AN: Okay I am picky about story speed and I really dislike this chapter. I dunno it seems rushed but I had to go through all of this to get to the meat. But on the upside I have a few twists planned, nothing is as it seems.
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Flame
Chapter Five
Eva was trapped somewhere in between reality and her dreams… or nightmares. Like father time was playing some sick joke, she was transformed to her old younger self. Everything was how it used to be. The tattoos on her face, the earrings, and her old racer uniform
In a darken cave she stood in darkness. Mind racing with the speed of hummingbird wings, Eva wondered what would happen next. That was a stupid thing to say because the predictable happened. Out of the blue a white light hit the ground and there stood the avatar.
"What do you wish for?" He didn't waste time clearly.
"I wish to have my mother back! That's what I wish for." Her younger self said all too confidently.
"Your wish can not be granted." The Avatar eyes narrowed slightly. "For she does not wish to return."
That statement hit her hard. All this work was for nothing! Like a banshee Eva let out a blood curling frustrated scream.
"Eva sweetie…don't be mad at him." In the background that same eerie music played it self. As if time had suddenly started to move slower Eva turned to face the ghost of her mother. Glowing just like in the dreams, Eva's eyes went large. "Mommy…"
Beautiful in death as she was in the living, Eva admired her personal hero. "Eva… I died. It wouldn't be fair plus… there are other people you care about correct? Ones that you want to protect?"
"But Mommy! It wasn't fair that it ever happened!" Shouting Eva threw her fists around like a child.
"Sweetie….listen to your heart and you will know what to do."
Like a figured made out of fairy dust Maya faded away when the magic ran out. Oddly enough however the music stopped with her disappearance. "Why…why did you do that." There was no mistake who pulled that little stunt. Head lowered Eva controlled the burning furry that clawed in her gut.
"So you could understand her wishes. She did not want to return."
"I…hate you.!" Turning to face the Avatar once more tears streaming down hot cheeks, she wondered if that was going to far?
"What is your wish." Clearly not
Breathing deeply she thought about her father, Rick, Jordan, Price Aikka. Alone here with the Avatar she could have any wish…. Any wish….
"Fine… I wish that…"
Eva woke with a start a cold sweat that trailed down her cheek. Wincing she tugged on her binds. It was some sort of handcuff and it connected itself to the wall. Carnation colored eyes darted around the room. It was small and looked very much like a cell. Smelled like one too by the way.
"Gross…"
"Oh so you are awake Eva Wei." Out of instinct her eyes moved towards the voice.
"what do you want?"
"To kill you what else?"
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Things were a mess. Between the evacuation and fighting the intruders Aikka didn't notice the two earthlings behind him. Turning he saw a pissed off gunner and a blank face manager. It was just what he needed.
"Where is Eva you prick!"
"Jordan calm down,"
"I will not calm down!"
"Both of you!" Aikka waited for them to settled down. "She was kidnapped by traitors. However they planned this attack perfectly so I couldn't follow them. " The king handed them the music player. He would allow them to listen to it while he gave out more orders. This enemy was strong however once attacked the Nourasians would not back down. They were knights after all.
"You move to the east wall!" Aikka spun towards the group of men a few feet away from him. "You, yes you , spilt up into two head to the east wall and the rest of you help with the evacuation of women and children."
"We gotta go Rick…" Jordan looked at Rick before sending a glare at Aikka's back.
"Good" The king paused, "I am afraid I must stay here with my people. There is a ship waiting, Une will take you there."
"In this case your highness." The head of the council said as he walked down the hallway. "I do believe it is best you as well travel with them. I will try and control this battle, however you are our king and must not fall here."
"Afune….I can't not leave in this time of need"
"Go now my king. We need you alive. A dead ruler with no hire will leave us little choice." He nodded his wrinkled head and like that the ruling was final.
Rick jerked his thumb towards the exit, "Lets go then King."
Jordan just grumbled something about babysitting. Aikka smirked at the gunner for a moment as he lead them to the space craft. "Can you fly?" Aikka turned to Rick.
"This thing? Of course I can. I may not be able to race but I can handle something like this."
Jordan and Aikka shared a look, then under their breaths, "I hope…."
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Eva stared at the figure. He was beautiful, no even that word would be an understatement. Long purple strands twisted and turned in a series of waves for his hair. Black eyes shone with no pupil just the white shine from the light. His clothing were tight and showcased all the right areas of his body.
It was the clothing that made her think it was a he and not a she.
"Why? Why are you doing this?"
"because of that silly little wish. Really. I wish I could bring peace! Don't make me sick! It's because of people like you I can't make a good profit." The cell door slid open and he approached her. "I love money. You cause me to not make money. You know what happens when my profit goes down instead of up?"
Nervous Eva looked at him, how did he know about her wish? "what.. happens?"
"I go out of my way to hunt down the cause and destroy it. Simple really if you think about it sweetie." Pale color fingers extended and wrapped around Eva's chin.
"You are the reason. Peace makes me loose money you know why? Because I deal weapons, make wars, and then profit from them. That's what I do and live for." The alien moved her head left to right, " and that silly little wish is ruining my set up."
Eyes narrowed she glared at the offender. "then why isn't my wish working on you."
