Angel's Ascension (Book One)

Chapter 11: The Understanding

Lucy arrived at Døden's Kall and entered the hideout, she searched through each room but found nothing.

"Maybe they're still at the hospital? Please be alright."

She exited the hideout and headed straight for the hospital. After a few minutes of running, she could see Kent and Tex walk towards her direction.

"Hey, I recognize that cowgirl from anywhere! Heyyy, Tex!"

Lucy met up with them, Tex tipped her hat to her and Kent waved.

"Well if it isn't Lucy, already back for another visit? Did you beat the shit out of that girl before coming?"

"You could say that." Lucy rubbed her head and glanced at them with relief "Ignis, he helped me out and she had no time to dish out massive damage on us."

"I'm guessing you know what happened already, then?" Tex gave a grim look before Kent placed his hand on her shoulder "What she did...to the gang?"

"Ruby said you were dead and I almost lost it right then and there." Lucy was clenching her fists tightly in frustration "Part of me felt she was lying and I wished she was wrong about it all."

Tex gazed over to the hideout and felt a sense of melancholy come over her.

"She took my family away even if we weren't related by blood, they were there for me. They knew me and this felt like my home. Now...they're gone and I think it's time to move on from this place."

"I understand Tex if you need a place to live." Lucy offered her hand out to them "Cheyanne's place can manage another person and uh robotic companion."

"I got no place to go so sure." Tex shrugged and gave a nudge on Kent's chest "I'll crash at her place, Kent will be fine outside doing whatever he feels like."

"That's good to hear! Want a ride over to Percy's? It's where we're staying tonight."

Lucy spread her wings out but Tex hopped up on Kent and adjusted her hat.

"Don't worry, I won't put any strain on your back. Kent can fly me there since he has rockets built into his legs."

Kent's legs transformed into rockets and hovered slightly off the ground.

"Navigation systems are ready and fuel gauges are half full!"

Lucy was stunned yet she smirked at them and flew off into the sky with the others close behind.

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The trio made it to Percy's house within the span of an hour. As they landed, Ignis was sitting outside and got up to greet them.

"About time you came back! I see you brought some friends over, hm?"

Lucy let out a yawn and watched as Kent landed next to her.

"Sheesh, what are you doing staying up?" She asked him "Figured you'd be snoozing already."

Tex struck the ground with her boots and wiped off her forehead.

"If it isn't the city slicker known as Ignis. What in tarnation are you doing back on earth?"

He pouted in offense and folded his arms like a toddler.

"H-hey, I'm no city slicker! I spend time on earth more often now, it's got nothing to do with being a city slicker!!"

Tex chuckled at him and lit a cigarette up before tossing her carton into Kent's arms.

"Relax, flustered flame boy. I'm not here to cause any trouble, at least not for me."

"Hey, I'm heading to bed, you guys." Lucy bumped her elbow into his back in a teasing manner "Don't try to burn the house down you two."