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The first floor was filled with warriors sitting on anything sit-able. Most that paid attention to the crew had their faces crunched inward until Tana passed by. They all greeted her with a smile. Jack felt like an important guest. It was similar to the tour of the military base he got back at Nectar Village, but this guide had both his arms and a meaner look. They made their way to higher levels with anyone in their path having the same reaction as the others. Tana was powerful.
The slow walk was already a build in tension but standing in front of the two oak doors that would take him to meet one of the strongest hunters in this village took his nervousness to another level. Why did he even insist on meeting him in the first place? They just needed to catch the wolf, what would getting more information do? He had to stand tall. He already decided to help this village and meeting the man who protected it will be a great start to learning how he could.
The heavy doors took their time to fully open. Their guide hunter gestured them into the room. The open design spread the entire floor. Essentially a large room of empty space with lounging areas and a table large enough to accommodate what seemed like 30 to 40 chairs. It must have been a lot of effort to get that in here, or was it constructed using pieces? He really wanted to find out, but his attention was stolen with no remorse by the collection of books. Two of the massive walls were lined with them. There were enough books there to rival the libraries he has been to recently. The other walls were a graveyard. Skulls of many different animals adorned with the dates and names on a shiny metal plate. This view after the library made Jack swallow nervously. Scary.
"Tana! Is that you! You never visit us! I missed you! I have been so busy around here that I never see you anymore!" A green haired girl about Tana's height bounced over all furniture in her way to wrap her arms around their new friend. She had freckles and seemed to be around Jack's age. She twisted her head while scanning the crew. "Who are these ones?"
She flew around while grabbing each of them. "Oh my goodness. I love your hair. This braid is spectacular. You do it yourself? Where did you get this pin. Ow! Its pointy. Ouuuuu, what kind of creature is that?" Tenny hopped away, just out of her reach.
"This is Olivia. She is Ophelia's younger sister. She is the vice chief of Wolves Blood," Tana awkwardly introduced. Olivia paused to scoff at the name.
"Calm down Oly! Tana, who are these peop—" The tall muscular man stopped in his tracks. He had thick orange hair that was swept back to the base of his skull. The side of his hair flowed to hefty sideburns that made its way a bit into his jaw before detouring into an equally hefty moustache. He wiggled this facial hair as his bare chin pointed at the crew. He walked slowly forward and extended his right hand. The left was bandaged along with his abdomen. "These are good people. I am glad you brought them here."
Ace twirled the furry monster under his nose before slowly walking to meet the gesture. His hand grabbed Nod's. "These are good people. I am glad we came here."
The silence in the room was getting unbearably uncomfortable. Jack wanted anyone to start talking again but he didn't feel like he had the guts to do it. He was very sure that Olivia never stopped talking but even she winced as these two grown men stared just above each other's upper lip.
"Ugh. What are you guys doing? Stop being weird." Olivia accomplished the task.
"Sorry. What do I owe the pleasure." The mutton chopped man took them to sit down. Jack constantly glanced over at the wall of skulls. Each glance brought a bit more uncertainty to being there. "Are you here to join the guild? We aren't really operating right now."
"No, we kind of have our own guild," Jack mentioned with a soft-spoken voice.
"Woah. Say it proudly. We are all members of Lunar Eclipse!" Ace boomed the name with his chest before Stella planted her knuckles behind his head.
"Lunar Eclipse. I never heard of it." Nod pondered as he twisted a patch of hair attached to his jaw.
"That is the guild that was formed yesterday. The one with the Ice Queen. Could you be her? Are you guys them? No way. Oh wow, your hands are really rough." Olivia made deep eye contact with Stella with a tight hold on both hands.
"The Ice Queen and Hummingbird. The new up and comers. I have heard about you. I have finally been in tune with the news as of recently. You all have some potential. Now I am considering allowing your guild as a sub guild."
"I am not sure about the function of our guild," Jack mentioned.
"We are actually here for information. We figured that the man that dealt with it the most would be the best place to approach. Tell us about the dark wolf that attacked the village." William took lead.
"The dark wolf. Are you working for Lok?" The chief curled his hand into a fist.
"I don't think they will be Noddy. They have a duel against Saber this evening. Who is going to fight him? Huh. It's you right Ice Queen?" Olivia gripped Stella's hands once again.
"We haven't decided yet. You can call me Stella."
