"To fool your enemy, you must first fool your allies." – Unknown
Micro Ice waited until he was sure his parents left before he headed into the elevator. His head was about to burst like a volcano. So much has happened in the few days... how big was his surprise when he met face to face the one man he really didn't need to see. "Oh, there you are… I have been searching for you…"
The shorter teen put on his indifferent expression. Sinedd was also one of the people he didn't want to get involved in any more as he was. Sinedd must believe he's still angry at him. Part of him was, but not so much as yesterday. He's learned who to blame, and it wasn't Sinedd. But still…
"What do you want?"
Sinedd was taken by that comment, but he regained his composure. " I have been looking for you because of what happened in the holo – trainer. It's time we put aside our personal differences. I know you're angry at me for what I did and you have all the right to hate me for it. Our coaches gave us day off so we could… talk. "
Micro Ice narrowed his brow. "As far as I'm concerned, we have nothing to talk about. You said it yourself; you don't want to be bound to me and I must accept the fact. We're professionals. Isn't that right?" Micro Ice repeated Sinedd's words. Said teen put his head down, shutting his eyes. Suddenly he grabbed Micro Ice's wrist and forcefully dragged him out of the elevator and across the hall, directly towards Sinedd's room. Shorter teen tried to escape out of his grasp, but it was futile. This wasn't the best time for their much needed talk. " Let go of me, you brute!" Sinedd disregarded him as he opened the door for them. He then let go of his wrist. " Will you go inside or must I drag you along?"
The shorter teen gave him quite a look before he entered. Sinedd also came in and locked the door. "I don't want to be disturbed or risk that you would run away. Now, sit down."
Micro Ice leered at him, but then sat down on a chair, crossing his legs. Sinedd just stood there, then he sighed. "What I am about to tell you won't be pleasant. What happened yesterday was all my fault. I wanted to help you, but it backfired. I was such a idiot." Sinedd went over to his bed and sat down, looking at his knees. "I told you a big lie. I lied to you because I wanted to help you master the Smog before it consumes you… you had to hate me and so… I thought that if I told you I don't feel anything for you, you'd really loathe me. I wanted to tell you after the match why I did it, but I cannot wait. It's obvious my decision made it only worse. It didn't help you. I know it won't fix the damage I did to our relationship. I am sorry!" He sounded so sincere that Micro Ice almost crossed the two meters that divided them and hugged him. If only he could tell Sinedd what he heard and that he doesn't hate him… but no, he cannot drag him into this. It's his mess.
Sinedd wasn't finished. "I know something's troubling you. Please, trust me. I won't disappoint you or lie to you ever again. I need you to believe in me." This was the turning point. What should he do? Should he tell his plan? He could use an ally… but then again, the risk was there. His hands started to shake.
"I… c -cannot…" Micro Ice stuttered. Sinedd knelt before him, holding his hands. "It's alright. You're not alone. I will do whatever I can to help you. You have my word, shorty."
Was it that easy? What if Sinedd… died protecting him? No, no, no, no… Sinedd gazed into his eyes. "Please, trust me. "
He trusted him. He trusted him all the way back, believed in him even when no one else did. This wasn't about trust..
The short teen said out loud his biggest fear: "I don't want to see you get killed because of me, Sinedd. It would ruin me. That's why I cannot tell you."
"And it would ruin me if something happened to you. The feeling is mutual, Micro Ice. Let me help you or I'll land in mental house." Micro Ice chuckled at that, nervously.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
Micro Ice inhaled deeply and exhaled a few times, the touch of Sinedd's cool hands calmed him down. "I will tell you… everything. Yesterday after… our little exchange I went outside to cool my head. I wasn't paying attention where I was going and so I ended up in an abandoned alley where two robots kidnapped me. After that, I woke up on a ship. I looked around and found some metal components and gizmos. I thought the pirates did it, but I was wrong. A guy with mask introduced himself as my father, claiming that Sonny Blackbones and Clamp orchestrated the ice age on Akillian and he was a victim, thrown into life in exile. He also told me that D'Jok was his dad's spy for years and my movement was monitored from the beginning. I didn't buy his story… that's when things got ugly. He…" Micro Ice gulped, the memory still fresh. Sinedd squeezed his hands tighter and that gave him enough courage to continue. " I wanted to leave, but his robot guards blocked my path… then he laughed. His laugh was so sinister… it was then I knew I landed in a bad, bad place… I attacked him, but he blocked my kick and send me flying across the room where I landed in a wooden box. I… lost consciousness. I must have been out for hours… he used that opportunity to put fake memories and beliefs in my mind, incriminating D'Jok, Sonny Blackbones, Clamp, Aarch… almost everyone who I knew. Due to recent events I have regained my true memories before he… brainwashed me. Before I met you in the elevator, I was acting as that guy's spy… I saw my mom speaking with a pirate, right hand of Sonny Blackbones. I followed them to the unused floor, where I heard the truth that opened my eyes. I learned that Corso, the right hand of Sonny is my real father. My mom and dad made up and that's when all the events came back to me, I also realized why you did the whole break – up scene." Micro Ice paused after his monologue only to gather some air, then he resumed. "I also know that Sonny and Duke Maddox are prisoners on that lunatic's battleship. I had orders to get on board, unnoticed. Bleylock is sure Sonny will call for help and my real father will go. Once we were inside, I was to surprise the pirates and I was to kill Sonny and the rest of pirates."
