Mission To The Unknown

New Friend (6)

Second, trailing closely behind Green, his gaze darting about in disorientation, noted that the houses were getting larger and more luxurious as they treaded under the watchful gaze of the moon. The night air was chilly, causing him to shiver slightly. His eyes widened as Green suddenly halted in front of a stunning, two-storey house. Its walls were a gleaming white, decorated with black musical notes, which even in its elegance, didn't come as a surprise to Second, having lived in a palace most of his life. Green, with a teasing spark in his eyes, swung open the door and dramatically bowed to Second.

"After you, your highness". Second rolled his eyes in amusement, playfully shoving Green aside as the latter released a low chuckle, trailing him inside before closing the door.

The living area adorned inside was alluring with pictures of Green with different people hung on the beautifully patterned walls and an impressive hoard of gold medals. Second's eyes gravitated toward a peculiar collection of musical instruments that was unabashedly displayed on a box near the stairs. Green ushered him to the living room featuring an ornate black leather sofa, complete with a fluffy white rug close to a warm electric fireplace.

"Feel at home". Green suggested, before vanishing for a moment. Second nodded thankfully, taking a seat on the plush sofa. In the quiet that followed, Second contemplated the best way to tell Green about his wandering throughout the town, or the fact that he ran away from Hephaestus kingdom. However, Green's return cut off his thoughts as he carried two mugs of steaming hot chocolate, handing one to Second.

"Though you might need something warm to drink". They sat in silence, savoring the sweet warmth, before Second mustered the courage to speak.

"So... what's up with all the music memorabilia? You a rockstar or something?". He asked, breaking the stillness as Green laughed nervously while scratching the back of his neck.

"Oh, they're just shiny pieces of metal. Really, it's all a bit of a joke. I just play music for the royal family, you know?". He said like it was something normal, leaning back playfully before adding,

"I just enjoy playing music for myself. But hey, I needed a job!". He said, and Second nodded, intrigued.

"Well, it sounds cooler than you give it credit for". Green just shrugged with an 'eh' sound, making them both laugh, a shared moment of camaraderie in the quiet night. Green, savoring the last sip of his cocoa, suddenly turned serious.

"Speaking of cool, and now that we're a bit more comfortable, can you tell me why you're here, wandering around Artemis kingdom without any guards? And don't get me wrong, but you look a little... suspicious. Like a thief or something".

"Caught me there, Green. I guess I did look like I was up to no good". Caught off guard, Second laughed nervously, the truth a heavy weight on his shoulders. Did he really look like a thief to that extent? Maybe that's why people were running away from him? Well, there was nothing he can do now to deny it. So, he took a deep breath and confessed,

"Look, I shouldn't be telling you this, but I'm supposed to be on a secret mission. I'm just trying to get some info". Green's eyes lit up, mischief sparkling within as he leaned closely to Second.

"Ooooh, a secret mission, you say? Do tell!". He urged. Second giggled a bit at how Green looked a lot like a toddler and then explained the situation.

"Well, I don't know if you've heared about this, but there's someone stealing people's special abilities. I'm trying to find him". Green hummed, looking down with his hands supporting his chin until finally a flash of memories appeared before him before he snapped his fingers with a big smile.

"Ah! I remember hearing something about that! A weird looking man, right?". He said, his voice shaking slightly at the memory as Second felt a wave of happiness wash over him in the first time this day.