Past of...

  Nigel 18, Rho 16, Ace 14 years old.

  Nigel playing with his little sister, Myra. He is laughing with her. Myra is 9. They pretend to have tea party.

  Myra: This is boring... let's play something else.

  Nigel laughs.

  Nigel: Like what?

  Myra thinks.

  Myra: I know! Teach me how to fight!

  Nigel laughs.

  Nigel: Aren't you a little too young for that?

  Myra: Oh come on, you and daddy are always training without me... I want to be a part of that too!

  Nigel: You will... just when you are bit older okay?

  Nigel thinks.

  Myra: Are you scared that I will become stronger then you?

  Nigel: Yeah, that's the thing

  Myra: Well... my birthday is soon, and I'll be 10, can you teach me how to fight then?

  She looked at him with puppy eyes.

  Myra: Please?

  Nigel: Fine... but remember, violence it's not a solution.

  Myra: I know, I just want to be strong as you and daddy so one day I can protect the weak.

  Nigel smiles.

  Nigel: Then you need to train hard you know.

  Myra: I know, and I am ready.

  Orobas walks inside the house holding newspaper.

  Myra: Daddy!

  She runs to him to hug him.

  Orobas: Hey puzzle. What the two of you are up to?

  Myra: Brother told me he will teach me how to fight when I turn 10!

  Orobas: Is that so?

  He was relaxed, even wearing a smile…

  She nods.

  Nigel: What are you looking at?

  Orobas is looking at paper.

  Orobas: I am reading about that girl, Nexara, they finally published her picture.

  Nigel: Let me see that.

  He gives him paper. She was standing next To Davon. Then she looked differently, she had brown and straight hair. On picture she was wearing white coat. Nigel reads the paper.

  Nigel: Wait, what is this? They are giving her authority over Nex projects? I thought she was just name of that, not a brain.

  Myra: I want to see her too!

  She takes paper.

  Orobas: Oh she is more than that, she actually worked on a lot of projects in government, but now that she turned 16, she is allowed officially to take over.

  Myra: Wow, she is really pretty...

  Nigel: But she is just a kid, how can she lead something that big?

  Orobas: Maybe she is a kid, but she is a smart one, and if you do everything right, one day you will be working with her.

  Nigel: What?

  He looked confused, but stayed calm.

  Orobas: That is your future.

  Orobas turned more serious.

  Nigel: I don't have any interest to work with her, or with anyone from the government.

  Orobas: What are you talking about? People would kill to work for her, and because of me you have a chance to work with her and you are telling me, you are not interested?

  Nigel: That is exactly what I am saying.

  He said cold.

  Orobas: It doesn't matter what you think, you will do as I say.

  He said cold and went out of a room.

  Myra: Why don't you want to work with her?

  Nigel: It is complicated.

  Myra: How?

  Nigel: Let's just say people who work for her are... bit different. They have some goals that I don't agree with.

  Myra: Like what?

  Nigel sights.

  Nigel: Did anyone ever told you that you ask to much?

  Myra laughs.

  Myra: I am a kid, I am supposed to ask too much.

  Nigel: Aren't you a smart girl.

  Myra laughs.

  On the table it’s a paper, Nexara and Davon on the cover of it.

  Nexara

  Working in the lab. Davon and Troy walk in. Nexara looks at them.

  Davon: That's my girl, working even on her birthday.

  Nexara: I don't like to waste my time.

  Davon: I won’t take much of your time, I just wanted to introduce you to someone. This is Troy, he will be your new guard.

  Nexara: I thought I was allowed to spend a day without any guards on my birthday.

  She talked cold, hint of frustration.

  Davon: I know that was a deal but I was thinking, maybe you would feel better if you had someone keeping an eye on you that is closer to your age.

  Nexara looked at Troy coldly.

  Nexara: And how old are you?

  Troy: I am 19 ma'am.

  Nexara looks at Davon.

  Nexara: So, if I got this right, you decided to give me for my birthday the opposite of what I wanted?

  Davon: Well you are not surrounded by people of your age, and you should be.

  Nexara: Since when? You always told me that would be waste of my time.

