Chapter 11: Remembering The Past

Isaac's POV

flashback

"Haha - catch me if you can Isaac, got your necklace!" young Jenna's voice laughed at me mockingly with Garet just standing near a tree watching me try to get my item from my tomboyish friend.

"Jenna, don't be so mean, that thing is important to me. My dad gave that to me," I panted, trying to convince her to give the precious item back. "Give it back!"

As I was only a few more meters away from her and catching up a hand grabbed the collar of my shirt. I was stopped dead on my tracks, I turned my head to see who had caught me... and met the not so amused eyes of none other than Jenna's older brother, Felix.

I saw Jenna had stopped running too. She came near me and Felix with his hand still holding a tight grip on my collar. She held a wicked grin to her face. So this was her plan.

"What in the world were you doing, screaming like an insane person while chasing my little sister, are you that desperate for attention AND a girl in your life?" his irritated toned voice never betrays his impatience for me.

I stood there, shocked and speechless, "What? I am not! Your sister took my necklace that my father gave to me, and she was running away with it!"

Felix said nothing in response as if ignoring me and turned his eyes to Jenna. She stood there, resisting the opportunity to laugh. Felix glared at her and threw her hands in the air - confessing without any words.

"Fine... geez Isaac, you don't have to be so impulsive. Here," she put the necklace onto my hands gently. "It's all yours."

Felix walked away, his expression with that of annoyance for me and Jenna's "immaturity", but not before cautioning me and saying that he'd kill me if I dared hurt Jenna in any way.

I sighed heavily in relief while Jenna came and slapped me in the back, laughing.

"You should've seen the look on your face when my brother had you - hahahaha!", and to make me feel even worse she mimicked the fear that I had on my face when Felix was scaring me. Haha... very funny...

"That wasn't funny at all Jenna. Your brother could've slaughtered me at any time at that particular moment!"

She came and hugged me tightly, feeling as if she truly appreciated that I was her friend. "Oh come on, Felix loves all of his friends - even you. He... just has a different way of showing it to everyone without getting embarrassed.

Come on, let's go to the bridge, I think Garet's waiting for us there - race with you."

And without any warning she leaned over and gave me a peck on the cheek and started running off with a big grin on her face.

I'd do anything to experience those times again, anything. But... doing anything includes having to fight Felix, my best friend, it would include having to kill him... but who guaranteed that?

The Wise One?... me?

I look at Garet, his expression seemed content and unbothered... like he didn't care for Felix, like he wanted him to suffer for all the things and trouble he caused. But I know deep inside that he also misses him and would also try to convince and get answers from him... before the two of us would battle against our best friend. Before we would lose him.

'I JUST don't understand, Felix. Why would you want to light the beacons, why would you want to kidnap your own sister and kill at your own will? Why won't you let us help you out of your misery and let us be friends again? I don't understand it... I don't even seem to know you anymore... not even Garet...', questioning thoughts that craved answers immediately flooded through my head.

Garet stopped dead on his tracks while I bumped onto his back, oblivious of my direction, at the same time my mind returning to the harsh reality.

"What is it you guys?"

I go in front and see a whole party of Tolbi soldiers, burned to death if not stabbed from a sword or a sharp weapon of some type.

Ivan, and Mia held a shocked and disgusted look on their faces. Garet obviously had a furious look on his face. It's Felix ... he did this. No, he wouldn't do this... but then again, I just confirmed myself that I don't know him anymore. Who knows how he could've battled against these men.

"Admit it, it was Felix who did this isn't it?" Garet's furious eyes demanding an assurance.

"These poor men, I bet they didn't have time to run away..." Mia whispered sympathetically.

"So... so... if these men still look like they just died that means... that they aren't too far, right?" Ivan stuttered nervously. I guess he's in this quest with another purpose, to find and save Sheba.

"Well, what in the world are we waiting for? Let's go while we can still catch up to them!" Garet commanded, determined to face and fight whoever kidnapped our friend, and kill the monster that took over Felix...

Ivan's POV

We're near Felix and his friends, I can sense their psynergy somewhere; however, the constant and rapid swirling of the wind made it hard to pinpoint where their exact location is. I just hope she's alright and that we can reach Saturos and Menardi in time. I don't know if we're strong enough, but no matter what I have to get her back and save her.

'Sheba, please be safe... me and my friends will save you...'

Felix's POV

It's Isaac and his friends, they know I'm nearby. I have to hurry, I can't let them stop Saturos, Menardi, and me. No, I won't let it happen. I won't let them take her too... I can't, I know of her importance now, eversince last night... she's needed greatly... maybe even more than what she's needed for...

'I won't let you take her, Isaac. She's too important. She's with me now. I need her...'

Sheba's POV

She's with me now. I need her...

