Axtin_A Science Fiction Adventure Romance by Elin Wyn

Author:Elin Wyn [Wyn, Elin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clockwalk Publishing
Published: 2018-10-24T16:00:00+00:00

16

Axtin

I can’t say I was happy to go. If anything, finally getting to be with Leena was only making it more difficult. As I wound my way back through the tunnels, though, it was like a weight had been lifted from me.

Leena and I could make this work. I knew that now. It wouldn’t be easy, but, then again, nothing worth doing ever was. And I was certain now that this was. Leena was worth all the trouble it would cause, and then some.

Still, I hated to go. I knew there was no other choice, these people would all die if we couldn’t get them supplies soon, but the thought of leaving Leena worried me. What if something happened while I was away? She and the rest of the survivors weren’t exactly up to the task of fighting off the Xathi.

I ran a hand through my hair, pondering imaginary options for one more time since having left Leena. There was no other way, no good answer. I had to go, and she had to stay.

I pushed my worry to the back of my mind as I threw my pack over my shoulder. There was nothing to be done for it. Worrying wouldn’t help.

The sooner I left, the sooner I could return, this time bringing supplies and safety with me. It was worth the risk.

I didn’t bother saying goodbye to anyone as I made my way towards the exit. Leena and I had already said our goodbyes in the tunnels, and I was fairly certain that no one else would care to hear it from me. I still sensed their distrust, it was heavy in their gazes, in the way they moved aside whenever I neared them.

Given time, I hoped they would come to accept my presence, but I wasn’t exactly counting on it. Either way, I wasn’t about to stress. The only human whose opinion I valued was Leena, and I now had a pretty good idea of how she felt about me.

The night was falling as I finally made my way from the cave, only dim light now making it through the trees. It was going to be a long night, walking back to the Vengeance alone. With a sigh, I started forward.

The forest was deceptively quiet, giving the impression that I was alone in the growing dark. I had been on this planet long enough to see through the illusion, of course, but it was odd to step into such silence after the cramped quarters of the tunnels.

Humans are loud, even when they try not to be. There’s always some sound giving away their location: a rustle, a sigh, even their breathing seems loud. In a way, it was nice to be back in the silence.

I walked for a long while, thinking of Leena and our time together as I went. She had surprised me, once again, back in the tunnels. I smiled, pulling my pack tighter on my shoulders. I would probably never have a dull moment with that one, but, srell, I no longer thought I wanted any.

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