"It would appear we have some company." A man with the cool, suave exterior had said. Yet I could feel him ready to act should I make ANY move whatsoever. I knew immediately...this was Pashnirix...
"RaXi?" Rex stated coming out from behind the man. A quick analysis of her showed TWO new acquisitions. A set of armlets, one on each forearm. There was a sort of...'energy' radiating from them that proved they were more than they appeared.
"Rexikat." I addressed smoothly. Instinctively my hands already rested on the daggers under my sleeves. He was ready for me...and I him in return. We stood locked and ready...completely in silence. Setxune knew all too well what this was...he kept a slight distance behind me, standing before Xyta...who also knew to keep her mouth shut.
"If I may be so bold." Pashnirix started breaking the brief silence. Our eyes were locked in what I typically call..."the strategist's stare-down". Each of us not so much as batting an eye at the other...waiting for the smallest of openings or movements...in order to read an opponent's intentions...their TRUE intention. "I wonder, to what do I owe the honor of such a visit...RaXi...is it?"
"Come now...Pashnirix, I take it? You must know the answer to that." I smirked slightly. "We've come to locate Rexikat and discover the reason for her lateness. She failed to report in, and as one of the Elite...her presence was missed in our last meeting."
He smiled casually and slowly began to walk around loosely. "And if I were to tell you I have taken her captive...what would you..."
"RaXi!" Rexikat suddenly shouted taking my attention off the man. Frost was slowly starting to become visible on the grass. Rexikat's instincts must've told her I was preparing an attack. "I came here of my own will!"
Pashnirix looked just as surprised as I was by this outcry. "Pardon?" I found myself asking.
"I came here on my own. There's no need for a battle..."
"Rexikat...you realize that by saying that...you are branded a traitor?" I stumbled.
"There's no need for foolish, blind lies Tigress!" Pashnirix coaxed her. "She lies RaXi...."
I put my hand on my head, I could feel a headache coming on as I suddenly realized what this whole mess was PROBABLY about...the way he was protecting her was NOT like a guard protecting a PRISONER...I sighed. "Calm down both of you...it would appear...this is all deeper than I really cared to get into."
They both stared at me blankly as I started to pace around. Speaking to myself as I waved my hands in the air. "Why can't things be black and white anymore huh? Traitors...loyalists...those who are sentenced to death, and the executioners without cares or emotions...ugh...bother..."
"RaXi..." I heard Setxune mumble. He broke me out of my pacing. I stopped and turned back to Rexikat.
"Yes, exactly." I looked straight at Rex. "I have NO desire to kill you Rexikat." Pashnirix immediately took a defensive position. He had a very protective instinct...I ignored him and continued. "Therefore...you are fortunate I am the one to come for you. For I have no great love or devotion for THAT man. I am willing to hear you out...and settle things now." I dropped my guard a bit, as a gesture to Pashnirix showing my sincerity.
It worked....he stood up straight. "I understand. I thank you for your gesture...however...I will not allow Rexikat to leave until I have finished what I've brought her here for."
"Unfortunately...you will have to go through the proper roads for such a thing. You cannot simply abduct her and expect the Organization to be 'fine' with it. Our Leader doesn't exactly care about us pawns either...if someone leaves without notice...they are branded traitor." I conveyed crossing my arms.
"Then this is a problem..." Suddenly Pashnirix's eyes fixated behind me. "You are....that child's doll..." He mumbled in quiet realization.
"She is NO doll." I stepped before Xyta defensively. "She is MY apprentice, Xyta."
"Apprentice? RaXi??" Rexikat finally spoke.
"You'll hear all about it when you come back." I smirked. "You DO understand don't you? You MUST come back with me. Should you refuse...I am to Kill you. I will not do that. You will come with me...willingly...or by force."
I took a forceful stance...I meant every word. I wouldn't allow Rexikat to die here...not after I heard how she'd reacted to my capture. She was an important comrade to me. No matter what I had to do...she would be returning to Oblivion...even if I had to silence them both in blocks of ice. I waited for her answer and felt Setxune and Xyta follow suit behind me...getting into defensive positions.
~RaXi
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I leave their responses in your hands KitKat!
RaXi: I really don't want to hurt you Rex...just come back kay? *smiles*
Kira: *slaps forehead* But if I know how stubborn dragons are...oh my....I'm worried. >x<'
RaXi: If he wants a fight I won't back down...I can't hold back though...not until I get used to my new abilities... >:3
Kira: o_o' OH yeah....shooooooot......
