Sorry for the short chapter, in Flame's POV. Read on! -Soranryu
I stared at the clock, worry gnawing at my heart. "Flame, Ggio did say he won't be back for dinner," my mother reassured. I sighed, "I know, but I can't help but worry. Ggio-nii never comes home so late before…"
There was a moment of silence before she passed me a slip of paper. It was a hand-drawn map. "Follow this map and you'll probably find your dear brother. Now go, and bring the food to him," Mum smiled and pointed a whole bag. It was supposed to be dinner, but…"Why are there so much?!"
She just grinned, "I had a feeling there would be more people other than Ggio eating." I nodded and took the bag. Mum has very accurate sixth sense, so better don't doubt her. "Be careful!" Mum called after me.
Following the map, I soon came to a dark alley. I just need to walk straight and I would be able to find a door that will lead to Ggio. As I was about to step forward, I heard a grunt. I turned behind to see no one behind me, but a painful moan sounded the next second.
Retracing my steps, I followed the moan, hoping to find the person. Whoever that was, he needed help. I turned into another alley, a broken streetlamp buzzing above me. Just then I spotted movements in front of me and I walked faster.
To my surprise, it was Ggio and another guy with blond hair that falls to his waist. I was about to call out to them when I saw a man behind them, holding a brick up high. "Ggio-nii, behind you!" I shouted, watching in horror as the man brought the brick down.
I gave a sigh of relief when Ggio and his friend dodged the attack and took down the assaulter. As I was about to run to them, a hand clamped over my mouth and pulled me backwards. I lost my balance and let go of the bag of food. Trying to get the hand away, I scratched at it with my nails, before I elbowed him in the ribs.
My assaulter doubled over in pain, releasing me at the same time. Seizing my chance, I grabbed the bag of food and ran away from him. When I was a safe distance away, Ggio rushed forward and kicked him into a wall. Both assaulters were out like the light.
"Flame, why the hell are you here?" Ggio questioned, trying to keep his voice calm. I looked at him and gave a smile, "I'm sorry, Ggio-nii. I came to bring you your dinner…wait, no, it's supper." He ran his hand across his face, "Let's just head back to Las Noches."
Flame's not to be bullied, ok?! You guys will see Flame's strong sides sometimes throughout the story because I don't want to make Flame a useless weakling, so yeah :P -Soranryu