Alone?

Chapter 9

Previously:

"So, what benefit do you have?"

'What benefit do I have? You expect me to know!?'

My brain started having a war with its self and Spirt had backed away slightly. Kira took notice of this and sighed.

"I'm not asking the world of you Tord. What happens when a soft glow come from your hands?"

"My body heals..." I said quickly and quietly. Kira raised a brow and Darkie sighed.

"Thank fuck!"

"How is that a good thing?"

"It means he cant do any harm to himself when using it! Fucking thanks world!" She exclaimed happily. I had never seen her so happy before.

'It's kinda unsettling... Spirt?'

"*sigh* Yes?"

'Rude, but, do you know where or what that place is seeing as privacy Isn't a problem apparently.'

"That place. I've never heard of it. Try not to sound so rude."

Shaking my head I looked around. There was no pain in my body so I stood and sretched. Darkie got up as well. I popped my shoulder blades and it felt so nice. Sighing contently, I took a full look around. Stone walls with cracks and small holes. It's dark. Unsettling and dead. Shivering I move around the small space, looking for something.

"Are you looking for something?" Logan asked and I shrugged.

"Not sure. Are we still in that building?"

"I believe so yes. We have not moved since you first woke up so, we are still where we landed."

"Good to know. I guess the only logical thing would be to try and find a way out, yes?" I looked towards Logan and he gave me a small nod. Smiling softly, I started walking into the darkness. I heard hurried feet behind me soon catch up and we walked together. A small light lead the way to a hard choice. The light was slightly dull, but a noticeable light pink colour. We ended up walking to that instead of following our instincts and going the other way.

"And what do we have here~? A couple of lossssst sssssoulsssss~? Or a few sssssnackssssss~?"

Everyone stopped moving and looked around trying to find the source of the snake-like voice. We had no idea what we were dealing with. Looking around, I felt something wrap around my waist and mouth, muffling my yelps and plees for help. Trying to struggle was almost useless. Growing impatient, I opened my mouth and bit down on whatever was holding me. A yelp sounded and I fell to the ground with a loud thump.

Lights turned on and I groaned in a small bit of pain from the sudden drop and speak I fell at. I quickly got up and dusted myself off and looked to the others. They all had confusion written over their faces. I looked to where they were looking and saw a snake holding its tail and seething in pain. Chuckling mentally I made a mental note to try that with anybody else that tried to hold my mouth shut.

"What the bloody hell just happened?"

'Beats me. Still a small bit sore from getting dropped onto the floor.'

"But you weren't in the air."

'I was, but no one noticed as I was held around the waist and mouth. I couldn't move, nor could I speak.'

"No. You tripped. That's what we all saw.

"Careful. Your in front of Hope now and she can twist certain memories to fit her mood."

'Would've been so much more helpful in you told me that sooner. Now I just look like a fool.'

"Kinda the point. Sorry."

'It's fine.'

Shaking my head, I turned my attention back to Hope I noticed that she looked like Kira. She had the same colour hair and eye colour. The only difference are their outfits. Kira wears a hoodie and pants, while Hope wears a white dress. I raised a brow and glanced between them. Hope moved and soon the small snake was on her head. Almost like a freaking cat. Loyal, but lazy.

"Excuse me? Are you Hope?"

"Who's asking."

"Cold but my name is Tord." I responded and Hope raised a brow. I remember Vi telling me that Hope can tell when one is lying and to stay truthful to gain her trust. It's annoying but if it helps, I don't mind.

"Then he's, I am Hope. Who are the other three?"

"K-"

"No one special." Kira cut me off. My eyes widened as Hope's eyes darkened.

"N-"

"No one special." Kira said again and I shook my head.

"K-"

"Tord. Stop."

"No. I'm going to be honest. Why don't you want her to know your names? It's your names for freaking sake. Nothings wrong with it."

"What if she was lying!"

"Your just paranoid. Kira, Logan, and Darkie. See? Easy." I said and turned back to see Hope wasn't there anymore. 'Oh boy.' My face dropped and I watched as the snake snickered. Glaring at Kira I huffed a small bit.

"What's your problem?"

"'Hope responded best to honesty. She can tell when someone is lying.' I told you that already a few days ago! You lied about being unimportant or not special! Do you have any idea how annoying that is!" I said, letting my frustrations out. Logan had nodded as I had told him when we first met. Kira's eyes widened and Darkie sighed as well. Going into a rant, I didn't notice Hope's return. Starting to pace I continued ranting. Finishing with a low growl I huffed and turned back to where Hope was, or now is. I ju,led when I saw her still there.

"Hi. Sorry for leaving but is something the matter?" She asked and I thought for a bit. The problem wasn't that bad and I did vent a small bit but maybe...? I don't know.

"I'm not sure the answer to that. The matter was more a one sided rant than a problem." I said and she nodded. I was speaking the truth. I did not know the answer to the question.

"Alright. Well, we best get to the point as to why you all are here. So, start talking."

"We need your help. Our friend is being held and totoured by someone and we've been told that your the only one that can help."

"That's only the surface of the problem thou." I mumbled and Hope looked towards me.

"Explain."

"Really? Ummm, okay. Well, the friend is Virus Victoria. She's being held by someone named Thorne. We have no way of getting Virus out as Thorne will kill us if we tick her off even the smallest."