"I could have won," Noelle muttered, her gaze falling to the floor. "They ambushed me and had me restrained before the duel even started." Despite everything, pride crept into her voice. "I still could have handled it myself, though."
Both Raiden and Ash stared at her briefly before dissolving into teasing laughter, hands pressed over their mouths. They knew her all too well.
The last place they wanted to rest was Lunar City due to their last encounter. So they spent every ounce of strength they had making sure to minimize their time there, forcing themselves to keep moving as they maneuvered through the Dark City.
The streets teemed with people in robes and turbans, none acknowledging their presence as they marched past them, their minds preoccupied by their duties. Not even a glance.
The air was unlike anything they'd felt in a long time, wonderfully cozy. A pleasant chill ran through Raiden's spine, his body tingling with familiarity.