  Davon laughs.

  Davon: Well, this way I know he is looking out for you, and you have someone to talk to, so you wouldn't try to make friends on your own.

  Nexara: Can we start with that tomorrow? I have a lot of work to do.

  Davon turns serious.

  Davon; No, we can't. Now, be nice and say thank you.

  Nexara looks down.

  Nexara: Thank you.

  Davon: You forgot something?

  Nexara: Thank you father.

  Davon: Happy birthday, well, I will leave the two of you alone. And don't have any fun.

  He leaves. Nexara coldly ignores him and keeps working.

  Troy: I would also like to say happy birthday.

  Nexara: Thank you.

  She answered like she didn’t care.

  Troy: If I may ask, what are you working on?

  Nexara: No, you may not.

  Troy: Why?

  Nexara looks away from her work and looks at him.

  Nexara: Do you even have any experience?

  Troy: I was best in my class miss.

  Nexara: This is how is going to be. You can stay here but you won’t talk, ask, or do anything that is not your job. Understand?

  Troy smirks.

  Troy: I am sorry miss, but asking you about your job is also my job.

  Nexara: What?

  Troy: I am just following my orders.

  Nexara: Well that doesn't mean I have to respond.

  She continues working.

  Troy: That is correct, but just keep in mind that I do have to report everything you do, and I plan to keep following my orders from General, not you.

  Nexara: Do as you want, I'll do the same.

  Silence.

  Troy: Were you always this cold?

  Nexara: Excuse me?

  Troy: You look a lot happier on pictures and in public.

  Nexara: You are following your orders, I am following mine.

  Troy: Are you saying smiling is part of your job?

  Nexara: Occasionally, yes.

  She speaks cold,

  Troy: I can't say I am surprised. Tell me, when you say occasionally, does that mean in some situation your smile can be real?

  He talked in a bit sarcastic way, teasinig way. Nexara annoyed but keeps her cool, she looks at him.

  Nexara: You know, for someone who was best in his class you sure don't know your place.

  Troy: Oh I apologies miss, did I offend you in anyway?

  He talked nicely but he wasn’t nice, and she could see right through. She stands up and looks up to him.

  Nexara: Cut the act, and listen to me now. You won't talk with me that way unless you want to get fired, understood?

  Troy smirks.

  Troy: Try it.

  Nexara confused.

  Nexara: What?

  Troy: Try and get me fired, I promise you it won’t be easy.

  Nexara: What are you talking about?

  He step closer.

  Troy: Let's just say your dad really likes me, and we made really good deal, so, I am not going anywhere princess, get used to it.

  She looked at him angry but she understood.

  Nexara: We’ll see about that.

  She walked out, he followed her.

  Eligor an Davon were in the hall talking, Eligor nodded, opened a portal and walked in the portal and portal closed.

  Ace

  Eligor appeared at the place that was a type of a school for chosen students (let’s say that like that), students training outside, Ace and Aaron trained separately. When they notice him, they stopped training and they kneel on one knee. Showing respect. Eligor walks toward Ace an Aaron.

  Eligor: Anything happened while I was away?

  Aaron: Everything is in the order master.

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  Eligor: Good, keep training.

  He walked away. They continued to train with their swords.

  Aaron: Ready to lose again?

  Ace: I don't think so.

  She attacked, he dodges and attacks too. They are both skilled.

  Aaron: You are still to reckless.

  Ace annoyed, rush towards him and keeps attacking. He is faster and appears behind her, he puts a sword under her neck.

  Aaron: Ready to surrender?

  Ace: Never.

  Ace manages to pull away, she almost got him, but he fastly reacted and he made her to drop her sword. He pointed a sword towards her. She stayed still but she was mad.

  Aaron: You are strong but you will never beat me.

  Ace: Never say never.

  Aaron put the top of his sword under her chin, lifted her head that way.

  Aaron: You know... I enjoy being the only one who can beat you. Do you want to know why?

  Ace is silent.

  Aaron: It's because I like to be the only one who can see you weak and vulnerable.

