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Lorcan

Lorcan felt a cold feeling creep through his chest as Niarok and Yila stared at one another in shock and fear. Quin was missing. One minute he was there and the next-

He straightened his broad shoulders, clenching his fists as his worry for the lad increased. This place was messing with them, truly.

“Everyone, get close together,” Niraok said. “We must conserve body heat. If anyone was blankets or warm clothing, put it on. If someone doesn’t have something, share with them. I’m going to find Qatar, and Lorcan is coming with me. Anyone who as weapons, keep them at the ready.”

Lorcan didn’t even raise and eyebrow at his order. If it was anyone else, he would have threatened the person with his deathly stare. But this was a life and situation. It was about Qatar.

Niarok gripped his sword and strode towards the dark passage, where the roar of water could be heard. Lorcan followed close behind.

“Can you teleport us if necessary?” Niarok said to him. “If we’re to find Quin then we’ll probably need it.”

”It doesn’t work like that I’m afraid,” Lorcan answered gruffly. “Wish I could say otherwise, but my ability to use shadow metamorphosis is limited. I cannot use it if I can’t see where I’m going.”

Niarok turned towards him. “Have you ever tried?”

”Of course I have. It had disastrous consequences.”

”Ah. I see.”

There was a long moment of silence, interrupted only by their softly echoing footsteps and the nearby rush of water.

Lorcan broke it first. “Yila seems to have recovered nicely.”

Niarok nodded. “Yes. Thanks to you,” he added.

Lorcan simply lowered his head slightly.

Niarok let out a sigh. “Yila likes you, you know.”

Lorcan glanced at him briefly. “I know.”

I like her too. More than I should.

”You should know thats she’s a complicated person,” Niarok said steadily.

”Aren’t we all?” Lorcan kept his focus up ahead of him. “I’m not a good person Niarok. I think you know that. I have more demons than most people.”

Lorcan met his gaze reluctantly. “You’re her brother. I trust that you’ll know whats best for her.”

He didn’t need to continue. He saw the understanding in Niaroks eyes. He frowned up at him.

Lorcan glanced at the path before them. “She reminds me of someone I once knew.”

Niarok stared at him. “A girl?”

Lorcan remained silent as they strode forwards. Niarok seemed to understand his answer because his tone turned soft. “Where is she now?”

Lorcan had to fight to keep his voice monotonous as he answered. “She’s long gone.”

“What happened?” Niarok said in a low voice.

Lorcan gave him one word as an answer. “Me.”