It was nighttime on Vestal, two days since Mira had been taken prisoner by the Vexos. She sat in her cell trying to think of a way to escape. She heard a noise outside her cell and was immediately alert. In the dim light cast by Vestals moons she could see a pair of brilliant jade-colored eyes and sapphire hair.
"Gus" she whispered, relieved. Gus had been surprisingly nice to her ever since she was imprisoned. He sneaked her extra food and kept her company whenever he could.
He smiled "this time, I sneaked in an extra bowl of rice" he whispered. Mira smiled as well. This was a side of him he only showed around her, and she liked it that way. She was only sad that no one else could see the sweet boy behind the tough guy act.
"Tonight's the night" he whispered "I'm going to miss you". Mira and Gus had been hatching an plan to help her escape. They wanted to put it in motion tonight.
Mira was saddened by the fact that she would not see Gus anymore because he would be staying.
"Me too" she said "lets go over it again". the plan was that he would unlock her cell and give her the keys. Then Gus would pretend she had knocked him out and stolen the keys to unlock herself. He had already proven that he was a great actor. Someone could kick the crap out of him and he still wouldn't "wake up". then she would run for it and no one could blame Gus for not being able to stop her.
When they had finished going over the plan, Gus opened her cell and handed over his keys. Before he could say goodbye Mira kissed him on the cheek. "thanks for being such a good friend to me" she whispered, and just like that, she was gone. Slightly dazed, he laid down and feigned unconsciousness.
Spectra was going through his daily routines. Gus was not back yet. He had gone to guard his sister to make sure she didn't escape. He should have been back hours ago. Slightly worried, he went down to see what was holding him up. He did not expect what he saw. Gus was on the floor, unconscious. Mira's cell was open and she was gone. Spectra was angry. Angry that Mira had escaped and angry that she had hurt Gus. He went over to him and cradled him, shaking him gently in hopes of a response. His wish was granted after a few minutes when Gus's eyes fluttered open and Spectra's cerulean eyes met Gus's Olive ones. His eyes widened and he sat up quickly.
"Master Spectra I'm so sorry" he said "she caught me by surprise and I think she took my keys" he continued apologizing and acting like he normally did around Spectra while on the inside he was smiling at the fact that the girl he loved had escaped.
Meanwhile the resistance had rejoiced at the fact that Mira had returned. She felt like her whole world was like a bright aurora. The only dark spot was the fact that she probably wouldn't see Gus ever again except on the battlefield. But she smiled at the fact that he would not be blamed. Then a line from a song Shun had been listening to popped into her head.
Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go one
Once more, you opened the door, you are here in my heart and my heart will go on