"Ouuu. Stella. That is a pretty name. My name is Olivia. You can call me Oly. I have a sister, an older sister. Oh you probably met her cause Tana called her name. We came to this place ummm 5 years ago, I think. She is the strongest in town and then I am and then—"
"That is enough Oly. Let's give them a chance to talk." Nod's fist unclenched and began tapping on the...some kind of hardwood.
"What is this table made of?" Jack blurted out.
"Walnut. Can we get back to why you want information on the dark wolf?" Nod answered.
"Sorry. It is because there is something more to the story. We noticed the wound on the left side, and I am guessing it is due to your fight, but why would the wolf attack the village anyway, and if you injured it, why would it still be around the area?"
"You all made it close enough to notice that? How did you survive?" Nod's eyes widened.
"Ummm...It was because we..." Jack made contact with their moustache and Mystical.
"It is because me and my friend can easily kick it's ass!" Tenny jumped onto Ace's head. He was wearing a large grin.
"Normally, I would have left it alone, but we needed to learn some stuff and fast, so I played with it a bit," Ace explained.
"It talked! The creature..." Oly jumped up and pointed.
"His name is Tenny," Stella pointed out.
"That is a Mystical Creature Stells! What? Chief, what creature is that?" Oly tried locking eyes with everyone to see who can match her astonishment. Tana chuckled awkwardly. The crew had already explained the situation to her on the way there. She reacted very similar to Oly, just less bouncing. The only other look of surprised was found embedded in Nod's eyes. He couldn't stop staring Tenny. Jack noticed Tenny couldn't lock eyes. He was blushing.
"Who are you guys?" Nod mustered the strength to ask.
"I am Ace. I am their teacher and tactician. This is my friend Tenny. He is the best." Tenny blushed even more. Nod seemed to understand that he wouldn't understand these two.
"What do you all want?" the weary chief inquired.
"You are talking to the wrong one. The boss is over there." Ace pointed between Jack and Stella. Stella immediately pointed to Jack.
"He is in charge of this one."
"We are here for the wolf. We want to capture it and set it free somewhere else. That is why I want to find out more about it. I have a feeling that it is here for a reason." Jack's tone shifted the type of conversation.
"Why don't you just kill it if they are that strong? The head of the beast should be enough for you to collect the reward." Nod asked.
"Ace doesn't fight. He won't let us die and he will teach us to be strong. That is the deal." Stella took a turn answering.
"You are saying that you are stronger than anyone in the village but refuse to fight. Why?" Nod asked. Everyone at the table was focused on the moustached man.
"I am pretty strong, but I wouldn't say that I am the strongest." Ace's grin turned into a distant gaze. Nod jumped back when Ace's eyes snapped onto his. "Fighting is an opposition of will. I have no will that I want to protect or stand up for. I am strong enough to protect who I want to, without having to fight. It is not that I don't enjoy a fight. I enjoy teaching these guys as well, but I made a promise a long time ago to live for myself. To not have to fight for a side anymore, and when I began to do that, I found a simple peace. Have you ever fought in a war?"
"No, I have just been a hunter."
"I am not taking away from some of the battles you have seen. I know you have probably lost good people, but there is no chaos worse than a war. People die all around you and everyone else has to continue forward. Surrendering or retreating is not enough to stop. It is constant. It is terrifying. It is something I believe no one should have to go through. I support my friends. I teach them to fight. I can help them be ready for battle, but that is just a battle. I cannot allow them to fight for ideals that aren't their own. I will never want them to go through that. War has made me very tired, my friend."
Jack looked at the table. Stella's eyes locked onto her sister. They both knew his views on war and fighting, but hearing Ace express his ideals always stabs them with sadness. The happy demeanour he always had comes after experiencing a world of pain, they imagined. They don't know his life, but they know who he is now, and they wouldn't change him. William was zoned in this time as well. It was the first time he probably heard it, since he never questioned his friend. The biting of his lip showed that he had thoughts on ideals. Maybe it was thoughts on why his friend had to explain himself to these guys. He was just sitting on a mix of emotions. Tana was the unique expression around the massive table. Her ears were tinged red. Her eyes locked onto the side of Ace's face.
"I'm sorry to say, but I have indulged your questions to a point that some have become uncomfortable. Don't you think it is time you answer their questions?" Ace said.
"I understand. I also hope that you understand that I do have a will I am fighting for. I am here for my people, and I am a hunter. I refuse to help those who take my prey. I am sorry that you wasted your time for coming here." Nod began to get up.
