Past

  Nigel is walking through the forest, on the run, someone has been watching him for some time. Nigel stops, he senses someone's presence He gets attacked, dodges. He looked at Sorious...

  Nigel: I was wondering when you would reveal yourself.

  Sorious: was I that obvious? He laughed provocatively.

  Nigel: so much so that you've already started to annoy me.

  Sorious: And what do you plan to do about it... killer.

  Nigel tensed

  Present.

  Others minus Nuri

  Rin: how come we can't find the loudest person of all?!

  Kaya: I know what you mean, today was the first time I woke up without an explosion. You know what, when I think about it, let's leave him...

  Rho: no.

  Kaya: I was just kidding...

  Suddenly Rho felt someone's presence.

  Rho: stop! Stopping, because she heard footsteps. they all stopped. Someone slowly approaching them.

  Sorious appears with the boy who told him about them.

  Sorious: is this them? He looked at the boy.

  Kaya: isn't that the little one...

  Kid: it's them! Kill her first!

  He points at Rho.

  Rin: Kids really love you.. sarcasm

  Rho: Don't worry, the feeling is mutual. Short break, who are you?

  Sorious: That doesn't really matter, the more important question is... are you ready to die?

  Rin: are you serious?

  Sorious: No, I'm Sorious. He teleports them all to different places, and he has the ability to fight them all at the same time, the power of the mind.

  Everyone is confused...

  Rho and Sourious

  She looks at where she is, and then at him.

  Rho: where are the others? What did you do to them?

  Sorious: same as to you

  Rho: and what would that be?

  Sourious studied her

  S: I usually don't like to slow down when I have multiple opponents, but I'll make an exception for you.

  R: What is that supposed to mean?

  S: because I don't see fear in your eyes... I wonder why?

  R: simply, I'm not afraid of you.

  She talked cold.

  S: you don't understand, I don't see any fear in your eyes, because you are so sure that you will get where you plan... interesting, and what about your friends? Aren't you afraid for them?

  R: as long as you're here with me, I won't let you get to them.

  S: I see... and what if I told you that my power works in such a way that I can fight everyone at the same time... actually right now I'm already fighting Rin, while I'm still talking to Kaya. The thing is, keeping me here is pointless, because I'm already fighting them and they could be dead at any moment, unless of course you get out before it's too late.

  R: I will kill you!

  S: here it is... fear... I knew you couldn't be fearless.

  R is transformed into transformation 1- swords.

  R: No... I'm not afraid... because I know I won't let you kill them. She said fearlessly. She takes a stand, ready to do anything to free them, even if that meant breaking the condition of the mountain.

  Rin and Sorious

  The fight continues.

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  S: I already told you, I have no intention of fighting you, but I will have to hold you temporarily.

  Rin: then why do you want to fight Rho and Kaya?

  S: because they are wanted criminals, and I am a bounty hunter. I'm just doing my job.

  The fight continues

  R: don't you ever wonder why someone did what they did?

  S: of course yes, and I noticed that was the first question you asked me too, which I respect.

  R: you respect? Why?

  S: Because that is one of the very important questions...why... let me ask you one, why are you on their side?

  R: because they are one of the best people I know. I haven't even known them for long, but I am ready to give my life for them, they are such good people that they would never do anything bad.

  S: are you saying that what they did was not bad? Theft, violence? Escaping?

  R: they were just fighting for justice.

  S: Interesting, but tell me, how do you know what is justice? Long pause

  R: You know something is justice when you feel it. You can't describe that feeling, but it's simply what feels natural to you. And what justice is right now for me is to fight you, and set the two of them free, because that's what I feel I have to do.

  He attacked him with determination and readiness.

  Kaya and Sorious

  They sit and drink tea.

  S: this is good tea

  K: it's a particularly good tea, believe me.

  K: Tell me, why don't you fight me like the others?

  S: because you are kinder than them. You didn't even try to attack me, and you even offered me tea.

  K: That's because I fight in a different ways. She smiles sincerely and cheerfully.

  S: I see... I hope not with poison.

  K: oh no, I would never do that, everything I put in your tea, I also put in mine...

  S smells the tea.

  S: wait is this...

  She nods her head.

  Kaya: Best tea for the best guests.

  S: I knew we would get along best.

  They continue to drink tea.

  Rho and Sorious

  The fight is on.

  S: you know, when I first saw your poster, you seemed familiar, but I didn't know how...

  She doesn't say anything, she attacks

  S: I was so bothered by that question, how do I know you? And I had to find out.

