Fifteen Journey - Chapter 8

Rick was eventually able to take off his mask and breathe normally. He was resting in his cabin when he was informed by a police that his presence was needed in the dinner. He was drown to a large room where the dinner would take place. The candidates were here with their special people: their parents and friends. However, Rick was alone. No one from his village came with him.
He stared at Cassey. Her family was surrounding her. It was difficult for her to recognise him because the clothes he was using during the ceremony were different from his casual clothes. Rick was hopeless sat in a bench near the food waiting impatiently for the dinner.
“Rick, is that you?”
Rick looked at the speaker.
“Kane?”
Kane was Rick’s cousin and his best friend when they have lived together in Rick’s village. Eventually, Kane had to move to Rituen and they hadn’t seen each other for that time.
“I don’t believe! What are you doing where?” Kane asked.
“Well, to be honest…” Rick stopped as he saw the following teen right behind Kane.
“Oh, I’m sorry. Rick, this is Dick Acrouse, my best mate.”
Rick felt betrayed. He had been replaced by a mere teen who was his enemy!
“Oh, are you Rick Flaim?” Dick asked.
Rick was full of lies.
“Yes, I am.”
Kane looked petrified.
“You mean,… Dick… You…”
“Yeah, I’m number Seven of Tourch. And Dick is one of my enemies.”
Dick smiled to Rick.
“Good luck for the tournament.”
“Thanks. You too.”
“So,…” Dick started “Wanna goin us at dinner?”
“Sure!”
They sat at the large table and started talking about everything. The dinner wasn’t as bad as Rick predicted. Dick was sympathetic after all and Kane didn’t look as pale as before and, eventually, started talking.
“So, Kane, where are you staying during Tourch?” Rick asked.
“Well, I’ve got a work to do. An 18 year old never stops. I am staying here in Levinita: it is where I can hear the report of the games and it’s where I’ll be able to perfect my work.”
Dinner passed too quickly. The said goodbye to the two friends and started his path to return to the hotel. Next day was the final day: the day when they would choose their arts.

Next Chapter:
To choose the arts. But where will the candidates confront each other?

Author’s Note:
Somehow, I managed to make this chapter. It is pretty small but Kane is a really important character and you mustn’t forget him. Please comment!