  She got even more annoyed so she fastly turned around and kicked his sword out of his hand. She grabbed his sword in the air, she was ready to point it at him but he grabbed her wrist tightly, keeping her hand in the air, and grabbing her other hand and he pulled her closer.

  Aaron: Nice try.

  She was frustrated.

  Ace: Okay... you can let me go now...

  He looked at her, he didn’t let her go.

  Aaron: You know, I could do whatever I want with you and you couldn't stop me.

  His eyes turned a bit darker, just like her eyes.

  Ace: Okay Aaron, that's enough.

  She tried to pull away, but he holds her tighter. She was in pain so she dropped his sword.

  Aaron: Say please and I will let you go.

  Ace raised an eyebrow.

  Ace: you know damn well that I won’t do that. You won... so let me go now!

  He held her for few more seconds then he let go of her. She took a few steps back. Aaron is picking his sword, he didn't looked at her but he spoke.

  Aaron: One day I won’t listen, and I won’t let go that easily.

  He said that cold, serious and honest.

  Ace: You know, sometimes your words really freak me out. Stop saying things like that.

  She was holding her wrist. Aaron changed his expression suddenly and smiled as he looked at her.

  Aaron: Oh I am just messing with you, you know that.

  Ace wasn't sure about that but she nodded.

  Ace: Right...

  Her wrist had bruises of how strongly he held her. One of the students came to Aaron.

  Louis: Master needs you.

  Aaron looks at Ace.

  Aaron: I guess I'll beat you later.

  He smiled. Ace didn’t say anything she just looked at him, he walked away with a student. She was holding her wrist, seeing how red it is from his grip. She sighed and picked up her sword. It was a break, and she saw other students reading paper.

  Ace: What is going on?

  All students were boys, she was the only girl there.

  Wren: We are looking at this article about Nexara...

  Ace: Let me see that.

  She looked at the papers.

  Riso: You know... yesterday I overheard master talking something about choosing one of his students, that apparently is supposed to join Nexara's team.

  Ace: What?

  Riso: Yeah... I wasn't supposed to hear that but if that is true, that could mean choosing either you or Aaron.

  Ace: Well I don't know anything about it, so... if that is the case I guess Aaron is his choice.

  Jay: Well he is strong but I mean, you are strong too, he could choose you too.

  She looked at the paper.

  Kiro: I wonder what is she like... I mean she is not that much older than us and yet she is so powerful.

  Jay: Well she is Davon's daughter, of course she is powerful.

  Wren: Maybe you could ask Aaron if he knows anything about it?

  Ace: I don't think so, I believe he would tell me if he knew anything about it.

  Oro: Would he?

  Ace sighs.

  Ace: I am not sure anymore.

  She was training all by herself, pushing her limit. Aaron watched her. She didn’t know he was there.

  Aaron: Someone is pissed. She points her sword at him.

  Ace: What are you doing here?

  Aaron: I was looking for you. Here.

  He throws her bottle of water.

  Ace: Thanks...

  She drinks.

  Ace: What did Eligor wanted?

  Aaron: You know he doesn’t like when we called him by his name.

  Ace: And do you see him around?

  Aaron: Fair point.

  Ace: Don't change the subject.

  Aaron: It's nothing you need to worry about.

  She is silent for a bit.

  Ace: I saw an article today about Davon's daughter. Eligor works with him, I was wondering, did he ever take you there with him?

  Aaron: Only once, but we didn't stay for too long.

  Ace: Did you meet her?

  Aaron: No, I didn't. It's is very hard to pull that off anyway.

  Ace: What do you mean?

  Aaron: All I know is that she is very well guarded, and not many people are allowed to talk with her.

  Ace: Would you ever want to work for her?

  Aaron: Where does this all coming from? Why do you ask?

  Ace: I was just wondering that's all.

  Aaron smiles and steps bit closer.

  Aaron: I don't know to be honest but I do know one thing.

  Ace: Yes?

  Aaron: I would never go anywhere without you. So where I go, you go, or I am not going anywhere.

  Ace smiles a bit.

  Ace: Oh really?

  Aaron: Of course. You are my best friend and my rival, it would be boring without you.

  Ace looks at him and smiles. She holds her sword.