"Nod!" Tana slammed her hand down on the table.
"I said what I said. You can take your friends out now." He was turning his back now.
"Stop. They are good people! They saved me before getting here. Help them."
"It is not about them being good people...Ugh!" Nod plopped into his seat again.
"Tans is Noddy's weakness," Olivia whispered into Stella's ear.
"I noticed there was something off with the wolf too. It came to the village, but it did not seem like it wanted to attack anyone here. It was almost like it was looking for something. I wasn't waiting for it to find it. We attacked and it took me down but after getting the wound, it fled. I am a bit embarrassed to admit it, but it was slightly favouring that leg before. It was a monster. It has so much in common with a Zodiac, but it wasn't."
"How are you all so sure that it isn't a Zodiac?" William asked.
"It doesn't talk. The Three came first. Next were Mystical Creatures and then finally humans and animals came after. Only animals cannot use the language that the Three taught us. Zodiacs are Mystical creatures, but they were the last batch. I am not sure what makes them different, but we haven't seen an unknown Mystical Creatures in a long time, except for your friend there," Nod explained.
"I once heard that Zodiacs all have a normal animal counterpart. Like the Zodiac monkey and a normal monkey." Olivia spoke up.
"I heard that Zodiacs have less mana than the other Mystical creatures," Stella shared.
"Do you transform too?" Nod turned to Tenny.
"I choose not to," Tenny replied.
"If the wolf isn't a Zodiac, then it shouldn't come back to this town if we take it far away. It shouldn't have a reason to be attached to this town," Jack returned to topic.
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"There is no reason for that to be true. It made its way here no matter what it is, so it just has to be dealt with. When are you guys going to attack?" Nod asked.
"I want to visit the blacksmith and get some supplies as well, but we have to strike before Lok's hunt," Jack replied. "We will take our leave now. Thank you for the information... Do you think you will take over this village again?"
"What is this village to you?" Nod answered.
"Nothing. I just want to help. I heard how things work here, and I want to make sure that Lok doesn't become the official protection for the town," Jack said.
"So, you are going to do it?"
"No, I wouldn't be able to—"
"Then what right do you have in our affairs?" Nod's tone felt sharp. Jack hesitated but nothing came from his mouth.
"Nod—" Tana started.
"No, I already indulged them with what I could. You said you heard how this town works, but were you really listening? A declaration for the wolf means you are my enemy. This is my village, and your half-assed resolve will only cause more trouble. You must think that my injury is enough to let you do what you want, but don't count me out. You and Lok better understand that." Nod stood up and turned around. Tana prepared to object but this time Olivia stopped her.
"It was nice to meet you guys! I will stop by this evening to see you fight, Ice Queen." Oly took Stella's hand for hopefully the last time today. "After that, then it seems like we will be enemies."
"If you were really strong, then why did you let your boss lose?" Stella questioned.
"It was a duel. Even if I did go to fight him, then I would have taken over the town. I don't want to. It isn't my style, but I am getting interested in fighting you guys... Okay, bye!"
Their hunter guide made sure that they understood it was time to leave. Walking out the tension filled base into the fresh air felt wonderful. Jack had sweat collected under his headband. Nod was injured but he could probably stop them still. Jack exhaled a disheartened breath. He went for help and made another enemy. This could be problematic. Should they attack sooner? They need as much time as they can to prepare.
"I am really sorry. He normally isn't like that. I think the injuries and state of the town has been piling pressure on him. I will try and talk to him again." Tana's eyebrows were pressed flat against the tops of her eyes. Her lips peaked at the centre.
"Don't be sorry. He is right. I can understand his words. I think I may have overstepped Miss Tana. You all will be in safe hands here. I just want to make sure that wolf isn't killed for sport," Jack spoke up.
"You all are still planning to take it on?" Her expression sunk lower. "Nod is even scared of fighting it. There is also the case of collecting the reward and leaving the town before Lok finds out. The entire town will be after you."
"I just don't feel right walking away when I know I can save a life. I appreciate you worrying Miss Tana, but I have to try." Jack wore a bright smile on his face. "That is if my friends are still on board."
"I think I am having second thoughts." Ace raised his hand.
"You shut up. You don't get a choice. I am still with you Jack," Stella answered. Luna nodded along too.
"What kind of dictatorship is this?" Ace pouted.
