Quantum Rogues by Eden Redd

Author:Eden Redd [Redd, Eden]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-05T21:00:00+00:00

Six

Jenna’s cloak pulled free as they slowed their escape. Alric stumbled to the side, his hand touching a wall and leaning against it. With heavy breathing, he fought the urge to throw up. Thoughts flashed like a demented film. The screams echoed off his soul and he could still taste mythic blood in his mouth. Never had it all become so real and he fought to keep it together.

Jenna stayed close, visually scanning the non-descript street. Cloak over shoulders, fingers tightened around the short sword handle. Ears twitched as she took in her surroundings and when everything seemed all clear, she turned to Alric.

“I…I never thought…they would open fire on defenseless people,” Alric heaved.

Shadows covered Jenna’s eyes. “As I said, life is cheap on the streets. Mythic life means even less.”

“I…” Alric couldn’t finish his thought, senses cringing and trying to return to normal.

Jenna eyed the heaving Alric. “I’ll return you to your tower. I’ll find another way to get the pieces of the map. You don’t belong here.”

Alric’s head shot up, his gaze making direct contact with Jenna’s eyes. “No! I’m staying by your side. There is no way I can return to my life and know you are down here, risking every moment to stay alive.”

“You’re going to get killed,” Jenna said coldly.

Alric gave the rogue a mad smirk, “It’ll be worth it just to spend a little more time with you.”

Jenna’s expression softened a hair. “Alric, this game is life or death.”

Alric’s shoulders rose and fell with his chuckles. “You don’t know me. I hold Purple Stars in the Grid Wars. I have sacrificed myself countless times to save my teammates.”

Jenna sheathed her sword and crossed her arms. “In the Grid Wars, you can die and come back for another game. In the Master’s game, you die and your gone, forever. You may not go to Mars, but you can still live a happy life back in your tower.”

“Living the lie? No thank you.”

Jenna’s hooded head tilted forward, darkness covering her entire face. “Alric, staying with me will only drag you to Hell. Go back to your life and be happy.”

Alric pushed off the wall and stepped toward Jenna. Looking down on her hood, a new fire lit in his belly.

“Jenna, I know there is something more between us. I felt it when you walked into Dr. Neon’s office. I’m staying with you so we can complete your quest. This is your chance to be free and I…want to help.”

The rogue looked up to Alric’s kind eyes. Turning away, she began walking.

“Stay close and do everything I tell you and we might survive the night.”

“Yes, my Captain,” Alric smiled as he followed the rogue.

Cool air drifted down from the dark sky, sending a chill through the air as the rogue led the way. Alric followed, scanning every dark corner, alcove and doorway. The violence several blocks away had died down and soon silence reigned.

The pair walked on, the streets surprisingly empty with the occasional holo-projection or neon sign bathing the area in weird light.

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