Chapter 4
Hungrier Than I Thought
"Well that's enough of past business, you must be starving Hikari." Rowan interrupted. "Sage, why don't you and Hikari both go downstairs and get something to eat. I can already smell Sai's cooking."
"Guess Rowan's running us off," Sage said offering me his hand. My whole body was shaking and my limbs felt like jello, so I accepted his hand gratefully.
On the way to the kitchen, I clung to Sage and he leaned on me. He explained how he still was a little weak from the battle and apologized that he couldn't be more help.
"I know how tired you must be after such a massive energy transfer." He said.
"I think I can manage. By the looks of it, you're still a little shaky too, so we can help each other." I said looking up with a smile.
When we got to the bottom of the stairs, Mia was the first to spot us, and she didn't look too happy to see us.
"Didn't I tell you not to get up, at least 'til tomorrow." Mia said bitterly.
"I know, but I overheard Ryo and Kento talking about how Hikari was gonna try to save Rowan, and I decided to make sure she didn't kill herself in the process, but as you can see, she didn't kill herself and," you could see the anticipation in Mia's face, "Rowan's fine, most of his wounds are no more than scratches now." Sage said with a smile.
Mia's eyes filed with tears, not tears of sadness, but tears of joy.
"Hey, Sage. Hey, Hikari." Ryo and Kento said walking up behind Mia.
"What's wrong?" Ryo asked, noticing the tear streaks on Mia's face.
"She did it. She saved Rowan." Mia said happily.
"Hey guys, dinner's ready!" Sai called.
"Alright I'm starving!" Kento said.
"Me too," Yulie called, and when we heard a roar from outside, we couldn't help but laugh.
Dinner was delicious. Even though I wasn't very hungry when I sat down at the table, I was surprised how hungry I actually was once I smelled the food.
After dinner I got up and walked towards the door.
"Hikari, where do ya think you're going?" Kento said, grabbing me from behind and tossing me across the room. Luckily, I landed on the couch, but I hit Sai pretty hard in the chest with my shoulder.
"Knock it off Kento!" Ryo yelled.
"I have to get home; my parents are probably worried sick."
"Yeah, they probably are, but if those dynasty freaks were willing to attack in broad daylight, they'd be more than happy to pick you up in the dark when nobody will notice you're missing." Sage said seriously. Everyone else nodded in agreement.
"Well then, if everyone agrees, I think Hikari should stay here for the night, and tomorrow we'll escort her back to her house."
Everyone just turned around, and there was silence.