"No, she is not . I… it's complicated when it comes to her . I have been teaching her . She's the daughter of Clovis, the prince you met earlier . " Kyera explained honestly not wanting to lie . It seemed fate had wrapped her and Raina tightly around one another and she had nothing to hide .
"I see… is she the Princess you rescued from the Jackal boys?" Daxin asked remembering the day she had stood up to Bina . It was one of the last times she had made a stand before she was taken .
"Yes . Raina is the little girl I rescued then . " Kyera confirmed as they reached the climbing tree . She leaned against the trunk and watched him silently for a long moment . "This was all out if my control . I am simply trying to make the best of it . " Daxin chuckled at her .
"Kyera, no it wasn't . You made the choice to save that little girl from being killed or worse . You made the choice to take Talis' place in that net . You are choosing to make the best of this situation . " Daxin pointed out, his eyes holding hers . He could see the surprise on her face . A thin layer of tears welled in her eyes again . The elder couldn't help but pull his student into his arms .
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"I want to go home…" Kyera whispered softly as she struggled against the tears . Her arms wrapped around his waist, her face hidden in his chest .
Daxin sighed, holding the girl and petting her hair . At Twenty Two years old, Kyera had been through quite a bit . Most of it neverending pressure and pain . He had no idea what to say or how to help her . Today was just another blow at her sanity .
"When you were little and she left you, my wife and I use to wonder what you kids would turn out like . Then the tragedy hit . I was sure you would crumble under the weight of being the only survivor . " Daxin mused aloud as he looked up into the trees . "My wife laughed and said that little love is a fighter . You know what Kyera? She was right . " he whispered reassuringly . Kyera looked up at him to see a smile on his lips .
They broke apart and stood in companionable silence for several long moments .
"I am proud of you Kyera . " he added and she took a deep breath . Not knowing what to say, she turned to the tree .
"This climb isn't easy, think you can do it?" she asked teasingly before turning to the tree .
"Bring it on Tiger Cub . " he laughed as they both changed forms and raced up the tree .
Inside, Mally was still laid out on the bed, her wounds undressed and airing out in the evening air . The majority of the healing had fixed the deeper issues and mended the muscles, but the flesh couldn't be sealed yet, not without leaving room for infection . She was obviously worried, having not turned when they entered the room . Her face was ill at ease as she stared at the wall . Her breathing and heart rate were quicked as if she was stressed . Kyera felt tears in her eyes again, but forced them back .
"Mally…" Kyera whispered and the girl turned in surprise . Every hair on her body stood on end, concern etched in her face .
"Ky what's going on? I heard you screaming but i couldn't get up . Are you okay? Wow Daxin!" she exclaimed seeing the old wolf here shocked her . She had not expected to see him again in this lifetime .
"Yea, its me alright . " Daxin replied shocked to see her as well . "It seems my Beautiful Duo are back together . " he teased sweetly, but rubbed his temple as if to relieve a non existent headache . She chuckled .
"All we need is Verone and we can be the Mischievous Trio again . " Mally chuckled, but Daxin's attention instantly jumped to Kyera . He half expected her to break into tears again . Once again she was emotionless . Mally sensed the subtle change and her grin turned to a soft frown . Her eyes were lost as they darted between the two .
Daxin stepped forward and opened his mouth to speak but he felt a hand on his arm . Kyera shook her head, walking forward to sit by her dear friend . Mally looked at her, searching for any hint at what was wrong .
"Mally, I am sorry . We will never be a trio again . Verone was murdered . " Kyera told her softly . The room went cold as shock settled on Mally's features . She searched Kyera's face . The signs were there .
Puffy eyes, tear trails and the cold blank expression of a mask . It was clear… Kyra's heart was broken . Tears welled in Mally's eyes as she wrapped her dearest friend in a hug . "I love you, Sister . " Kyera nodded quietly and held the girl carefully, so not to touch the flesh wounds and add to the pain of their bleeding hearts .
Chapter end
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