Team Cursed stood in silence. Each of them pondering their options. If they stay there was a big chance that they could die , the beasts where obviously following someone or something's orders and that something had to obviously be strong.
Lex on the other hand desperately wanted to stay. He had to complete Angela's quest and he could not do that back at school, he wanted to evolve as fast as possible.The team seemed unable to decide so Lex proposed a vote.
"All in favor of staying to help the people" He announced before lifting his own hand followed by Adam , Linda and Tina.
"That settles it then " Lex internally sighed in relief. Michael however was annoyed and Lex did not miss that reaction from him. He thought that Michael was annoyed because he wanted to go back home , but that could not be further from the truth.
"Laura, you will update the base , Adam and I will scout around the village and clear out any stray beasts. The rest of the team, guide the villagers back down the hill to their houses." Lex ordered.
"Lex what will you do when you see a rank two beast this time ?" Laura sceptically asked.
Lex sighed before answering "I will immediately hide and call you , and besides I will have my Flame brother with me I'm sure he will be watching me" Lex exclaimed with his hand around Adam's shoulders and a beaming smile on his face.
Lex's out of character behavior brought by different reactions from his team. Adam was obviously happy. Laura was pleased to see Lex acting his age for once. Michael still had his newly trademarked pissed off expression while Linda felt her heart rejoice after witnessing the rare phenomena that was Lex's smile.
The voice inside Lex's head though was confused, and unlike the rest of team Cursed, it didn't hesitate to question.
{You seem happy all of a sudden, what's up?} Angela asked.
{Well i am now practically free to roam around the forest, so i will definitely complete your quest and evolve!} Lex exclaimed.
{It's so weird how fast you have accepted this whole not a human thing} Angela expressed.
{It's what I now am and I can't change it , and hey I will get stronger right? So I will be one step closer to killing whoever killed my parents} Lex revealed.
{Im really surprised. You do not strike as the revenge type Lex. Are you sure this is what you want?} Angela asked with a concerned voice.
Lex didn't answer Angela as he was thinking about what she just said. It is true that Lex never thought of revenge before , but he suddenly got this urge to avenge his parent's murder. He also noticed that when he was fighting the lions, he became a bit more violent than usual.
Lex did not think about the issue further and just convinced himself that it was due to him growing up. As for Angela though, if she had a face , she would be showing an extremely worried expression.
"C'mon bro let's go" Lex said as he and Adam went deeper into the forest.
After walking a few hundred meters, Adam suddenly turned serious before facing Lex.
"Lex we are now alone , i want answers and you are going to give them to me" Lex could see that Adam was dead serious.
'So he noticed something huh , oh well i was going to tell him everything anyway might as well get it over with.
"Well...?" Adam continued " tell me what the deal is with Linda"
Lex was dumbfounded , he stared at Adam with his mouth hanging open before exploding in laughter.
Meanwhile back at the tent. The rest of team Cursed and Laura where looking over the villagers who where packing their belongings, preparing for the trek down the small hill back to their village. Most of them where worried about traveling during the night, the shining moon was not reassuring to them at all.
Most of them wanted to wait until morning to go back, but they trusted the people who came to save them. Especially after seeing how strong they where, they did not doubt that just one of them is as strong as their now deceased chief.
"Well.....have you asked them yet?" A middle aged woman with yellow hair whispered to Rocky.
"I have not gotten the chance yet Clara , but i will talk to them soon don't worry ok?." Rocky reassured
Some distance away from the camp Michael was hiding behind a tree , with a phone to his ear.
"We are staying longer, it could be up to a month" He said
"........"
"I know , you don't have to remind me every time and it's not like i can just follow the guy everywhere you know.
"......"
"I will complete my mission, i know what i am doing, so just get off my back" He almost shouted.
Unbeknownst to Michael, Jennifer had followed him and was hiding behind her own tree trying to figure out who he was talking to. However since she only heard Michael's part of the conversation she didn't get much. Jennifer mistakenly stepped on a twig and made a small sound. She crossed her fingers , hoping that Mike didn't hear her.
"I have to go , i think im being followed" Michael said to the person on the other end of the phone before hanging up. As soon as Jennifer heard those words from Michael she knew she had to come up with something or be caught.
"Mike , there you are! I have been looking everywhere for you" She announced with a smile as she stepped out from around the tree.
"Why where you looking for me ?" Michael probed.
"We are now moving the villagers down the hill , so Laura sent me to come get you" Jennifer quickly thought of a lie.
Meanwhile back at the camp. The villagers had finished preparing and the large group was now walking down the hill.Jenny and Mike had also arrived.
Laura acted as the vanguard and was alone at the front. Jennifer and Michael where protecting the left side , Rocky and five other hunters where watching the right side while Linda and Tina where at the back. This was the standard diamond formation of team Cursed.