Rise of the Malactric Heir

While everyone else was chatting, Alix got up and went to Adora, who looked up at him.

"What is it?" she questioned.

"Can I speak to you alone for a moment?" he asked, and she stood up.

"Sure, come on," she said, walking away, and he followed her.

"What's bothering you?" She questioned, and he scoffed as they stood apart from the others in a corner.

'How did you know something was bothering me?' he asked as she leaned against a wall.

"I could tell you were tense ever since I came back down after freshening up," she said.

"I see, well, I have been meaning to talk to you about this since after the match a few weeks ago," he replied.

"Is it about your sudden discharge of power at the match?" she asked.

"Yeah, and they said I'd take at most a week and a half to heal, but my arm still aches a little, this started happening after the iron claw formed on my hand," he replied, sighing as she grabbed his hand and he looked at her.

"What are you up to?" he questioned.

"Because of the connection I have with you, I can tell exactly what's happening to your hand," she responded, and he closed his eyes as her snake mark began to travel down his arm and she smirked as her eyes glowed red.

"It hurts like this because you can't control that half of you yet; in order for you to gain full control, that seal must be removed; do you want me to remove it by the finals?" she asked as he opened his eyes and looked at her.

"Sure," he said timidly.

"You still have time Alix, relax and think I am not going to push you too hard, you have come a long way, the outburst of energy is causing the pain, you will be fine," she said as he pressed his hand against the wall and she looked at him.

"Alix," she said, and he sighed.

"Damn it, I feel like I am going to lose it," he said and she smiled.

"As long as I am here, you will be fine; I am not done with you yet; you will soon discover who you really are," she replied, hooking his attention.

"What do you mean?" he asked, taking his hand off the wall.

"Well, I know a lot more about you; you may not have known anything about yourself a few months ago, but by spending time with you, I have learned a lot," she responded, and he clenched his fists.

"I see," he said, "how can I know what you know?"

"I will keep you there, for now, it's best for you not to know right now, you have far more enemies than you can possibly imagine sweetheart, focus on the final, relax, you will get what you want," she said as she walked away, and he grabbed her hand, then she peeked at him, and he sighed.

"I will wait, but don't keep me waiting too long," he replied, and she winked at him before moving his hand off of her and left while he continued to stare at her.

"I am getting too caught up here," he mumbled before returning to the others.

"Are you coming with us tomorrow, Xemon?" Kyris asked, and Xemon sighed before looking at Adora, who sat beside Kyris, and his brows twitched before she winked at him.

"You are truly evil, Adora," he remarked, and she chuckled.

"I would like to come, but I can't," he said.

"Why? "Did you and Adora have another fight while you were gone?" Kyris inquired.

"No, for once we didn't because she was too focused on the mission, as was I, I didn't have unnecessary time to waste," Xemon replied, to which Adora scoffed.

"My time is far more valuable than yours, stuck-up mage, who thinks I waste too much time," she stated.

"Huh? "what did you say you, masked delinquent?" Xemon shouted and the others smiled.

"This is never boring," Kyllan said.

"Who are you calling a delinquent, you bastard?" she asked as she stood up and Kyris grabbed onto her hand.

"That's enough from both of you, damn it, you never stop, here I thought something might have changed," Kyris said, as Alix smiled and the others laughed.

"I won't mind looking at you to go at it, it'd be fun," Kyllan said, and Eliza laughed.

"You are absolutely correct, but that's how their relationship is, it's a can't help it situation, and that is when we get to see both of them acting like kids," Eliza replied.

"I wish I could kill you," Adora muttered, and Xemon scoffed.

"I wish the same," he said, and Nina chuckled.

"Tell me why you can't come along, it's not like I'm the reason you don't want to come, Xemon," she said, his fists clenched as he stared at her.

"I am the mage of your kingdom, sweetheart, I can't just leave it, your father is strong enough to protect it, but things have changed, and there are people who want to see your kingdom shatter," he replied, and she smiled as her eyes glowed bright red and the air in the room became heavy.

"Her presence is definitely stronger than Xemon's," Alix observed as he stared at Adora.

"Before they bring this kingdom down, they will have to face me," she said, smirking. "Some complain about never seeing my powers, some think I am useless, but a day will come when I will show everyone what I am capable of, and I want to know the reason they want to bring my home down."

"I got a firsthand taste of your powers; I hope you guys understand why I can't come; I have responsibilities," he replied.

"We understand," Alix said as Adora and the air around them returned to normal.

"This woman is something else," Alix reflected as he glanced at the clock and realized it was getting late.

"Guys, I'm leaving now; I will see you guys tomorrow, here?" Alix inquired.

"Yeah, everyone be on time, we'll leave early," Adora said as they stood up.

"We will be," Ayden replied, and they all left then Adora went to her room to relax for she was still tired from her mission.