"We lead our team by fear. You better be afraid moustache!" Stella laughed. The group joined in, but Tana wore an expression of worry, and William seemed to be in a small sulk. He didn't appreciate the treatment they got, but he calmed down quickly with the team's ability to move on.
"Okay, but first, we have to go put a curved blade in its place." Jack led them towards the titanic tree.
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The sun sat in blue blanket, just beginning to drip a golden hue, some of it washing over the sea of people gathered in the town square. Whispers collectively controlling the air. Who would win the fight? How strong were the heroes that defeated Eclipse? The stares from groups of people piled a pressure on Jack. Stella had extreme concentration on her face. It was the sudden smirk as she stared in the distance that brought even more nervousness to the boy. He figured that he would have been panicking much more if it wasn't for the calming scent of the tree bark filling his lungs. The calmness could also be from the thought that he had much more to worry about. Ace wouldn't risk leaving them if he wasn't sure that they could win. It was just which one of them was going to crush the red-haired savage.
The crowd parted. Loud chuckles and spontaneous screams echoed from the direction of their opponents. The whispers quieted. There was the stench of fear that seemed to swell from that side of the crowd. The ones behind the crew all nervously gossiped until the red-haired hunter made his way to the open space. Everyone quieted down besides the crew that stood behind him. The crowd began to part again, this time to reveal an extremely muscular man. A large cigar in his mouth generated torrents of smoke, but no one could inhale the smoke storm since he towered way above them. His black hair wasn't far from his skull but carried enough length to swoop back. His shirt was open to reveal four large gashes across his chest. His entire presence welcomed the thought of predator.
"These are the ones? The pigeon or something right?" the massive man sneered in their direction.
"Hummingbird, chief. Hummingbird and Ice Queen." another massive man informed the smoking leader. He was intimidating as well, but round cracked glasses and a slouched posture made Jack feel a bit better about that one. Jack scanned the rest of their crew only to spot Olivia, Ophelia and Nod looking from a rooftop in the distance. His nerves returned.
"Ahhh, that is what they are called. Well, which one are you fighting, Saber? Is that moustached man worth it? It doesn't matter to me, just don't embarrass me." The monster's palm engulfed the top of Saber's head before ruffling his hair. He continued and took a seat next to Mr. Boff who seemed to be soaked in his own sweat. "Don't you have something to be doing old man?"
"I am sorry, Mr. Lok. We gather under to Southern Magnolia Tree once again to witness this historic brawl. The bare fisted, no wisp-sted slugger for the man named Ace. Who will walk away a winner! The TIMEEEEEEEE is NOWWWWWW! Introducing the red headed savage. Saber! Who are you going to fight?"
"I want to fight the little silvered hair one." The red hair savage pointed to the Little Reaper. A big smile on his face. Jack's fist clenched. His eyes blurred. He looked to Stella to see who would attack first but her gaze was stolen by their mentor. Jack twisted his head to see his friend's eyes sharpen.
"Huhhhh? Did I hear you right? I am pretty sure that it was clear that you could choose between the Hummingbird or the Queen. Did you not understand?" Ace's voice had a low grumble to it. Stella never seen it before. He was losing his cool? Did Saber just get to him?
"She is a part of your crew, right? I don't remember you saying it was between those two. You already got what you wanted, and now you are going to change your word. You are spineless. Just forfeit then." Saber smirked as his men chuckled behind him. Lok didn't seem to have a reaction. His eyes spoke curiosity in the anger of their teacher.
"I don't think you understand, so I will make it as clear as possible. You have one second to change your mind or I will crush you and everyone you have ever called an ally."
"Ace!" Stella gripped his hand. "You don't have to do this. Luna is stronger than me or Jack. She has a better chance anyway."
Ace looked into her eyes. His expression was unique. Sadness and frustration. He was at a point. A point that they really don't want to see past. "Stella. It isn't about her being strong. I will destroy this entire town before I make her fight another person. She has been through enough. She will not have to while I am here."
Stella swallowed the lump in her throat. She was scared. She looked to Tenny. Her nerves skyrocketed when she saw their Mystical friend was sharply at the grinning hunter across the square. Small warm fingers pressed against their hands and melted away the tension from her body. Luna looked at them with a small smile on her face.
"I can...fight for friends. Right?" She looked up to Ace. He stooped down and looked up at her. He paused a moment as the words fought its way out.
