Twilight to Destiny- Quest of Legacies

Chapter 16

Patience yawned at least ten times in two minutes. Guys... I'm tired... They had traveled at least ten miles from where they stopped for lunch.

It was near the evening, the sun ready to rest and the moon waiting to rise up to take its place in the sky. Pink and white clouds floated above them peacefully and soft breezes glided by them. 

Artemis checked his watch. "I guess we'll stop here for tonight." Patience let out a sigh of relief and plopped down on the ground, immediately falling asleep. Valor chuckled and started a campfire, adding sticks and small twigs. Tobi rolled three long logs and set them an equal distance apart from each other, meanwhile, Artemis, set up the sleeping bags.

Valor got out her dinner; an orange and some cheesy bacon potato hash squares. Tobi got out some white bread, and made a hot dog sandwich by roasting hot dogs on the campfire along with her sister. The hot dogs additionally contained cheese and it melted in her mouth immediately. Artemis didn't eat yet, he just laid on his back, gazing at the bright stars. His eyes glittered at the reflection of the shiny sight, and he let out a long breath. Then, out of the blue, he said, "Did you know that every star you see is brighter than the sun?"

"No," Valor admitted. "How'd you find that out?"

"My father was an astronomer," he coughed. He then stood up and made his dinner. Another olive and bread sandwich. Valor gave him a questioning look.

"Is that all you packed?" she asked.

Artemis snorted a laugh. "No, I just really like olive sandwiches."

"Oh." Tobi hung her head low the whole time.

"Hey, Tobi," Valor said, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," she replied. She then perked up. Hassa also froze.

"Danger, humans," he whispered in his raspy voice. Artemis put down his sandwich with irritation and cautiously placed a hand on his bow and arrow. Tobi got out her sword. A man hovered in the dark sky, only lit by the moon, and he slowly flew down, his cape fluttering behind him. His blonde hair whipped in the breeze.

"Hello," he said, his gentle, mysterious voice thrashing. He nodded at them. "Tobi, Artemis..." He grinned slyly as he looked at the third member, who gritted her teeth and balled up her fists. "Valor."

"Uh," Artemis began, "Who is this?"

"How do you know our names?" Tobi asked, surprised. She held a firm grip on her sword, jer knuckles turning white and sweat trailing down her forehead.

"Ugh," Valor growled. "Do you have to follow me every minute?!"

"You know him?" Artemis asked Valor.

"Phoenix," she muttered, scowling. She then looked up and glared directly in his eyes. They were a misty grey, with a tint of green and blue this time, a sly smile spread across his face. 

What...what the hell? Valor blinked. His eyes are a completely different color... how?

"Give her to me," he said simply.

"Wait, WHAT?" Tobi repeated, drawing out her long, keen sword.

"Give her to me," he remarked, "And I'll stop bothering you...You know what I mean."

"Wait a second... that means... you were the one sending drones?" Artemis asked with disbelief. His tone consisted of puzzlement and rage.

"He was doing everything," Valor grumbled.