Hello. I know I have been missing for a long time but finally I have the chapter ready, this is longer than usual, a little to reward for the wait.
As I had already said, I went on a trip for about ten days to New York and well, I did not write anything at all XD XD, and now I am studying for the recovery exams so I have not been very inspired, but well, finally I update.
Capítulo 46
Zhalia's POV
Dante and I used "Feetfire" and "Hiperstride" to pass over the agents and end up at the top of the stairs, Sophie dedicated herself to keeping Lok and Scarlet safe with one of her magic shields.
Dante summoned Calibam right away, the Organization reacted by invoking a titan resembling a human-shaped fish, reminded me of the swamp monster, it was called
Bonelasher Both titans clashed, although Calibam did not bother to unsheathe his sword and faced melee, but Bonelasher had nothing to do, Calibam dodged a blow, slowed another, made him a key and punched him in the belly returning him to his amulet, a whole teacher.
The agent who had summoned him ran to Dante, but he was already waiting for him, he took a run, jumped and kicked his face, the agent crashed into a wall and Dante went behind to finish him off, but unfortunately the elf reacted and caught Dante under a spell, I don't know what it was, but it had a violet color and looked like lightning, I caught Dante's head and the elf had no intention of letting go. I heard Dante scream, writhe and fall to his knees on the floor, he was trapped.
-What's wrong with you, that power of yours has left you without energy?
I watched the situation a little overwhelmed, backed away and let what happened happen, or should I intervene? Although if I intervened later I would have to use Total Calm on Dante and didn't want to, I didn't want to be the one to hurt him.
Zhalia's POV end
Sophie's POV
An agent focused on Lok and Scarlet, invoked his Enforcet to attack them, the titan was a giant insect with three eyes. I saw them dodge the ray that the titan threw at them and cover behind some rocks. I tried to go help them, but a mummy cut me off, it was much bigger than me and it looked really menacing.
The Enforcet hit Lok who was trying to protect Scarlet, and knocked him down, the titan went to attack Scarlet who was trying to help Lok, because apparently, the only thing this girl knows is to help people get up, because from what I see she doesn't know how to use a power.
-Cherit hurry up.
Cherit flew from Lok's side to the titan, surrounded him and landed on his head, then threw a stream of energy causing him to lose control of the flight and crash into a wall returning to his amulet
-That is not how a lady is treated!
Lady, rather damsel, is it that you can't do anything useful ?! Cherit was very weak and fainted.
For my part I was defending myself well against the mummy, dodging their attacks, but with some difficulty, I was able to extend and control their bandages and use them as a whip, at one unfortunate moment one of my arms caught me, and began to drag me towards I invoked Sabriel to help me. Sabriel released me and I took the opportunity to fly to a boulder behind him leaving Sabriel giving him a lesson, stopped another attack and knocked him down, bread eaten for her, the agent was unconscious at the bottom of the stairs, I approached to make sure that I no longer It was a nuisance and I saw Dante being attacked and Zhalia watching without doing anything. Is it that today nobody knows how to take care of themselves?
-Zhalia, but what's wrong with you?! Do something!
Zhalia did not seem to react, she was somewhat pale and seemed shocked, incredible, the seeker who is always presuming to be a professional unable to react. I sent Sabriel to help Dante, a jump was already in front of the agent and with two movements of her sword she got rid of him and left him unconscious. Dante rubbed his head in pain while recovering from what had happened, without losing a second use "Everflames" to repair the damage he had suffered.
Lok was checking Cherit's status while Scarlet looked from his shoulder, the last agent standing was up the stone step behind them by surprise, Lok was the first to notice his presence and put himself so that I could protect Cherit and the greatest useless in the world. Lok used "Electricray" to knock him down, although the agent managed to invoke a Redcap before losing consciousness. Scarlet took Cherit and stood behind Lok as they backed away from the Redcap, who wielded his claws destroying what was in front of him.
