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Kai POV

Pyra had settled against my side again. Not that I'm complaining. I wouldn't ever complain about Pyra.

Kai: *teasingly* Comfy?

She mumbled an incoherent defense.

Kai: Are you okay?

Another quiet mumble.

Kai: *softly* Did you not sleep well last night?

She shook her head, obviously tired.

Kai: *softly* Brace yourself.

I started pouring power into her, and her fiery amber eyes surged to life.

Pyra: *slightly woozy* Thank you….

Kai: That should be enough until we make it to Indol. Can you hold out till then?

Pyra: I… I should be okay. Just… watch my back.

I nodded.

Kai: Always.

We continued on our way, finally approaching the docks until someone familiar appeared… again.

Zeke: Finally. You took your sweet time.

Kai: Oh for fuck's sake.

Mòrag: ...You're the...

Nia: Hey, Shellhead!

Zeke: Hey.

Rex: You just don't give up, do you? C'mon, out of the way.

Tora: More like stubborn leech than turtle.

I snickered.

Zeke: Hah. This time I'm here for something a little bit different.

Rex: Ugh, what's that supposed to mean?

Zeke: I want to see just how good you are, chum. I've been waiting here for three whole days already!

I was dumbfounded. Three days? For the love of all things Holy.

Nia: Three days? Seriously? You know what, no thanks, I don't pick on idiots.

Zeke: Well then. Fight me and we'll see who's the idiot!

Rex: How did you know that we'd be here...?

Zeke: I'll tell you...if you can beat me! You want to join the fun too?

Mòrag: No, you all go ahead.

Wait. What? Mòrag was willing to relentlessly attack a kid, but was backing down from this guy?

Kai: What the fuck?

Rex: Huh? Why?

Zeke: What a shame! Looks like the illustrious Flamebringer won't be helping you this time.

Nia: Thanks for the concern and all, but maybe you should be worrying about yourself. Big tree to your right, big rock to your left, and a cliff right behind you. Which one's gonna get you this time, eh?

Zeke: Not today, Furry  Ears. Check this.

He tensed up. I yawned. In a bolt of lightning, everyone flew into the air and fell back down.

Kai: That's what I'm talking about.

Rex: Whoa!

Nia: What the-

Zeke: Well? Feel like taking me seriously yet, hmm?

Tora: S-so strong...

Nia: What the... How'd he do that?

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