Kid

“You've watched me a lot in my life, haven't you? Why? ”I changed the subject. He just stared at me for a while, then his gaze changed. But since I could not interpret it, I dared to explore its innermost again. Sincerity could be seen again, very clearly and ... remorse? That he the feeling was not new to me, but why now of all times? Did he regret not having let me out of his sight?

"Do you really want to know?" He said softly, causing goosebumps to spread on my arms.

"Yes," I said coldly. I already had a certain idea. Sighing, he rested his head on his hand. He looked at me challengingly.  

“I thought I could make use of your powers. But first I had to find out if you even have any. If you want to know exactly, I've changed my mind since then. We work together, so I don't have to worry about it anymore. And I noticed that there is no point in robbing you of your strength. "

He wanted to rob me of my strength? It's good that he had changed his mind, otherwise I would have jumped up now.

"And? What do you know about my powers? ”I asked casually, ignoring the rest. Maybe he would think I didn't care? 

"That's the problem," he replied annoyed. “I know you have some, but nothing more. You don't want to come out with the language. "

I smiled. Even a former archangel had childlike curiosity.

“What do you think of a little fight? Just for fun. Then you will benefit from my talents. "

His facial features slipped for a split second, but he quickly recovered.

"Are you serious?" He muttered, looking me up and down. Gosh, did he really think I was that weak? Well, at least I had the element of surprise on my side. I laughed softly. 

“And how serious I am. So what is it? Do you feel like?"

Suddenly he couldn't suppress a laugh either. He got up and waved his arm at the door.

"Ladies first."

Brooding, I made my way back. The brief conversation with Lucifer had made me think. Nyria had protected me from the first time we met, and nothing had changed. Lucifer must be right, she did all of this for me. Just so I could get what I wanted Namely revenge. Should I like that? I loved her for her care. I knew that she would do anything for me, but that she would put herself in danger without hesitation, I didn't like at all! I wouldn't be able to stop her from doing this so there was no point in telling her about it. I strolled slowly to Ezekiel's quarters. When I got there I couldn't find either Nyria or Ezekiel. Until I heard fighting noises in the outside area, the garden. I ran in panic. Once outside, I was shocked to discover that Nyria and Ezekiel were fighting against each other. For a moment I couldn't move. Ezekiel pounced on my girl mercilessly, hands glowing. His brutal fighting style made me react surprised when Nyria suddenly jumped aside laughing. At first I didn't worry about her boisterous laughter.    

"Ezekiel!" I shouted loudly, which my brother immediately whirled around. Fire burned not only in his hands, but also in his eyes. I was already about to pounce on him when suddenly Nyria got in the way. 

"Zayn, don't.", She breathed and put her arms around me. I let it happen, perplexed. What was happening here? I said nothing, just looked back and forth between Nyria and Ezekiel. 

"It's just joking," said the girl in front of me, softly and urgently. I gave up my attacking stance slowly. 

"She suggested a fight, just for fun," said my brother now.

Unfortunately, I didn't find this fun. I examined the two more closely. Nyria actually had some scratches and bruises and her clothes had suffered in some places. Her hair looked a little disheveled and her hands had bad looking abrasions. Then my gaze slid to Ezekiel. You could see from him how dangerous this fight really had been. Even his robes had to endure a lot. His body was severely burned and I could make out lacerations. Then I noticed his left hand. Looked like she broke a few bones. You did a great job. I sent in my mind, whereupon Nyria grinned at me for a brief moment. Then she got serious again. And they just gave a real scare. she realized after taking a quick look at how I was feeling. I nodded, but said horror was long gone.  

Has he seriously hurt you? , I now asked concerned. She laughed. 

As you can see, I'm fine.

Our mental conversation was cut short.

"Did you teach her how to fight?" Ezekiel answered now.

“Only a small part. She taught herself most of it. ”Was my honest answer. He looked at Nyria with a look of wonder. 

“I admit, I did not expect such power. And neither will our brothers. ", He muttered thoughtfully. I put my arms around Nyria protectively. 

“She is far from ready to fight our brothers. She still has a few training sessions ahead of her, "I growled. Nyria snuggled up against me, smiling. 

“Don't make sirgen, Zayn. I'm not a little girl anymore. ", She breathed.

"Yes, you are," I muttered.

“She can do it, Zayn. And now excuse me, I'd better put on something else. "

Laughing, Ezekiel disappeared inside again. I looked after him.

“I've never seen him so finished. What have you done to him? ”I said thoughtfully and looked down at the young woman again. She shrugged and smiled.

"The same as with you when we train."

I raised my eyebrows in disbelief.

"Then you hold back a lot with me."

"Caught." She giggled, but I couldn't help but be serious. She first looked up at me apologetically, then looked down.

“I'm just scared of hurting you, I could play anything with Ezekiel. Don't be mad, okay? "

She sounded like a little child, so I couldn't help but laugh.

"How could I? You just want to protect me. I don't need that, but I thank you anyway! "

I put my arm around her and led her inside, where I immediately became a lot quieter.

"So while I am taking care of your injuries, you tell me what happened in my absence."

I let out a hissing breath. The little one actually crushed one of my kidneys! I don't know how she did it, but she managed to get me down. It was far more powerful than I had previously thought. That would certainly not be a problem. We must have given Zayn a bit of a scare, but he didn't seem a bit surprised that I looked so shabby. In fact, Nyria looked posh compared to me. How did it come about that she was so powerful, but her predecessors weren't? Was it really because she was a woman? Or was it just a coincidence? I shook my head. Why did I actually worry about it? Didn't care As my wounds regenerated on their own, I washed and dressed. I thought of the conversation Nyria and I had had together. Nobody had ever dared to ask me about my childhood, let alone even interested in it. Whenever I had watched her I had met a cold and heartless girl, now there was nothing to be seen of it. It seemed to have many faces. In the fight she had held back and looked very shy, but from one second to the next her way of fighting had become brutal. She wanted to make it clear to her enemy that she was fearful and inexperienced. You quickly fell for this scam, but just when you wanted to go over to attack, it showed its true colors. No, she really wasn't weak and helpless. I smiled. I can't believe it but I was actually starting to like this kid!