-You got me tired. Lindorm!
Lindorm was much bigger than the Redcap, with a movement that scared him.
-Scarlet hide behind the sarcophagus!
What a surprise, the brat did not take a second to run with the tail between the legs, literally, even Peter was more useful, and was human! At Lok's order, Lindorm made a spinning ball and split the Redcap in half.
I made sure that Dante was well, when in a matter of seconds he disappeared and placed himself behind the agent who had already recovered and was going to attack Lok, Dante hit him in the neck and went back to sleep.
I met them in a very bad mood, today it seemed that everyone was in the clouds, at least two that I know.
-These are not current agents, they are very intelligent and have strong titans. We have to be careful.
Dante explained to us, looking at Lok and me, the concern was clear throughout his face and body expression.
-Scarlet, are you all right?
-I think so.
-Eh ... Lok, why don't you ask Zhalia?
-What? -Lok looked at me annoyed and surprised, although more of the first than the second.
-Ask her how she is, oh no!, wait, that's fine, she has stopped while everyone else was fighting!
I couldn't help thinking that Scarlet had done the same, but I didn't think it was time to comment. Dante frowned and tensed a lot, he didn't seem very pleased with what he had just discovered. We all looked at her, Zhalia looked very insecure, didn't look us in the face and even hesitated while looking for an excuse.
Sophie's POV end
Zhalia's POV
Everything had gone wrong, Sophie had intervened and helped Dante while I was unable, a part of me was glad to see Dante safe, but that meant I was the one who had to destroy him, and he didn't want to. Sophie caused everyone to look at me, I already felt guilty for not having intervened, I didn't need Dante's hard stare on me, or Lok's confusion, but God, Dante's disappointment was killing me, this was supposed to be vacations I was going to use to clear my head not to make me dizzy even more.
-We'll talk later, now we have a mission. Sophie
-Yes.
I stayed behind while they took care of the door. I ... ahg !, everything is so complicated, I didn't want to have that conversation with Dante, I just wanted the earth to swallow me.
Sophie approached the secret door with determination, extended both hands when she was in front and pronounced that power that, in fact, is really useful, "Beakspell", Sophie had to use a lot of power and effort to open the door. With a big flash the door opened showing stairs.
-The seeker who closed the door must be very powerful. Hurry up, I can only keep it open for a while.
Dante, Scarlet, and I went down and left Lok, Cherit and Sophie watching. We went down the stairs and reached a small room, there was only a huge menhir in the center, a little light filtered through a hole in the ceiling. Dante and Scarlet came forward, I preferred to stay in the background, I had no courage to support another brat ball, and this is worse than Sophie.
-Dante.
-Have you seen anything Scarlet?- Luckily Dante seemed as indifferent as with Sophie, or even more.
-No, I just wanted to thank you and tell you that it was great working with you.
-For me it has also been a pleasure, - Goodbye to indifference and hello to super-kindness- and thank Lok, it was he who convention us. You work very well.
Ahg, for God's sake, I already felt sick, but this, as they continued like this, would end migraine. Scarlet began to examine the symbols she had carved on the menhir. Dante imitated, really excited.
-What do you think?
-It's ancient Gaelic.
-And can you read it?
-For me it's very simple.
I rolled my eyes at the seductive tone of the red panda, looked at total calmness in my hand and considered using it, but in the redhead. The two were talking about the inscription and a warrior, for them everything was so easy, they didn't have to make such a complicated decision.
-Dante is completely absorbed in that legend, is the perfect moment.
I extended my arm, I just had to aim well and my mission and my coexistence with the team would be over and I could return to my life before, right?
Zhalia's POV end
Lok's POV
Sophie stood with arms crossed beside the door, while Cherit and I were on a somewhat separate stone. I couldn't help looking at her, I lowered my ears when I realized, she was really angry, she had the same face and posture as when I argued with Zhalia, only this time it was my fault.
