(The first book starts in achatina and continues in abc order and then the second and third follow it)

Riddles of the Phoenixes series

Through the eyes of the Dark phoenixes.

Chapter eleven: Don’t leave me

Cyra walked back into the room a few minutes later with some daedon broth and a jug of water. Jack was still sitting upright on the edge of the bed. She locked the door behind her and set the food on a table near the bed. “I made you some food and water.” Cyra said. Jack stared at her. “Th-th-thank y-y-y-you.” He sighed. She handed Jack the bowl of soup and a spoon. Jack took one sip of broth and wrinkled his nose in disgust. “No-no-no-no th-th-thanks-s. That-that-that-that does-n’t-doesn’t taste rig-right.”Jack said plainly. Cyra frowned. “Please Jack. You need strength. Eat.” Cyra said. Jack shook his head. “Well then have some water.” Cyra said. She handed him the jug. Jack took a slow gulp of water and then paused. There was a strange taste to it. It kind of had a berryish flavor to it. Jack pushed it away. “I’m-fine-fine-fine-f-fine.” Cyra sighed again and picked the brown and cup back up. “I’ll be right back. Stay here.” Cyra said. Jack sighed and resisted the urge to lie down. Pretending to be strong was hard. Especially with this dumb stutter of his. Jack scowled. Jay’s words to him echoed through his head. “This is all your fault! All of it! Their gone because of you! This is all your fault!” Jack bit his lip but it was to late. A tear dripped down his face. Then another. And another. And another. And another. Just then Cyra entered. She saw the tears and him trying to wipe them away, embarrassed. Cyra hurried over to him. He looked exhausted and his face was slightly green from sitting up. Jack looked embarrassed. “Don’t worry. I’ve seen grown men cry. You should have seen Cyrus whenever he accidentally got a tiny drop of mejoberry juice on his suit. He was practically bawling!” Cyra joked, trying to cheer him up. Jack gave a weak grin. Cyra helped him lay back on the pillows. “Wha-whath did-did-did ye-ye-yew put-put i-in dat dwink?” Jack stuttered. “I put narco berries in it. I figured you would need good sleep tonight.” Cyra replied honestly. Jack’s eyes flickered and his vision of Cyra grew blurry. “I’ll be back. I have to go check on Cyrus.” Cyra said. She began to leave but Jack grabbed her around the wrist. “Pl-pl-please don’t-dont le-ave m-me j-Jay.” Jack slurred. (Narcotic berries make the people who eat them more clingy and can hallucinate who their with.)Cyra walked back over to him. “I geuss I can stay for a while.” She replied. Jack’s head lolled to the side. “I-I didn’t m-mean to-to-to. It was-was-wasn’t my f-fault.” He stuttered. Cyra stroked his hand. “It’s okay. I know.” She comforted him. “D-don’t le-leave me-me-me-me. It wasn’t my-my-my f-fault Jay-Jay-Jay.” Jack whimpered. “I wanted-wanted to-to h-help.” Cyra squeezed his hand gently. “It’s okay. I’m right here. I won’t leave you.” She comforted him. Jack’s eyes closed then opened and then closed. “It wasn’t my fault.” Jack begged one last time. Then He was asleep. Cyra gently freed her hand from Jack’s. She studied him with pitying look. She tucked the blanket around Jack. “Poor guy.” She whispered and then walked quietly from the room.

Cyrus was waiting for her outside the door. Cyra ran over to him. “Are you okay?” She asked. Cyrus’ face was pale and haggard. Cyrus nodded. “Yeah I’m okay. “ Cyrus said. “William did his job?” Cyrus nodded. “He did….how’s… Jack?” Cyrus asked. “He’s sleeping. I gave him some narco berries.” Cyra said. Cyrus raised a eyebrow. “Good. Just…don’t get to attached. I know how sympathetic you are to people you pity.” Cyrus said. Then he walked off. Cyra rolled her eyes. “Oh brother.”

-SunnyFox57