chapter 9:The Ro'meaves

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Sorry for the short chapters, wanted to update! I'll make them longer!

Zane huffed, constantly glancing over his shoulder to see the others right on his tail.

"Zane!" Aphmau yelled.

Zane growled, running faster towards the staircase just up ahead.

"Almost there…." Zane growled, reaching his hand towards the stairs, but being careful not to let you fall from his back.

With a second wind, Aaron caught up with Zane and tackled him to the ground, grabbing your limp frame. Before Zane could react, Garroth appeared out of the portal, and put him in a headlock, struggling to keep a hold on the annoyed male.

"Give her back!" Zane yelled, obviously furious.

"Why would we? You kidnapped her!" Aphmau cried.

"For the better!" Zane retorted, his baby blue eyes flashing with anger and regret.

Garroth seemed to notice this, and tensed. "Zane."

"What?!" Zane groaned, infuriated.

"She's the one, isn't she." Garroth whispered.

By now, everyone stopped to watch the unfolding scene, curious to know what Garroth was talking about.

Zane' eyes widened, his pupil shrinking in realization.

"Yeah…" Zane whispered back. "It's her."

Garroth let him go, his face downcast. "9 years, Zane. Why didn't you tell me?"

"Why didn't she tell you? There's a reason. She doesn't want to remember the past, Garroth. She wants to forget the pain she's been through, forget the ones who left her when she needed them the most." Zane replied, eyes searching the ceiling of the cave. "Forget the one who betrayed her."

"What are you talking about?" Katelyn asked, almost too quiet for anyone to hear.

Garroth sighed. "I can't talk about it right now. Let's just help (Y/n) and talk about this later."

The rest of the group nodded in approval, and Zane looked at your still unconscious form. Aaron walked over to him, not saying a word, and picked you up bridal-style. Walking silently, the group climbed the staircase to be met with blinding light.

"Mmm…" You stirred, rubbing your eyes.

"Guys, she's waking up!" Aaron called the others, and everyone crowded around you.

Blinking rapidly, you looked around to see yourself in a circle of people.

"What the-" You were cut off by Travis grabbing you, pulling you into a life-threatening hug.

"Helppppppp!" You squeaked, your eyes bulging out of their sockets. "Can't...breathe! Big brother!"

Travis noticed your puffed out, red cheeks, and he gently placed you down, chuckling and rubbing the back of his neck.

"Sorry, sis." He replied, flashing an awkward smile.

You grinned, shaking your head. "It's fi-"

You were cut off once again, this time by Aaron, who had you in a soft embrace.

"Thank Irene you're safe. I wouldn't know what to do if you weren't here-" He stopped mid-sentence, realizing what he was about to say.

Awkwardly letting you go, he looked around the silent room, all eyes on him.

"I mean, If you weren't here to keep Travis's womanizer side down." Aaron covered, chuckling nervously.

"Heheheheh…" Aphmau chuckled, her smile gargantuan.

Aaron sighed, and rubbed the back of his neck. "Anyways, I'm sure everyone's happy you're safe."

You slowly nodded, letting your eyes wander around the sidewalk, your (e/c) eyes landing on someone.

Zane.

"Zane." You whispered. "Garroth." You quietly acknowledged,

You knew Garroth was going to explode in a second, so you braced yourself for the blow.

"HOW COULD YOU?!" Garroth roared, standing abruptly.

"Garroth!" Katelyn scolded.

"YOU MEANT THE WORLD TO ME, (Y/n), TO US! AND YOU JUST LEAVE US?! FORGET YOUR PAST AND REFUSE TO CONFRONT IT LIKE A GROWN WOMAN?!" Garroth fumed.

"It was my choice, Garroth. I have a right to do what I believe is best for me. I know I meant a lot, after all you treated me like your little sister and all, but still." You replied calmly, looking at the lampposts.

Garroth looked at you, his eyes flashing hurt and anger. "I missed you, (Y/n). For the past 9 years there wasn't a day I wouldn't think of you."

"And I appreciate it, Garroth. I really do. But things have happened since then. You can't keep treating me like the kid I used to be. That's not me anymore." You responded.

Garroth trembled, his hands curling into fists. Staggering, he took a feeble step towards you, then collapsed into your arms. Zane looked away, his hands curling into fists as well. Sobs emitted from Garroth, and you held him, resting your chin on his head.

"I'm so sorry, Garroth." You whispered.

Whew, that's feels much better! See you peeps next chappy!

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