Illoha's POV:

Fox and Dex stand at the head of the table talking quietly amongst themselves. Keeva, Kip, Keori, Lexi, and Malra stand on the left side of the table, while Jake, Arie, Ophelia, Josie, and Icey stand on the right. Kat and I stand across from Fox and Dex.
"So," Fox begins, "You all know why we're here."
"Another mission?" Jake asks.
"Exactly. As much as I love our little team, we need more numbers." Dex nods.
"Makes sense." I shrug, "Even with Freddy's depleted numbers, it's still 14 verses 10 million."
"Exactly, Princess." Fox sighs.
"So where to?" Lexi asks.
"Latoshia." Fox crosses her arms in front of her chest.
"And that is?" Malra asks.
"An ally of Enolva." Dex explains, "They are very...excited...about this rebellion."
"So they'll help us?" Jake asks.
"With pleasure." Dex smiles.

"Well then, set course." Lexi sighs.
"Already set." Davis chips in.
"Fantastic." I sigh and walk out.
I've barely slept since we left New Keekos.
I know Illiana was sent after us, probably to hunt us down and imprison us, has been throwing diversions, but it can't help but worry me. I don't trust Isel enough to let her anywhere near communications. I feel that if I do, she'll tell my dad where we are and kill us all. She's manipulating us all. She just wants more power. Isel follows me out the door.
"Hello, princess." She taunts.
"Don't call me that." I snap.
She lowers her voice to a whisper, standing infront of me. "Oh? So that's a special nickname?" She giggles, "Wouldn't think your father would like that very much."
I go to say something, but Fox walks towards us.
"Not fighting, right?" She sighs, clearly exhausted.
"Of course not!" Isel smiles innocently. I scowl at her.
Fox raises her eyebrows and looks towards me, "Great."
'You okay, Princess?' She asks, using my telepathy to her advantage.
I nod subtly. One thing about Isel is that she doesn't have telepathy. She's an empath, she can feel emotions. She'd be able to tell that I love Fox in seconds.
"I'm gonna go talk to Keeva! See you later, Fox!" Isel smiles sweetly.
I roll my eyes as she leaves. Fox leans against the wall next to me, "What did she say?"
"She was taunting me over your nickname." I scoff.
"Princess?" She laughs.
"Yeah." I mumble.
She walks over and kisses me, "Do you not want me to call you that, your highness?" She smirks.
"Shut up." I roll my eyes.
She bows slightly, "Of course, my queen." She stands up and kisses me again.
I laugh and push her face back, "You are a complete dork."
"But I'm your complete dork." She grins.
"Yes, yes you are." I smile.
I love her.

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