Chapter 21 - Subterraneis Sanguinis
Geo was ready to fight. He quickly countered with a Dragon Claw and clipped Decidueye's wing. He hissed in pain and jumped away from Geo. He then readied and arrow and fired. It caught Geo in the leg, and fell to one knee. A blue flame appeared in Geo's mouth and he attacked with a Dragon Pulse. The attack hit dead on, and Decidueye cried out in pain, but stood back up. Geo did the same.
"C'mon Dragon, try harder," Decidueye taunted as they continued to fire at each other. Geo growled again. He then then stomped up a cloud of dust, blinding Decidueye. Suddenly, he charged out of the dust, covered in blue energy, directly at Decidueye. This caught Decidueye off guard and sent him flying backwards into wall. He hit the wall and fell to the ground. Before Decidueye could get back up, Geo ran over to him and put a claw to his throat.
"Release everyone. Now." Decidueye chuckled, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. "It doesn't work that way." Suddenly, Scorch screamed. "I control those chains. I can tighten or loosen any of them. Now make a choice." Geo glanced back at Scorch. She was crying now. "I've lost. I know that. But if you let me live, she dies. Your choice." Geo glanced back at Decidueye. He then closed his eyes and drove his claw home, killing Decidueye. The chains then vanished, releasing everyone.
Hours had passed and Geo still hadn't said a word. Scorch was walking next to him, despite her bandages. She tried to talk to him, but he either stayed silent or responded coldly. Scorch then caught up to Rea. "Rea," she said, worry evident in her voice. "Scorch, I think you should give him space for a little while." "I-I know, I'm just... worried. For his feelings." "What do you mean?"
Scorch sighed. "He told Decidueye during their first fight that he'd never stoop to his level. This time, he had to choose. Me or Decidueye. He didn't want to kill him, but he didn't want him to kill me. It's tearing him up inside. I'm scared how this will affect his emotions." "I'm worried to but, there's nothing we really can do other than give him space." Scorch sighed again. "Your right. Maybe I'm overreacting." "Don't stop caring, Scorch." "Don't worry I won't." Rea nodded, and Scorch continued to walk with her, giving Geo some time alone.
Soon, Blaze decided it was time to take a break. Quickly the group set up camp.
Geo distanced himself from everyone, choosing to sit in a nook formed by two intersecting walls. Scorch found and sat by him. "Geo," she said as she sat down. He didn't reply. They sat in silence for a moment. "Do you... want to talk about it?" Geo sighed. "I... I trying to under stand how I should feel. I should be happy, right? I avenged my friend, and I saved you. I should be happy you're safe. But, I just, don't feel anything. I feel like, part of me is, empty." "Geo... I know I can't tell you how to feel or make you feel, but I can tell you one thing for certain. I love you, and I always will." She then kissed him and he returned it.
"Scorch, I..." Geo was unsure what to say now. "Geo, it's okay. Whatever the problem is, I'm right here." Geo nodded, and the two of them sat in silence, enjoying each other's company.
Rea also distanced herself from the group. She sat against a wall and thought. How am I going to tell Alexander that I'll disappear? I'll have to tell him at some point. Him, Scorch, and Geo. She sighed and buried her face in her hands. I don't want to disappear. I remember nothing about my human life, and the life I have here is great. I found so many friends. And the one that I love. Rea was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't notice Alexander sit down next to her. "Um, Rea," he said. She jumped. "Oh! Alexander. You s-scared me." "I-I'm sorry. I just wanted to check on you." "Oh, I'm fine. It's Geo you should worry about." "Geo isn't my main priority." Rea blushed and giggled.
"So," Alexander began, "what's the matter." Rea sighed. "Well, I'm worried about what'll happen when this adventure ends." Alexander nodded. "Me too." They both sighed. Then chuckled. "I do know one thing," Alexander said. "What's that," Rea asked. "Whatever happens, I know I can handle it, as long as your there." Rea remained silent. I hope you don't hate me after I disappear...
Soon, they were on their way again. They continued walking through the cave when suddenly, it opened up into a larger room, with the exit out of the cave on the other side of a large bridge-like rock formation.
"Everyone, cross slowly," Blaze whispered. Everyone nodded and they all started to walk across the rock bridge very slowly.
Suddenly, the roof started to collapse. "Run," Blaze yelled. Everyone sprinted for the exit. Quickly, everyone exited the cave, but, as team Tempest got closer to the exit, a large boulder knocked out part of the bridge in front of them. "W-We're trapped," Rea said worriedly. "We can get across somehow," Alexander said, "Just think." Geo glanced at his three team mates. He then sighed, nodded, and lifted them up. "G-Geo," Scorch said, "What are you doing?" He smiled. "Saving you three." He then threw them to the other side.
"G-Geo," Scorch said quietly. He was still smiling. "Take care of them for me," he said. "What do you mean? You have a way to get across too, right?" He shook his head, his smile never wavering. "I will always love you. Remember that." "No! Geo, please," Scorch begged, tears forming in her eyes. "I won't be able to keep my promise," He said, still smiling, despite the tears falling down his face. "Geo, n-no... No! I need you!" He shook his head. "They need you more. Protect them and live on for the both of us." "Geo... I love you." "I love you too, Scorch." Then, the cave exit was blocked by a boulder.
"Geo... No... No! Geo!" All Scorch could do was cry. Alexander couldn't believe it. "Geo's really... gone?" Rea was speechless. H-He's... dead...
Wow. Just, wow.
Hey, SimplisticWolf here... I want you all to know I cried while writing this...
Anyway, thanks for reading... Bye...