The Shards of War: Balancing Power

Chapter 86

As the majestic mother roc soared through the sky, Matsu sat perched on her back, his thoughts drifting between the events of the day and the tasks that awaited him at home. Suddenly, a soft chime from his phone interrupted his reverie. Pulling it out, he saw a message from Blaze and quickly opened it.

The text read, "Hey guys, I'm at Matsu's place. Can you come over when you get a chance? Need to talk to you about something."

Matsu's brow furrowed with concern as he read Blaze's message. Something in her tone seemed off, and he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of his stomach.

Meanwhile, on the bustling streets below, Calie and Marie walked side by side, their conversation filled with laughter and light-hearted banter. Suddenly, Calie's phone buzzed with a notification, and she glanced down to see Blaze's message.

"Hey, check this out," Calie said, showing the message to Marie. "Blaze wants us to go to Matsu's place. Wonder what's going on?"

Marie's expression grew thoughtful as she read the text, her mind already racing with possibilities. "I'm not sure, but if Blaze needs us, we should definitely go," she replied, her tone tinged with concern.

With a shared nod, Calie and Marie quickened their pace, eager to reach Matsu's place and offer their support to their friend. As they navigated the bustling streets, their thoughts turned to Blaze and the mystery that awaited them at Matsu's doorstep.

As the mother roc gracefully descended into Matsu's backyard, he carefully guided her to a gentle landing before desummoning her and her chick. With a sense of gratitude, he watched as they swirled a cloud of sand in front of themselves then disappeared.

Meanwhile, at the front door of Matsu's estate, Calie and Marie exchanged a quick glance before Calie raised her hand to knock. The sound echoed through the grand entrance, reverberating through the spacious foyer beyond.

Inside, Matsu's sharp ears caught the distinct sound of the knock, and he quickly made his way to the front door. With a flick of his wrist, he swung it open to reveal Calie and Marie standing on his doorstep.

"Hey, you two," Matsu greeted them with a warm smile, though his eyes held a hint of concern. "What brings you here?"

Calie and Marie exchanged a brief glance before Calie spoke up. "Blaze sent us a message asking us to come over," she explained, her voice laced with curiosity. "She's already inside, right?"

Matsu's brows furrowed slightly as he processed Calie's words. "Blaze is here?" he echoed, a note of surprise coloring his tone. "Come on in, then. Let's see what's going on."

With that, Matsu stepped aside, gesturing for Calie and Marie to enter his home. As they crossed the threshold, a sense of anticipation hung in the air, each of them wondering what awaited them inside.

Then Blaze emerged from the bathroom, her expression one of surprise as she found her friends already gathered in the living room. "Oh, hey guys," she greeted them, her voice tinged with astonishment. "I didn't expect you all to be here so soon."

Matsu offered her a warm smile, gesturing for her to take a seat beside him on the couch. "We got your message," he explained, his tone gentle. "Is everything alright?"

Blaze nodded, though there was a hint of uncertainty in her eyes. "Yeah, everything's fine," she replied, her voice slightly hesitant. "I just wanted to talk to you guys about something."

Calie and Marie exchanged a knowing glance, sensing that Blaze had something important on her mind. "Well, we're all ears," Calie reassured her, her tone encouraging. "What's on your mind?"