The Truth of Emotions

Chapter 25: D-263F

Later that night...

Everyone has been struck through the heart at the thought of Veld being held hostage by the Second Page so that he can create that super drug.

Owen: "So they must've gotten him while you were getting Makoh."

Rox punches the door.

Rox: "(pissed) They're holding the entire fucking city hostage, and we'll put everyone in danger if we rush in! It's just fucking frustrating!"

Cale attempts to calm her down, but to no avail.

Cale: "I-I know how you feel. It's true that we'll put more than us and Veld in danger, but-"

Lariat: "Then we'll be forced to fight with a carefully thought out strategy."

The sun has already set.

Ariyae: "(yawning) Can this wait until tomorrow?"

Owen: "Yeah. We need time to digest this information."

Lariat: "All you get some sleep. I'll develop the plan."

Rox lets out a sigh.

Rox: "Yeah you're right."

They all head off to bed.

However...

Veld is currently being locked up inside a large bedroom inside of what seems to be a mansion.

Veld: "(sighing) They have me locked up in their special box."

He looks outside, but a 20ft tall, female, Gigas in the red cloak is currently kneeling down to get some intel from an Aqua.

Veld: "Hm?"

He barely cracks the window so he's able to hear.

Aqua: "Yes mistress Niozal. The runaways have been spotted just outside the city."

Niozal stands up, her head just below Veld's window.

Niozal: "(cracking neck) They came straight towards the lion's den."

Veld stealthily closes the window before she notices him.

Niozal: "Then we'll take care of that shrimp afterwards."

Aqua: "W-We still need Joy, Nervousness, a-and Ambition!"

She picks him up by his skull.

Niozal: "Who's in charge here you little bug?"

Aqua: "Y-You are!"

She drops him onto the pavement.

Niozal: "Now go round up my troops. We'll deal with them personally."

She marches off.

Veld: "Th-They're here?!"

He looks underneath his bed.

Veld: "(deep breath) I hope they can forgive me."

He reaches underneath the bed and pulls out a purple, leather case.

Meanwhile...

Rox is currently leaning against the side of the trailer, unable to sleep.

Rox: "(sighing)How the hell are we going to get through a wall like that without killing anyone?"

The ground begins to faintly shake.

Rox: "What's with the ground?"

She awkwardly looks behind the trailer to find a platoon of the Second Page, lead by Niozal, marching straight towards them.