Chapter 82 - Issue 82: Getting closer to destiny

Ekyt recovered, while Linda-Su went to work with the police. He was well enough to do his share around the house, as well as build his own. The Chaotix were very helpful. But there was no such thing as a day off on the floating island.

A week later Ekyt at 100 percent. Unfortunately, fate chose this time to attack Linda. It started off as a typical day, quiet in fact. Poile, Remington' replacement on the force, started to make comments. She ignored them at first, then gave him a warning to stop. She was concerned about Ekyt enough without someone insulting him. She finally had enough and clocked him after he said “If I knew you were so easy to please, I would've been after you a long time ago.” She stormed out, angry, but sad as well.

She walked by herself when she was jumped. Her assailant wore a mask, and left her lying after a brutal beating with a club. She fought back, managing to land a few strikes, but the hit from behind threw her off. Eventually, the masked figure knocked her unconscious. Her attacker walked away, unconcerned.

Ekyt's training brought him that way. He and Knuckles had been scouring the island when he saw her. He picked her up as Knuckles charged through the quickest path to Ekyt's finished house.

Ekyt laid her gently on the couch, and lifted one eyelid. “Concussion for sure. Her pupils are dilated.” He checked her pulse, which was fine. Knuckles offered to get a doctor, but Ekyt was sure she was okay. It was her decision to see a doctor after. Knuckles told him to take it easy and to keep an eye on her.

Since his stuff wasn't unpacked yet, he laid his coat over her. Locke visited at one point. He knew medical stuff very well, and said she'd be fine, but until she recovered she needed protection twenty-four hours a day. For two days Ekyt stayed awake, by her side. He jumped, and at one point almost attacked Sonic.

She was awake, and the first thing she saw was her concerned friend's face. He relaxed and immediately hugged her. He kissed her gently, as she smiled. “What happened?” she asked, getting up, woozy. “You got jumped. We don't know who did it. But when I find them…” “Where am I anyway?” “My house.” He answered. “Do you have running water? I want to get cleaned up.” “Sure. Down the hall, second door on the right.” He paused, scratched his head, then continued. “Um, I put an extra room in, if you'd be more comfortable here, I mean…” His voice trailed off. Was that too much. “I'd love that! You have a towel?” she asked, as he steadied her. “Yeah, they're in the bathroom.” She looked up at him.

“You know, I think Poile, that new guy, did it. He was insulting you. I mean, you and me being together.” “They'll accept it eventually. But I hate putting you in danger.” “Relax, I'm just as tough as my sister.” “I know, I just don” She tickled him under the chin before grabbing him around the waist, pulling him closer by the waistband on his pants. She kissed him, and he kissed back. The broke their embrace after a few seconds. She blinked. “I'm gonna go get cleaned up.” She left, walking gingerly.

He stood there, wishing that had lasted longer. It was times like those that made him consider marrying her. They were too young, of course. He gave that thought, then Athair came.

“It is time for you to fufill what the Ancient Walkers proficized all those years ago.” “Athair? What do they ask?” “They need you to go to the Forbidden zone, and rescue the lost scripts that could tell how to dispel the threat of the dark legion.” “Of course. But, Please, let me say goodbye to Linda.” “Of course.” Though it had been a long time since he had been seventeen, Athair could remember what it was like to care for someone.

Ekyt knocked on the bathroom door. Linda's head poked out. He explained quickly. He wanted to kiss her goodbye, but with her being in just a towel it didn't seem right to him.

But apparently it seemed right to her as she kissed him, a deep kiss, somehow keeping her towel in place. “I'll be back soon.” “I know. I love you.” “I love you too.”

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