  Ace: Are you up for a rematch?

  Aaron: Do you think about anything beside violence?

  Ace: Not really no... She jokes.

  Aaron: Okay then. Bring it on.

  She smiles and she attacks.

  Nigel

  Leaving the house.

  Orobas: Where do you think you are going?

  Nigel: Apparently nowhere.

  Orobas: Why don't we go for a little walk.

  Nigel: What about Myra?

  Orobas: She is at her friend house, now let's go.

  He starts walking. They walk through the woods.

  Orobas: You are not kid anymore, it's time to think about your future, don't you think?

  Nigel: Let me guess, you want me to walk your path?

  Orobas: You would rather end up like your mother?

  Nigel stays quiet.

  Orobas: God rest her soul.

  Nigel: She is not dead...

  Orobas: To me she is, like you can be.

  He keeps walking.

  Nigel: Where are we going?

  Orobas: You will see.

  He walks some more then he stops, they are in the middle of nowhere, in the forest.

  Orobas put his arm on a tree(fake tree, tree opened.

  Nigel: What the...

  Orobas walks in.

  Orobas: You coming?

  Nigel confused but follows him. Tree closes, and just like elevator, they go down. They appear underground; there are a lot of people prisoners. Orobas walks forward, Nigel is shocked.

  Nigel: What is this? Who are all this people?

  People were silent, not even looking at them, not talking, not reacting.

  Orobas: Let me introduce you to Curse users.

  Nigel looks confused.

  Nigel: What now?

  Orobas: For you to understand better, you should first know that there are two types of TEIRBTWIAC mountain.

  Nigel: What do you mean?

  Orobas: In first there is a light spirit and in second there is a dark spirit. Light spirit will give you powers, gifts, and conditions to keep the gift they gave you, that is the type of mountain everyone is aware of. But, like I said, there is also a second type that is not well known. In second type, dark spirit gives you only one thing and one thing only. Curse,

  Nigel looks at him. Orobas walked towards the prisoners.

  Orobas: You won’t get any conditions in return, like in the first version, but in this type of mountain with dark spirit in it, you will give up on your soul every time you use curse that has been given to you. But it is worth it because those curses are way more powerful then powers of light users.

  Nigel: Why... how... why no one knows about this?

  Orobas: Only few people know, and now you are one of them.

  Nigel: So... those people are Curse users? They choose to enter another mountain?

  There were around 7 people.

  Orobas: yes, but they are more in transition phase. You see, even if you walk into the mountain with dark spirit and get a curse, that doesn't mean you will be able to activate it in the same moment.

  Nigel: And how do you activate it?

  Orobas: There is a different answer for every individual, that is what I am trying to discover here. My job is to help those people to activate their powers so they can be unstoppable and useful.

  Nigel: Isn't that risky? I mean things could get really bad, right?

  Orobas: No when they are under my control.

  Nigel: But how can you guarantee they will stay under your control after they activate their curse.

  Orobas grins evilly. His eyes turn black.

  Orobas: Because, I am Curse user myself, and not any kind. While every Curse user is capable of manipulating and taking control over other humans, I am the only one who is able to control Curse users.

  Nigel eyes widen as he sees his eyes.

  Nigel: You... are one of them?

  His eyes turn back to normal. Orobas puts his hand on his shoulder.

  Orobas: There is so much that I need to teach you my son. One day, this will be your department, and you'll be unstoppable.

  Nigel is still shocked even a bit scared but he doesn’t say anything.

  Nexara

  She knocks on Davon’s office. And she walks in. Davon looks at her, sitting on his desk

  Nexara: May I speak with you father?

  She talks cold, Troy behind her.

  Davon: You know that I always have time for you. Say it.

  Nexara: Can we talk in private?

  Davon looks at Troy then at her.

  Davon: And what is it related to? The thing you want to talk.

  Nexara: Work.

  Davon: If it is a work related he has right to hear it. So you can talk in front of him.

  She sights.

  Nexara: As you wish.

  Davon: So? What is it?

  Nexara: I want to work with prisoners, well to be more precisely, with punishment system.