-Sophie, can I ask you something? - Sophie looked at me more relaxed- That you said before, well you know, when Scarlet and I ...
-Ah ... forget it- Sophie started touching nervous her hair- it was silly.
-Sophie, you don't have to be jealous, well, - I started to emit sparks-I don't ...
- Here, come! - The voices came from upstairs.
I jumped up and approached Sophie. The agents had woken up from their nap and apparently have very bad awakening.
Lok's POV end
Zhalia's POV
-Scarlet look at that, are you familiar?
-Ah! A titan.- Sacrlet grabbed Dante's arm and joined him a lot, they seemed like a happy couple- This is how a seeker invokes one.
I just had to undo myself from Dante and I would fulfill my mission, moreover I would fulfill two, eliminate Dante Vale and capture Lok Lambert, although neither of them wanted me. I couldn't help remembering what Dante told me after rescuing Lok from the hands of the Organization, when he handed me Defoe's titans.
-Wait. Are you sure you want me to do this? I am the least reliable person on your team.
He turned a little and stared at me.
-In spite of what Sophie says, I know that I can trust you Zhalia.
No, I couldn't do this, not Dante, I could do it to Sophie and Scarlet, maybe even Lok if he took me out of my boxes, but no, not Dante.
-Do not!
I had to shout at the best moment, Scarlet was approaching the menhir to bond with Gaebol. They both turned alarmed when ...
-Dante distress!
Sophie shouted terrified for help. We do not hesitate a second to climb the stairs.
Zhalia's POV end
Sophie's POV
I stood behind Lok, two agents were watching us with a lot of fun from the top of the stairs, they both held powers in their hands ready to attack us, and best of all, one of them was the mummy.
-It seems we have missed the party, but I would say that it has just begun.
The agents shot at us, Lok pushed me as he jumped to get us out of the way.
-Well, it's only two- Immediately after Lok said that two Bonelasher and an Enforcet appeared- or well, maybe five.
I got up right away and helped Lok get up, we both backed up until they were stuck at the secret entrance.
-As it is possible that these search engines have such powerful titans- The agents were already ready to attack again, so I had to get ahead- Light-pulse!
My power did not go far, the stupid mummy had a power called "Swallow explosions", well, he did that, a green mouth swallowed my power. Lok invoked Freelancer to keep us safe with his shield.
-Hold on!- Cherit looked toward the stairs where the rest had disappeared. -They're coming!
I looked over my shoulder and Cherit was right, I saw them climbing the stairs with Dante in the head and I felt really relieved.
-We have to contain them for a few more seconds!
Lok looked frustrated and everything got worse when the door started to close. The Organization wasted no time and while we thought what to do they attacked. The Titans started down the stairs at full speed and the agents attacked us with their powers.
I didn't know what to do, Lok and I dodged the hair attacks and ended up crouched on the ground behind Freelancer's shield.
-Ah! There is no time to think of another plan!
I looked at Lok had the determination written on his face, while I was a bundle of nerve.
-I'll get you some time. Wish me luck. Goodbye.
-Goodbye? But what is ...
I couldn't finish the question, Lok pushed me before the door closed, getting stuck with the Organization. I was still on the ground when Dante arrived and picked me up.
-What's going on?!
-Lok has pushed me! I was just trying to protect myself. We have to help you!
Sophie's POV end
Zhalia's POV
Sophie looked miserable, she was pouting and she was on the verge of tears.
-Do you think you can open the door from here?- Scarlet asked altered, it may be silly and useless, but Lok cares.
-I will try- Sophie again use "Breakespell" with all her strength, but the dead did not move. -The spell is stronger from here!
Sophie was in panic again, Lok's idiot had put his life in danger, I just hoped she would give us time to help him. Dante summoned Metagolem to open the door by force, but not even he could, he was using all his strength and only managed to open it a little. Dante began to help also using "Dragon-figh", but the door did not want to give way.
