?"

"We discussed this already. I made myself clear as to..." Neisera never finished the sentence. The door of a near by room flew open. O and Bam were about four steps away from the doorway. The door was wide enough for both her and Bam to see through. A tall silver bordered mirror stood leaning against the wall and through it O could see a man with a trojan maned helmet and mustache. His armour was a burgundy and very different from what she had seen V wear. As quickly as she saw him he vanished from the glass, only the reflection of the room now shone there.

O tried to keep eye contact with Neisera clear; they were not supposed to be here. "You wanted to see me." She said, trying to sound airy and sweet.

"I'm a bit surprised to see you here. Sorry Rai." She spoke with her hands, which were clad in silver gloves just like the last time she had seen her.

"Oh, no, I'm sorry I was told I should come here instead."

"By whom?" The way she said it made her skin crawl. O noticed Bam's hackles stand on end.

"Oh um just one of the people near the council chamber." Neisera's face was understanding, she nodded. Bam's hair still stood tall and the uneasy feeling she got from him gave her goosebumps.

"I really just wanted to catch up with you, see how you're doing. How training was going. That sort of stuff. But since you're here we'll keep it brief, I think."

"Um training's going okay, I'm not really used to this stuff, and everything else is an adjustment but it's okay."

Neisera nodded again looking at O's bracers. "Taking a liking to archery then?"

"Yes, for sure can't say I'm any good at it yet though," She lied, laughing innocently as she could manage.

"I've received a report from JungKook's evaluation that you are progressing well, no need to be too modest."

"Oh no of course not, you know JungKook though, he can be a bit generous."

Neisera laughed; "that he can, but I doubt... I have heard back from the Pixies and they've had no luck on your lineage," The way she said it made her seem relieved, but also maybe a hint of suspicion, but it vanishes quickly.