Vile Exile II.

Chapter Twelve

Sage's PoV

It was swift, the moment I raised my right arm, the sword clashed and the tip of it fell to the floor. Karma stood still, his arm still raised  - hand still wrapped around the handle of the broken sword, Balthazar staring in utter shock at what had just happened. Everything was silent - until it wasn't.

"that... was INSANE!" The energetic aura radiating from Hugo was something I had grown accustomed to despite me leaving the planet for a few months, letting my arm fall I exhale "Intense." Karma laughs as he throws his sword to the side I nod "That's some strong  metal you've got there." Balthazar states, looking down at my arm I move it around "Made from the best. Put together by the best." I murmur, leaning down I pick up the tip of the sword "sorry about your sword..." I chuckle, scratching my neck nervously, Karma shakes his head "don't worry, I needed a new one anyway." He laughs, smiling I look over to the gallery at Tilly, Jack and the rest of the squad, Jack beaming at me.

Swinging my keys around my index finger, I walk towards Leo who's sat on the bench outside the headquarters "Been waiting long?" I ask, watching him shake his head as he stands I stretch "Sorry to keep you waiting , I was training" I smile, the small brown haired male shaking his head and grabbing his bag "No it's okay. You have to train to get stronger right?" He says, nodding I offer out my hand for the bag in which he hands over happily "Ready to go for lunch?" I ask, walking alongside him when he nods.

Authors PoV

The sight of Sage walking with such a happy, perky little brat made Levi sick, not that he'd admit it out loud - which was clear when Bonita howled and pointed at the two "He's so joyful and icky! Your not bothered by this Levi?" She laughs as she nudges the Marksman who just shakes his head "I'm with Alistair. He can get with whomever he wishes." Levi responds bluntly as he pretends to scan over a file. Truth is, Levi wasn't even with Alistair anymore, after Sage's little outburst a month ago about how he was sorry and such, Levi broke things off with Alistair in hopes that he and Sage would get back together.

It was annoying - how both loved each other a tremendous amount but pretended as if they were happy with other people. Sage was merely trying to patch up the gaping hole left by Levi and Levi was too proud to admit he misses Sage, especially after everything that had happened.

"Honestly I didn't think that was Sage's type. Cheerful, obedient, perky..." Balthazar states as he leans against the window, Tilly shakes her head "It isn't. After being Sage's student for a good month, I can assure, His type is not Leondre." She says, Jack nodding as he strokes his chin "His type is Levi." Jack says, Tilly covering the young boys mouth immediately, the squad stare "We've been down that road once before." Hugo states, Levi silently listening as he continues to read down the file "I know. He told me about it all. He still says he's In love with Levi." Jack says after scraping Tilly's hand off of his mouth "You can never escape your soul mate, your bound by the string of fate. Or at least what dad says." He says, everyone staring at him now, including Levi.

Sage's PoV

Walking into the lounge where everyone's sat, I walk over to the coffee machine, everyone sitting silently, even Jack who's playing on his gaming device "What's happened? Someone died or something?" I ask, turning to face them all, Hugo glances up at me "No, nothings happened, we're all just a bit shocked." He says, cocking an eyebrow "Shocked at how yo-.." Bonita begins before being nudged by Amanda "Shocked at how you shattered Karma's sword with just your arm." Bonita continues, looking down at my arm I laugh "That's ancient history guys. I told you, strong material." I say, grabbing the coffee I inhale "Well, bye now. Got a meeting to get too!" I laugh before walking out.

Sitting on the desk, Gina stares at me with Furrowed brows, Natalia stood beside her "Francis isn't going to stop until he's got me. So either I die or he dies. Until that happens he'll keep terrorising Jistilen." I say, watching them both nod I exhale "Well I know what the answer is. I ain't dying anytime soon." I smile as I stand "Olivia would like to meet with you." Gina says, nodding I tilt my head "And who's Olivia?" I ask, watching them both facepalm I hum "Olivia McOak, the queen of Jistilen?" Natalia says, laughing I stand "yeah sure, I'll go meet the chick." I hum, irritation written across their faces I smile.

Walking into the palace hall, I look around at all the guards who are stood straight and ignoring my movement. Reaching her throne I bow to her "Queen McOak." I say, watching her raise her hand she stands and walks towards me "It'd be better if we talked in my war room." She says, nodding I look around anxiously.

Looking behind me as the door shuts, she pulls off her royal cloak and exhales "Finally. I have to act so royal around them all. So hey, I'm Olivia McOak. The queen but you can just call me Olivia." She says as she holds her hand out, staring at her I shake her hand "So, you saved Jistilen from Juanita. Now I need you to save it from Francis. We're a big target for villains like these because we're the frontlines but also because of you. That's not a bad thing but it's not a good thing either. I'm happy your on our side considering your a one in a million but people all over will want your head." She explains, nodding I look around as I walk towards the war table with her she leans on it "What I'm looking for is upgrading our defence, we have an incredible and insanely powerful offence but attack isn't all we need. Defence is key if we want to protect the civilians of Jistilen." She continues "You Ready know your strategy..." I murmur "I may be a queen but I only got this title because of my family. I was the only heir so. I've always wanted to be a knight but I have to be the queen" She explains, nodding I lean down "I'll stop by tomorrow and we'll talk defence - offence too but mostly defence. It was a pleasure meeting you Olivia." I say, Boeing slightly before turning and walking towards the exit "I'm running on the assumption you'll be bringing the squad and Natalia." She asks, smiling I nod.