"What's was your plan? I won't let you go alone."
Micro Ice glanced at him. "I planned to turn tables on Bleylock. I would be the one to kill him. He's developed weapons infused with some special mixture of multiple Fluxes. "
"Then, we'll have to adjust the plan. I'll go with you… I knew Bleylock, or at least I thought I knew him… nevermind. To win his trust, you'll have to hurt someone…"
The short teen shook his head. "No, I won't. I am ashamed at myself for what I did to your holographic clone in the holo – trainer. I won't do it again."
"Micro… you want to beat Bleylock at his own game? Then play along with me. To make it look more convincing, you'll need to get creative, call me names, even hit me. Stick with it, no matter what I do. Bleylock is a clever bastard – if you waver, he'll notice."
"I don't know if I can pull this off." Micro Ice said.
" Come on. Haven't you ever wanted to slap me? Just a little?" Sinedd said, grinning a bit.
In the past, when they were kids? Yes. But now…
"Do it for your father, Micro Ice."
"Alright, let's say I go along with your play… what's your motive to sneak onboard the pirate ship?"
"Curiosity?"
Micro Ice sighed. "Fine… I will improvise when the time comes. For now… I have an idea where a pirate ship is docked. Or will be docked. My father must still be inside Academy. You'll try to find Clamp, my father must be with him. Then, he'll receive Sonny's distress call. We'll get on board. It won't be easy, but we'll find a way."
Sinedd nodded. "And where will you be in the meantime?"
"Bleylock should contact me. After he's done speaking with me, I'll call you. I hope we won't meet more trouble." Micro Ice stood up and headed for the door, where he looked over at Sinedd who was still kneeling. "Sinedd?"
The taller teen rose up to his feet, gazing at the determined Micro Ice.
"Promise me you won't die or do something stupid."
Sinedd chuckled. "Hey, hey. Don't act as if we're about to die. It's gonna be okay."
Micro Ice smiled and he was about to unlock the door, when Sinedd's hand ended over his. Micro Ice glanced at the man. It all happened too fast. He kissed him briefly, but it felt nice. The taller teen caressed his cheek as Micro Ice bore his gaze into the unbelievably dark blue eyes. "Be careful, you hear me?" The dark haired teen let go of Micro Ice and opened the door for him. "You go on ahead. I'll go after you and I'll try to locate Clamp and your father."
He felt so flustered like never before. He quickly nodded and left. His destination was probably the unused floor again. He looked over his shoulder in the direction of Sinedd's room. If he looked forward, he could have evaded what was about to happen. "Micro Ice! There you are!" He knew that voice… this could complicate matters… now he has to trick his mother? Better than getting her involved… it's bad enough he got Sinedd mixed in. He coyfully flashed a smile at his mother. She approached him and looked at his from toe to head. "Young man, I demand to know why you didn't visit your mother in a while. Is something going on?"
There it is. That dreadful question. Micro Ice sheepishly scratched his head. "Oh, I completely forgot! Sorry mom, it's just I am very busy and with the upcoming match and all that training…"
His mom shook her head. "I know you're giving it your best. You're my son, after all. You must be tired… I see black circles around your eyes. It's exhausting, but you'll pull through. I will leave now. Go and get some rest. Just promise me you'll come to visit me at home soon, okay? I'll make your favorite dishes."
Micro Ice smiled and hugged his mom who wasn't expecting that. She returned the hug. "Be careful on your way back, mom. I've seen the weather forecast for today. Snowstorms are supposed to appear from the west later."
