I stopped and watched in astonishment as Deichi suddenly changed into a dragon. I couldn't even do that. I was truly impressed, but I would never admit that to anyone's face.
"I will offer you a deal" the girl, who was keeping us captive, said. "How would you like to join me?"
I frowned; join her? I thought about this logically. She was tough enemy. One that would be a great ally. Someone, I could use as much as she could use me. However, I wasn't about to be one of her subordinates that she barked orders at. I didn't swing that way.
I walked closer to her, or as close as I could without getting electrocuted. "I'll take that offer on one condition. We are equals. I'm not some puppet to be controlled," I answered.
The others looked at me, mouths agape. I'm sure they were wondering why I would agree to such a thing, but hey. Survival of the fittest.
Catherine smiled. "It's a deal. I never intended for you to be under me. We will be equals. It's clear we are all quite powerful and being allies would only benefit all of us."
I smirked. "My thoughts exactly." I turned to the rest of my group. "It would only benefit you to be on her good side."
Phyllis nodded and conceded first. Agreeing to the terms of being equal. Slowly, one by one everyone else followed suit. Good. We were on the same page. Too bad, I was itching for a fight, however, it would have to wait until later.
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