The CoDas: Reboot [By Hex]

Chapter 31 : Kindred

"What do you want from me, Shiro?"

She kept her hands behind her back as she started to stroll around me, still giving that normal yet unnerving grin. I stood where I was, wary of her movements. I tried reading her expressions and thoughts, but I wasn't successful; she had the best poker face I had ever seen.

She responded, "There isn't anything that I want, only what I need." She pulled out her left hand from behind and pointed at me from my shoulder, continuing, "But the only thing I need from you, Nathan, is your trust."

She continued to stroll around me, like a predator. As if she was trying to find a crack in my steel stance. "How do you expect to achieve that? You just knocked out my best friend in front of my face, do you think you could gain my trust that easily?"

I asked anxiously.

She began glancing at other places around the room, thinking about her answer. She finally stated, "I WILL gain your trust. Although it may take some time, I do have my ways of convincing people." while strolling around

I sharply inhaled at the answer, I felt my stomach twist from the intense atmosphere. "What do you plan to do with me?" I asked, nervously.

By the time she had done a full circle and got back to where she originally stood; she giggled as she suddenly disappeared and reappeared in front of me, face to face. She moved her right hand up and caressed the side of my hair. Her touch was soft, yet I felt disturbed.

Out of instinct, I hit her hand away as I leaped back in defense. Her eyes eased as she looked at her hand then back at me, "Playing hard to get, are we?" she giggled as she started to quickly approach me. It was at this moment that I knew I had to attack. Attempting to play it safe, I focused my mind on the floor as chains erupted from the ground, tangling itself around Shiro's feet then locking her in place. She first gasped in shock then grinned, she stretched out her arm and pointed her palm towards me, her eyes sharpened. The hand then extended towards me as if her body was made of rubber, it was too unexpected and rapid for me to react to. She placed her palm on my chest as I saw her Xorlaz symbol glow in white.

I felt my body become light with that recognizable sensation from two months ago. My body broke into subatomic particles, then reconstructed itself in a different area. I watched the scenery change from a brightly lit empty room to a snow-filled rooftop building. I gasped as I backed away and got a grasp of my surroundings. Shiro's hand then retracted back to normal as she spoke softly, "why don't we have a chat? I'm sure you wouldn't mind that, would you?"

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Chapter 31: Kindred

The Distant Storm Arc

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Zack gave out a groan as his consciousness began to return. His head still aching, Zack slowly opened is his eyes and turned over to face the ceiling. Hearing sudden footsteps approaching him, Zack glanced slightly to the right but soon glanced back at the white exposure coming from his ceiling. One glance was enough for him to recognize who it was.

She stood beside him, blocking the light, her golden hair reflecting the brightness. "So she's made her move, huh?" Emily spoke as if she had predicted it.

Zack sighed with a pause, frowning as he answered, "Yeah...So what's the plan, Boss?"

"I'll tell you the plan, but have you already told Nathan about her?"

"Can't you read my mind to know the answer?" Zack inquired.

Emily gave an irritated sigh. "We find them, that's the plan, simple as that," she then explained bluntly. Zack let's out a short groan before getting up, "let's hope Nathan won't have to resort to violence."