The Zodiac Signs - Time And Space

Chapter 21 - The Great Save

[Aug 25, 2023-Sep 1, 2023]

Aquarius' POV
Song: Play With Fire By Sam Tinnesz (Ft. Yacht Money)

I was stuck in chains. There was a cloth covering my mouth too. So I couldn't talk. I've been here for 2 days, and the room's gotten colder every day, and I was already cold to begin with. I could see my breath as well, and I was so cold that I was shivering uncontrollably. I hated it here. I want to go home.

"Pst, hey again." I looked up and saw a black-haired guy with black wings. Corvus, I think his name was. He had a plate in his hands. "Though you might be hungry, so I brought you this. Try and eat it quickly, though, so the others don't know I snuck this to you." He said as he pulled the cloth down from my mouth. "Thank you." I murmured as I grabbed the plate and began eating like a madman. This is the first real meal I've had since I've been here. Every other time Corvus brought me food, it was small appetizers and snacks. I was so hungry that I finished it in less than 5 minutes. "Wow. That was quick." Corvus chuckled. "Well, I was hungry." I cleared my throat. "And thanks for the meal. It was appreciated." I wiped my mouth. "Sure. And don't worry, I'll figure out a way to get you out of here." He said as he pulled the cloth back up and began walking away.

Then, all of a sudden, Corvus was pinned to the wall, and all I saw from what pinned him was red. Wait, it couldn't be...

"Agh! Ophiuchus! I'm sorry, I fed Aquarius, but you said we needed her alive to -" Corvus opened his eyes and saw a red-haired ram. "Did you just compare me to that snake?!" A familiar voice rang out. I was certain it was Aries. I tried to yell for him, but my voice was all muffled.

"Aquarius!" Aries ran up to me and threw the cloth on the ground. "Aries!" I cried out. He gave me a happy look and hugged me. "Oh, I've missed you so much, Aqua..." His voice was soft. "I've missed you too." I smiled larger than I ever had before.

Then Aries suddenly stopped hugging me and turned to Corvus. "You. Why are you here? What have you done to her?!" He glared at him. "Nothing! I just came to bring her food." Corvus held out a plate. Aries raised his eyebrow. "He's telling the truth. That was the first real meal I've had in a long time." I chuckled. "Okay." Aries sighed then hugged me again. "Sorry, I've just wanted to do this for so long." Aries' voice began breaking. "Are you...crying?" I chuckled. "N-no! There's just something in my eye!" He denied as he rubbed his eye. I laughed at that. "Did you come all this way to rescue me?" I looked up at him. "Yes. I did." Aries spoke, a determined look on his face.

As I took a closer look at his face, I saw he had bags under his eyes, and his eyes looked red. "Hey, are..." I paused. "Are you okay?" I asked him. "I'm fine. The only thing I'm worried about is you." Aries took the chains and began trying to pull them off the wall. "But you look like you haven't slept in days?" I heard a hint of worryness appearing in my voice. "I haven't." He grumbled. "What?! Aries, you need to get rest. Just leave me here." I looked at him then at the ground. "No! I am not leaving you here!" He began to raise his voice. "Lower your voice!" Corvus hushed. "If the others find out you're here -"

"I don't give a crap!" Aries cut off Corvus. "I can take 'em!" Especially that snake!" Aries finally ripped the chains off the wall. I was in awe at how strong he was...

"Hey! Intruders!" Geminea, or the Leech as I've started to call her, opened her big mouth, and Ophiuchus and two other people I didn't recognize poped up behind her. "You!" Aries pointed to Ophiuchus. "You took her away from me, you filthy snake!" Aries stood up.

"How dare you insult the boss!" A red-haired lion girl with a blue cap, who looked suspiciously like Leo, took a step forward. "And what are you doing over here?!" She pointed to Corvus. "I-I was just about to stop him, Orion!" Corvus bluffed. The girl who seemed to be named Orion huffed and gave Corvus a side-eye.