The Phoenix and the Lamb

Chapter 123

Disclaimer: I do not own Cult of the Lamb. I am simply a fan of the game. I was inspired by Jbrine061. Please check out her story. She is amazing. Now onto the story.
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Tion walked through the forest with no real destination. Leshy told him that he gave no orders to attack his village. They were just followers wanting to gain favor. Still... Leshy was one of the Bishops, as were his siblings. Tion had always been scared of them because of the rumors and tales about them. Not all were true, but many of them were. Tion sat under a tree, wishing that the lamb were here so they could talk. The lamb must have known about the Bishops. Since they were living in the Cult now, that meant that they were defeated and seemingly... redeeming themselves.

Well, as best they could. Shamura seemed to enjoy life in the Cult. They worked with Sozonius, was a great parent to Webber, and even taught some of the followers to fight when they were coherent. Kallamar was still scared of Narinder and still a big flirt. Not to mention that he still proclaimed to have the best sense of style. He didn't like living in the lambs Cult though. Heket always looked grumpy or neutral so it was hard to guess how she felt. Tion didn't always understand or know what emotions she felt. He did know that she liked when people praised her food. She was also a good aunt to Webber and seemed to be getting along with Narinder.

As for Leshy... he complained regularly about the lamb. The place always seemed to be too happy for his liking. Thinking about it and the conversation he had overheard, Tion wondered just how ruthless they were and could have gotten. Was that what they were complaining about? Who cares... Tion let out a sigh. He still wasn't sure what to think. He really did love Leshy. Leshy made him happy, warm, and loved. It was more than he received back in his old village.

Leshy was good to him too. Leshy defended him when lazy farmers try to manipulate him or beat him up. Leshy also made sure he rested. Tion was also looking forward to a fun cuddle session later... but now... he didn't know what to think. Tion hoped that the lamb would return soon. Cult Leader Edan faced the Bishops twice apparently and was in a relationship with The One Who Waits. Surely he would know something. Was there anyone he could talk to much earlier though? He remembered Leshy talking to Valefar, Barbatos, Amdusias, and Agares often. Tion thought it was because they were from the same place... but maybe not. Just need to find them.

Tion wiped away the tears that fell while he was thinking. He got up and returned to the Cult to find one of the three. Maybe they would inform him on what Leshy was like and... help him clear up what he was feeling inside. Tion looked around and checked the Cult grounds. He was quick to find Valefar to his fortune.

"Valefar?" Tion walked up to him.

"Hm?" The former acolyte was at the bar, having a drink break.

"What was Leshy like as a Bishop? Yes, I know the truth!" Tion whispered to him.

Valefar practically spat out his drink and coughed. He put his glass aside, grabbed Tion's wrist, and took him elsewhere to talk. They went behind his house for some privacy. "Okay. How'd you find out?" He demanded to know.

"I overheard a conversation he was having with his siblings... on accident of course!" Tion explained.

"I take it you didn't react well to what his lordship said?" Valefar inquired.

"No... you still call him that?" Tion looked at him.

"I might be loyal and serve the lamb now, but I still have respect for my former master. I address him as 'Lord' when we're alone. The other acolytes do to unless one of the Bishops say otherwise." Valefar explained. "I know the lamb doesn't mind it, but not everyone else."