What? I know that voice... Felix? I open my eyes only to meet the usually cold and unemotional eyes of his. I looked at him, carrying me in his arms while walking with the rest of the group. Why did he not wake me up?

I opened my mouth to speak when he spoke and surprised me with the sincere tone added.

"We're almost out of the desert so we shouldn't be attacked by anymore Storm Lizards. Are you okay now?"

I blinked at the unpredicted question Are you okay now? Was I ever? Well I guess last night, when I confided him and he held me in his arms and rested my head in his incredibly warm chest and gradually fell asleep... it felt... good... and for once, the horrifying dream didn't come to me.

No one had ever held me that kindly and tenderly before. Not even Faran and my mother... nor Ivan...

I felt my cheeks becoming warm as I met Felix's eyes once again, green clashed with blue, I hadn't realized that my mind had wandered away until now. I nodded at his question even though I wasn't sure if he was asking if I was okay physically, mentally, or emotionally. But I felt safe and comfortable being held on his arms like this, though I would have to get on my feet soon.

He turned his eyes on the road not before telling me that he can carry me if I don't feel like walking yet. I didn't want to walk just yet but when I saw a huge bruise on Jenna's knee, I felt like I was being treated like royalty again... no, I don't want to be treated anything like that at all!

"I think I'll just walk for now. I think Jenna needs help right now..." and with that, Felix set me down gently onto the ground. I looked at him and he went to his sister and cured her bruise. Soon he went ahead and caught up with Saturos and Menardi, I stayed with Jenna and Kraden.

Sheba, please be safe... me and my friends will save you...

I gasped in realization of who that voice belonged to, Ivan. He and his friends are nearby! They're going to save me, return me to Lalivero. Huh...

I do want to be saved by them, right? I mean, I am going to be free from my captors. They're going to return me to my home... ... where I'm going to be filled with misery... over and over again. But shouldn't I be anticipating to see them and save me? I wouldn't have to be away from Faran, mother, and my little brother. Which option do I choose? But... what Felix and Isaac's friends go into battle and my captors won? What if...

Saturos' voice broke my train of thoughts and thanked him silently to myself, "Isaac and his friends are close, we have to hurry. But not before misleading them..." and with that, him and Menardi raised both their hands and released fire everywhere in the background, making the air extremely warm so that way Isaac and the others would have a harder time pinpointing our location. I thought I would pass out and collapse from the heated air if Jenna had not caught me on time. She told me that she's a Mars Adept and is used to warm environments.

Instead of the monsters hiding in their dens, the extremely hot air had attracted their attention and from their looks, they did not look pleased. And there were these particular two that really were angry at us. Felix got his sword, ready to fight any obstacle in his way, Saturos and Menardi ready to battle as well, and Alex, calm and collected as usual. The two backed away a bit, knowing that they will lose, but still willing to fight. As they look upon us, each searching our eyes, both saw the look of fear in my eyes, and like the last monster that attacked me - they used my fear to their advantage. Both monsters advanced on me while the rest of the other beasts attacked the rest of the group. As the two monsters sped closer and closer to me... again, my fear kept me frozen and paralyzed on the spot... and everyone else is busy protecting themselves...

This was exactly what happened in my dream!

Felix's POV

As everyone was fighting the furious beasts, my eyes focused on Sheba, who was frozen in fear as two Vile Dirges were advancing on her... and looked like they were ready to kill... I have to save her...

As I finish with my own enemies I run as quickly as I can to Sheba and try to protect her, but as soon I finished with my enemies an Acid Maggot comes and tries to kill me as well.

'Ugh, I don't have time to deal with you, Sheba needs me. Ragnarok!' I scream in my head. Just like the last soldier I fought, this Acid Maggot is as dead as he was... as I got up and tried to get over to the girl as quickly as I can, both of the monsters open their mouth and send two orbs of flame towards Sheba...

"Sheba, look out!"

That long enough for ya? Hehehe, haven't been here for a loooooong time and now I forgot what the names of the monsters attacking Sheba, so I had to search for their names!!!

Lelei - That's what happens when you slack off - loser...

Dreamer (me) - Hey, who asked you! You oughta be glad I was spending my time with you planning on YOUR story! By the way - my characters Lelei and Yuhei - twins and they're here to be my... my... oh my god I forgot what these people are for TOO!

Yuhei - That's what happens when you procrastinate. And yup, we're twins, but not like those twins that have names that start with the same letters - ours is more in the end letters, you notice? "ei" in each of the end of our names? Well, see ya later!

Dreamer - and Rallalon - when you kept saying "don't be offended, this is just constructive criticism" I believe you - I just didn't reply every new chapters to let you know - my fault - thanks for keeping up with me - if you read this... and I still got lots to tell ya next chappie cuz this page is getting a lil too long...