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Hawks walked into the training room and saw Rena playing target practice with her magic. He could have watched her all day but he needed to figure something out to get her out of her funk. He had a dumb idea and she’d probably laugh at it but that was his goal. There was no possibility of it happening but just throwing the idea out there might lessen her burden, or at least make her smile.
She hadn’t noticed he was in the room so he sent some of his feathers flying by her head and hit the bullseye on the target before she threw her next attack. She snapped up and turned to look at him. She relaxed her stance and turned to go sit down, deciding it was time for a break.
Hawks followed and sat next to her. It was silent for a moment before they both spoke at the same time.
“Sorry I walked out like that,”
“Sorry I brought him up,”
They turned towards each other realizing they spoke at the same time and both chuckled. She then turned her glance forward and took a drink from her water.
“Hey, you sure you’re alright.” He asked.
“I’ll be alright. I promise.” She replied with a lazy smile.
Hawks saw through her facade and decided to shoot his dumb idea. “How about we make a dumb deal?”
Rena turned to look at him, curious as to what he meant.
He chucked a little at her expression. “Ok so, you know how in movies friends make that deal where if neither one is married in so many years they just get married to each other?”
“Hawks… What are you getting at?” She had a feeling, she was just surprised he’d suggest it.
“Well if lover boy doesn’t come back and you are still single in oh idk 10 years, come back to my world and let me take care of you.” He grinned.
Rena just stared at him in disbelief. He did not just seriously ask that. That’s impossible and he knows that.
“Hawks, that’s impos–” he stopped her by covering her mouth with his hand.
“Impossible. Yes I’m aware but just humor me alright. This is for you. Pretend it’s possible so you give yourself something to hold on to.” He moved his hand. “I have a feeling he’s out there and that you will find each other again so really this deal isn’t anything more than me trying to comfort you.”
Rena continued to stare before she burst into laughter. “Ok ok fine. You know what, you have a deal. But just so you know this isn’t a ‘Hawks x OC Fanfic’ or anything,”
“A what?” He looked at her puzzled.
“A fanfic? You know, where your fans wore stories about you.” She attempted to explain.
“Oh.. Those. I’m scared of what my fans would write about me. They can be a little…. Much sometimes.” He cringed.
“Oh I bet. Anyway, it’s probably just the Author attempting to break the 4th wall or something.”
“What a lame way to go about it.”
“For real, but regardless. Thank you.” She rested her head on his shoulder.
“Anytime, Mystic.” He grinned. “As much as I’m enjoying our friendly bonding, you kinda just up and left your new friends hanging to the mercy of Sy.”
Rena jolted up “Oh my god. You’re right!” She started to walk off but Hawks grabbed her wrist pulling her into a hug.
She was a little surprised but relaxed after a moment.
“Hey.” his tone was low and soft “Promise me you’ll be OK? Not just with that but with the missions too. I was really worried when Sy told me about the message and that it might be a trap. Don’t run off and get yourself hurt again, or something worse. Promise?”
She just smiled, happy he was so concerned about her. “Yeah, I promise. But the same goes to you, Mr. Double Agent.”
They released the hug and he ruffled her hair. “Good. Now let’s not keep your new friends waiting. Which, by the way, I’m proud you made some more.”
“You sound like a parent proud of their kid.” She rolled her eyes.
“Well I am proud, kid” he smirked.
“Omg, shut up. Let’s go.” She said as she stormed out.
“That’s all I can really tell you, do you have any questions?” Sy asked as she finished explaining to the squad about the mission.
There was a short silence before Elowen popped up from behind the group. “Where is Lady Aether? Can I see her?”
“Ah you must be the lower guardian Mystic mentioned” Sy said as she stood up, “I’d like to give you this. It’s a device that will hide your presence from Odysseus.” She handed Elowen a GPP.
Elowen took it with stars in her eyes, “This is amazing! How did you create this?”
“Well actually Aether helped me. She fell into this world and bonded with one of my Androids. From there, I was able to experiment with her essence and created devices that could locate and also hide the presence of guardians.”
“It helped us locate two more of the higher guardians.” A voice spoke from behind the group.
They all turned around to see an Ethereal woman with blueish gray hair. Elowen saw her and tears immediately graced her face as she ran towards the woman, arms stretched out as she embraced her.
“LAAADY AAETHHERR~ I was so worried!” Elowen cried.
“I’m sorry my dear. It was all so sudden. I’m glad you are safe. He’s going after lower guardians now isn’t he?” She asked.
“Yes. Ryker said that he was given some of their essence to give him a boost of power.” Rena said as she walked back in, Hawks right behind her.
“Mystic! You’re alright!” Vanessa cried out.
“Yes, I’m sorry about that. I’m assuming Sy caught you up on all the details?” she asked.
“Yes she did. Mystic, how are you doing this all by yourself?”
“Simple, I’m not by myself.” She smiled. “So far in every world I have visited, there have been people who have become my friends. They gave me more reason to fight to save everyone, to stop Odysseus. I’m not alone anymore. Their friendship gives me the strength I need to fight. And even though I was only with you guys for a short time, I consider you my friends as well. I will fight so you don’t lose your world and those precious to you.”
“Wow Mystie now that was a good speech. Did you take notes from mine?” Hawks grinned, earning a glare from Rena.
“Hawks you are too much sometimes and no I didn’t take notes.” She said as she playfully slapped him on the arm. “Don’t you have somewhere to be?”
He let out a frustrated groan, “Ugh. Yes but I don’t want to go. They are so annoying. My mission is dragging on and I’m so over it. Though, I do feel bad for one of them. That Twice guy, Jin, he actually is a good person. Life just decided to fuck him over and he landed in league with those villains. I hope I can get him to change his mind, to take the right path.” Hawks said seriously.
Rena rested her hand on his shoulder, “Hawks you’ve got the charm, I’m sure you can. Don’t give up on him, hero~” she smirked.
He laughed softly before he pulled his phone from his pocket, glancing at a message. “Well, it looks like I’m off. I hope I get to see you again soon. It was nice meeting you all. I’m glad Mystie made some new friends. Now she doesn’t have to rely on me.” He smirked.
“Oh my god, just go Hawks. You are so annoying!” She playfully growled. He gave a wave as he flashed away.
“Thank god he’s gone. He is seriously one annoying guy.” Sy sighed.
“How long was he waiting here?” Rena asked.
“Two… days.”She groaned. “It was horrible.”
“Oh come on it couldn’t have been THAT bad.” Rena giggled.
“It would have been fine if he had not been insisting on following you every 3 hours. He’d come up with some reason he needed to be there.” she rolled her eyes, “but he does care about your safety. Even gave me some lectures on my equipment.”
“Sounds like him to be honest.” Rena laughed as she turned to the black bulls. “Well, I guess it’s time we sent you all back to your world. You have more training to get back to. I do wish that I could help you with the Spade Kingdom..” she said, a little disheartened.
“Eh that’s alright Kid, If it’s part of our timeline or whatever then I’m sure what is meant to happen will happen. You just focus on your own problems. Ah but one piece of advice I will give you as an honorary member of the black bulls. You better push past your limits or I’ll have to come kick your ass.”
“Captain!” Vanessa yelled in shock.
“What? She’s a member of the squad. I’d do the same to all of you. If she’s taking on the biggest bad guy of the universe she better give it her all.” He grinned, lighting another cigarette.
Rena smiled at her newest friends, “Thanks Captain Yami, and thank you guys for having faith in me. Now go train your asses off.”
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