[Event] [Semester-Exam At Vanadias] [42] John's Thoughts

Zone 7.

The dense forest whipped past, as John moved swiftly, one arm securing Selene against his side, the other gripping Amelia with a gentler hold. 

"Still can't pinpoint where Edward is?" John asked, his voice sharper than intended as he asked Hecate.

It wasn't the first time he'd asked, but each moment without an answer twisted the tension in his gut tighter. His instincts flared in warning, a sense that something terrible was lurking just ahead.

Something was about to happen.

(<No, I told you already…>) 

John's jaw clenched in annoyance. "You're a Goddess, aren't you?" 

(<Yes, but Edward… he's shrouded. Cloaked beyond my sight. Do you think managed to stay hidden from the most powerful eyes without help? Cleenah shields him... and another.>)

John's brow furrowed. "And who is this 'other'?"

(<It's best you don't know of her yet.>)

But John already had an idea.