NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 4: house visit 2
I watched as they dragged Zee upstairs and each one of them stood behind us which is good.
See an enemy in a group formation is harder to fight than those that are spread apart because they have the advantage over us. Now that they have let their guard down,it should be relatively easier to fight them, and it's all thanks to Zee's sacrifice, which honestly surprised me.
I didn't expect her to the hero type because she always insulted main characters like that calling them hypocritical annoying people who made the situation worse but when she saw a person in danger; I guess it just sprung out that is the instinct to protect everyone has.
This is good, it can be used I thought smiling encouragingly at her who was tearing up and muttering something with that stupid dazed expression on her face. Ah, this girl really can't change.
I decided to focus on the purpose of coming here which was to get my family heirloom, I can still remember the day I was told about it when I was about 12.
Mother was busy trying to call Zee inside persuading her that there is no monster for her to slay or some secret spy hiding in the backyard but she just gave her a disdainful look and escaped outside disappearing into the bushes with a slingshot.
Mom looked at her with a confused expression because she was going the wrong way so confidently but eventually gave up and came to my dad and I frowning deeply muttering that there really is something wrong in the head with that girl, infact it's a lot of things and it's impossible to fix at this point.
My dad and I laughed then we spent some time joking about her past adventures and how she would always come back with a disappointed expression going straight to bed before coming back with full force the next day.
My dad later cleared his throat to signal us that we were staying off-topic. He exchanged a glance with Mom then smiled and said
" You're a smart kid so I'll say it plainly. There will be a day you are in. We won't be here, so remember where to find what must be hidden," he said, staring me dead in the eyes and said lastly that I have to watch Zee.
He was right about everything that day especially me being a smart kid and now 6 years later I stand before the seemingly normal bed of my parent's room which was designed simply, the place where it was supposedly kept.
"Where is it" the leader said snapping his finger making the hold on Zee's neck tighter until her veins lightly began to show while she just blinked looking aggrieved.
I played the part and glared fiercely at him before reluctantly walking forward to the drawer beside the bed and pressing the top down until a click was heard and a rectangular box the size of my palm was dislodged
"Can I get a knife. It's kind of old" I said stretching my hand clenching the other one looking like it was taking a lot out of me to do this.
A short dagger was placed in my hand which had a weird pattern on it but I didn't even spare it's design a glance as I used it to dislodge the space removing the lid to see a dark hole and a small compass on a cushion.
"Take it out nice and slow," the man said smiling widely at me and beckoning me with his hand
"What if I don't " I said not forgetting that I was in a state of reluctance
"Then your friend here gets it" he said smiling even more. I gritted my teeth then took out the stopwatch clenching it tightly in my hand.
"I doubt you would let us live so what is stopping me from destroying it right now" I say my hand above in a throwing motion
"Well, you never know until you try. Tell you what, why don't we exchange at the count of 3"
"Or what," I say frowning
"Or her head bursts right now " he said standing beside Zee.
"Alright on 3. 1..2...3" I agree, then toss the watch at him on 3 while Ken moves to grab Zee, but she is dragged back, closing her eyes.
"Well that was a bust" the man said chuckling thinking he won but he didn't know two things.
First, that was a flash bomb I took from Zee some time ago, and Second, well, I had already pressed the button.
A bright light soon shone, blinding almost everyone except Zee and me because I kept my eyes shut. When it wasn't blinding anymore, I lunged at the man with the dagger, but he blocked my dagger with his hand, not even leaving a scratch.
"Well played, brat, but you didn't take into account that I'm at the foundation realm, so I don't need eyes to see," he said, smiling.
Then I felt myself being pushed back, and I slammed into the wall, making my back radiate in pain. I took huge breaths as the air was knocked out of my lungs gripping the dagger tightly so I wouldn't pass out. I glanced at the other 3 in a fierce battle with the other goons.
"It seems I lost this time. Well I hope to see you soon, Mrs Ashley" he said walking to the window about to jump out.
I staggered up, thinking that I couldn't let him get away with information about me or I'd be inviting more trouble. besides, who knows what he put in from that attack earlier because I felt it hurt inside, and the most obvious reason was information he held, but it seems like I will be too late.
The sound of a whistle was heard, and suddenly, his head exploded after being thrown back violently, followed by the other three guys. I stared frozen in disbelief thinking that can the script really go this way.
"Ah it's finally 30 minutes. I thought I was a goner" Zee said slumping down lying on the floor. I wanted to ask what she meant but my vision ended turning black and I fainted on the floor.
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I laid down on the floor taking a break while those two guys went to Ash hurriedly to examine her. Geez guys, I'm fine thanks for asking I muttered sitting up realizing I was beside that guy that was choking me
I glared at him hatefully, even after trying to bargain with him that we can work together but he didn't even acknowledge me plus then his boss came over too and threatened me and I was like seriously I just gave myself up one time and now I'm the weak one but Ash did do a good job with the flash bomb that she stole from me because i never wanted to give it to her as it was gotten as a result of pleading with Derrick.
Ah right that guy should be here soon so I better meet him because he won't come upstairs. I turned my gaze to the guys who cooperated to put Ash on the bed then sat on the edge at either side resting in silence... So nothing going on here or that I'm missing.
I stood up feeling a little dizzy then I remembered that I had been bleeding for well, a while so I slowly walked downstairs and then to the kitchen before taking the first aid box and opened the door for Derrick who swept his eyes over me and then he took the first aid from me guiding me to a seat that wasn't upturned before tending to my wound and those little scratches too.
"You know medicine too" I asked focusing on his pretty fingers.
"What do you think" he said bandaging the wound.
" How did you do that and where did you shoot from" I asked curiously
"1,You should know and 2 it was from the tree across the street" he replied matter of factly.
"I'm thankful " I said smiling at him but he snorted and moved back.
I decided to take him to my room after rummaging the kitchen for some snacks which was a simple normal room with some books scattered on the bed, hey I like variety; sue me.
I pushed them on the floor thinking that I don't need them anymore then I looked around thinking that I won't miss this house anyway since it wasn't mine to begin with.
I lay down on the bed munching a Cheerios while he sat at the edge beside me leaning his back on the headboard reading a book he took from his bag.
"Well you travel light" I said thinking about what I should bring glancing between him and my wardrobe.
"Clothes can be gotten from anywhere" he replied looking at me with an expression of I know what you actually wanted to ask.
I shut my open mouth which was in the process of asking if he could help me pack some clothes chuckling sheepishly.
"You couldn't even let me try" I grumbled poking his side in revenge. He used his finger to push my head back
"Don't bother me, just nap" he said tapping my forehead.
"If Ash wakes up then don't bother me. I don't care much about the backstory and stuff" I said drifting off to sleep quietly