"Don't worry. Now… you take care of yourself, Micro Ice." His mom turned and left, heading into the elevator. He was on his way to the next elevator when it opened and revealed his team, Snowkids. Damn it, they had the worst timing ever.
Ahito who was closest smiled at him. "Hey! There is the man of hour! Where have you been all day? You have to catch some sunshine."
"Sorry, I am not feeling well. The stress is doing a number on me. If I was insufferable in the few days, then I apologize for my behavior."
Snowkids approached his teammate and friend. "We know that you're under a lot of pressure. We don't blame you for flipping out." Rocket said and the rest of the team nodded, but Micro Ice looked at D'Jok, who avoided eye contact with him. Mei nudged him and the redhead looked up. "I am also sorry for my earlier conduct… you know, when we learned of that match and you'll play for Shadows and everything else. I know you did it to protect us. You were always like that – thinking about others and disregarding yourself. Once again, I am sorry."
"It's okay, you guys. We're inseparable. We're the Snowkids. I'll take you up on your offer and go outside for a bit. I'll see you later." He waved them goodbye and entered the elevator. He felt bad about lying to his mom, to his friends.
But this was for their good. It's for the best if they think he's not doing something dangerous… suspicious. He pressed the button up and waited, closing his eyes. That blighted bastard should call him, soon. He got off and entered the sixth room on the far end of the hall. The same room where he learned the truth and reached the turning point decision. Now, he musn't screw up. He has to play his role perfectly. As Sinedd pointed out, Bleylock is smart as they come; that damn madman.
He waited and waited, to him it seemed like hours but in reality it were twenty or so minutes. His holo- phone went off and he picked up. It was the man, Bleylock, smirking. "So, how are things? I had Blackbones "convinced" to call for help. The righ hand of Blackbones should come over to your location and speak with Clamp about the signal. Are you in position?"
Micro Ice nodded. "Yes, I am. Sneaking inside their ship won't be a problem. When they're all all together – we eliminate them. They need to be stopped, father. I won't stand by and watch as innocents get killed."
"That's my son. Good. We'll meet up soon."
He hung up and Micro Ice went outside again, where he called Sinedd. "Hey, where are you? That bastard and me finished our talk."
"I am spying on Clamp. He's inside the holo –trainer room. He's alone… wait… someone came… it must be your dad with two others…"
" Maybe Artie and Benett, they're the closest to them. Okay, wait for me. I'll be there in a flash."
Micro Ice ended their call and let himself be taken down to the second floor. When the elevator opened, a hand was put over his mouth. It was Sinedd, who whispered: "Shh, be as quiet as possible, they're talking about the call from Sonny and it looks like they're about to take off soon. They headed in that direction… We'd better follow them."
The shorter teen glared at the other footballer a bit before he took his hand off Micro Ice's face. " Oh, sorry about that… "
Micro Ice looked around. "Where are they?"
Sinedd gestured at the eastern end of the hall. "They're nearby, we should keep our distance."
"Good idea…"
They quietly walked behind them. Avoiding being spotted. Clamp, Corso, Artie and Benett went inside… Aarch's office? What the? Micro Ice and Sinedd glanced at each other, perplexed. "Maybe they went to tell Aarch about it?" Sinedd questioned.
"At any rate, we have to hide…"
In that moment, the four men emerged from Aarch's office. Micro Ice hastily dragged Sinedd around the corner. "He's not here… perhaps he went to town with Dame Simbai and Artegor. They also are nowhere to be found… I hate leaving the Snowkids unattended… I'll stay here. I would be in your way, anyway. So where's your ship docked at?" Clamp asked.
"I understand. Please, make sure they're fine… we're counting on you, Clamp. Also, tell them they are not to leave the building. Our ship is docked in the underground level. Bennet put it in stealth mode. We didn't bring many men with us. Many stayed behind by the containers. It's almost done. We have to leave…now." Corso said, looking at Benett and Artie who nodded.
Clamp watched as the pirates ran, then he also walked off in the directions of dorm rooms. Sinedd and Micro Ice gazed at each other and nodded. If they want to make it in time, they have to move fast. They ran to the elevators and Sinedd punched in the B1 level button. It took them all the way down.
Thankfully, no one was in sight. They were all probably inside the ship. How do they get inside? Sinedd saw few wooden crates, which were about to put on board before disembarking. "Do you see what I see?" He said, pointing at the crates.
