Avatar: The Gamer

40 - The Face Stealer and Goodbyes

Walking into the palace’s throne room Levi could see Sage sitting at the far end of it on his throne, he was surrounded by what Levi could only assume were parrot females with a look of satisfaction on his face.

Stopping at the front Levi and Sage looked at each other and before Levi could get a word out Sage spoke first, “Girls why don't you go and rest for now, I have something to discuss with our friends.” said Sage as the females started leaving one after another through a side door close to the throne, some even giving Levi and Acnologia annoyed looks that he chose to pretend that he didn't notice.

“I've heard that you've been running around making trouble in my domain.” said Sage after his playmates left as he eyed Levi, his eyes narrowing.

He didn't seem to be angry though just curious and maybe a little bit annoyed which made Levi relieved, even with his new merge ability with Acnologia he didn’t think he could take him on, although he had the vague feeling that Sage was more annoyed at them interrupting his special time than him scorching that hill.

‘How are they doing it anyway?’ That thought suddenly struck Levi, refusing to leave his head, he looked at Sage up and down observing him repeatedly but he still couldn't come up with an answer to that question.

It took some moments for Levi to snap out of it and when he did he felt really awkward, both for staring at Sage that long and for not answering his question, he really felt sorry for what he did and Sage’s accusatory look didn't alleviate his guilt.

“Well I wouldn't put it like that exactly.” said Levi trying to clear things up, Acnologia on the side was nodding his head up and down backing him up.

‘I knew I could count on you boy.’ thought Levi, happy with his companion backing him up.

“Oh and how would you put it?” questioned Sage with an amused look.

“I was testing a new power I had developed and things went a little out of hand.” said Levi telling half-truths, he couldn't just tell him that he had gotten it from the system.

“Is that so.” said Sage, narrowing his eyes, clearly seeing that Levi wasn't telling him everything, “Anyhow, no harm was done so it's alright, just be careful from now on, what did you want to see me for?”

Levi could swear that he detected a tone of impatience in Sage’s voice, ‘How good can parrot sex even be?.’ thought Levi dumbstruck, but he wasn't clueless enough to voice it out.

“I came to tell you that we will be leaving today, so this might be the last time we meet.” said Levi waiting for Sage’s reaction, if there was one then Levi couldn't detect if so he continued speaking, “We appreciate all that you've done for us but I can't stay here, I need to find a way back home.” said Levi with a heavy tone in his voice.

“Are you sure about that? You might have been lucky for now but the spirit world is way bigger and more dangerous than you realize.” asked Sage with a tone of concern slipping into his voice which surprised Levi, he didn't think he cared that much for them to be concerned.

Levi wanted to retaliate and tell Sage that he had the worst luck ever but he chose not to, it wasn't the time to rant about his shity luck.

Nodding his head Levi spoke, “I am sure, if I don't dare to face hardship and danger then what kind of person am I? I am ready for whatever might come my way, if not how will I grow and move forward.” said Levi his voice and eyes firm.

Hearing him Sage nodded his head before speaking, “Very well then, just know that you're welcome back here anytime, both of you, you'll always be a friend of the spirit parrots, as long as you don't side with the eagles that is.” said Sage narrowing his eyes at the last part but with a playful tone in his voice.