Blossom was tired of all the uncertainty the battle had left them. There was only one way to get the information that she needed and it was a method that she was familiar with. When her companions fell asleep she snuck south to the sand. She had left most of her furs at camp; she spotted a tent and snuck inside. It was full of many scarves and decorated metals. She changed into the revealing clothes with a stubborn air about her. It didn't matter how ridiculous she looked, she would do anything to get a look at that cocky, stuck up leader that didn't even have the decency to show his face.
She stepped out of the tent, while she still looked out of place, she still looked better than when she first arrived. Now all that was left was to find their leader. Flashes of white and tan danced in front of the large fires contrasting greatly with Blossom's pink attire. A rapid language poured out of a woman's mouth that pulled Blossom closer to the fire. There were brilliant smiles and upbeat music and the world swirled around as the celebration continued. Butch walked towards the crowd.
"You!" Butch said pointing to Blossom, "Come here." Blossom was urged by the others to move forward. Butch roughly grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the palace doors. He shoved Blossom into a dark room and closed the door, leaving her all alone in the darkness. A flame snaked its way around the room lighting each torch slowly before returning to its conjurer. Brick sat in his throne the torches light reflection danced on the polished marble floor. Despite the frigid rift that emitted from Blossom the room was warm and welcoming.
"I've lived long enough to spot the difference between the locals and tourists." Brick said, his indifference set aside for the moment. "So, what is your name?"
"None of your business."
"So cold." Brick smirked, "Unfortunately for you, I already know who you are and what your name is. News spreads quickly in a small town with spies." Brick explained, "I am Brick, would you care to tell me why you are here?"
"I came to seek the South's leader. I didn't realize that most of the people don't speak English. It makes things difficult."
"True."
"You're… you're one of these people's gods"
"Also true." Brick smiled.
"So I guess you would be their leader."
"Smart as a whip." Brick snickered.
"Are we going to be civil about this?" Blossom asked.
"Depends on what you ask." Brick said in all seriousness.
"Why do you want to invade the North so bad?"
"That's all? You just want a motive?" Brick stood up. "Well then it's simple, most people hat people like us. We scare them, the only way to fix all of their mistakes is to take over. Unlike you and your friends I know exactly where I stand in the eyes of others; to the North I am a monster. While here I am a god, a god who will do anything to unite Sevant for the few people who believed in me and welcomed my friends. I'm just protecting what I care about." Brick said, he was extremely close, his hot breath ghosted along Blossom's neck sending shivers down her spine. She looked into his ember orbs finding herself lost for a moment.
"Look, just because you have superpowers doesn't mean you can kill innocent people. Who gave you permission to destroy them?" Blossom tried to argue.
"Who gave you permission to protect them?" Blossom couldn't find her words anymore. Brick had circled her when they started talking, he started towards her again. Blossom could feel her resolve dissipate under his stare.
"I-I just… think it's the right thing~" Blossom's words died in her throat as Brick inched closer, his lips only a centimeter away from hers.
AN: Cliffhanger! Aren't I a stinker! Sorry for the delay on this chapter though I've been sick.