[Saphire Reign]

We reached our camp and quickly packed everything up. Alec had me get on his back and he started running. I spoke in his ear “What’s wrong?” I could see a small amount of fear in his face “Something isn’t right. I don’t know what but something isn’t right.” Lecto came up beside of us “Master, do you sense that Hemolo.”
“Yes, but something else is also here.” All the sudden Alec came to a stop “It’s here. I tried to beat it but apparently it’s faster then what I can run with Alexis on my back.” He put me down and turned toward the pathway to the mountain. A man stepped out “Well, well, well what do we have here? An Esatra, a Maneka, and a human.” Alec put his hand on his sword “I wouldn’t have guessed I’d see an Argyll.” He didn’t even wince “We’ve been wondering where you and your brother “hopped” off to.”
“Well, why didn’t you check your bunny book.” He held up his finger “That’s enough, Aleccwa.”
“My name is Alec.” The guy shook his head “You know what, I think it’s time for you to come back home.”
“No!”
“Shall I go ask your brother to come back.” Alec drew his sword “Malec, I really suggest you leave.”
“Now why would I do that?”
“I’m having one of my bad days.” Malec pulled his sword “Then does that mean you want to kill me?” Alec was behind Malec, hands on his neck “Yeah, I’d like to kill you, I’d really like to kill you but Alexis is watching and I don’t think she wants to see me kill someone.” I saw Malec smirk “You’re faster than last time, little rabbit.” He disappeared and appeared next to me “Now, why would a little human like you be traveling with an Esatra, like him?” I stood up and pulled my sword, he smiled “Oh, does the wittle human have a scawy sword?” It was at his neck before he could blink “I’m not stupid, rabbit trainer.” He growled “You little we-. “ Alec was right next to us, his head next to Malec “Now, now, that wasn’t very nice Malec.” His head whirled around “You.” He disappeared and reappeared behind us “Now, now, no ganging up.” Alec smirked as his eyes glowed bright blue. Their swords clashed and wind rippled out from around their feet, I was surprised they could move that fast. Alec moved his right foot and nailed a kick to Malec’s gut. Malec tottered but landed a punch to the side of Alec’s head. Alec fell to the ground, bringing up his sword to block Malec. Alec flipped up backward, standing on his feet. Malec jumped forward and Alec blocked his sword, grabbing Malec’s neck with his other hand “Ho, ho, what do we have here; I made it to your neck.” Malec spun away from Alec and swept his leg over the ground, tripping Alec. He fell to the ground on his back; Malec dug his right knee into Alec’s chest “Now boy, I think this fight is over!” I moved, my fist connected with his face before he even knew what had happened. He flew back and hit the ground. Alec jumped up and stepped in front of me as Malec came at me. Blood was dripping from Malec’s face; he wiped it and looked at his fingers “I haven’t seen my blood in a very long time.” Malec’s eyes looked different, more uncontrolled. I saw Alec’s hand shaking a small amount, I whispered, “Alec, are you O-.” He turned to look at me and his eyes scared me “Why would you do that?!” I took a step back “What?”
“Protect me! You shouldn’t have gotten involved.” I was a little taken aback by how violent he sounded, he must’ve noticed how big my eyes were because he softened a bit “I appreciate that you tried to help but I don’t need to worry about protecting you and protecting me.” I nodded and took a step back, my face flushing. He sighed and turned back to Malec “I think this fight needs to end.” Malec growled and sped forward. Alec brought his arms up to block Malec’s punch but Malec grabbed Alec’s leg and twisted, flipping Alec onto his stomach. Alec growled and kicked at Malec’s head, who then let go of his leg.

All the sudden they both looked up into the sky, something had happened. Alec reacted quicker; he played dirty and kicked Malec in the crotch, who went down immediately. Lecto came over to me and waited for Alec.

I could tell he was hurting but he picked me up and the three of us started running toward the mountain.