15 Chapter 14: Peace Between Us (2/2)
That's actually a pretty good reason, admitted Luca as he thought about the past. ”My concept of time isn't what it should be Dominic. A day ago, a week ago, a lifetime ago. I couldn't really tell you. I was on the road when this nightmare started. It was me and my dad at the time. He was killed by these black dogs that were roaming the street.”
”Hellhounds.” Interrupted Dominic, his face serious as he took in every detail. ”All of these monsters have names. You'll need to learn them, their strengths, and their weakness. Sorry, please continue.”
Luca was too engrossed by the memory to be bothered as he thought of the way his father's lifeless eyes had just stared at him. Just talking about the memory seemed to almost trigger the flood gates of the painful past. ”He protected me with his body, we couldn't get away, that was my fault. I was scared and I fought with him. I didn't think my wheelchair would be fast enough.”
”Wheelchair?” Asked Dominic, his eyebrows raised in question, wondering if Luca was being honest with him, asking between bites. ”Did you just have surgery?”
Luca shook his head and took a sip of the cider. ”No, I was a cripple. I'd been in an accident the year before for my twelfth birthday. My mom was killed on impact when our car swerved on the ice and hit a try. I lived, though I lost the use of my legs. It seems strange now to even talk about it.”
Dominic placed his elbows on the table, leaning forward as he clasped his hands together. ”What happened then.?”
”I almost died.” Admitted Luca bluntly. ”I wasn't strong enough to get free, and the way my dad's body fell, it trapped me. I was stuck for days before being rescued by two men, a Pat and Dale I think, but I'm not sure. I was mostly delirious and near death when they found me. I thought I was safe and was going to make it up until we arrived at that dungeon camp, and that bastard elf told them to throw me through the gate, and they complied.”
Dominic perked up, taking the time to have some of his food and encouraging Luca to do the same before continuing. ”I imagine this is the most important part of your story isn't it?” Asked Dominic with a look of sympathy. ”What happened after that?”
”I fell through infinity and when I finally landed, it was in the middle of a dark cave. A goblin tried to attack me, and I think I killed it, I'm not sure. I discovered my legs could work, I started to get better, and eventually some spirit awarded me with the class, race-change and power I have now. I think for me since that day on the road, it's been less than I week.”
Dominic shook his head in disbelief, though he had no reason to doubt what Luca was saying was true. ” I won't call it quite a lie, but I know bits of omission when I hear it Luca, with what you've shared, I'll choose to believe you” chastised Dominic playfully. ”But you don't need to share. I think I've heard just about enough. ”So what are you, a Hawkman with the Skywarrior Class?”
Luca stared at Dominic, irritated by the perceived slight and the edge of mockery that he heard. ”Nephilim, my class is Angel of Death.”
”Perfect.” Said Dominic with a groan as he drank down the rest of his drink and motioned for more to follow, pushing aside all of his food. ”A teenager has the power of life and death. All he needs to do is learn how to use it. It could be worse.”
”We could be enemies.” Responded Luca, drawing a competitive laugh from Dominic.
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”Don't get ahead of yourself.” Cautioned Dominic, even as a smile lit his face. 'This really is perfect. Since you shared yours, I'll share mine. I'm a devil-man, that you could already guess I'm sure, and my class is Harbinger. I think this is going to be the start of a very good partnership Luca.”
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