"You read my mind. "
The duo sneaked toward the crates, Sinedd opened one of them and Micro Ice slipped in. He then did the same with a another crate and hid inside as well. If their plan had to work, they needed to appear separately before Bleylock. Soon, the pirates brought the crates inside the ship and closed the main gate. Left in total darkness, the two teens were each praying for their plan to work. And in Sinedd's case, worrying about Micro Ice.
It seemed like eternity before someone came their way and by the voice, Micro Ice recognized Artie. "We're approaching the battleship from which came Sonny's call. It's likely they're expecting us. I don't know, it all is very fishy. I feel like we were set up by someone. Benett, I don't have a good feeling about it."
"Neither do I, Artie, but Sonny is our friend, our boss. We cannot abandon him."
"Hey, who said anything about abandoning? We will kick some ass and then I get to watch the Snowkids in action."
"That's more likely. Now, where were those… Artie, in which crates were our newest weapons?"
Micro Ice almost made a sound, but he stopped himself in the last second. Damn it, if they find them before they arrive… damn it all… it was a bad idea to use the crates as hiding place.
"They're not there, Benett. Over here."
Benett walked away from the crates in which Sinedd and Micro Ice were hiding. Thank goodness! Their plan was almost a bust. A warning and siren sounded through the pirate ship. "Warning, warning! We're under attack!" Corso's voice could be heard throughout the ship. Artie cursed under his breath. "To hell with it! Let's return to the bridge!"
Micro Ice heard how Artie and Benett ran from the storage. He opened the lid on the crate, just a little. "Shh… Sinedd… it looks like the ship will be soon taken in. We're to wait until then. Then I'll go out first and you'll go after me, as planned."
Sinedd put his head out and nodded. "Alright. Don't forget we have to make it look convincing."
To that last sentence, Micro Ice didn't answer back and slid back inside the crate. He was nervous enough, way to go to make me even more nervous Sinedd, he thought.
Small quakes frequently shook with the entire pirate ship and many screams could be heard. The pirates stood no chance and the fight was short. When Micro Ice was sure they were inside the battleship, he came out from his hiding place and knocked on Sinedd's crate. "We're inside… I'll go now."
"Understood. Good luck, Micro Ice." Came a reply from the depths.
Micro Ice got outside. This was it. Now's the time he's shaping the future, to a better end.
Micro Ice walked through the ship, it was empty… so all pirates have been taken into custody, including his father. The main gate was opened wide and as he was descending the ramp, no one was in sight, not even robot guards. Well, this makes things easier for Sinedd at least.
He didn't know where the pirates were taken, but Bleylock was a showman, so that left only one spacious room where he could watch over his prisoners – the bridge. He halted before the door, putting on his best mask of obedience. Micro Ice, don't screw up now, he told himself as he opened the door and stepped into the light.
All eyes in the bridge were on him. Sonny, Maddox, Artie, Bennet, some more pirates, his father and Bleylock, who only had two robot guards by his side. All of pirates were bound and unable to move.
"Well, well, well… I was afraid you didn't make it."
"MICRO ICE!" Many voices joined as one screamed.
Said teen cocked his head to the side, a grin plastered on his face as he approached Bleylock. "But I wouldn't miss it, father."
"What?! Father?! What have you done with him, Bleylock?!" Corso yelled at him, apparent fear and despair in his expression.
"I have only told him the truth. He's my son and you're the masterminds behind the ice age. Your plan was to rule the galaxy with your newly developed weapon, Multiflux."
"All lies! Don't believe him, Micro Ice! He's lying to you! I don't know what he did to you, but don't believe him!" Corso said, trying to break free from his bindings.
"Don't waste your breath, pirate. My son won't save you, traitors to the galaxy!"
"That's right. I know the whole truth. D'Jok, your spy will get what's coming to him, after we deal with you lot."
Now Sonny's eyes widened. "You're being deceived! D'Jok was and always will be your friend! Micro Ice, snap out of it!"
"Come on, Micro… you know we're not the bad guys here, it's him!" Artie said. Benett shook his head. "It's no use… he's under Bleylock's control..."
Then, a sudden thud and the sound of something heavy falling to the ground made everyone look in that direction. A robot was knocked out and before them stood a bewildered Sinedd in a fighting position.
"You've gone over in your head, Micro Ice. I was curious where'd you go, but I wasn't expecting to land in a middle of a warzone. But from what I heard, you're his puppet, nothing more. Once he's done with you, he'll throw you away and kill you. He's not a good person!"