  Davon raises an eyebrow. Troy was surprised because he thought se was going to try to get rid of him, instead she wanted to talk about work.

  Davon: Elaborate.

  Nexara: I was thinking about purposes of punishment, and one of them should be to reduce crime, but crime is continuing, the numbers are the same or even bigger. We tried with hard punishments, and I don't say that they didn't deserved it, but it doesn't seem right, not always. So I would like to work with prisoners and focusing on their rehabilitation, but of course not with every prisoner, not with every criminal record. So, I would like to create something that could work as a rehabilitation test which can show if prisoner is able to change and stop being a criminal, and threat to a world after he gets out. If prisoner pass that test, we will work with him, well I would, with people I choose and train. If prisoner does not pass that test, we either keep him locked forever, or kill him or torture him, but that would only be possible if that prisoner shows that he is cold hatred person, who is dangerous for others and the world, who doesn't want to change or is not even able to. I believe that with that system we could reduce crime, or at least it could be a starting point. I am ready to work hard to make that happen, I just need your permission.

  Nexara: And one more thing, I would make a test that will work in every case, it will not give any false results.

  Davon thinks and stands up, Troy was listening this whole time. Davon looks at Troy.

  Davon: What do you think about that?

  Nexara slightly annoyed that he had to ask him.

  Troy: I think that is a great idea sir.

  She looked at him surprised that he took her side.

  Davon: I think that too. Fine, I agree, you can start working on that tomorrow, and you can choose your own team of people to work for, but you will need to present that idea to a Council first.

  Nexara nods.

  Nexara: I won’t disappoint you.

  Davon: I know.

  Nexara and Troy were walking down the hall. She stopped and turned to face him.

  Nexara: Why did you take my side?

  Troy: Because I think your idea is good, and that actually can make some progress.

  Nexara: Ha...

  Troy: Why is that so surprising?

  Nexara: Well I got used to people around here doubt my decisions because I am only 16 and they can't stand the idea that someone way younger is also smarter, and of course I can boss them around.

  Troy: And do you boss them around?

  Nexara: I only follow orders, and I don't boss around, I work with them, and somehow everyone is forgetting about that.

  Pause

  Troy: You know, when you walked in the office I thought you would try to get me fired.

  Nexara: I know, but I changed my mind.

  Troy: And why? If I may ask.

  Nexara: You are different, and I actually think you will be of good use to me.

  Troy: Well, when you put it like that, I think I can understand why others hate you.

  Nexara: I won’t apologies for being honest.

  Troy: Fair enough, so are we good?

  Nexara: I think we will get along just fine.

  She put her hand in front of him for handshake. He took it.

  Nigel

  They are still underground.

  Nigel: I need to know one thing, did those people agreed to this?

  Orobas: Of course.

  Nigel sights in relief.

  Nigel: And how do you activate their power?

  Orobas: Well, that is what we are testing here. Results for now showed that for everyone is different. It is connected to their negative emotions, fears, anger, sadness, and also their traumas. Whatever can be a trigger for that kind of emotions, can also trigger their transformation.

  Nigel: That doesn't sound safe. I mean, should something like this even exist? And why encourage something like this?

  Orobas looks at him then at people.

  Orobas: Do you see this guy with a red shirt? He lost his family, he has nothing to live for and we found him when he was trying to take his life away. So we gave him a deal and he agreed to become a weapon, weapon that could be used for such big goals.

  That guy was sitting in the silence, emotionless.

  Nigel: Can he talk?

  Orobas: Currently, no. You see, we did activate his curse and it wasn't that hard with him, he was already dead inside. And there are also two types of curse users, the one who can talk while using their curse, and ones who can't. The one who can't talk while using their curses is being controlled by the curse. That means that he can talk only when he is not using his curse, because his curse and him did not became one. basically, when he is using his curse, the real him is trapped inside of him, when he is not, his curse is trapped inside of him, and they only can switch places until one day he choose that they can become one.

  Nigel: So, the one who can talk while using the curse, they become one with it? Is it possible to turn back again to yourself?

  Orobas: It is but, you really need to be mentally strong for that. That would be a rare situation.

