After more than 2 months of hiatus, I am back! I'm really sorry for those who waited… But all I can say is that I might only be able to update this story and Space Revelations, for the meantime…

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Alfie

"So who is missing?", Nina asked me. I hesitated for a second, before deciding it's better if Nina knew who it was. "Um, it's … It was Mara."

"That's good then, right? I mean, we don't need to involve anyone else… Sibuna will help you, Alfie. We'll be there for you."

"I know that, Nina. What I'm afraid of, is that I might not be there for you in the future."

"Don't worry yourself with things that have not happened yet, Alfie. We can still change the outcome. I promise."

"I hope so, Nina. I'd do anything not to let you… um, you guys die in my hands… I won't forgive myself if that were to happen…"

Nina had a caring look in her eyes. ""It'll be alright… I'm sure." She smiled. "Anyways, do you want the other Sibuna members to know about this?"

"Um, that's why I'm telling you this, Nina. I don't think I can tell them about it. But I hope you can tell them, for me."

"I understand, Alfie. I'll tell you as soon as I let them know."

"Thanks, Nina.", I reply, sighing in relief.

"Do you want to talk about anything else, Alfie? I can see how this is stressing you out."

"Yeah, sure." I tell her. She was right. I need to distract myself by talking about something else.

I hear a door open and close, and then footsteps coming down the stairs. e talkH

"Hey, Nina!" I heard a female voice call out. It took me a second to associate the voice with Amber. She added, "Um, never mind. I see you're busy.", to which Nina replied, "What is it, Amber?" "I was going to ask you to clarify on what you have written down on your assignment, but you're busy. It can wait." "Okay!", Nina replies as Amber goes back up the stairs, and I hear a door close shortly after.

"Wait, you let her copy your assignment?", I ask her, curious.

"Um, yeah. I did."

"Why?"

"She was distracted with something else, so she can't answer the assignment herself."

"Let me guess. It has something to do with Eddie?" Her non-response was all I needed. It had something to do with Eddie.

I laughed for a minute, before telling Nina, "You should go help Amber then. Thanks for the talk."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure."

"You're welcome, Alfie. Let's talk again soon."

"We will."

As she heads to their room, I head to mine and Jerome's. I open the door slowly, hoping not to make a sound, then I tiptoe inside. He was fast asleep in his bed. He must have been really tired. I thought about heading to my bed and sleeping as well, but a better idea popped into my head. I grab a marker and start writing on his forehead softly.

I was a bit surprised that he did not wake up. He was normally not this heavy of a sleeper, but I guess he was real tired. I return the marker, then I head to my bed and fall asleep.

A short chapter, for now… Now you know who the protector is. More to come next chapter.