"You can fight for your friends. Don't over do it. If you get hurt, then stop. Got it?" Ace put up his hand for a high five.
"Got it." She slapped his hand before walking into the open area.
"Saber will be facing the silver haired girl. What is your name?" Boff picked up.
"Her name is Luna," Stella answered.
"Saber versus Luna. A fight without the use of mimics. The match will be over when someone gives up, or one competitor is unable to continue. If anyone interferes then the team will be disqualified. If anyone breaks the rules, then they will of course be disqualified. Let the battle begin." The announcer walked over to Tana who was focused on the little one.
"I have a bad feeling about this Tana. That is a kid," Boff mentioned.
"I feel the same way Bo, but I think she just saved a lot of people." Tana gripped her stomach and exhaled a deep breath.
Jack was on edge. He had faith in Luna, but he didn't want her to get hurt. He doubted that any unbiased member of this crowd felt comfortable watching this. The air was silent as the red headed man walked up to Luna. He stared down at her with a smile he couldn't hide. She looked up at him. Calm. She was always calm. Jack wondered how many people she must have fought. The conditions those battles came under. Was this different? Will not being able to use wisps change things? Wait!
"Ace, what if he is a berserker? Would Luna be able to beat a berserker?" Jack had panic in his voice. Did they miscalculate? Ace's eyes were glued on the interaction. Jack forgot he wasn't in a good mood.
"I doubt he is a berserker. There are hardly any berserkers that are hunters. Wisps are too useful, and animals don't have a measure against it."
Saber brought his fist down. His knuckles tore into the ground. He was strong. Jack witnessed the grin on his face. He knew that the punch would have been avoided. Why throw so much power into it? Was it a statement? Was he trying to gauge Luna's moves? Luna barely stepped out of the way. She stood there calm and collected like before while the man withdrew his fist from the dirt. Jack was sure that she would have found an open spot and punish his big swing, but her narrow dodging seemed to interfere with Saber's plan as well. Left wide swing, following with an attempt to grab the small girl but she danced away. Jack was in awe. He knew that her instincts were sharp, but she moved with such minimal effort. It was experience. He felt he was able to move like that in the battle with Eclipse at one point. It must be from the calmness. She hadn't thrown a punch yet, but the crowds mummers told him that they all determined a winner already.
Tap. The little Reaper finally decided to throw a punch. It came after the rapid flurry that Saber probably knew he shouldn't have thrown. The punch was soft, practically ineffective. Saber barely budged but his jaw clenched. His eyes narrowed and veins appeared on the side of his neck. He twisted his body and sunk his ankle into the ground. The torque transferred to his stiffened right arm that cut through the air. This mistake led to three successive soft punches to his ribs before her tiny knuckles pushed his jaw up. She quickly jumped back to out of his range. Jack noticed a slight tapping of her foot into the sandy floor. Finding a rhythm? Whatever she was doing, there was one word that came to his mind more than anything else. Cute.
"It looks like Luna is doing great. It looks like Saber doesn't have a chance. Imagine how bad it would it be if he wanted weapons," Jack gloated.
"I am not too sure. Luna is winning, but she isn't really fighting. When weapons are around then it might only take one strike, and he seems like someone capable of finding that strike. For this duel however there is no way she loses anymore. She is being cautious and saving her mana as well. She knows that he is strong, so she is waiting until it's harder for him strengthen his body." Ace pointed at Saber's forehead gathering sweat.
"I understand, but then, what is so good about being a berserker then? Can't we all strengthen our body with mana?"
"Efficiency. Wisps are useful but they can be dodged, stopped with Null Metal, or even dispersed by wizards. Every time it happens, mana is wasted. Berserkers don't worry about that. Another factor is that human bodies are better suited to carry mana to our hands. We can generate as much strength to our punches, but it is harder for us to strengthen any other part of our body. Another another factor is our body is completely natural when we are using mimics. With mana flowing to our palms then it is hard to will it to other places. Of course, with experience then the body does it automatically to an extent, but it's never like a berserker's control.
"There is a lot of advantages to being a berserker, but you are getting rid of a versatile tool. The fight depends on the person and how they use the tools they have." Ace pointed again to The Reaper still dancing and throwing a flurry of punches.
The pattern repeated to the frustration of everyone on Saber's side. His expression was getting worse and worse. Blood ran from his nose, lip and above his eyebrow. He was now drawing his breath in short burst with his open mouth. The fight wasn't going on for long. How could he be so tired already? His heart rate must be high. Why was he throwing such heavy punches all the time? It makes sense that he is that tired.
