As we were escorted inside, I took the forefront. I didn't at ALL like the fact that Nyx was inside all alone with that MAN. A stern expression on my face, the doors opened and I found her...standing right next to him...my eyes met his and I held him there in a frozen embrace. Every single threat I could coax into that icy gaze was there, and I could swear he smirked. But not before it was broken by Nyx's worried tone.
"RaXi! You're back and you're okay...right?" She inspected me thoroughly, softening my gaze I turned to her.
"Nyx, I'm fine. Would you think any less of me?" I smirked. "Tell me, just what did you have to discuss with Nyx all al-"
"What RaXi means to say is," Tanex interjected. "Are you through speaking...I take it you are, with us being escorted inside this way."
"Actually Tanex, I was just about to ask to what I owe the pleasure of your return." Xerebus spoke, returning to his chair. He was completely composed.
I gave Tanex a slightly annoyed look, but quickly remembered I was not to interfere in this. Not in a negative way at least. I closed my eyes as Tanex spoke with Xerebus for a couple minutes. Explaining just what was going on at Oblivion...and how we planned a counterstrike...hoping Xerebus would aid us with any valuable information he had on Xraktos. I kept my eyes on Nyx, examining her...she wasn't harmed in the slightest...and yet something seemed different about her. Something had been awoken. She caught me staring, and I quickly shifted my eyes away from her.
"...this I know." Xerebus spoke firmly. "Xraktos is slowly plummeting. He wasn't this unstable before...something has changed to make him feel a sense of urgency. Yet you are right, he must be stopped...Martel...she wouldn't want this to happen." Strangely as he said this, his eyes took on a gentle expression and he looked at Nyx.
Clearing my throat, his gaze now turned back to me. "Just what is YOUR relationship...with this Martel?"
"RaXi..." Nyx started, but stopped as Xerebus's hand flew out to silence her.
"No...it's alright." He looked back at me. "Martel was my sister."
Looking for any sign of a lie in his eyes...I found nothing to find falseness in this statement. When he had said that word...'sister' a warm feeling seemed to flow through my being. A faint memory from long ago seeming to awaken. Forcing it back down into the depths of my essence, I asked, "And you have no desire to save your 'sister'? Currently, it seems you would be in a position to WANT Xraktos to succeed."
He smirked. "Yes...it would seem that way. Wouldn't it? However, I never supported her relationship with that man." He spoke with a slight disdain. "And I realize now, Martel wouldn't want life gained through the cost of so many."
"If you say so." I spoke with an air of doubt in my tone.
"The TRUE question still remains. Xerebus, will you aid US?" Tanex spoke up, regaining control.
His eyes fell to Nyx once more. It was beginning to irritate me. My eyes narrowed, until I knew the truth...I would not accept him staring at Nyx in such a way. There was a light behind his eyes...a gentleness when he looked at her. And then he spoke once more. "Yes, I will aid you...." Tanex smiled and prepared to speak but was interrupted as Xerebus continued. "...with...information." Nyx looked at him, a small almost hidden smile crossing her lips. "I refuse to personally participate in this battle, yet anything you need from me is yours. Information...supplies...troops."
"T-"
"Oh, don't worry. There is no NEED for you to 'fight'." I spoke, cutting off Tanex. "I would prefer to go alone if I could...but I know this man uses strange means to battle and I know my limits well. Therefore, information is truly all you can offer me. I will end him...and send him to the abyss he is so desperately trying to reach. Yet I am not so foolish as to rush in blindly. No...I will plan his demise to the letter."
"I'm sure you will." Xerebus smirked, his tone filled with sarcasm.
My eyes narrowed as I glared at him. 'I would kill you right now...if I knew Nyx wouldn't hate me for it' I thought, clenching my fist.
"Well then, shall we go over the finer details of things here...or do you have someplace else in mind?" Xerebus spoke, breaking the brief silence.
"I thought you would never ask." Tanex smirked. "Marlex, Xeros...portal please."
Marlex rolled his eyes and he and Xeros opened a portal to Tanex's castle. Tanex stood to the side and held his hand out, motioning for Xerebus to enter. "May I escort you to MY Castle, Xerebus? We'll discuss things in the meeting hall...where EVERYONE is present and can hear. This way...I don't have to repeat it all...which can be a real bother!" He laughed. I nearly fell over, listening to him be so nonchalant.
He agreed...I waited to be the last one through, just after Nyx. She gave me a concerned glance, in response I returned a false smile. Once back at the Castle, we would wait for Triskix to return so we could begin. Until that time, Xerebus would be shown to a room in which to relax by Nyx, I made my way to the lab to check on the girls, and Tanex informed the others of the development.
If Triskix took too long...I would go after him...I did not trust that man...not with the hold he held over Tris. I didn't care if I was still a little sore at him...I wouldn't have him die on me now...
-RaXi
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Alright!! So I thought we should get things moving again now that Xerebus and Nyx's Connection has kinda been revealed!! BUT, just as an added bonus/twist...I decided to give the two of you more time alone. X3
Nyx-dear...please show Xerebus-sama to a lovely room!! LOL ((Mainly so you can talk before the battle, since she's remembering now >//////<))
Triskix, get back as fast as you can so we can start a meeting, BUT if there are complications it's open for RaXi to barge in and help pull you guys out. ROFL But she better not need to...I mean...how many of you are there now!! *laughs* BUT IT'S OPEN TO...THAT'S THE POINT! HAHA
Um...I think that's all I wanted to say...hope my post was alright and you enjoyed it! >XD
