Chapter 107 - Statues of the Fallen (1/2)

Now gazing out over the water, the morning light just able to make its way through the blanket of clouds as the fog parted thanks to the increasing wind, revealing an active volcanic island that likely emerged not so long ago with nothing yet able to take root on the still smoking rock.

The rough seas made getting any closer dangerous as he dropped anchor offshore, choosing to fly over instead.

Sigyn marveled at the size of the volcano- ”Wow that's an impressive volcano, what would happen if that erupted,” she said watching smoke pour out.

Anna somberly answered- ”That size, the smoke alone would cloud a good portion of the world not to mention the tsunami's and earthquakes it would likely cause, I can only imagine the devastation.”

Theoric- ”Alright, I think it's best if you guys stay here while I go and try and reason with Medusa to let us help her.”

Anna was the first to express her discontent- ”Absolutely not, this is my mission, my family's problem, I will see it through.”

Io stood by her side- ”If Anna is going, I'm going.”

Sigyn jumped on board with the other two women- ”Yeah, if they're going, I'm going.”

Holland not wishing to be left out reluctantly agreed with them even though she didn't wish to travel somewhere so hot.

Theoric- ”This isn't a game, you're aware that a single glance into her eyes, and you'll be done for.”

Io snapped back- ”Same goes for you.”

He disagreed- ”I will be safe behind my barriers, so walking around blind for a time won't be a problem, but what will you guys do if things don't go smoothly?”

Anna argued- ”You can provide your energy shields with the rest of us.”

Theoric sighed- ”Yes, but what happens when we all have to walk around blind and she attacks us? There's no telling what could happen in the Chaos that follows, remember just one glance and your dead, please think about this carefully.” he said stressing the dangers.

Anna didn't budge- ”I am going, even if I have to swim there.” she resolutely said, leaving no more room for argument.

He momentarily thought about trapping her on the ship, but decided against it, knowing it would only lead to a rift in their relationship that couldn't easily be mended.

”Fine, but the rest of you will wait here, I don't need you all risking your lives for no reason.”

Io and Sigyn grumbled but relented while Holland was relieved after hearing about how deadly the enemy was. Her voice could be a dangerous weapon that could kill with one scream if she wished, but preventing your enemies from even being able to look at you without dying was on another level entirely.

Io knowing she would only be a burden in the end didn't fight him on the decision- ”Please keep her safe.” she said expressing her concerns.

Theoric frowned- ”You don't have to tell me that,” he said thinking she still didn't trust him, only for moments later to grin in understanding when she replied- ”I know, but I still need to say it.”

Lifting Anna, he took off towards the island landing at the lava dried rocky shore,- ”Watch your feet here, and at the first sign of movement remember to close your eyes.” he kindly reminded Anna after setting her down.

Anna rolled her eyes- ”I know, just worry about yourself.”

Theoric didn't mind the attitude and just shrugged it off already used to how she reacts to being told something she already knows, it was his mistake for saying something so obvious to her.