Bleylock was about to order his guards to take out their uninvited guest, but Micro Ice stopped him with a gesture. "No, father. Let me. We'll eliminate anyone who gets in our way."
"No, Micro Ice, stop it!" Corso said with desperation in his voice.
"SHUT UP! I will not hear anymore of your lies. As for you…" The shorter teen got into a fighting stance as well. "I'll show you that I am not all talk. What can you, an orphan do? You don't know what it's like to have someone there for you. You're a moron for coming here. You'd die with the rest of fools who once made our lives difficult, but now you'll be the first to die. Prepare for your end!"
Sinedd groaned and launched at him. "Snap out of it!" And he attempted to hit him, but Micro Ice evaded his blows with ease. "You wanna stop me? You're disgracing yourself."
"Just wait!" One blow hit him hard in the stomach and his breath was knocked out for a moment. Micro Ice glared at him. "How dare you… You'll pay for that!" He hit him back and the force send him flying, he landed before the pirate's feet. He hardly got up on his elbows, glancing at the shorter teen.
"Please stop it!" Corso screamed out, again trying the binds, but it was useless.
"You're right. It's time for us to end this. It was fun while it lasted, but I am done toying with you, Sinedd. Luckily for you, my father borrowed some valuable weapons from the pirates. You should be honored, you'll die by my hand."
Bleylock, who watched the entire scene was pleased. Oh, beyond pleased. Who knew that the brainwashing would be so strong? They had a minor hidrance enter the execution, but it doesn't matter. First, the boy will kill Sinedd, then Sonny, Maddox, all pirates and his beloved father. A robot brought him a special modified gun. Micro Ice approached him, an evil smirk on his face. Bleylock handed him the weapon and Micro Ice smiled. He walked a few meters before he stopped.
"Kill them." Bleylock ordered and the short teen turned to face the pirates, Maddox and Sinedd.
Sonny, Artie, Benett, Corso and Sinedd looked sad and broken, as if they accepted their defeat and imminent death.
Micro Ice gripped the gun's trigger, slowly raising it up and aiming at Sinedd, who closed his eyes.
Bleylock chuckled. "This is your end!"
However, Micro Ice's eyes burned with resolve as he turned on his heel and faced the shocked and frozen on the spot Bleylock. Micro Ice pulled the trigger and the blast send him flying a bit, but he quickly regained his footing. He heard gasps escape from the prisoner's mouths.
A smoke covered the location of Bleylock and his guards. When it dispersed, only a few metal parts of his robots and his one metallic eye remained.
He sunk to his knees, the murderous weapon slipping from his fingers on the floor. "He's dead... I did it..." He couldn't believe it. Bleylock, the tyrant is dead... Sinedd in the meantime spoke to the pirates and Duke Maddox. "Are you all alright? No one's hurt?"
Sonny gazed at his men and Maddox. Corso was so surprised by the chains of events that he couldn't even muster strenght to nod or say anything, so the pirate boss spoke for all of them. "We're fine, on the console you'll find a small device with one button. It deactivates the strange handcuffs."
Sinedd passed by the downed Micro Ice and helped him stand up. "It's done. We did it, Micro Ice."
He had a lump in his throat, so he only nodded. Sinedd picked up the device, pressed the button and all were free of their bindings. Maddox massaged his wrist, standing up. "I don't know what the hell happened, but I am thankful for the save."
Sonny approached the weapon, but didn't touch it. "As are we. We'll talk later... let's leave this place." Artie and Benett halted by Micro Ice and Artie picked him in the forehead with finger. "You had us all believing you joined the bad side. I thought we were done for."
"A lot has happened. I'm just glad it's over."
Micro Ice however, locked eyes with Corso, who immediately backed away and turned to leave. Sinedd and Sonny simultaneously prodded the shorter teen and pirate in the shoulder. The short teen knew he'd have to talk with the pirate, but now really wasn't the best place for a talk. Corso shook his head and Sonny sighed. "We're not out of it entirely. There are still some robot guards on the ship and they won't let us leave, I am sure of it. Artie, Benett, make two parties and dispose of them. In the meantime, we'll go and secure the landing platform. I am counting on you."Artie winked and took five men with him. Benett commanded another five men and the two teams disappeared in the corridors. Now, it was only them five – Sonny, Maddox, Sinedd, Micro Ice and Corso. Maddox approached the remains of his employee and snorted contemptuously. "What a crazed, power hungry man. I never liked him much."He turned to Sonny. "What are we waiting around for?"and he joined Sonny's side. Corso started walking as first, all the time glancing at the two who made up the rear. Sinedd leaned in and whispered in his ear: "You should talk with, him, shorty."
