When Crossbow Meets Blade

Chapter 28

"What the fuck do you mean, Wanwan disappeared?!" Hanabi shouted, slamming her fist on the table. Silvanna was shocked at how violent she was, but soon regained her composure.

"Its what I said. 2 mysterious figures appeared and took her away."

Hanabi clicked her tongue in anger. She went looking for Wanwan to tell her something, but by the time she arrived, news about the missing marksman had already spread.

"Damn it... and you're telling me you guys havent found the culprit?!" Hanabi asked, glaring at Silvanna. Silvanna looked down at the floor, refusing to make eye contact with the angered Scarlet Flower.

"I'm really sorry..." she said apologetically.

Before Hanabi could lash out anymore, she felt a hand placed on her shoulder. She turned her head and saw it was her comrade, Gusion.

"Nephila, thats enough. I need you to calm down." he said with a straight face.

"Huh? Calm down at a time like this?! Do you know how upsetting this is to me?! No! You havent lost anyone dear to you!" Hanabi snapped. She broke down, the tears falling from her eyes uncontrollably. She gasped and hiccuped for breath and kneeled down on the floor. Angela flew over to her and tried to calm her down.

Gusion was taken aback by what Hanabi said. He felt the anger boil up inside of him.

"I'm pissed. I'm fucking pissed. Where the fuck did Harley run off to now?! I swear, I'm going to-"

"Hanabi, please..." Angela begged with those sad puppy eyes. Of course, no one could resist the cute stuff. Especially Hanabi.

Hanabi took in some deep breaths before stabling herself. She stood up, wiping the tears from her eyes. She looked at Gusion with regret.

"I'm... sorry I said those stuff... I wasnt thinking straight..."

"Its.. fine."

Hanabi turned to face Silvanna. "I'm really sorry for my behaviour.."

Silvanna shook her head and smiled. "Its fine... Everyone has lost someone dear to them in their life once..." Memories of her little brother flashed through her mind, but she quickly shook them away. That wasnt the right time to be thinking of him.

The VENOM team made their way back to their headquarters, where they took the time to relax their minds. Hanabi went to the balcony to calm herself down while Angela made her way to the kitchen to prepare desserts. Gusion and Grock were trying to track down Harley's location.

"That little midget. He's got the brains, but he definitely needs some discipline." Gusion clicked his tongue in disappointment while Grock nodded his head in agreement.

"Tell me about it." Hanabi replied, still looking at the view, chin rested on her palm. After some deep thinking, she turned around and asked, "Isnt there any way we can be of help?"

Everyone was now staring at her. Angela was the first to speak up. "What do you mean?"

Hanabi shrugged. "Its what I said. I want to help them. Zilong, Baxia, Ling, Chang'e to find Wanwan. Wanwan... is my closest friend. I've lost her once, and I dont want to lose her again..." her fists were starting to clench.

Gusion only sighed at this. "Nephila, I know how desperate you are right now. And as much as I'm willing to help too, we're already occupied with dealing with the SABER squad. Its too much work."

Hanabi was about to lash out once again, but refrained herself from doing so. She didnt want to be kicked out from the team and get left out again.

With a heavy heart, Hanabi replied.

"I understand.."

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"Ling! There you are! Took us ages to find you!" Kimmy exclaimed, waving her arms in the air. Ling flinched at her booming voice. He wiped his eyes and stood up.

"Gosh, were you napping by a rock? And- Ling! Were you crying?!" Masha asked as she saw him wiping his eyes. He was startled, but soon answered, "No.. I wasnt.."

He noticed they were all in their Dragon Tamer outfits. Seeing this made his stomach churn, especially after all thats happened.

Estes put a hand on his shoulder. "Its about time you transform. You've been hiding it in for so long already."

Ling only stared at the ground, debating whether he should comply.

"This probably isnt the right time to tell you this but... we've got news the Kraken has broken out. And we need to tame it as soon as possible." Valir stated, scratching the back of his head rather awkwardly.

Ling shook all his negative thoughts away from his head. Soon enough, he had a look of determination in his eyes.

"This is my mission. I need to complete it."

With that said, he transformed into his Dragon Tamer outfits. Everything, from his clothing and sword, completely changed. His eyes, even. Horns grew from the sides of his head. Wings at the back completed the look.

Right now, everyone who wouldve saw him wouldve been extremely intimidated. He no longer had the feeling of sadness or guilt or regret in his heart. Everything in his mind was taking down the Kraken, as a Dragon Tamer.

"Lets go."

The Dragon Tamer squad fleed the scene, rushing on their way to the Dragon Sanctuary. They all soared with their wings in the sky, catching the attention of people down below. Some pointed in amusement, some laughed, some exclaimed in delight.

Zilong, Baxia, Chang'e, Harith and Cyclops were making their way out of the restaurant after discussing their plan. Zilong noticed the shadows and looked up, greeted by the sight of the 5 Dragon Tamers soaring. When he saw Ling up there, looking more determined as ever, made him angry. However, he thought to himself, "I shouldnt waste my time on him."

Zilong shook his head before catching up to the rest.

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