All Chapters of Warrior of the Way: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

He stood outside the back of the Leary Building, his arms across his chest as he stared at the repugnant community of Feather Lakes behind him. Bertram couldn't believe he had Rhychard Bartlett in his grasp and the Warrior still squirmed his way out. If Aradhon informed Prince Dakath of Bertram's failure, not only would the prince want his skin, but so would his father. The Patriarch of the Leary clan would be irate that Bertram failed to bring justice to the Warriors for what happened to the Learys centuries ago. He didn't care about disappointing the prince or erecting that asinine Gateway. His father, however, was an entirely different matter. No one failed his father. Not and lived anyway.Police, EMTs, and the Crime Scene Unit flooded Feather Lakes. They not only investigated the murder of that little boy, but also Fat Boy's two partners. Aradhon's elves carried Bertram upstairs and out of the police spotlight, but also abandoned the others to their fate. Bertram glanced around, w

The tension was finally starting to leave his shoulders when his phone rang. "Rhychard, what's going on between you and your brother?" his mother challenged once he answered her call. He had been tempted to ignore the call, but Catherine Bartlett didn't leave voicemail; she just kept calling until you answered."Whatever it is, it's between him and me. Why?""Because he showed up here out of nowhere, his clothes looking like he'd survived a war in them, blood all down the front of him and covering his face. He wouldn't tell me what happened, just that he needed to clean up and make things right. What does he have to make right? What has your brother gotten into now? Did you hit your brother?"Rhychard closed his eyes. Why on earth would you go to our parents' house, you idiot? "What exactly did Karl tell you?" He glanced at Renny, who just shook her head."That's just it. He didn't tell me anything. He just kept repeating that it was all his fault and he had to make it right over and o

They sat around, talking for a while, catching up on Buttercup's training, Jayden's school, and even the story of their father's passing. When it was mentioned, Jayden began crying again over the way she just blurted it out to Buttercup that first time in order to hurt her without giving her any answers. They made a date for that weekend for Jayden to take Buttercup to see the grave. They also discussed Buttercup seeing their mother that night."Tonight? Are you sure?" As eager as she was to see her mother, Buttercup was also still scared—and embarrassed about her former lifestyle. She couldn't even hide it from her mother, because the woman saw her getting into cars. Yet, Mrs. Valentine wanted to see her daughter. Buttercup smiled. She wanted to see her mother, as well."Why not? Come over after work. We can eat. Catch up. Then we can both come here to join the others. It'll be great. I'm sure Mom will even make your favorite—lasagna. It is still lasagna, right?""It is," Buttercup sa

Rhychard glanced at the clock, wondering what time to expect Buttercup. He really wanted to talk to her about the Leary Building. Actually, he wanted to use her access to the Leary Building. If she did work there, she should be able to get him inside. Then he would be able to search the place for those held captive.If only he knew when she would get home. "What if you go to the witches?" Famallumi asked. "She goes there every night to learn the ways of witchcraft. I'm sure you could find her there.""You've talked to her?""Well, it's kind of hard not to since I am sleeping in the main room. Have you not talked to her?"Rhychard ran a hand through his hair as he took a deep breath, "No. Between her new job and her hanging out with the witches and my training with Kendalais, we keep passing each other. Funny how you can live in the same house and not see one another."Famallumi tilted his head at the Warrior. "Sounds sad to me."Kree paced the Bottoms—against Rhychard's better judgme

Renny appeared at their sides. She crouched down with them, even though her body barely touched the ground. "She's in there. Top floor. With two girls who are bound hand and foot."Rhychard glanced at her, a smile on his face. At least he didn't have to worry about her being hurt again. "Thank you for checking, but how did you know to look?""I may not be visible to you all the time, but I am here. When you headed this way, I decided to scout around a bit since I was still invisible. So, what's our plan?"Rhychard glanced around the area behind the building. He wished he had a plan in mind. He found himself wondering if the police officers were parked in the playground area as normal. He slid the Guardian Sword back into its sheath as he stood. "How about this time we try doing it the human way and call the cops?" He slid the hood from his head, baring his dark hair to the night air.:Do you think they will help?:Both Renny and Kree stood. Rhychard shrugged. "Who knows? It's worth a s