Revolution

Chapter 6: A Secret for a Secret

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Siper (Mainlands)

"I told you, I didn't touch whatever it is you're looking for. Have you tried asking Nico?" William stood in the living room having an argument with Conner.

"Nico wouldn't touch anything of mine!" Conner exclaimed. "It doesn't take a genius to know that you stole it!"

"And why on earth would I need your 'chain spear'."

"I don't know, clearly you're tired of being incompetent and not carrying your own weight, so you started using my weapon. Get your own style big guy!"

"Oh my lord, for the last time conner-!" Will was interrupted by the opening of a door from across the room. Nico approved from his bedroom.

"Thank the guardians." Conner sighed. "Nico will believe me." Conner rushed over and went to Nicos side.

"Believe what?" Nico said, the sleepiness showing in his eyes.

"That Will over here stole my chain spear. Harris doesnt need it, you don't need it, so that leaves only one option!" Conner pointed at William.

Nico rubbed his eyes. "Conner, I don't think he'd need it either. Maybe you just...lost it?"

"See Conner?" Will said. "Even he believes me. Perhaps you should do a double check of your room."

Conner let out a frustrated groan. "Fine! I'll look again. But if it's not there you won't hear the end of it." he stormed off into his room.

"Good grief." William sighed, placing his hand on the side of his head.

Nico walked up to William, still drowsy. "Hey, I need to speak to dad. Is he in his room?"

Will let out a thoughtful hum. "I think he went outside to get some firewood. Go check the surrounding forest. He couldn't have gone that far, even if he wanted to."

"Thanks." Nico smiled and headed straight for the door. The crisp winter wind hit Nico with a cold breeze. Looking around the surrounding trees, it didn't take long to spot Harris approaching the house with a large bundle of firewood in his hands.

"Ah, Nico! Whatcha doing out here? Come here to help me with these logs I hope." he laughed.

"Well, I didn't come out here for that, but I'd like to help." Nico smiled and took half of the logs Harris carried.

"Thanks Nico, It's getting a lot more tiring these days. I need to teach you how to chop down these trees soon, and how to identify good wood."

The two walked back into the house, placing the firewood in a basket next to the fireplace.

"Actually dad, I went outside because I wanted to ask you a question."

Harris looked curiously at Nico. "What is it?"

"Well, remember the guy I told you about yesterday? The old friend, Nori I think?" Nico shifted nervously.

"Yeah I remember, go on."

"Well, I wanted to know if we could go and see him. He's a friend right? And I've kinda always wanted to talk to more people. Ya know, Being forced to hide all the time." Nico looked down shyly.

"That's it? Well...." Harris thought for a while. "Tell you what. You know we can't be seen in public, going out is a huge risk. I believe you can take the trip yourself, yeah?" Harris crouched down to be eye level with Nico.

"Really? I can? But...don't you wanna meet him?" Nico asked.

"The time will come when I'll meet him again. It's just not now. You'll have an easier time going there." Harris stood up quickly. "Actually, I have something you'll need."