  Nigel: When did all of this... well started?

  Orobas: First mountain with dark spirit accrued 15 years ago. We are studying it ever since then. Well, I mean, there is a chance it existed even before that, but we discovered the first one then.

  Nigel: How many of Curse users are there?

  Orobas: I can't give you that information, at least not yet.

  Nigel: Why not?

  Orobas: You are my son, but you are still not part of this. When you are, I'll tell you everything, and for now, you know enough.

  Nigel nods.

  Orobas: But just for you to know, the next mountain that appears is for you, and there is no discussion about that.

  Nigel shakes his head.

  Nigel: Tell me one thing... If I understood correctly, The person who did not became one with the Curse still has a chance for a normal life... Then why are you not focusing on helping that person instead of all this you have been doing?

  He stays silent for a bit.

  Orobas: Let's get back now. You had enough of a lesson today.

  He starts to walk, Nigel looks once more at that people, and doesn't see anything but pain or emptiness inside them. He turns around and follows Orobas, he felt fear.

  Ace

  Sunset, she is walking outside. Kiro runs towards her. She looks at him but keeps walking.

  Kiro: Hey.

  Ace: Hey.

  Kiro: You are going somewhere?

  Ace: I am just... killing some time I guess.

  Kiro: Well it is better to kill some time rather than human

  He laughed nervously.

  Ace: It depends.

  He seemed nervous, he laughed again.

  Kiro: Yeah, I guess… Hey listen, so, I was thinking that maybe... if you are free and.. if you want of course...

  She looks at him confused.

  Ace: Yeah?

  In that moment Aaron saw them, and he watched them for a bit.

  Kiro: Well, I was planning to go near the river and just to enjoy the view of sunset... so I was wondering, would you like to join me?

  Ace: What about others? Will they come too?

  Kiro: Well, I was thinking that maybe this time it could be just the two of us?

  He seemed nervous.

  Ace: Dude are you scared of me or something? I mean you are not usually this nervous.

  He laughs nervously.

  Kiro: Yeah... I mean no, of course I am not afraid... I...

  He stopped.

  Kiro: So do you want to?

  Aaron watches.

  Ace: Sure, why not.

  Aaron decides to walk towards them. Kiro happy because she said yes.

  Kiro: Really?

  Aaron: There you are.

  They both looked at him.

  Ace: Oh hey, we were just planning to go near the river, want to join us?

  He looked coldly at Kiro, Kiro was hoping that he would say no.

  Aaron: I would love too.

  He said a bit cold.

  Ace: Cool.

  She talked calm. And she started to walk, they followed. Kiro walked beside Ace, Aaron was following behind.

  Kiro: So... I took your advice about meditation, and it really helped my training.

  Ace: Well I am glad I could help.

  She talked calm, not smiling.

  Kiro: You have no idea... he laughs nervously a bit.

  Kiro: I wanted to thank you for that, and other advices you gave me... what are you doing tomorrow?

  Aaron steps between them as they walk.

  Arron: She is training with me.

  Kiro: Well, she won't train the whole day with you, is she?

  He laughs a bit, Aaron cold.

  Ace: Aaron, stop giving answers for me.

  Aaron: But I am just telling the truth.

  Ace: Oh I just remembered, isn't the Louis's birthday in a few days?

  Kiro: Yeah it is. Maybe we could organize a surprise party for him!

  Aaron: Master will never allow it.

  Ace: He will if you ask him.

  Aaron: I won't ask such a thing.

  Ace: Why not? He is our friend. And it would be nice to take a break once in a while. All we do is train.

  Kiro: Yeah, I agree.

  Ace: Well, I am in, and I say we should do it no matter what Eligor says.

  Aaron: And that's why I am his favourite.

  Ace rolls her eyes.

  Ace: Whatever, you do as you wish. Me and Kiro will do it.

  Kiro: We will?

  Ace: Yeah it could be fun, Aaron sights.

  Aaron: Fine, I'll help.

  Ace: Great! I am going to go find Wren, he plays violin so maybe he could prepare some music for the party.

  Kiro: Oh... okay sure! See ya...