"I will, just not now. We've all the time we need from today."
"Just don't miss your opportunity with waiting around forever."
"Oh, just keep quiet. I am still so nervous about what I did... I could go to prison, you know? I killed a person!"
Maddox caught his last sentence. "My boy, I would never imprison someone who saved the whole galaxy. You did the right thing and let's say this stays between us. Okay?" Maddox winked at him and he reciprocated it with a big smile. "I'll take that, your grace." His smile was short lived as his father still didn't say a word to him.
Sinedd didn't give up. "Shorty, have you thought that he feels as much awkward about is as you? You have to talk to him."
"Do you know the meaning of word later?"
Sonny turned to them. "What's your whispering about? Whatever you two have to talk about, you can set it aside. I can't hear any enemy movement. They're close."
As soon as he said it, a shadowy figure emerged from the corner with a blade in one hand, its tip pointed at the short teen. Before Sonny or Sinedd could react, Corso shoved him out of harm's way and he disarmed the robot, piercing it with the sword.
Micro Ice was caught by the taller teen. He let go of him and Micro Ice approached his father. "Um... thank you. You saved me."
Corso nodded. "Don't mention it. Now, let us continue. The hanger cannot be too far."
They formed their formation and Sonny and Corso disposed of twelve more guards on the way. They finally reached their destination and it wasn't surprising that Artie and Benett were already there with rest of pirates and Maddox's men.
"What took you so long?" Artie asked.
"Nothing much. We were being careful. Can we leave immediately?" Sonny asked his men. "Yes. We didn't take as much damage as we anticipated; we can leave anytime." Benett said.
"Good. How about your ship, Maddox? Can we help with the repairs? You probably don't want to travel with pirates."
A Technoid officer came to Duke Maddox. "Sir! We have finished the repairs. It didn't take long. Our ship is fully operational again."
"Well, Sonny... this was really interesting. I'll head back to Genesis Stadium and find that underground he spoke of. We'll stay in touch."
Sonny grinned as Maddox walked inside his ship, followed by the officer. "Yeah, we'll keep in touch."
The boss of all pirates, Sonny Blackbones put his hand on Corso's shoulder. "Now that's over, let's head back to Akillian and drop of the kids. We'll stay there for a while, too."
Micro Ice walked in with Sinedd, Benett and Artie. When he passed by Corso, the man smiled at his son. The short teen returned it. The main door closed and they rode out after Maddox's shuttle into the space. Corso assumed command of the ship, navigating it. "Sonny, are our turrets back online?"
Sonny checked the board. "Yes. And I agree with you. We'll also use the rockets."
Corso launched the rockets at the battleship and Maddox's ship joined in the destruction. With combined firepower, they destroyed the battleship and the impact made them turn the boosters on maximum. "Whohooo!" Artie cheered.
The two footballers stood there, exhausted after so many battles, both mental and physical. Then, Sonny turned to them. "You both saved the day. I thank you for all pirates for saving our hides. Tricking that man must have been very taxing and it took a toll on you. You've earned your rest for today. Benett and Artie will show you to barracks. Once again, I thank you."
"It was really a hard time for us, but now we can concentrate on our normal, boring lifes. Come, Micro Ice. You look like you're about to drop dead."
Micro Ice smiled faintly. "I am just tired."
"Go and get some rest. When we're back on Akillian, we'll let you know."Corso said.
Sinedd nodded thankfully and let Artie and Benett take him and Micro Ice away to catch some rest. They didn't talk, mostly due to Micro Ice who was so tired he yawned several times.
They reached the barracks, Micro Ice found a bed and fell in it, asleep in a matter of minutes. Sinedd didn't go to sleep for a while, because he was watching how peaceful his Micro Ice looked.
When he finally went to sleep, he kissed the shorter teen's forehead and he fell into a peaceful slumber.
~ TO BE CONTINUED ~
AN- Hi, folks! I am happy to inform you that we got one or two chapters before the end. I didn't get to authors notes lately. I felt discouraged at the lack of reviews, but I decided to complete this fanfic. I am a sucker for happy endings. n_n Also, I am sorry for any typos and errors... If you find any, just write them to me and I'll correct them.