TRIBE Chronicles: The Complete Saga

[CH10] CHAPTER 33

DAVID: "Are you okay?" David asked Aurora in a worried tone.

He was consumed with worry for her, unable to fathom what he would do if the tentacles had succeeded in draining her life force. Her safety was paramount, and the mere thought of losing her sent a shiver down his spine.

AURORA: "Yeah... Just a bit drained, that's all," she answered.

As more tentacles closed in, David's fury reignited, his eyes ablaze with a fiery determination. With a surge of energy, he unleashed his devastating 'Ultra Fire Beam', obliterating the oncoming threat. Yet, to his dismay, even more tentacles emerged, replacing by their fallen kin, and advanced toward him and Aurora.

Undaunted, David tapped into the force of the Spirit Mode. The shimmering cross symbols swirling around him multiplied in quantity, their speed increasing as they grew. With a sweeping gesture, he transformed the symbols into a towering protective wall, separating him and Aurora from the abyssal menace.

DAVID: "[Turns to Fiona's side] Hey, Fiona! Get everyone to safety. I'll hold off the sorcerers," he voiced out, determined to shield Aurora and the others from Modred's assault.

He made a courageous choice to confront Chaos Force's leader and his minions alone, sacrificing himself to buy precious time for the rest to escape to safety.

FIONA: "Alright everyone, you heard David. So let's move out of here!" Fiona instructed Rim and the surviving troops.

AURORA: "[Looks at David with teary eyes, her voice trembling with concern.] Dave, please! What are you thinking? Don't go trying to play the hero. I can't bear the thought of you risking your life like this. This is suicide! Please, don't!" Aurora pleaded desperately as she grasped the gravity of David's intentions.

DAVID: "[Gently lifts Aurora's chin with his hands, his eyes meeting hers.] Hey, look at me. You have to trust me, alright? I can handle these guys, but not like this. Remember, you need to find your brother; don't let him stay out there too long!" He spoke with a reassuring smile, hoping to ease Aurora's worries.

AURORA: "[Express sorrow and relief.] Alright then, but please promise me you'll make it through this and come back to me, alive."

DAVID: "[Nods in Approval.] I promise you! This is not goodbye," he assured her.

Aurora smiled in quiet acceptance and moved to rejoin Fiona and the others, But while she proceeded, a sudden impulse seized her, halting her steps in their tracks. Without hesitation, she turned back toward David, her heart pounding with an overwhelming rush of emotion.

She rushed into his arms with longing, enveloping him in a tight embrace before sealing their connection with a deep, passionate kiss. Time seemed to stand still as they lost themselves in the intensity of the moment, their bond strengthened by the unspoken promise of love and devotion.

Meanwhile, Fiona watched in stunned silence, her thoughts swirling with a mixture of surprise and curiosity at the unexpected turn of events. She couldn't help but wonder what had transpired between David and Aurora in recent times, and how far their relationship had truly progressed.

(My God! What have these two been up to, recently? How far have they gone in their relationship?) She mused silently to herself, pondering these questions in the depths of her mind.

Shaking herself from her reverie, Fiona quickly regained her composure and refocused her attention on the pressing matter at hand. With a determined stride, she approached Aurora and gently pulled her away from David, silently conveying the urgency of their mission.

Together, they swiftly departed from the passage, leaving David behind to confront Modred and his minions alone. As they disappeared from view, Fiona cast a fleeting glance back at David, her stoic expression concealing her concern. Though she trusted in his abilities to handle the situation, she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air.