Shard waited in her hiding spot until the time was right.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
It felt like five minutes until Max gave a high-pitched whistle, able to reach my ears, and I looked over to see Max giving a thumbs up, communicating that the trap is ready and set. I slightly nodded, and gave the low whistle again to grab her attention. She looked up slightly, tilting her head in question. I gave a salute, and a two-fingered figure to mean 'go'. Shard nodded. I hid deeper, smiling mentally, and wondering what Shard has up in her sleeve. 'This is going to be interesting.'
Shard giggled as she kept leading the minions around with stones; throwing them so they go and investigate the sound. 'This is too easy'. she thought.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
I hysterically chuckled as I forgot that the minions are idiots, and watching them chase after the sounds of rocks made me struggle to hide my laughter mentally. Then Shard appeared into one of the lamps's spotlights, grabbing the minions' attention. I growled protectively as I saw the minions' stance becoming taller, and I could see one's eyes becoming lustful. I also forgot that the minions are distracted by women, even more greatly if the women are unique or beautiful.
I saw Shard narrow her eyes, realizing that she saw the same thing, and she glared at me pointedly, mouthing, "Anything else I should know?", and I sheepishly smiled, shrugging my shoulders in submission, and I knew at that moment, Shard will give me the cold-eye or cold shoulder for a while. The minions got closer, and Shard looked behind, the fake floor that held the net some feet away. I bit my lip in anticipation.
Shard back flipped over the fake floor, and ran behind the corner as the minions followed her stupidly.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
Max shouted, "Now!". as the minions got into the middle of the fake floor, and D.J. pulled a lever down, the floor disappearing beneath the minions, hearing shouts and yells as they fell, grunts of pain as they fell on one by one in the net, fully caught. I jumped from my room, rolling in midair, and landing on the dance floor on my feet, and I ran, toward the hole where the fake floor was, and I glanced down to see the net being lifted by a man-made pick-up mechanism, the minions squashing one another, yelps and pained groans as the net moved, restricting their motion or space.
I glanced over to see Shard coming to the other side, and I gave a smile, but Shard scoffed and gave me the cold shoulder. I grimaced, realizing that I have to apologize or make up somehow. I felt a pat on my shoulder and I looked at Max, "Peace, Darkos. Trouble with your friend?".
I grumbled, "I am in the doghouse. Flickers, how am I going to make up for this?".
"I think I can help you there, D. Do you remember me telling you one of my favorite places to visit?". Max replied and suggested. I raised an eyebrow in remembrance, and I blinked, trying to find the name Max once spoke passionately about. "Prientopolis, right?".
Max grinned, "Exactmundo, dude. By acorn transportation, it will take you two at least 10 minutes if anything isn't in the path.". I nodded, "Thanks, Max.". Max winked and walked off to assist D.J. to care of the minions. I sighed as I glanced at Shard, which she now is being congratulated and praised by the crowd.
Shard shyly waved, and smiled as she had never dealt with crowds praising her before.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
I sighed once more as I got to the crowd, and the crowd gratefully splitting apart to let me through. I saw Shard smiling shyly, a light blush lighting up her cheeks. I smiled as I realized that Shard is a hero to the club, and I didn't mind giving her the spotlight, since it seemed, no, completely right for her to have this moment. Shard saw me, and raised her eyebrows in surprise yet questionably, and I tilted my head, asking if I could talk to her privately. Shard gave a quick nod, and began to thank the crowd for their support, etc, and she gracefully made her way toward me.
The crowd dispersed and left us in peace. I looked at her ice blue eyes, now curious, yet still cold in frustration. "Shard, I am sorry about not telling you more about the minions. I simply have no excuse, and I apologize so badly. May I make it up to you, if I could?".
Shard looked at Darkos ."I guess". she said, holding darkos' hand as she smiled a bit, her ears twitching.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
I sighed in relief as Shard's eyes grew soft and happy as the frustration disappeared, realizing that she had accepted my apology, and I blushed a bit as her hand held mine, the warm flesh touching my semi-cool flesh, surprising yet pleasant. "Okay, come on.". I replied gently as we walked alongside toward the doors, hearing the music resume once again. We exited, and I saw Peep, bruised yet still standing.
"Are you all right, Peep?". I asked in concern. Peep grinned, "Much better now that the minions are gone. D.J.'s taking care of the situation, no need to worry.". I nodded, and Shard leaned down, kissed him on the cheek, "Keep protecting the club for us, okay, Peep?".
Peep's eyes popped in surprise then blushed pink, smiled, "Of course, my friend.". Shard and I then left the boundaries of the club and its surrounding plants as we went on a worn path, knowing this path leads to the post where the acorn transportation is.
"Where are we going?" Shard asked softly as her tail swished around a bit.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
I looked over, "The first part to go to is the post so we can use the acorn transportation, then the second part to go to is Prientopolis, a city of fabulous wonders which I couldn't remember, but I know about the location thanks to Max.".
Shard nodded. "Oh, ok!" She said happily, her face lighting up.
(Darkos' P.O.V.)
I chuckled happily and contentedly as I watched Shard's ice blue eyes glitter of happiness and joy, with hints of curiosity and wonder, her smile growing, and her ears, tail flickering and swishing around in excitement. Through a gap of the long grass, I could see the bridge that links from the path to the post, and within a minute, I politely parting the grass for Shard, Shard smiling thankfully at me. We soon walked on the bridge, came into the platform that held the post and the acorn transportation.
I knocked mildly on the door, "Hello, anybody home?". as I looked for the postmaster, Ferryman.
