The sun was slowly setting below the horizon. The sound of steps and dragging feet echoed through the distance as Raiden walked alongside his comrades, moving through the forest toward the Coast City shore.
Ash's hand rested firmly in Raiden's as nothing but reluctant sounds echoed through the distance. Everyone was lost in their thoughts, and Raiden's were no different—those of a scared and confused child.
Huntress, an unbreakable force, was right on his tail for a crime he had yet to commit, and worse still, he had no idea what it was to even weigh his options. To make matters worse, FIRMO had ruthless comrades who could kill him at any moment, and what threatened his fragile life most were the absolute domains they might venture into.
His palms grew sweaty, eyes darting to the floor as he struggled to gulp down his fear. He would have avoided this if he could, perhaps enjoyed the solace his royal life offered. But his dreams and aspirations outweighed his fear, regardless.
