Hey guys, I know it's a while since I posted, sorry. I love writing this story, but I've been writing other stories as well. Well, as an apology, I give you chapter 4. Enjoy my faithful readers, and other peeps.
We arrive an hour later at an airport and get on a direct flight to Tokyo.
"Wow, these seats are extremely comfortable." I say, laying back into my assigned row.
"I agree." States Josia. Then a girl, about my age, walks up to us.
"Um, excuse me, I believe that is my seat." She assumes, pointing to the empty seat to my right.
"Oh, sorry. Josia, let's let the lady through." I command, we both move out of the row, letting her in.
"Thank you, I'm sorry to trouble you." She sits down and I notice that her purse looks a bit, abnormal. Almost unnatural, not unlike my glove. It was satin and a dark, wine red in color, it would look normal to anyone else, but to me... I don't know.
"It's not a problem." I reply, smiling.
"My name is Lily Ayonase. You can call me Lily." She says, then I see her eyes. They were a deep green, like a forest.
"My name's Glen, this is my friend Josia. It's nice to meet you." I say.
"Same to you." She says smiling, but I then see a flash of pain in her eyes, but I didn't say anything.
"Where are you from?" I ask, starting up a conversation.
"France. Long story." She answers.
"Oh, okay."
"We know." Says a new voice, emanating from her person.
"Wha-?" I start to say, confused.
"We know that you two are flamehazes." Explains the new voice. It was male, deep and sounded like a narrator. I then realize it's coming from her purse. I snap my fingers,
"Knew it." I say.
"How did you know?" Asks Josia, very confused.
"I don't know, I could just... feel it." I reply.
"I-I just made the contract two weeks ago. I'm still not used to my powers. I have no one left." She says, tears forming in her eyes. I throw my arm around her shoulder, and give her a concerned look.
"Hey, you got us now, okay? I know it's hard." I say, smiling. She looks up at me, almost scanning me. She then starts to cry into my chest.
"I lost everything!" She screams into my shirt. "My family, my friends, my house, and I have nothing left! Nothing, but him."
"Name's James," he introduces, "I gave myself that name, and I prefer it. I am the Trap Carrier." I put my arms around Lily and just let her cry. A few minutes later, she finally lifts her head, and I remove my arms.
"I-I am terribly sorry." She says, apologetically.
"It's fine Lily, I just made my contract yesterday. I know how you feel." I explain.
"Really?" I nod. "I'm sorry, I mean it's been so hard. We just met and I just cry all over you." She says a bit ashamed.
"It's not a problem, no harm done, right?" I reply, smiling. She smiles back. Then she wipes the stray tears from her eyes using a cloth from James.
"Attention passengers, we are about to take off. Please take your seats." Says a lady over the intercom. We then sit down in our seats, Josia to my left, and Lily to my right.
"So, you said you just made your contract too?" Asks Lily.
"Yeah, two or three days ago." I reply.
"What happened?"
"Well...", I begin, "It's a long story."
"Well, it's a long plane ride, my friend. Please, inform us." Queries Josia. I concede
"Okay, I'll tell you..." I say. I tell them everything, from my old life, to my parents being absorbed, to Macerien finding me and making the contract.
"...And now I'm here." I finish. Both Lily and Josia are looking at me, wide-eyed.
"Wow, you watched your parent's die?" She asks. I answer with a nod, looking down at the floor below me.
"Dang, Glen, I had no idea."
"I-it's fine. I'm okay now, I guess." I didn't even try to sound assuring.
"Glen, I went through the same thing, but it was no where near as bad as that. I was walking home from school and I see some creature, I have no idea what, fall from the sky. It crashed into my house, and destroyed it. My parents along with it, I guess." Explains Lily, heartbroken. I look up at her, and at Josia. I then smile weakly.
"Well, at least I have you guy, right? We still have eachother, and I have Macy as well." I say, trying to cheer everyone up.
"Yeah, you're right." Answers Josia, "We're like a mini-family now. How'd you like to be a part of it, Lily?" He looks at her, and she, at me. I nod once again and she smiles.
"Of course, you guys are all I have really." She replies. We then start talking about just normal stuff, like we'd been friends for years.
Well? Was it worth the wait? I really hope so, I'll have the next chapter up within the next few weeks.
Remember, I love constructive criticism, but no hating. R&R!