Mind of War (On Hold)

Me and Them

Song walked back to Onyx's house in silence. Once again she found herself, doubting if she could trust Onyx. She had known for awhile that he had secondary motives for going to the Capital with her. At the time, she thought that it was the passion to finish him parents' mission, but she was mistaken. He went to save Zuri. This angered Song, Onyx abandoned Bliss and made finding Zuri his main priority. She tried to let Bliss' words resonate with her, 'Don't let this bug you.' Unfortunately for Song, it was already bugging her. But at the same time, she wasn't mad at him, everyone in the Capital deserved to be saved, she just wished he had told her that. Song kept her cool, calm, and collected disposition. Zuri seemed like a good person, and Song would not judge her based on Onyx's actions. If she wasn't a good person, Onyx wouldn't have risked the entire operation to save her.

"Well, thanks everyone for making this breakout a success, I'm glad that everyone is okay," Onyx stated.

"Good," Song said as she was about to walk out of the door. Before she could leave Zuri called her.

"Song, thank you for helping to get me out. I know that you didn't have to. I'm glad to be out of that place, they kept me hostage and wouldn't let me leave after I recovered." Zuri said looking Song directly in the eyes with an honest expression.

"Don't mention it, I love what I do. I'm going home now."

"Song wait, I'm coming with you," called Bliss, as she followed Song out of the door.

"See you later Song," Onyx called out to her.

Song heard, but did not respond. Bliss looked back with a spiteful look, which caught Onyx off guard as he slowly closed the door behind them.

Bliss was also angry with Onyx. She saw him at the facility and he brushed her off. He definitely didn't come to help her. But she pushed these thoughts aside and thought about Song.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, to be honest, I'm used to him making me feel like this. So, it's not even a big deal anymore. And to think that I once thought that we had something more between us, but I'm glad that it ended up like this. I never realized how much I valued communication in relationships, if that's not there it won't work. But, I'm open to see how life will unfold before my eyes. No hard feelings, just more understanding."

"Thought? I thought the two of you did have something going on. But, it's good to see you grow, and speaking of growth, although that place was a Shadow zone, I really feel better. They put you under this light that's so intense, it's like looking into the sun. You feel like you're burning up, it's painful and beautiful all at the same time. That part of me, that my parents died for, that person was alive again."

"I'm happy for you, it's good to see you back to your old self, I've missed you."

"Well, what do you think about Zuri? Do you think we can trust her?." Bliss asked.

"Well she's nice enough and her eyes are clear and honest. I'm just glad that Onyx is happy," Song explained.

"I don't want you to feel down."

"I don't, I just wish that he trusted me enough to tell me when something is going on."

Soon enough, Song was home. She invited Bliss inside.

"Now enough about me. How are you doing?" Song asked Bliss as the two walked to the couch and sat down.

"Well, after I recovered, they just taking information from me. Asking me questions about my life. They wanted to know if I knew anybody there. They try to keep people who know each other together, they say it's to help them see what areas of town have been hit the hardest. But after being cured, the more I spent time there, I realized that the facility was just suppressing everyone's feelings and problems."