Luna ducked again but this time she smashed her fist into his stomach. The impact was felt through the crowd. Saber dropped to his knees. Luna planted her foot and prepared to swing the other. Saber twisted up and tossed a handful of loose dirt at her. She quickly covered her face but couldn't bring her foot down quick enough to brace against the fist that smashed against her forearms, slamming her into the ground. Saber dived forward with his fist loaded, but his vision was impaired by loose dirt that Luna tossed into his face. She moved out of the way and finished with her fist into his jaw. The crowd erupted. The cheers were deafening. Each outburst seemed to fuel his rage even more. Jack was sure his heart rate was sky high.
"You think this is a game! You take me as a fool! I can kill everyone here in a heartbeat!" Saber unclenched his hands. Red orbs began to form into each one.
"See! I told you that he wasn't a berserker." Ace smiled and pointed to the threat.
"Okay! Just go stop him before someone gets hurt." Jack started moving.
"Saber is disqualified! Everyone, run!" Boff screamed into the amplifier.
The crowds started to scatter with the people in the back already leaving. The people in the front stayed to see Saber's neck in the hand of Lok. No wisps gathered anymore. Saber desperately trying to pry the grip open.
"I told you not to embarrass me. It was a simple command. You already had me worried when you challenged a child, but then you went and lost to that child. Kill everyone here? The only one here that deserves to die is the one that can't listen when I talk!" The massive chief squeezed harder. A green orb with blue swirling inside began forming in his paw.
"I would prefer if no one had to die today," Jack said as his palm held a red orb to Lok's head. Stella was on the other side with an orb of blue and yellow swirling together.
"Funny. You say you don't want anyone to die, but you are threatening me with death. What you are saying is someone is going to die, and you think it will be me." Lok stretched a half smile.
"He is saying that once you let him go, then no one has to die. Is all that muscle cutting off blood to your brain? Cancel the spell," Stella barked while her orb grew to 3 times the size of her palm.
"Jack! Stella! Be careful. He is sly!" Tana yelled from the back.
"This is interesting boy. You have a bit of a reputation, and you think you can come into my town like this. You really want your last action to be protecting this fool?" Lok's smile disappeared. His eyes zoned into Jack's.
"The fool here is you, if you think I am going to let you cause trouble in this town." Nod walked forward through the crowd.
"You finally show your face again. Ha. You really want to get beat in front of everyone again, Nod. Walk away before I really lose my patience." Lok began to grip Saber tighter. Saber began struggling for air.
"Let go of him now!" Ophelia gripped onto his forearm. His fingers eased a bit. Saber gasped.
"What are you doing here? Are you getting involved with these people too?" Lok stared into her eyes. Ophelia looked calm. Expressionless.
"You see. These guys are my new friends, and I very much dislike your face. Walk away before you give me a reason to rearrange it." Ophelia's monotone voice sent chills down Jack's spine. That was a good threat. He will have to remember that.
Ace whistled and clapped after that line. William, Ace and Tenny were bantering about how good that delivery was. Tana's skin was now flushed while looking at the exchange.
"Tsk. When I kill the dark wolf. We will see how long you have in my town again." Lok dropped Saber to the ground. He turned his back and walked away. Cigar smoke indicated how far he moved. Saber's men grabbed him and retreated as soon as he hit the ground.
"They really took him out of here at a breakneck speed." Ace laughed. Tenny and William couldn't stop laughing.
"What is wrong with you? Even I know when not to joke." Tana exhaled heavily while bracing against Ace. "I thought I was going to faint."
"Thank you," Jack addressed Nod.
"It wasn't for you. I told you already. This is my town, and if you try and cause trouble, then I will stop you too." Nod turned and began walking away.
"Ouuu. Ice. Ohhhh. Ice Queen. That is how you got your name. Cool. I hope we fight next time Stells. Bye." Oly skipped back to walk beside Nod.
"I'm sorry for my sister, love bird." Ophelia wrapped her hand around Stella's shoulder. "She is a weird one."
"Thank you for coming to help Miss Ophelia." Jack bowed his head.
"It was no problem. Treat me to something to eat for my efforts, and you, Moustache, tell me how awesome my line was again!" Ophelia laughed out loud while Ace explained the science of such a cool delivery.