Chapter 18 - His First Mission II

Wary and careful, she stepped further away from Sunday, her light spear gleaming and giving out vibrant heat. She took another step again, noting the bird sailing across the sky.

The way it sailed, it... Something was amiss. Something was.

But that was then.

Afterwards, she had resumed her position in front of Sunday, now watching the graceful calming look he had on.

She soul gazed him, trying to see how far he had healed.

Name: Sunday

Soul Status: Elite

Energy: 10,599/12,876

* Huh?!* Niniola gazed, dazed at the Ascension that Sunday's soul had underwent.

"How?!"

' A while ago, you were on Pseudo Messenger class. With energy ranking of 1003.And to top it all, you were just dying then...

But now, you're soul had underwent a jump, ignoring the Messenger Class totally to place you in Elite Class.

Ah, so the beast you absorbed has pushed you up the hierachy. My gods, you're getting powerful now. No wonder...

No wonder you had that calm smile on.The Wolf directly jumped you up due to it's High Class Rating.

But, if that is it, you should probably be at Omni Class* or even Lord Class preferably.

Uhm... That should be possible since the Wolf must have been very strong. Hmm.. however , I feel that the wolf was unable to further his soul's exponential growth as a result of the the strain it would out on Sunday.

Probably, that should be why he is just stuck at Elite Class.

Wow... That's great. Which means, he can hold his own against a Sky Classed Demon.

Possibly even more than that.

If that was it, I mean, Sunday and I could raid Orun Apadi together.

As before times.

Those guys that picked on him then. Now they won't have that chance anymore to do so when I am not there.

Really, this is good.

And with time,you and me, I mean we could... There's so much we could do

Ahh... Orishas, mo dupe ooh( ).' she thought, cheer and excitement as she looked at the possibilities ahead.

Just then, the sqawk of the bird like creature soaring above distracted her from her thoughts. Looking up, she swore under her breath.

She was going to take that thing down.

As she prepared herself to battle thoughts of how she could lure the target down flooded her mind. Just then, a pained gasp escaped Sunday's rather peaceful soul

And she knew what it was. His soul was rejecting the sudden changes it had underwent.

Spasming, Sunday jerked forward, eyes open and rolled up. His arm jerked aith cuts appearing across his face, faint traces of energy escaping.

"No, no, not now.. not now." She muttered, looking left and right, scanning the whole plain.

She had to find it.

That plant , the dragonweed was a plant famous for it's soul calming effect. As a result, it greatly slowed Soul Decline And upon continued use, it was known to revive a soul from decline.

That was what she needed now.

It grew just anywhere but a place filled with rocks.

She pulled a foot backward, as she blurred, her perception of time , slowing down to her limits. She bursted forward, miniature rock pieces rumbling behind her.

Thud

Bam!

She was suddenly halted by her right hand, however the momentum her entire body was on didn't respond easily to her sudden halt. She jerked to her left, propelled by the remaining kinetic force before s.u.c.k.i.n.g in air into her stomach and stumbling down.

But what jerked her and stopped her motion didn't allow her fall. It caught her up, then threw her into the air, only to clutch at her throat staring mercilessly into her eyes.

She gasped!

"3RD PRIMEEEEE...." She screamed, excitement washing over her whole being.

"Looking for this?!" The Prime asked, his other hand holding a dragonweed, a small smile playing on his lips

"Uh... Yes... 3rd Prime... I'm greatly honoured... " Niniola squealed after Maerius put her down

"It's okay, girl. I'm really surprised at you. You must have feelings for him, right?!" Maerius burted.

"ER, Sir, She stammered jerking the dragonweed from Maerius, please help me deal with that bird creature up there. While I take care of Sunday, we don't have time to waste."

Wasting no time, she jumped to work, shredding the dragonweed and rubbing it's liquid on Sunday's skin.It gave a refreshing touch to her hand, as if she were taking an ice cold bath on a very hot day, accompanied by the sensation of wanting to stay in the bath forever.

Although, it was quite different but she wanted to continue rubbing her hands against Sunday's skin. She felt the budding biceps, the broad c.h.e.s.t, down to his abdominal muscles, smearing all with the dragonweed fluid.

"Firstly, young being, that is a Gryphoon up above us. It's a hulking eagle with a mascular lion tail instead of the regular bird feathers. And unlike it's distant relative, the Griffin, this Gryphoon, takes offense when called anything but Gryphoon.

And, it's quite rude of you asking me to destroy something that saved you, don't you think?" Maerius asked, whistling into the sky.

"Uh... I guess it is. Next time I'll call it by it's name. And erm.." She responded, absent-minded as her hands began c.a.r.e.s.sing Sunday's C.h.e.s.t.

"Yes, please do."

"Ooh... Oooohhhhh... I definitely... I mean yes, yes of course, I..."

"Wha..." Maerius took his gaze off the Gryphoon.

"Awon omo de yii(3). She's drooling over his body already." Maerius thought aloud.

"What.. no, I mean... Noo..." She spun around, shocked that she had been caught.

"Ah, forget the denial. It's expected. " Maerius waved his hands in dismissal.

"You like him, and I know that. After all, he's the only one who doesn't see you as the exiled Irunmole that you are ." At that , Niniola recoiled, her eyes wavering as she rubbed her hands aainst each other, downcast.

" Why must everyone remind me of my past?" A whisper escaped her lips.

But he caught it.

"Ahhhhhh. Forget it, Maerius said with irritation, Like you said, it's all in the past. I just want to tell you something, girl. If you like Sunday, you should tell him now. You either act now or lose him. There are no second chances, Niniola. That has been the guidelines my life has based on, so far."

Niniola exhaled.

How could she? After, she was quite older than Sunday, although not so much. But he looked to her as a big sister.

How would he take it if she told him that she.. she...

"By the way, Niniola, I must thank you for saving him" Maerius voice rang out. His hand rested now on her shoulders while his huge blade glittered.

"I do not consider you an exile, for you have proven yourself as a fearless Irunmole. The hierachy of things have been the reason why you did what you did.

And that too, had been the reason why , why Sunday took to that wolf alone.

I can understand all of that. That's why , I want to end it. I want him, Sunday, to embark on a mission to Earth. I just don't know if he will accept it.

I mean, he's still weaken..."

"I WILL. I will go on that Mission, To Earth." Sunday's voice shot out from below them.

They looked down, surprise cutting the edges of their mouths as he rose, painstakingly to his feet, wild determination burning through his eyes

"I will tour the Earth for whatever mission it is, 3rd Prime."

T/N

1. What's doing all this one's? 2. Light spear

3. Ah, Children of nowadays