Can't Escape The Darkness

Chapter 17 Rivals

Fractureverse Lyria had completely forgotten about her terrible time a few days ago, however the only thing that did bug her was Hilda's sudden change of attitude. She hoped that there was no way that this commander could ever be as scary as hers, however just in case she finally decided she would give Hilda her helmet back. When she arrived at the tavern for breakfast, her eyes darted nervously around looking for Hilda. Seeing that she wasn't there, Fractureverse Lyria sat down with Hilda's helmet in her hands. She waited for Hilda to show up but she didn't, which was strange.

"What would you like to have for breakfast?" A waiter asked her, noticing that she hadn't ordered anything. "I'll have hot chocolate along with cotton candy with cake." Fractureverse Lyria smiled cheekily. It was a joke comment so she hadn't expected the waiter to take it seriously. "For breakfast? Surely it would be better to have something more..." He exclaimed but as he talked Fractureverse Lyria couldn't help but interrupt as she wanted to see if he'd actually do it. "I'm nearly 18 so it's my choice." She said to which he mumbled. "I suppose it is." And with that he fetched Fractureverse Lyria her unusual request.

After finishing her breakfast, if it could be called that, she was about to leave the tavern with Hilda's helmet in one hand but then Hilda came through the doors of the tavern. She saw that Fractureverse Lyria had her helmet and went over to get it. Fractureverse Lyria was annoyed that she'd had to wait around and carefully stuck her foot out causing Hilda to trip over it so that it looked like she'd fallen of her own accord. "Don't worry Commander I've got you." She said catching Hilda before she hit the ground. Hilda was extremely tempted to react but she knew it would be bad for her in the long run. "Thank you. You're such a good girl." Hilda said, forcing herself to smile and remain unsarcastic.

Fractureverse Lyria hated the usage of the term 'good girl' as it was clearly meant offensively in a way so that no one else in the tavern could suspect anything was wrong. "I have your helmet." She replied and presented Hilda with the helmet. "Thank you so much for finding it for me. I've had too many extra things to sort out this morning, I'd have never had the time to find it." Hilda explained taking the helmet. "Don't mention it." Fractureverse Lyria shrugged and she was about to leave as fast as possible from the awkward situation but Hilda stopped her.

"Seeing as you're so helpful, I want you to deliver this letter to the most superior officer in Glaciford." Hilda explained, giving the letter to Fractureverse Lyria. "Sure." She replied bluntly. Then Hilda took a step like she was about to leave but she whispered something in Fractureverse Lyria's ear so that only she could hear. "Have fun walking." Before Hilda then disappeared to get herself something to eat no doubt. 'Wait a minute she's just tricked me! I can't fly there since I'd have to use an elytra cause I don't know how to use areomancy unlike the other Lyria. If I walk there, that's also going to be suspicious.' Worried Fractureverse Lyria anxiously when she stepped outside.

'The Commander has done this to keep me out of trouble huh and probably so I'll end up giving myself away. Well she's got another thing coming. I'll just assign one of the elytra soldiers to do it.' She schemed. She looked around for one of the elytra soldiers until she saw one adjusting his elytra. 'Perfect.' She thought as she walked up to him. Giving him the letter she ordered him to deliver it to which he had no choice but to do since he couldn't argue against someone of a superior rank. Now that was dealt with she could now think of a way of getting back at Hilda to establish that she was in charge.

Watching the soldier fade into the distance after he took flight, Fractureverse Lyria took a step back and accidentally kicked over a bucket. "Ouch!" She cried, hurting her foot on it. She picked the bucket up to place it upright, checking that none of the contents had been spilled, although luckily the bucket was empty. This gave her an idea. 'If I fill this bucket up with icy water from the lake I can place it above the door frame of Old Iron's office. Even if someone apart from her discovers it, I can't get done for a fun prank?' Fractureverse Lyria wondered whilst thinking of a horrible nickname for Hilda.