Can You Hold My Hand (and Never Let Go)?
Chapter 2
Kode sighed as she pulled her sword away finally sure the giant is complete dead. She pulled out a cloth and started cleaning it immediately.
Viktor and Helena walked closer to her, more and more questions filled their heads, who is this woman and what exactly is her power
Viktor
So? Helena tells me you knew about me?
Viktor stood towering above both of the girls though Kode was tall, even taller than Helena, but she still had to look up at Viktor who tried his best to make an intimidating expression, but she seemed unfazed
Kode
You two weren't being exactly discreet.
Helena
How did you kill him by yourself? It's a giant, it should take at least three people and a solid plan.
Kode
(*Rolls her eyes*) well there will probably be more of them if you want to try your luck you're welcome to stay
Kode started walking away from them, she threw her sword inside the bar and it seemed to move on its own, soon after another man walked out, but he looked unfamiliar, Helena definitely didn't see him inside that bar before, he carried a bag and walked out with a timid smile as he waved at the pair before following behind Kode
He was tall almost as tall as Viktor and his body was almost as buff as him as well, maybe he was in hiding, but what happened to the sword? The only logical explanation Helena could find that, it was thrown because it was damaged
Helena ran after her as Viktor only followed Soon after he inspected the giant's body
Helena
What's your magic class?
Kode
None of your business
The man warned her and she sighed in frustration. Still she didn't apologize nor answer.
Helena
I'm Helena by the way, and that's Viktor.
Kode
I'm Kode and this is Tebb
Tebb
Yup, unique name, isn't it?
Helena
(*Polite smile*) It suits you.
He Chuckled as she said that, and he slung his arm over Kode's shoulder, she did seem pissed, but she never pushed him away.
Viktor
Where are you guys headed? The only thing this way is...
Viktor dreaded the last part, testing the water to know if they were all headed the same direction.
Tebb
(*Wide smile*) The Rebels Base? Yup, that's where we're going.
He immediately earned an elbow to his stomach by Kode, who looked even more pissed than before
Helena couldn't lie she was indeed relieved to know that they were Rebels
Viktor
Maybe they didn't want to share Lena.
She was cut off by a warning look from Viktor she finally noticed how tense Kode looked, and he probably thought that striking her nerves wasn't the best idea especially after they saw how strong she was.
Viktor
Maybe we can go together, after all we're headed the same way right?
Tebb
Yeah, that seems like a nice idea right Kode?
He looked down at her as she grumbled, clearly knowing that she can't say no to him, Helena Wondered what type of relationship they had together
Viktor
(*Chuckle*) It's settled then! So Tebb can we ask you about your power since Kode doesn't like talking about it?
Tebb
Uh yeah I guess I can answer that, I can actually shape-shift, but like only to one thing.
He immediately shape-shifted into the same sword Kode was holding earlier, and she held him before he shifted back to his normal look with the silly grin never leaving his face
Helena
So you're the sword!?
Tebb
(*Chuckle*) Yeah I guess I am.
Helena
That's Rare magic! You're so lucky!
Kode
Please don't inflate his ego even more.
Tebb
(*Chuckle*) A$$hole! Don't mind her, what about you guys?
Viktor
(*Smile*) I have super strength, so I'm on the mild side.
Helena
Uh.. I Have... Super speed.. So... Mild as well
Kode looked at her with a slightly furrowed eyebrow, clearly seeing through her lie, but she still didn't say anything.
The trip took them two days and one night before they reached the Rebel base, Tebb seemed to get along with Vik and Helena pretty fast, but Kode was still reserved, only speaking when spoken to, never saying too much
As soon as they made it into the base it all felt like home to Helena, after all this is the place that she grew up in
Viktor
I guess this is where we bid you guys goodbye then, it was really great getting to meet you Tebb and you as well Kode
Tebb gave them both a tight hug as the goodbyes seemed to affect him, Kode only waved from afar, rolling her eyes from time to time when Tebb seemed to exaggerate
Helena had finally settled in, so it was time for her to go give her report to the leader of the base about her mission, as she approached her residence she suddenly bumped into someone
Helena
You're going to the leader as well?
Helena
It's great seeing you again.
As Helena headed to the door to knock Kode kicked the door open. She only stood there shocked and afraid of how the leader would react, she was number 4 of the strongest Rebel leaders across the globe, so she was definitely respected and mostly feared
Maze
Who the- Oh, Kode, Hi.
The expression on Helena's face was just utter and complete shock
Maze
Oh, uh, Helena, you're here for here for your report? Can you come back a little while later please?
Helena
Uh yeah, of course leader.
All Helena could think through that day was how could Kode know their leader, yeah she was strong but not that strong, what was their relationship and why didn't their leader seem fazed by her
Maze
Did you really have to do it like that?
Kode
(*Shrug*) It's just a door Maze.
Maze
I'm still the leader here you know? At least pretend to respect in front of the others.
Maze
Straight to the business I see?
Kode
I don't have all the time of the world Maze, why did you call me here?
Maze
I called you.. To collect my favor.
Kode
(*Frown*) What is it?
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