2678 From War to… (Part 2)

'This doesn't make sense.' Solus thought. 'Why do my feelings go up and down like a rollercoaster? How could I be so calm while reforging War into Ragnarök? I was supposed to be distraught and even with Grandma's presence I-'

Another wave of sadness threatened to drown her but the despair it brought her didn't last. Lith was still holding her shoulder while she sat, happy to have her back. Happy to be back with his family.

'By my Mom, how could I be this stupid?' Solus thought.

"I'm sorry, but I'd like for everyone to leave except for Mom, Dad, and Quylla." She actually said.

"Why?" The hurt in Lith's voice weakened her defenses, causing Solus an emotional pain so intense that it seemed physical.

"Because of our bond." She replied. "I can't deal with my feelings with you here. You are my rock and my armor in more than one way. Your presence works even better than Grandma's because you are not just powerful.