§ Strategy §

Family. That was what Ryuga had become with the few allies he had.

The innocent smile on Velora's face e was like a reminder to Ryuga. It reminded him of... the girl in front of him. Ryukka after he found her. And one more. His little sister, Allura.

It was a nostalgic feeling. But it also made him blame himself. Maybe if he let Ryukka grow out of his comfort and stepped into the world, she might have become more than what she is now. Yes she was a great girl, and independent too. But he still felt he held her back somehow.

"Are you okay? You just seem to be... staring at me." Velora pulled him out of his daze when he just stared I tk thin air.

"Nothing really. I guess I'm just, proud of you. Now can you give us a moment. We have a few things to talk about. And you need to go and prepare yourself." Ryuga coated the girl by stroking her hair smoothly.