Back in Lavatera, Dante had been spending all his free time in the town square, waiting for the moment when the Lavaterian soldiers drag Rivin, Aki, and Catriona back and torture them. He cant wait for that to happen. He detests Aki and now he finally had the perfect excuse to watch her suffer. But Dante has a problem, he is in love with someone, someone who is not Aki. He is in love with Samara. He knows he cant tell her that because he will get in trouble.
He doesnt know what to do, he is starting to see Akis point. By this time, everyone in Lavatera knows about Rivin, Aki, and Catrionas plan to rebel. Dante really loves Samara and he knows that he cant be with her until there is a rebellion.
One Week Later, thats it, Dante has made up his mind. He is going to find Aki, apologize to her for all the horrible things that hes done, and then ask if he can join the rebellion. He thinks he knows where they went, he knows that Catriona ended up going with them, so his guess is that they went back to where she came from, Oaken land. He packs a bag and heads off. He knows its going to be a long walk but its worth it if he gets to be with Samara.
Three Weeks Later
Finally! I made it! Dante chimed.
He walks up to the first person he sees and asks if they know Aki Belinkov. They say they do and tell Dante where shes been staying.
20 Minutes Later
Knock knock knock, Athos answers the door.
Can I help you?
Mr. Sears, is it? Im Dante Soien and I would like to talk to Aki, please.
Certainly, Ill go get her.
Oh, and could you tell her that I want to join the rebellion.
Yes, Ill tell her.
A few moments later Aki comes to the door. A mix of emotions on her face.
sighWhat do you want Dante?
I want to apologize for everything that Ive done to you, I had no reason whatsoever to do such things, and for all of that, I apologize.
Rivin had come up behind Aki when Dante started apologizing, Rivin started to talk.
Aki, I think you should think about it, if we can get him join the rebellion, he might be
Thats the other reason that Im here! Dante interrupted.
Wait, really? Aki and Rivin exclaim in unison.
yes, Im in love with someone that I cant be with and Im willing to fight for her.
Who is it? Aki asks
Samara White Dante responded.
Alright, come on in. Aki mumbled.
Next Day, Aki has agreed to let Dante join the rebellion. She has forgiven him by no means, but she knows that they need as many people as they can get for the rebellion, so she has put the past behind them, for now. Knock Knock Knock. Catriona answers the door. There is a young man of about 20 standing there.
Uhh Is this where Aki Belinkov lives? he asked.
Yes, it is! Catriona answered.
I would like to talk to her, if I may The man stated
Sure! Catriona sang.
Then Catriona turned and screamed, AKI, GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE!
Aki comes running and shrieked, WHATS WRONG, WHAT HAPPENED, WHO IS IT!?!
Chill out Aki Catriona giggles, This man wants to talk to you.
Oh Akis face turns red in embarrassment., Nice to meet you, mister
Please, just call me Leviathan. He answers.
Of course, Leviathan. Aki stated, then she glances up at him for the first time. His long black hair in a braid down his back, his black tank-top that clung tightly to his ripped muscles, his torn black jeans, the muddy black motorcycle boots, the black nail polish on his fingers, the silver chains around his neck, he was perfect. The most handsome person that Aki had ever seen.
Aki tried to invite him inside, but she was stuttering too much to form whole sentences, she was starting to get embarrassed which was making her blush even harder. Eventually, Catriona took pity on her and invited Leviathan in herself. Aki said that she was going to get Rivin. She turned and took two steps and fell on her face. Catriona moved to help her, but Leviathan was one step ahead of her. Aki looked up to see a hand in front of her, she reached out and took it, thinking it was Catrionas. Once she was standing up, she realized whose hand it was. It was Leviathans hand.
Are you ok Aki? he whispered.
Uhhy-yesthank you Aki stuttered.
Rivin walked in and asked what was going on.
Oh, its just Aki being clumsy Catriona giggled
Aki didnt say anything, she just grumbled to herself, her face the color of a tomato. Then Leviathan said that he came here today because he heard about the rebellion all the way back in Elesia, where he was born. He said that in Elesia, everyone chose their own soulmates, just like in Oaken land. He also said that the way the Lavaterians were being treated was unacceptable.
Then, he glanced over at Aki and said that he was glad that he decided to make the trip, and that he never knew Oaken land was so beautiful. Rivin and Catriona knew he wasnt referring to the scenery. Aki apparently did too because she coughed and then excused herself from the room. They heard her squeal once she got to the other side of the house. Just then, Athos and Blanca walked in.
Whos this? Athos questioned.
This is Catriona started but Leviathan interrupted.
Leviathan Cross, sir. Im here to join the rebellion
Oh, good, good. We have a goal to get about five-thousand people in the rebellion and I think were about to hit that mark
Suddenly, Aki walked back in the room.
We just did. With Leviathan here, we now have five-thousand people in our rebellion She beamed.