Dante and Metagolem managed to open the door little by little, but with much effort, Scarlet kept encouraging Dante, but he didn't move a finger to help him. The door opened a little more and more, but we could barely see what was happening, we heard a shout and an electric wave sent us all to the ground and Metagolem to his amulet, the door slammed again.
-No! Lok!
Dante was nervous and really worried he tried to open the door again, but without the help of Metagolem we were not going to get anywhere. Sophie began to cast spells hoping to open the door, while Scarlet had disappeared.
-Apart!
Do not hesitate for a second, I threw total calm towards the door, the beetle got embedded and the door slammed open. Scarlet joined us by invoking her first titan, a kind of humanoid tree with a huge sword similar to a butcher's knife. We ran in full of worry, hoping that Lok was not injured or that he had been captured, in my head there were hundreds of possible scenarios, but of course this was not. Lok was unharmed, panting, was engulfed in electricity, electric claws came out, long and sharp, even half the feeling that his hair was no longer so golden and his fur was somewhat gray as was his wings. There were no titans and the agents of the Organization were unconscious and quite injured.
Zhalia's POV end
Two and a half minutes before
Lok's POV
The only thing that had occurred to me was to push Sophie, there was enough space, I knew that I would be trapped with my hunters, but I couldn't think of anything else. When the door closed a Bonelasher attacked Freelancer and returned it to his amulet.
- Shit, if I hadn't lost my nerve before now I could summon Lindorm.
The two Bonelasher cornered me against the wall, the agents started down the stairs very satisfied.
-We'll take it to Claus for his experiments.- The agent let out a laugh that made my hair stand on end.
-Wait a moment- The other agent-mummy laughed at a more chilling- this is the brat the Professor wants.
I was already quite scared, I didn't know who Claus was, but I didn't want anyone to experiment with me. I started to hyperventilate, I stared at the ground and clenched my hands into fists, just thinking that I would be trapped ... I was trapped, I ... just couldn't think, didn't want to be in a cage again, didn't want to be anyone's pet . I was not so afraid with Grier because, for some reason I do not know, Grier was not so afraid of me, however, these agents, Claus and the Professor, terrified me. The agents were still gloating, I must have looked pathetic and miserable, because I heard them laughing, I could not concentrate on the situation, just escape. I could feel the electricity in my body, the sparks in my mustaches and in the tails, that familiar tingling in my fingers and wings that I always felt before the disaster.
-The puppy is trapped.
The mummy laughed and at that moment I looked away from the floor and looked at him with all the hate I could.
-That's the key word, stuck.
And with that let everything come out, all the anger, fear and electricity. I opened my fists showing some electric claws, I know what these claws are capable of doing, and their specialty is to do a lot of damage, I began to notice that my fangs changed and I couldn't help smiling, I really wanted to bite someone.
The agents were scared, but they stood firm and ordered the Bonelashers to catch me, it was their worst decision, while still smiling I went through one of the Titans with my hand, right where the heart should be if it were human, this, I would never do it to anyone while I was sane, but as I am now mad, there is only one very fine line.
When the titan returned to his amulet, the agents began to take me more seriously and backed away leaving their titans to face me. With quick movements I went to the Titans and faced the mummy, I really wanted to face him for gloating so much, he was a
talkative, I would have liked to answer him, but he was only able to let out grunts and snorts. He tested my claws and my discharges, in addition to the blows that Sophie and Dante had taught me, it didn't take long to get rid of him and face his partner, I have to admit that he was much better than the mummy, he was faster and stronger, in the end I had to avoid close combat, although I managed to hurt him a lot, he was also smarter, he tried to flee leaving the Titans to face me. I was already quite tired and I didn't feel like it, to keep fighting, I just wanted to sleep, with a scream I emitted a great electric shock that returned the Titans to their amulets and left the unconscious agent on the ground.
