Falling for them (love and deepspace X OC )

Rules Fall Before Us

In the timeless N109 Zone, I fall into a deep, dreamless slumber. When I finally open my eyes again, it takes me a while to reorient myself.I stare at the intricate patterns on the ceiling for a long time before a single fact slowly dawns on me: I'm alive.As if a switch has been flipped, I finally become aware of my surroundings. Outside, the distant roar of gunfire and artillery resound while music plays nearby.

"Didn't the Zoion Hunt end?"

"Caw."

"Mephie? What are you..."I sit up and look around. Mephisto is perched on the bedside table. He bobs his head under Sylus's finger like a chick pecking at grain. "Why are you here?"

"Shouldn't you be asking that to the person who carelessly fell asleep?"

"Oh..."I raise my hand but don't see the familiar linkage.
Massaging my temples, I realize my distant memories have started to blur with reality. "How long was l out? Don't tell me it's been four or five days."

"You would've starved to death in that case"Sylus is lounging in a small armchair next to the bed. He's looking out the window.Several gemstones, three wine glasses, and a marker are scattered across the nearby side cabinet, small table, and floor. "It's morning. And more importantly, it's been three days since the Zoion Hunt ended. Overtime is almost over."

A terrifying explosion resounds in the distance.
Seconds later, the windows rattle from the shockwave.

"The arena is in ruins. Why would anyone still fight to be its owner?"

"For certain people, that place still has important stuff.And with Dimitri out of the way, their battle will be more ruthless."

Sylus's gaze is still focused on what's happening outside, his hair swaying because of the shockwaves. He maintains an aloof attitude.
Curious about what he's looking at, I get out of bed and approach the window. But I can't even make it there before settling into the small armchair. I nudge Sylus so he can make room.

"What's going on? My whole body feels weak. It's like l've been thrown into space and had to orbit Earth three times.You didn't hit me while I was asleep, right?"

"Between the two of us, you'd be the one to do that."

"Did I hit you while I was sleeping?"

Sylus holds up two fingers and glances at my right hand. "Twice."

" no idea. I was dreaming the entire time. Maybe I got too excited."

Sylus finally turns to face me. He gently takes my wrist and gives it a light shake."Are you well-rested now?"

"More or less."

"Let's go, then."Mephisto takes this chance to sneak away, snatch an empty wine glass, and fly out the window.Sylus stands and stretches before picking me up. "Time to eat."It isn't until Sylus makes me sit at the dining table that I realize just how hungry I am. I devour everything in sight until I'm stuffedStrength gradually returns to my weary limbs, and I start to feel clearheaded.I slowly finish the last of my juice. Then I carefully nudge Sylus's leg under the table to let him know I have a question. "I see you're disregarding table manners, kitten."

"I was worse during our first meal together. Isn't it a little late to start worrying about etiquette?"Something cries out near the window. Mephisto, who had been absent during the meal, taps on
the glass and squeezes through the gap. He drops a dark-colored object into my hands. "What is this...? A flash drive?"

"A biometric key from the Gaia Research center "

I tighten my grip on it. "Then what are those people really fighting over?"