  She walks away. The two of them stays, Kiro looks at her while she is walking away. Aaron looks at him.

  Arron: She is way out of your league.

  Kiro confused and surprised.

  Kiro: What? What do you mean... I don't, I wasn't...

  Arron: Are you trying to say you don't have feelings for her?

  Kiro sighs.

  Kiro: Is it that obvious?

  Arron: Well, not to her apparently.

  He talked cold and calm.

  Kiro: Hey, you two are a good friends, maybe you could help me out a bit?

  Aaron: And why would I do that?

  Kiro: Well, we are friends, right?

  Aaron: I am her friend not yours.

  He starts to leave.

  Kiro: You like her too, don't you.

  He asked serious. Aaron stops and looks at him.

  Kiro: That's why you always follow her around and you never let anyone to be with her alone even for a minute. But she is not yours and you can't decide for her.

  Aaron turns to face him.

  Arron: Oh, but she is. She belongs to me, and that is going to stay that way.

  Kiro looks at him mad.

  Kiro: Does she know that?

  Aaron didn’t say anything he just started to walk away again, then he spoke.

  Aaron: I advise you to leave her alone, and if you are smart, you won't think twice about it.

  Kiro clenched his fist but he didn’t say anything he looked at floor, he knew Aaron was stronger. Aaron walked away.

  Nigel was laying in his room, on his bed, thinking about everything he saw today.

  Nexara (Rho) was working and talking with Troy, she was even laughing.

  Ace was talking with other guys there, her friends, about that party, Aaron just watched her, leaned against the wall.

  Nigel closes his eyes then opens it.

  Present

  Nigel looking at Rho and Troy, they’ve been talking for a while. She was even laughing with him, the rest of them was close, but they gave them space.

  Kaya: I don't think I ever saw her like this.

  Kaya was petting Roger as he slept in her lap.

  Nuri: Yeah, I didn't know she was capable of smiling that much.

  Ace didn't say nothing she looked at Nigel, Nigel looked at them.

  Troy and Rho

  Rho: So you are telling me that there was someone else pretending to be me?

  Troy: It never made sense for me that you would be the one who would betray me and put me in prison. I only believed that because I saw it with my own eyes but, something about you wasn't really you... it never felt like you.

  Rho: How did you realize that then? That that person wasn't me?

  Troy looked at her, he took her hand and he slowly pulled up her sleeves. Her arm was full of scars.

  Troy: I know you are the last person who would be on their side, I am sorry I forgot that.

  She pulls away her arm and pulls down her sleeve again.

  Rho: I am just glad that you are alive.

  Silence.

  Troy: So... Rhodri?

  She nods.

  Rho: Yeah, Rhodri.

  He smiles a bit.

  Troy: You are finally wearing a name that was given to you.

  She smiles too.

  Rho: Yeah... I am glad I remember my name from when I was very young. I barely even remember my parent’s faces.

  She sights and leans back.

  Rho: For a long time I actually believed that I was Davon’s daughter. Even when I found out the truth, he made me believe that he saved me from them like they were the monsters in that story.

  Troy: He knew how to do that, how to make people believe in his words. He fooled me too.

  ...

  They all were siting and standing at the same places they were. Rho stood up and walked towards them with Troy. She talked to others.

  Rho: I know you probably have a lot of questions for me, and I am ready to answer all of them, all I ask in return is to keep in mind that I was Nexara, but I am not anymore.

  Ace: We know.

  Rho smiles a bit.

  Ace: And listen, you don't have to talk if you don't want to, you have every right to keep your shit personal. We... we were just surprised.

  Nuri: Yeah... but we know who you are... you are our friend, so, don't worry about it.

  Rho: Thank you... that means a lot to me.

  Nigel still looks coldly and he steps forward.

  Nigel: We need to talk, now.

  Rho stayed calm.

  Rho: Okay, what is it?

  Nigel: Private.

  He started to walk, and she followed him. They disappear in the woods.

  Whoever is trying to heal from something, say this:

  "I don't have make sense right now, I just have to let myself exist. Every color, every line, every feeling is allowed to take up space - just as I am."

  Good night...