Chapter ten
It was about eleven o'clock when the guys returned back home. Antonio was pacing across the floor as I sat on the sofa with my head buried in my lap. The door burst open and in came Mike trailed by Jayden and Kevin.
"Alright," said Mike angrily "June, you better have a good reason for not killing that winged bitch when you could!" He stormed across the floor to me as I stood and looked him in the eye. "Hey, don't start blaming me for shit Mike!" I defended. Jayden got in Mike's way, separating us. "Ok break it up you two. Mike, don't blame June for anything," he said sternly. I understood slightly just how angry Mike is. I mean, I am the reason Emily was kidnapped. I'm just surprised as to why Jayden wasn't spitting fire at me. Kevin put his hand on Mike's shoulder and begged him to calm down. After sitting him down, Kevin turned to me and said, "Ok, now tell us everything that happened."
I was about to begin when the door opened again and in came Ji with a paper in his hand. He ran to my side and caught his breath while asking, "Is it true June? Was Estallia here?" Antonio rested his hand on my knee and said, "It is Ji. She knows were we all are now." Ji gritted his teeth as Jayden repeated what Kevin asked. "It would be nice to know what she said." I sighed and began the story.
I left out no details as I explained her deal. I told them of every facial expression, body movement, and word. Mike breathed heavily, a sign that he was pissed off. By the time I got to the end of the story, I began tearing up. I looked into the eyes of Emily and Mia's lovers, and I could tell that this was going to be a tough decision. Jayden breathed loudly and looked me dead in the eye as he asked, "Would you give it up?" I shook my head and shrugged my shoulders.
"Jayden, I don't know. I don't know what to do, but that's why I'm asking for help. If I d id, I would have given Estallia my power right there. But I didn't. I know what's at stake here, and I would not have two innocent women die for my existence; let alone my stubbornness. At the same time, giving up my power would be like spitting on my fathers rotting carcass. Emily and Mia are pretty much the only sisterly figures I've ever known. You all know I wouldn't let any harm come to them, and"-my throat swelled up-"I believe it is of best interest for the safety of Emily and Mia to trade my power."
Kevin's mouth fell open gently. Jayden's eyes widen, and Mike bit his lip. Everyone seemed surprised that I would give up my power for two team members. I left their attention and went out back. I was so upset that I fell to the ground crying. I WAS spitting on my fathers grave, but letting Emily and Mia die would be the most selfish act ever. As the stars danced above my head, I felt a raindrop fall onto my cheek. Suddenly, an unexpected summer rainstorm came, soaking me completely. But I didn't run for cover. No, I stood there, letting the rain caress my face and body. I felt the presence of my father within me, and shivers went up my spine. I could hear him telling me to never give up and that I was doing the right thing. With his words of encouragement, I picked up my spin sword and did a training session late into the night. With the thunder and lighting above me, I prepared myself for the trade. I had her word, but I didn't trust Estallia one bit. I was so deep in thought that the training dummies head rolled of its shoulders as I slashed at it. If this was my last night as a Samurai Ranger, then I was going out in style.