Rise of the Malactric Heir

Adora fell asleep on her bed after a brief conversation with Sarah.

She had no nightmares because she was tired and her mind was like a storm from within.

When everyone woke up the next morning, they went through their normal morning routine, then some of them went to help make breakfast, including Adora, while the others sat in the living room, waiting.

When they finished, breakfast was served and they all took their share before sitting down.

"Adora, we're almost there, this time it's faster than any other, I am glad," Scott said, and she smiled as she looked at him.

"I know, that's a good thing, to be honest, this time we have much more to do; the sooner all of this is over, the better," she replied, and he smiled before they started eating.

"What are you going to do when you get there Adora?" Alix asked, she looked at him and then sighed

"Go to their locations, they visited there at least once or twice, no one just goes to places that had a lot to do with the war in the past and lurk around for no reason, they are planning something and it has to be one to do with the crystal," she responded.

"They can't just destroy everything like that even with the crystal, they need more than just a proper plan maybe a way to use the crystals," Alix said as they stared at him then she smiled.

"You're right, that could be a reason as well; we'll find out soon enough; all we have to do is dig deeper," Adora replied.

"I'm going to find a way to reconnect to the crystal, Adora, and maybe that will help as well," Alix said.

"It could help; you're the only ones who were able to connect with that crystal; perhaps we can find its location," Ifrit replied.

"Alix, are you sure you want to do this?" Adora inquired, and he smiled as he looked at her.

"I believe I need to and will do so because if we don't soon, we won't be able to stop them; we need to know their next move, where their base is, and much more; we don't even know how long we have to finish this exactly, am I correct?" Alix inquired.

"You are correct, if he can connect himself to the crystal, well, he should try," Kyris replied, looking at Adora, who sighed.

"You are correct, all of you, if Alix can, then he should, I am confident he will be able to do it after a few tries, right now, we are not on the winning side this time, it's all on the line," Adora replied, and they sighed, knowing that was the harsh reality they had to face because they didn't know much about the enemy.

"We know that, it's something we had to accept, but we still have a chance to win; we must seize it; we cannot waste time; we must learn more about who their leader is," Alix said.

"Yeah, we do; I'll do a little more digging with my brother; he's doing his best, connecting the dots even to the past, and the king and queen are assisting, but it's difficult to figure out who it is," Kyris replied.

"I'll try to find out more, and I'll have the other teams look for them; if we see them, we'll have to take the risk," Adora said, and they agreed.

"Adora, may I ask you a question? I know it's a bit rude to ask it, but I think it's necessary to ask right now," Alix replied, and she smiled.

"It's fine, just ask," she said, and he sighed.

"Why did they target your mother?" It's all connected, as you and Ifrit both stated, but why your mother?" Alix inquired, and Adora's eyes widened as she stared at him. Ifrit looked at her, then grabbed her shoulder as she lowered her head, and her mother's death flashed before her eyes, and she gnashed her teeth.

"Look, I..." Alix sighed and mumbled.

"Alix, it's fine, I don't know why they targeted my mother, I tried many times to find out why, but I failed more than I can count, I wish I could find out why, it wasn't a random attack," she said and he sighed.

"I know it wasn't, we need to figure out why; it's possible your mother knew something and, because she was brave, she wanted to do something about it but they stopped her before she could," Alix replied.

"He is correct, Adora, we will assist in any way we can, we all will, and you know that she was also my aunt," Zavis said, and Adora looked at him.

"We need to know more about the past, there are a lot of things that we don't know, it will help if we do, I have a feeling this person is more connected to that," Alix replied.

"You are correct, he summoned Ifrit as well, whoever he is, knows exactly what he is doing and may be powerful enough to go head to head with all of us, we have to be more cautious at least until we find out their next move," Adora said and the others agreed.

"I will contact my team," Misran said.

"Would you like me to contact my brother, Adora?" Kyllan inquired.

"No, I don't want to get more of them involved," she replied, and he smiled.

"Well, I am glad I came along, we are going to need all the help we can get with this," Serina said.

"I am glad I came as well, we are going to be there for each other and the ones we care about, Adora, about..." Zack said.

"If he keeps getting in the way, I'll hurt him," Alix said as he and Adora exchanged glances.

"Guys," Aerav said.

"I am fine with it," Adora replied and they looked at her.

"Are you sure?" Alix asked.

"You can deal with it next time if I can't figure out what's going on with him, the truth, and he keeps insisting and getting in our way, I am not going to lose either, and I will deal with the person who murdered my mother," she responded with a deadly look in her eyes and Alix smirked.