  She hits, he dodges

  S: so I did a little research, and found out a little more about you...

  She goes even more crazy and attacks, but he stops her

  S: I never thought I would have the honor of meeting the famous Nexara...

  Her eyes widen

  R: how do you know that name?

  S: I guessed, didn't I? I can't believe it, famous Nexara...

  She is silent for a bit.

  R: my name was known by many, but my face not that much… I don’t even look the same as before, how did you figure it out?

  Sorious smirked.

  S: oh, I was working for you for a while in a past, don’t you remember?

  R: You work for them...?

  S: yes, that's right... Nexara.

  She is in fear but she doesn’t show it.

  S: Even then I was amazed by your picture... It used to be an honor just to stand next to you, or when you gave someone a look or a smile... because of course, no one was allowed to come near you, you had everything... and now you are on the run, in hiding, a wanted criminal, and I'm sure you would be the most wanted in the whole world if they found out who Rhodri really is...

  She looks on in fear

  S: if they found out... how you survived.

  She is close to breaking down

  S:And after everything, I have only one question for you... Why did you choose this path?

  Rho confused.

  R: I expected you to ask me something else...

  S: you expected me to ask you how you survived, but the thing is, I'm not interested in that, the important thing is how you got a new opportunity, I'm interested in why you chose this path?

  R: it's none of your business she attacks.

  S: but it is, before I kill or let someone go, I have to know why I did it.

  R: excuse me?

  S: oh don't get me wrong... I'm not letting you go.

  She attacks.

  Nigel and Ace

  Ace: so that hunter found you first? What happened then?

  Nigel: then we fought for a while... for a long time... so long that we fought at one point for everything we have...

  Past

  Nigel and Sorious

  The fight continues.

  S: Don't you think you deserve to die? After all you have done?

  N: you know, each side has two stories, but I haven't heard even one yet, so I don't know what you're talking about.

  S: you mean you're not responsible for mass murder? Murder of your acquaintances, friends, even a family member?

  He looked angrily. Pictures of the murder, and his sister

  N: you don't know what you're talking about!!

  S: then guide me!

  The fight continues.

  N: Yes, I did it, yes I am responsible, and I deserve to die, but only after I kill the person who deserves it more!

  Fight

  S: I can't let you do that.

  N: I don't remember asking! He attacks with everything he has.

  N: I don't want to kill you, but I have to survive...

  S: And what then? You plan to keep killing?

  N: I only want one death, one death that could save thousands of lives... when I know he is dead, I will gladly join him in hell.

  S: You know friend, I think I already know enough to call you that, I wonder who is that person you want to kill so badly?

  N: we are not friends!

  S: are you sure? I kill my friends in a less painless way. Nigel attacks, he dodges.

  S: why is it such a secret... if you are sure that such a person deserves such a death, wouldn't that information help others?

  Nigel confused.

  Nigel: what are you talking about...

  S: you said that such a death can save thousands of lives... then why hide such information if you want to save someone?

  N: I don't want to save anyone, I don't care about anything, I just want the death of one man so I can die in peace.

  S: and who would he be?

  Nigel thought about it but said nothing.

  Present.

  Nigel wasn't telling her full story.

  Ace: That guy is so weird, sounds like he likes mind games a lot.

  Nigel: you have no idea how much... He is a hunter who will kill you first psychologically before killing you completely.

  Ace: You know what, now I actually kind of want to meet him...

  Nigel: I don't think you would last

  Ace: Hey! Why do you think that?

  Nigel: Sorry, I meant to say he wouldn't last with you, you would definitely beat him.

  Ace: you really mean that?

  Nigel: oh yes, you are crazy, after one conversation with you, he will definitely end up in an insane asylum or he would have reconsidered all of his life decisions.

  Ace: I'll take that as a compliment.

  Nigel: And you should, I'm glad I didn't offend you, sometimes I don't know how to talk to people, but I really meant everything I said as a compliment.

  Ace: I know man, and I'm glad because those are the only compliments I understand.

  Ace: And how crazy did you have to be to beat him? Although I can see that he is not in a madhouse after all, how come you didn't break him completely? She laughs.

  Nigel: You know, I have to admit, I like the fact that you actually speak my language.

  Ace: I just say what I really think.

  Nigel: people should do that more often...

  Ace: so why didn't you break him?

  Nigel: Well, because the opposite happened, he broke me.

  A picture of them from the past, battle in the present Rho and him fighting, Rin and him fighting, Kaya and him still drinking tea, Nuri somewhere in his own world.

  Sorious: this is going to be fun...

  He was enjoying this...