The others ran in, but they stopped, I knew that my appearance must have changed, but I didn't care, right now I just wanted to calm down so as not to harm them.
-What happened? - Scarlet sounded shocked.
-Lok are you all right? - And Dante worried.
I kept breathing at a steady pace while trying to calm down, I was still unable to say a word and didn't want to growl at them. When the electric claws disappeared in a flash I considered that I was calmer, I turned and looked at them with the best face I could, but I thought it did not work, they were really worried and sincerely I felt fatal, as if Metagolem had danced on top of My for a while.
-How did you do that? -Zhalia asked
-It's what happens when I stop being adorable.
Sophie smiled a little and rolled her eyes.
-You look awful-She stressed with a little fun in his tone.
-Seriously? Well, I assure you that I am very much, but that much- I said all this very normally- worse- I dragged the last part, I dropped my shoulders and a little body.
-Those claws ... Could they be a new power?! - Cherit was really excited.
-That doesn't matter, we have the titan and we are safe. We will find out the rest at another time.
Dante short any emotion and took us out of the grave, Dante had to help me a little because I was very slow and left behind. Once in the car I fell asleep, Sophie woke me up when we got home, I went to sleep while the others studied Titan and probably, even if they refused, to comment on what happened.
Lok's POV end
Dante's POV
Once installed in the living room of Lok's house I took out the Holotomo and scanned the new Scarlet titan.
"Gaelbol: attack: 4, defense; 3, type: warrior-gaya titan, size; medium, special abilities: fury blade. "
We investigated a little more about Gaebol and shortly after Scarlet went home. As soon as Scarlet left Sophie did not lose a second to start criticizing her, Zhalia went to the kitchen and decided that this was the best time to have a conversation with her. Once in the kitchen I saw Zhalia leaning on the counter, looking out the window in front of her, she was absorbed in her thoughts and did not notice my entrance.
-Zhalia? - I put a hand on his shoulder and jumped a little scared - are you all right?
Zhalia looked at me, I was worrying, I had been acting strange all day and the fact of not acting when they attacked us worried me. It took Zhalia a few seconds to respond.
-Yes ..., just ... I'm not feeling very well. That is all. Zhalia crossed her arms and backed away.
-Rest a bit. And for the next time, let us know, you better say it and don't go to the mission or suspend it, before you put any member of the team or yourself in danger.- I paused and approached her, I put a hand on his shoulder and squeezed to try to comfort him. -Zhalia, you don't have to show anything, we all know you were a strong and powerful seeker.
Zhalia nodded and left without saying anything, it gave me the feeling that she didn't want me to touch her. What was left during the day Lok and Zhalia were in their rooms, the others had dinner and hoped they were both better in the morning. Cherit did not stop asking about what had happened with Lok, I was also worried, Lok had changed, his behavior, even his appearance, but that was a topic we would talk about in Venice, we were now on vacation and we had already lost a day helping Scarlet.
Lok looked better the next morning and the rest of our stay was quiet and without incident, except for the discussions of Sophie and Zhalia, although I have to admit that they were relatively scarce. We took the rest of the days to go sightseeing, we visited Blueberry Hill Farm, we really enjoyed the views and feeding the animals, we made the Slea Drive route, we visited Muckross Abbey, the ruins of a 1448 monastery, we had a picnic in the Killarney National Park, where the ruins are and one day it was windy Lok took us to Blennerville Windmill, the largest mill in Ireland, although we were all reluctant to see a mill, but Lok forced us and turned out to be somewhat picturesque and we walked through the area, in the end It turned out to be something very nice.
Although our holidays did not start very well, they ended up being very fun and relaxing, we really enjoyed ourselves and God, we ate great, not only local food, but we discovered that Lok is very good at cooking. We all felt sorry for having to leave and return to the routine, but we are seekers and that is what we have to do, and I also intend to develop the new power of Lok and that is something that requires a lot of training and adequate facilities.
Dante's POV end