Elysium's Heroes

Chapter 3. Jealousy Is a Bitch

"It's very hot, isn't it?" Mythra said while covering her eyes and staring into the sun. "yeah, I would kill for a drink right now." Nia said while wiping her head with her arm. "Maybe we should head over to the town and grab a drink at the café?" Mythra suggested. "Good idea, Dromarch? How many do we have right now?" Dromarch came back with a lot of plants in his maw and put them in the basket. "That should be enough my lady." "Great, then we will go to the café and grab a drink.

While they were drinking their wine, Dromarch decided to have a little nap. He worked a lot by gathering the plants after all. The girls could have a little girl-to-girl talk as they have opened up a lot towards each other recently.

Nia: "So... Mythra, I was wondering how it feels to be connected with Pyra?"

Mythra: "Hmm? What do you mean?"

Nia: "well, you know, you were connected in a sense that you are the same person, right? But Rex is both your driver so how does that feel?"

Mythra: "hmmm... nobody has ever asked me that before..."

Nia: "Oh I'm sorry... am I hitting a wrong nerve or something?" Nia grinned a bit

Mythra: "tch... that's not what I meant. It's just that..."

Nia: "yes?"

Mythra: "Sigh... I don't know. On one hand my affinity with Rex increases rather easily because of the connection he has with Pyra. but... sometimes it doesn't feel like that connection is really ours because of it."

Nia: "Would you rather have it, so Pyra and you have separate connections with Rex?"

Mythra: "Well... that's kind of what I was hoping for when our bodies split apart, and we became 2 different people."

Nia: "Isn't that what is happening though? When we are in battle you guys aren't connected that way anymore, so you do have your separate connections don't you?"

Mythra: "Technically that is true, but it somehow just doesn't feel that way."

Nia: "Why is that?"

Mythra: "I guess it's because... Pyra and Rex shared their connection first so theirs is much more... "honest" for the lack of a better word. He doesn't need me when Pyra is around."

Nia: "I'm sure Rex doesn't see it that way."

Mythra: "I think he does but he just lies so he doesn't have to hurt my feelings."

Nia: ...

Mythra: "You know how Rex is when it comes to feelings and such!"

Nia: "Yeah...! and I also know that Rex wouldn't think of you as some sort of beta!"

Mythra: "Hey! I never meant it like that!"

Nia: "Is that so?"

Mythra: ...

Nia: "I knew it."

Mythra: "I just don't know anymore... now that he has Pyra, he won't be needing me anymore. I would just be in the way."

Nia: "You know... I overheard a certain conversation Rex had with Zeke and I think it will brighten up your day."

Mythra: "Oh yeah? What could they have exchanged that would make me happy?"

Nia: "Zeke asked Rex who of you 2 he preferred and what do you think Rex answered?"

Mythra: "Pyra?"

Nia: "He said he didn't think of you 2 separately."

Mythra: "That can't be right…"

Nia: "Well, it's true."

Mythra: "Well then why does he keep calling me Pyra when we are in the form of Pneuma?"

Nia: "Huh?"

Mythra: "Rex asked about it when we stranded on the land of Morytha. I told him it's not one or the other and that we were both at the same time."

Nia: "Didn't you say it didn't matter though?"

Mythra: "Yeah... but..."

Nia: "Is someone getting a little jealous?"

Mythra: "Grrr forget I said anything!"

Nia: "Hahaha, but seriously though, what does it matter?"

Mythra: "Nothing! But why though!?"

Nia: "If it bothers you so much than why don't you ask Rex about it?"

Mythra: "No, that would just make it so awkward and dumb..."

Nia: "Girl... Nothing pleases you, does it? You either quit bitching about it or you woman up and ask Rex about it. I don't know what to tell you."

Mythra: "..."

Nia: "Speaking of Rex, there they are."

Mythra: "...?!"

"Hello everyone, did it work out with the plants?" Pyra asked while walking to the café. "Oh, hello Pyra, Yeah, we found a lot. Well, Dromarch did at least. we couldn't have done it without him." Nia said. "Is that why he is sleeping?" "Yeah, I mean it must be very hot for him, with all the fur and whatnot." Mythra said. "Now we just have to wait until Tora and Poppi return with the minerals." Rex stated. "Now would be a great time to ask Rex." Nia whispered to Mythra with a grin. "Are you kidding!? Not with Pyra here!" Mythra angerly stated.

"What about me?" Pyra heard Mythra as she wasn't exactly the quietest. She was lucky Rex didn't hear her because he was ordering their drinks. "What!? uhm... no I didn't say anything I uhm..." Pyra raised an eyebrow. "Okay sis what's up? I know that reaction. It's okay you can tell me." "No honestly I didn't." Mythra looked at Nia who was holding her arms crossed and shook her head. "I... I... ugh... fine... but not here... can we talk about this privately sis?" "Of course, Let's talk when we are back at Fonsett." "Hey, I just ordered us drinks, so what were you girls talking about?" "Just what a handsome man you are." Pyra said with a giggle. Mythra blushed with a frowning face and tried to hide it by making it look like she was looking around for Poppi and Tora. Nia was trying her best not to burst out with hysterical laughter. Rex rubbed the back of his head and awkwardly laughed. "Hehe... Thanks."

"Masterpon look over there! Friends are at the café!" The gang heard Poppi yelling in the distance. Poppi and Tora walked up to their table. Tora was holding a big sack full of mineral materials that they collected. "Whoa...! Poppi! You certainly found a lot, didn't you?" Rex stated, "With Artificial blade nothing impossible!" Tora bragged. "Wow these certainly are quite rare." Mythra added, seeing the opportunity to change the subject. "Masterpon made sure to give Poppi's drill special power up before working today" Poppi said. "I think we all deserve this drink after working today" Rex said while cheering his glass with everyone.

"Rex Rex? What are we going to do with these materials anyway?" Tora asked. "To be honest I don't know yet. I know some kingdoms would likely pay a lot for building materials so I made sure we were first so we could sell them at high prices. I remembered Morag said something about shipping building and farming materials quite soon so that's why I made sure to plan ahead." "So, we gathered these materials to get more money?" Nia asked.

"Hmmm... yes and no if we would be able to build our own house in Elysium that would be the best! But I don't know if that stuff will just be allowed. So, in any case we have what we want to either build our own house or sell the materials to buy one. Because whether it will be allowed or not, we have the materials that they want. So, they have to make a deal with us either way." "That's very smart Rex!" Pyra said with a smile. "You pick up a few things as a Salvager! Like how to do business in this case."

"Tora already has home though. Tora don't need a second one!" "Don't worry Tora I will make sure you will get your cut of the bargain after we do business with the kingdoms" "Classic Nopon, always a bit jumpy when it comes to money" Dromarch said who woke up from all the commotion.

"Meh Meh..."

"I think gramps will be quite pleased to see we have all these materials. And are working hard on the future of Alrest. I bet he would be glad to give us a ride back home at Fonsett" Rex said while finishing his drink. The party finally got home, and it started to become dark outside. Corinne said she will do the cooking tonight so Pyra can rest a little. Which was the perfect opportunity for her and Mythra to talk.