Chapter 17 A Test ?

Aiden sighed as he saw the mess in the mansion, knowing that the dragon was not only angry, he was hurt . " Leave, I want to be alone" Ryoko said making Aiden roll his eyes at him, " What if I don't" Aiden challenged him and sat down on the couch.

"Why don't you listen to me, for once" Ryoko said making his way towards the couch, Aiden saw Ryoko's arm was bleeding, "Why do you always hurt yourself" Aiden pointed his finger towards his arm.

"It will heal in some time" Ryoko said, "Why can't you give the rose to Andrew" Aiden questioned getting all serious.

"Because he is not ready" Ryoko stated, as he sat across Aiden, "He is ready, believe me"

Aiden continued "Trust me, he can really help you to meet her"

"Just because he is your friend does not mean, you can support him" Ryoko said glaring at him.

Aiden knew Ryoko was getting angry, but what he said is the truth, Andrew is capable of making her come here for once, after all he is the son of the most powerful witch. Aiden kept staring at him making Ryoko irritated.

"So what do you want me to do! To tell them I accept their offer and give him the rose" Ryoko said with anger.

"Yes, I want you to do exactly what you said" Aiden said, making Ryoko give him a are you kidding me look.

"I will never do that" Ryoko yelled at him, "Trust me Ryoko, Andrew can bring her, he is very powerful, it's just he doesn't know it yet" Aiden tried to reason with him, Aiden could see Ryoko did not trust his words.

"Okay, if you don't trust me, then how about you test him yourself" Aiden said making Ryoko pay attention to him, "If you test him and he pass, then will you give him the rose?" Aiden said, hoping that, Ryoko says yes.

Ryoko thought for a second, as an idea popped in his head, he nodded his head making Aiden smile, " But how will you test him?" Aiden asked getting curious about what will he do.

Ryoko smirked at his question, making Aiden regret his decision to give Ryoko this idea, hoping that he does not harm them in any way.

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Akira opened his eyes, his body was very weak, when he tried to get up, he fell down because of the pain that he felt, it was pitch black in here, all he could see was the light from a small hope in the wall.

He still could not believe he saw her, the regret and guilt that he felt all this years was a lie, Akira could not believe she was alive, standing in front of him.

"So finally you are awake huh?" Akira heard a voice making him turn his head towards the door, he could see a figure in the dark walking towards him.

Suddenly the lights were on, making Akira close his eyes because of the sudden flash in his eyes, slowing opening his eyes, he saw the room was an old basement.

She was standing in front of him, but not with a smile that she always had, but with hatred on her face making Akira confuse, why was she looking at him like that and why did she bring him here.

"You are alive?" Akira asked, his throat hurt as he spoke, he wanted to drink water but did not ask for it, "Are you that upset to see me?" She said making a sad face with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Why would I feel upset, I'm happy t-" she cut him off and said "Don't show me any fake sympathy or I might kill you, which I don't intent to do right now"

Akira was stunned, how did she became like this, or was this girl standing in front of him really her or someone else.

The girl who always had a smile on her face, who helped everyone in need, wanted to kill someone, that also him.

"You will get all the answers to your question, but for now, stay here and rest" saying that she made her way towards the door, shutting it loudly, leaving him with all this questions making his head hurt.

I wish I could know what's going in your mind Kate. Akira thought as he closed his eyes, trying to think of a way to get out of here.

Akira tried to use his powers so he could contact Aiden for help , but he was so weak that he could not even move a muscle.

After trying many times, he heard a voice " I will be there" Akira smiled, knowing that Aiden will be here to help him. He started feeling dizzy making him close his eyes in pain.