70 Saving the Day (2/2)
In her arms, Lexa let out a bellowing and cheerful laugh, causing her to pout more.
”S-sorry.” Sandra apologized as she shook her head. Knocking her head seemed to awaken her from her dazed state somewhat, but she still seemed to portray a solemn mood.
”That's okay, Andria's strong!” Andria posed one of her arms in the typical show of muscle, only her arms were too skinny and fair to look anything but the arms of a doll.
Sandra finally let out a giggle at Andria's mucking around and the colour seemed to gradually return to her eyes before she let out a defeated sigh once more.
”hmm...” In Andria's arms, Lexa thought on what could be going through this girl's head that his got her so sullen. Well, more so than the other's who suffered the ambush. Take the two other students who were injured, Seph and Jared for example. Seph is silent and holds a solemn air, but even more so their is a strong determination in his eyes while he reassures a shaking Jared as he tries to get over his building nerves. ”Did this attack have something to do with you?”
”!” Sandra flinched visibly and her mood only turned more solemn. ”O-one of the men told me i-it was... my fault...”
”Eh?” Andria tilted her head confused. ”Why would they attack you?”
”It's that Chris Farhawk fellow isn't it.” Lexa spoke, a growl to her voice as she spoke with narrowed eyes.
”...” Sandra simply nodded, giving them her answer. ”I-It's all my fault! If I only let him win, no one would have got hurt!!”
”Stupid!” Andria stuck her tongue out and stated, somewhat surprising both Lexa and Sandra alike with her bluntness. ”You can't give in!”
”Her word's might not be all that elegant, but she's not wrong.” Lexa added.
”B-but-” Sandra was about to fight back when Seph and Jared suddenly joined in on the conversation as they walked into their small circle.
”They're right.” Seph spoke in his usual cold voice, however their was a warmth in his eyes as he placed an arm on Sandra's shoulder in a comforting gesture.
”Yeah, we may not have any proof to go against that little brat, but that doesn't prevent us from giving him hell!” Jared managed to put on a big grin and stop shaking for a few seconds to look rather heroic as he joined Seph in placing a hand on Sandra's other shoulder.
”Yeah, kick his bottom in!” Andria cheered, stretching on her tiptoes so she can pat Sandra on the head. Though even then, she is still a little short.
”T-Thank... Y-yooou!” Sandra held back her tears as she brushed them dry. ”I-I'll definitely kick his ass!”
As the children laughed, Alexander looked on warmly for a few seconds before getting to work, using his limited medical knowledge to help a few of the injured.
In the end, for the Hawk Academies' student's and staff's protection, the two side's mutually agreed to travel together towards Falcon City.
Andria was joyful when she heard this and advocated for Sandra, Jared and Seph joining them in the carriage, which Alexander agreed to after some convincing. He was never good at refusing many requests from Andria when she gave him those cute, puppy eyes.
And so, After about an hour of settling various tasks, The Wilderwolf party was joined by the student's, teacher's and guard's from Hawk Academy as they continued on their trail to Falcon City. It took a while for all of the people from Hawk Academy to cool down after such a daunting experience, but eventually, the sound of merry talking could be heard as teacher and guard's talked to some of the Wilderwolf soldier's and the around 20 student's began talking among themselves, the palpable fear that had brewed since the ambush gradually vanished with the passage of time. Though at the same time, the experience and fear they felt at that time would never truly gone from their thoughts so soon...
All the while, hidden eyes were watching their every move intently, a sinister gleam hidden within...