"HA! Because I put a blocker on it my sweet as I did with the twins or they too would be under your spell." Leaning in, "tell me what you wished for, I want to hear it from your lips."
"…I wish…I could have brought peace where ever I went."
"Bingo, didn't think it would actually happen? People would stop fighting and be friends. It worked though and you were surprised. I am sure that president figured that it had to do with you so sent you on all those missions….but something else happened right?"
"That.. Kidnapping…that was you!"
"Oh you really are a smart girl. Yes that was me, I wanted to get rid of you however that plan didn't work out. But I got a second chance, sadly I can't kill you." His fingers left her skin. "because of that wish you are protected from aggressions like that but I can do this." For a moment she thought he was done, however she was wrong.
An aggressive kick slammed her hard again the wall. Another one followed until she could hardly breath. "I wanted to do that for a long time. Too bad I can't just keep going. Well sleep well Miss Wei."
Laying there still as can be, Eva wished she never had made that dumb wish.
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"I am going to die I am going to die…I am going to die…" Jordan sat buckled into his seat next to the prince who looked just as nervous. Rick was doing crazy stunts trying to weave in and out of the battle field. Finally they reached the safety of space and hopefully it would be smooth.
"Alright where are we headed to?" Rick turned to look at the two.
"There should be a plasma road to follow due to their space craft." Aikka unbuckled himself and took the co-pilot seat.
"Hey why does he get that seat!"
"because I sat here first you buffoon and it's my ship." Aikka sent a glare towards Jordan.
"What did you call me!" The dual haired gunner stalked a few steps forward.
"You heard me a buffoon. I have been wanting to say that for years." Turning to face Rick, Aikka showed him how to search for the plasma.
"Well you royal prick I never liked you either."
"I am glad the feeling is mutual."
Growling Jordan threw himself back into his seat and sent death glares at the king through the open cockpit door.
Rick again muttered 'children' but took off following the road.
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After fighting back the pain Eva settled into a dreamless sleep. It seems the twins were aboard the ship as well and that they were going to some planet. The twins had smugly put it her life was over and her bewitching habits were done for. It took everything Eva had, plus the sore ribs and stomach, from throwing herself against the bars and choking the life out of one of them.
'no blood no wound…'
She felt the shift as they entered the planet's atmosphere. The turbulence jerked her forward some then back against the wall. Yet another bruise, and another ache to worry about later. Moving a little Eva reached into her boot. They may have taken her on person weapons but not the other things.
Eva wasn't kidding when she said she'll be ready. Pulling out a long pin like object, she began to work on the cuffs. It wasn't rocking science picking a lock but it took skill and some luck. Hopefully the luck was plentifully.
Another bump told her that they had landed and unsure how long they were going to be here Eva picked up the pace. Cursing slightly and slamming the cuffs against the wall a little. Like the theory of beating it into submission they simply fell off.
"Creepy…but oh well…" Carnation eyes darted around again checking for any sign of life. Finding none Eva stood and approached the cell door. There before her was an old face and oddly enough mentor.
"Wha?" That was all she could do as she eyed the Yoda like alien.
"Is that all you have to say?" He chuckled as if amused. "Ten years and that's all?"
"But…what are you?" Pointing her fingers in opposite directions. Eva just stood there and stared at the little alien.
"Well I was on my way to the market and I found this most interesting looking ship!" Setice clanged his rod onto the mental floor. "Sadly I don't think that it is piloted by such good fellows. What rude creatures they be!"
"Mind letting me out of here then?" Eva eyed the hallways almost expecting the twins or that foul manner alien to return.
"Oh yes! Yes I was about to do that right now actually." Shuffling through his robes the little alien pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the cell.
"… care telling me why the servant of the avatar is here? " Distrust in her eyes Eva eyed the little guy.
"Vacation! Working for the avatar is hard work you know! Come, come, child this way!" Marching to his own beat Setice lead her off the ship.
"Wait… we are on Virus… but" Eva glanced around. Black smoke clouded the air and it was like an awful science fiction painting of earth. Mental of all kinds spiraled out of the ground and reached high up into the black clouds. It smelled of sweat and dirt with something else Eva couldn't place. The once beautiful planet, was now a industrial world. "I don't get it why am I…." Looking down Eva found her savior gone.
"I hate it when he does that….well I better follow his lead." Bolting off in a jog Eva looked for some place to hide and hopefully get help.
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Huni looked at the puzzle with interest. "Lets see if we move it this way!" Red hands twisted the cube to the right one. "Damn it now the blue don't match up! Muni you try!"
"I don't know, didn't he say we have to watch the girl?" Muni looked at the strangely color cube. "Isn't this not following orders?"
"Oh come on Muni! What is she going to do stomp and scream some more?" The elder twin shrugged his shoulders.
"I guess…I don't know I have a bad feeling."
"bah."
"…. where is the girl?"
The twin turned their heads slowly to face a very angry looking boss. "well you see this little shrimp thing came up to us while we were standing guard and made us a deal! If we could figure this puzzle out…we would get a prize!"
"Yeah he said a great prize! We think he lied about being the Avatar's servant thought." Muni added in sheepishly.
"and?"
"and we been here figuring it out."
"……IDIOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTS!"