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Fallen Angel
Chapter 4: New Plans and Apologies
Remi was back in the large "meeting room" with Master Tae. The old monk sat down and she followed, uneasy about the conversation to come. Tae cleared her throat, "What is wrong, child? You have us all very worried about you."
"I-I don't know what you mean," she stuttered. "I'm fine."
"Come now, we both know that isn't true. You're hiding something and have been for a long time."
Remi sighed. "I'm sorry," she whispered, "I can't tell you, not yet. I can't tell anyone."
Tae stared at her for a few minutes, just long enough to make the Asian girl squirm a little, then nodded. "I understand. Just remember that if you need us, we are here." Remi let out a breath and smiled slightly.
"Thank you. And I would like to ask a favor of you, if I may?"
"Of course. What can I do for you, Remi?"
"Well, you see..."
The Next Day... (Err...night...)
Deshwitat was still angry. 'Angry enough to tear that insolent wench apart.' He thought evilly. He was back in that damned, so-called "meeting room." He was still brooding when Tae finally walked in. "Well?" he demanded.
"Be patient Deshwitat," she said. The old woman settled herself down on the floor as was her fashion and began, "I believe it is time you began to actually search for Kalutika—"
"WHAT!" came the collected shout from all present. (Namely Deshwitat himself, Rett, Beryun, and Millenear.)
Master Tae glared at them, stalling any questions. Millenear's soft voice broke the ensuing silence. "Shouldn't Remi be here as well?"
"Remi already knows. In fact, I believe she is packing and making your arrangements."
"Huh?"
"If you would let me finish, I shall explain everything Millenear."
The blond blushed and looked at the floor, mumbling an apology. Master Tae chuckled. "Now, as I was saying, it is time you began to search for Kalutika's whereabouts. There are other psychics out there that are far more skilled in finding things, places, times, and people than I am. You shall seek them out and ask them for guidance."
"Um...Tae?"
"Yes Rett?"
"That's nice and all but... what does the brat have to do with this?" Desh looked at his long time friend. 'Good question.'
Tae smiled at him. "She happens to know the first person you are going to see. Frankly, they are the best and if they can't find Kalutika, then I can think of no one who could do better."
"And she won't ever let you forget it either," Remi said as she entered the room. "Sorry I'm late. Serry was giving me an ear-full about how I haven't talked to her in a while."
"Is it alright with her? She has agreed to help?"
"Yep."
Desh listened with only half an ear. 'How does this girl know such a powerful psychic?' He came back to reality with a snap as Remi outlined the traveling arrangements. After she had finished, everyone filed out of the room but him and, strangely, her. She approached him cautiously. He glared at her, still angry with her about what she had said. He clenched his fists as he restrained himself from attacking her again.
"I-I just w-wanted to say th-that I was s-sorry about yes-yesterday," she stammered. That got his attention. 'She's apologizing? Since when does she care about me? Why is she apologizing!' She continued as she stared at the floor. "It was wrong of me and I," she faltered and blushed with what he assumed to be embarrassment, "I just- I'm really sorry, ok? Um...truce?"
That caught him even more of guard. 'First she apologizes and now she wants to be friends? What the hell is wrong with her!' Not trusting his voice, he simply nodded and she walked out without another word.
He finally spoke out loud, "What the hell just happened?"
Um...any better? Please, I need reveiws! I need advice about how I should continue this!