Rise of the Malactric Heir

"I am here because I was on a mission, one to help find out more about Vellon, Misran and I were supposed to do this as two teams, but things took a different turn and I ended up here, Adora called and I wanted to give her the information that I have received so far, here I am, we have tried our best but the enemy..." With a sigh, Serina said.

"He is like a ghost," Alix replied, and Serina nodded.

"Exactly that Alix, I spotted Vellon more than once and it doesn't look good," Serina said as she looked at Adora and she sighed.

"Keep going, we're listening," Adora said.

"Vellon is not like you describe him, he is on edge, he is violent, frightening even, his aura, it's kind of dark, he has grown more powerful, even Kyris doesn't stand a chance against him, but something seems off about him, he keeps clutching his head, saying strange things to other people, I followed him for one day alone, I couldn't follow him for much longer, I am not strong enough to face him, but there is something wrong with Vellon," Serina replied and Adora clenched her fists.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't get anything else," Serina said, and Adora looked at her and then smiled.

"Don't worry about it, Serina, it's fine, this is more than enough information for me, you have done well, I'm just glad you didn't go after him and you are safe that's what matters," Adora replied, patting the girl on the shoulder.

"How are we going to proceed now?" Kyllan inquired.

"We're going to meet the royal family tomorrow, then we'll start looking for that crystal; if they're just now arriving, even they won't be able to find it that easily," Adora responded.

"I agree, we need that location," Alix said, and they agreed.

"Getting it shouldn't be a problem, for now, let's all just call it a night and prepare for tomorrow, get some good sleep, Serina, get some food and you can share a room with Kyris," Adora said, and Kyris left staring at Adora and she smirked as the others looked at them and smiled, and everyone went to their room, deciding to call it a night because a lot was about to begin once they find the location.

After going back to their room, Alix locked the door and Adora sat down on the bed, then Alix went into the balcony and looked up at the sky while breathing in the fresh cold air as she opened up her hair, then grabbed a white fancy box that was on the bed and approached him in the balcony then he looked at her.

"Hey," he said, and she smiled before handing him the fancy box, which he accepted.

"What is this?" he asked, then opened the box, smiled, and looked at her.

"Do you like it?" she asked, and he sighed before turning to look at the fancy modern watch she had given him.

"I don't see why I shouldn't, thank you Adora, but may I ask what the occasion is?" he inquired, and she smiled.

"I just felt like giving it to you; there isn't any occasion," she explained.

"Well, this is nice, thanks," he said as his gaze landed on her neck and he noticed she was wearing the necklace he had given her again.

"You really like that, don't you?" he asked then she touched the necklace and nodded.

"Well, I am glad you do, by the way, I didn't buy that necklace, it's a pure diamond heart, but I got if from Sally, she said it was some family heirloom and was wasting away in a safe," he said and she smiled.

"More reason for me to like it, it's fine Alix, you don't have to buy every gift, I think what matters is that it comes from a good heart or good intentions behind it," she replied as he sighed and stared at her smiling face.

"Alix, I know you have known Sally for a very long time, she is a nice person, but did Sally ever tell you where she's from?" she asked and he looked at her.

"To be honest, I don't know much about her background; she is just a nice person, though she acts really strange, secretive, like you," he responded, and they both chuckled.

"Well, most people have strong reasons for keeping secrets, I am sure she must have hers, she likes you a lot, so she must have, as for me, I am working on a lot, yours will be quite different," she said.

"Is it that bad?" he asked.

"Believe me, your history is worse than you think, one with a not-so-good past, but if you're strong enough, you'll be able to handle it with a set goal," she responded.

"It's a good thing I mark your words in my brain, I will wait to hear more about myself, it sort of feels dark, but no problem," he said and she patted him on the shoulder, then she stretched off as the wind blew hard and cold, causing her hair to fly open and she hid behind Alix and he chuckled as she tied her hair back up in a bun.

"Are you all right back there?" he inquired.

"Yeah, it's cold," she replied then he turned to face her and she grinned.

"You have a wicked grin, almost like you're up to something," he said as she stared at him, lowered her head, and gnashed her teeth before smiling, knowing she liked having them around more than she could admit.

"Alix, believe me, I am not up to anything, if I was, you would be the first one to know, I have no wicked intentions, I think I'll go try to get some sleep, hope no trouble comes knocking at our door tonight, don't stay up too late Alix," she replied, then got into bed, covered herself with the blanket, and Alix locked the balcony door before adjusting the curtains while she looked at him, before he went and laid back on the couch and she turned off the lights.