~ Fantasy ~ Chapter 1 - Part 2

My racing thoughts stopped and my mind went blank. "She's. . . I don't understand." I mummbled. None of this made sense to me. The more I tried to think, the more complicated it seemed. It was simple but not in my mind.

"Just as I said." Xavier replied coldly. He stood up and was determined to now make eye contact with me nor Vincent. I could almost see an ashamed look on his face - maybe it was just the light. "I'm going to go think." he continued walking away. His words faded as he walked away.

I just stood there not moving. It may have looked like I was waiting to be told what to do or how to feel. It hadn't hit me yet - - what was happeneing. The emotions and everything that fell behind it hadn't hit me quite yet. I was only in a state of shock for the time being. I must have looked like an idiot standing there, but that was the least of my worries.

I impulsively looked at Vincent and blurted out, "We can find her . . . and we will!" I couldn't help but be optimistic. That was just who I was. Besides how would moping get us anywhere? It would only hold us back and I know it wouldn't get us any closer to finding her.

Vicent looked back at me and smiled. He stood up and walked over to me, wrapping his strong arms around me. He was warm and comforting. I held onto him tightly, gripping his shirt between my hand and fingers. He pulled me closer and held me tighter. I was close enough to be able to feel his heart beat. It was steady and unchanging.

"I'll do whatever it takes to help you find her." he whispered softly in my ear. "Thank you." I said faintly but sincere. I laid my head on his shoulder. "If Xavier won't lead us, then I will. We will just get everyone together and set off." he continued. He made it sound so easy. It was a wonder he wasn't our "leader".

He pulled back lightly, placing his hands on my shoulders. His hands were cold as ice as usual, but it didn't faze me. His green eyes gazed into mine. I felt myself slightly blush. He smiled at me. I couldn't help but smile back.