Chapter 19: Pain

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by AST3RUSSY

by AST3RUSSY

–…2 DAYS LATER…—

Jesse kept pacing around, his mind not able to rest. “It’s sure taking a lot of time.” Jesse stated, overthinking. The moment a door opened, Jesse’s attention switched over to the open door, seeing Lukas come out of them, holding his arm like it was in pain.

“You okay!?” Jesse asked, rushing over and checking Lukas’s arm. “Y-yeah, it just hurt a lot, and I kept moving and all.” Lukas answered. “Why is there a bandage around it, though?” Jesse asked again. “So it doesn’t get infected.” Lukad added.

“They still aren’t back?” Lukas said, not seeing Axel and Magnus anywhere. “Mhm. I hope they're ok.” Jesse said worriedly. “Axel and Magnus are tough. They can handle themselves.” Lukas said reassuringly, tilting Jesse’s head upwards. Jesse smiled.

“How much did it hurt?” Jesse asked, trying to make sure that Lukas was okay, not trusting Ivor. Lukas chuckled. “A lot, but it wasn't too bad.” Jesse smiled. “I just want to make sure that you aren’t hurt. I know Ivor isn’t exactly trustworthy.” Jesse added, smiling nervously.

“I appreciate it. It really means a lot that you still care about me, even with past events.” Lukas chuckled again. “You helped me out when Aiden started a fight with me and comforted me with all that happened with Petra and more. I owe you a lot.” Jesse joked.

“Now I think I owe you more then.” Lukas added. Jesse laughed. Jesse heard footsteps in the area. “I think that’s them!” Jesse answered. Ivor walked over to where the footsteps were, so did Lukas and Jesse. Once they got over, they noticed Axel was... different. He seemed a bit down.

“So, how did it go? Did you get Maya!?” Ivor asked impatiently. “We couldn’t get her. I couldn’t.” Axel answered blandly. “What do you mean!?” Ivor yelled. “Where’s Magnus?” Jesse asked softly, seeing Axel’s mood. Axel grabbed something out of his pocket, tossing it on the ground. It was some of Magnus’s armor.