A small rumble of the ground shook through Lyra's room making her stumble a bit. Lyra quickly regained her balance, not worrying about why the ground shook. Determined to keep gathering what little things she has together.
Lyra was putting on a pair of black boots. It went along with her black tank top and black cargo pants.
After the small meeting she had with the Cyclops leader Polyphemus. Insisting if Mercer doesn't send for her soon then she would become one of his wives.
The horror that Lyra felt in that moment sent shivers down her spin. She would rather die than be forced to marry him. Actually she'd rather die than be forced to marry anyone.
Strangely as she laced up her boots her thoughts went to Sami. Lyra hoped that idiot was okay. Without her around he tends to end up in situations worse than normal. Yeah he's the only totally cursed out of the group.
Lyra can also admit she secretly misses Anna, but only a little bit. Like not enough for her to go look for her. Though enough for her to hope that Anna is doing well.
Lyra finished lacing up her boots as, standing up she grabbed the bedsheets, she made into a makeshift backpack. The goal right now is to leave the room, take out any guards in the hallway.
Raiding the kitchen for food she can bring with and then steal some sort of boat to escape. Obviously this is all easier said than done, but Lyra would rather die than end up a wife.
At least a wife of the smelly Cyclops leader, this entire island just stinks. Thankfully the castle isn't as bad as the rest of the island. Still kind of smelly compared to most of the cities she has visited.
Wasting no more time Lyra slowly opened the door to her room. Opening it just enough that she could squeeze out. Before shutting it quietly behind her.
Lyra tip-toed as quietly as she could down the hallway. Her senses were on high alert as she kept a lookout for any guards or patrols. Luckily for Lyra she ran into no one on her way to the kitchen.
Lyra began to raid the kitchen of its dried meats and some vegetables. Putting as much as she could into the blanket before tying it around her neck.
Easy part down, hard part is trying to find the way out of this place.
KABOOM!
Part of the wall exploded to the left of Lyra, near where the stoves were located. Lyra skidded across the floor due to the shockwave. Luckily she didn't take any damage from the flying debris.
"I thought the point of this was to go quiet!", a male voice said.
The dust from the explosion was slowly clear as Lyra saw two shapes. Lyra quickly summoned a sword to her hand as she could make out two voices arguing.
"I got tired of trying to find my way through this castle. It's like a maze", the female voice whined.
"Seriously! Then what was the point of making me dress up like this", the male voice argued back.
"You look bonita so pretty!", the female voice cheered.
Lyra's eyes narrowed, recognizing that voice. Dammit of course she would cause a big ruckus. Anna has been like that on missions as long as Lyra has known her.
Lyra quickly walked towards the duo as dust fully cleared. Though Anna and Sami didn't realize the one they were looking for already found them instead.
"Let's just go before we have the entire castle looking for us!"Sami encouraged.
Anna shrugged in defiance, her face looking annoyed. "I want to kill things, I refuse to leave this island before I get to blow some shit up."
"Can we just look for Lyra please?", pleaded Sami. Gripping the bridge of his nose in frustration.
"Ugh fine, but only if we can actually blow some shit up before we leave.", Anna concluded.
"Fine!"Sami agreed.
Lyra started laughing after hearing the exchange. The noise caused Sami to jump before turning around.
"Lyra!"Sami shouted in excitement before looking down in horror.
"Want to explain why you're dressed like that?"Lyra laughed out as she looked at his outfit.
Sami had his hair pulled back, with make up on his face to make him appear more feminine. He was wearing one of the outfits the house maidens wear that attended her.
"I.. ugh… blame her!"Sami pointed at Anna, embarrassed.
"Want to explain to my beautiful teacher of mine", Lyra asked Anna. A huge smile on Lyra's face at seeing both of them again.
"Oh my god she called me beautiful", Anna swooned. Launching herself at Lyra hugging her.
"GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME!"
"Ahh how I missed you my beautiful butterfly", Anna cried, not letting go as Lyra tried pulling her arms off of me.
Sami sweat dropped looking at the two. "Something never changes between the two of them.", he muttered.
Though for once he's not annoyed at Anna's antics, seemingly happy at the fact he finally found Lyra. Though he can only hope that his clone didn't get into any trouble.
"AHH let go!"Lyra demanded.
"NEVER!", replied Anna.
Guess it's time to break them up so they can get going. Sami for one is ready to be back in the academy he is freaking tired.
"I hate sitting down waiting like a coward! While that utter clown is off saving Lyra", Poke whispered to himself.
Poke was sitting by the entrance of the cave, his back against the wall. Spinning one of his daggers around in his hand.
Angel was still sitting by the fire, worry on her face. Hating the fact she couldn't help them find Lyra.
"So unfair", She muttered to herself, using the stick next to the fire to poke at it. "I could've helped too but nope just pushed to the side. Discarded and thrown away like a freaking after thought."
Angel let out a huge sigh, just waiting for the group to come back so they could leave.
Poke wasn't paying attention to Angel as he kept staring at the wall. Since Lyra got kidnapped he has been embracing his darker emotions.
It wasn't the first time he has, last time he got Gin killed for going against him. For making Lyra hate him, everyone loves him.
Yet Lyra and Gin hated him. To a certain extent Mercer did too, but who cares about the old man. He needs to retire, and pass on his leadership to people more deserving.
"I bet you think you're the one deserving of ruling the western kingdom.", the voice mocked Poke.
Poke clenched his left hand in anger, spinning the knife around faster in his hand. "One day I'll get what I deserve in terms of ruling. For now I just need to gain power, gain strength. Only once I'm strong will people answer me freely."
"You pathetic, weak little child"
"I'm strong enough to have control over my own body"
"Eventually you're going to give into me", the voice in poke head sassed
"Shut up!"Poke thought back his words coming out viciously. "The day I give in will be a day I lose all hope in anything else."
"I'm excited for when that day will come.", the voice replied. "At least it will be coming soon hahahaha"
"Fuck you!" Poke roared, making Angel jump at the sudden shouting.
Angel wanted to approach Poke but decided it wasn't worth it. Especially since they weren't close, and she feels like he doesn't like her much.
"Challenege that boy to fight once we get back to the school, and if he wins I want control no questions or answers", the voice challenged.
"You have a deal", Poke agreed.
His thoughts finally quieted down, as he kept spinning his knife over again. Waiting for the mothers to return.