Bend Around the Wind by Scyllaya

Chapter 49: Discord

Chapter Forty-Nine

Discord

Milky Way Galaxy

Tilnast System

Planet Sarka

'What are the odds that the reason they're late is something trivial?' Drongo mused. Bee gave him a sceptical look that made him chuckle.

'Very low, I'm aware,' he said. 'But I do strive to be an optimist.'

And again, Bee did not need words to express what she thought of that philosophy.

'You are too cynical,' he shook his head. 'Not that you do not have your reasons,' he added. 'It is a shame nonetheless.'

Bee just sighed and rested her chin on her hand.

'I'm just saying; you still have many years ahead of you. You have reasons to think better of the future now.'

It was not the first time he told her this. He never pushed or insisted she pay more attention than she wanted, but he was certain that little nudges would not hurt. She was clearly on the path of healing, but she still had a long way to go. He hoped Stark's home planet would be more peaceful, at the very least not as dangerous as travelling. Both Skrulls would benefit greatly from staying in one place for a while, where there was fresh non-filtered air and natural light. They should know what it was like to walk on solid ground without fearing enemies from every direction. Just to live a little.

Stark was the type who was content staying indoors in his workshop among his creations indefinitely. Drongo did not mind it all that much either, but he still enjoyed open spaces a lot more and not just because of his size. He liked to walk on roads, pass various landscapes, swim in clear water and climb up to high cliffs. He suspected that some part of Loki also enjoyed such things. He was a free spirit and maybe he did not need to wander on roads, but he did like seeing the world surrounding him. Dongo was sure of that.

Juyu and Bee had yet to realize which one their true world was. They seemed comfortable being on the ship, but that was more due to being in safety than anything else. They never had the chance to live on a planet in freedom. He should ask Stark about his world, he wanted to know what to expect.

The Drake's signal activating again was what interrupted his thoughts.

'About time,' he said and put on the DNI headgear.

'You hear me Tiny?' Stark asked.

'Of course, Commander,' he told him. 'Is everything alright? We expected to hear from you sooner.'

'We got sidetracked,' Stark said. 'But it is safe to land and we're going to be able to get the ship repaired.'

'Those are good news,' Drongo said. 'Do you want me to head in your direction right away?'

'Yes, follow the Drake's signal to our location. The air patrol is already notified I think, so nobody should to bother you, but if anyone does, get in touch with me. I'll be in the Drake.'

'Understood,' Drongo said. 'Why were you sidetracked if you don't mind me asking?'

'Ugh, I'll let you know once you're here,' Stark said and he cut off.

'Is it me or did he sound irritated?' Drongo looked at Bee. She frowned a little and nodded.

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It's been almost two decades since Drongo was in a city as big as this. That was a memorable occasion as he visited Tarnax IV, the Throneworld of the Skrulls. This city was different, but buzzing with life all the same.