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Scarlet blushed and said, "That was not what I was going to say but good assessment." Blushing even more she said "When I Leveled up after Alex and I Mated, it was hard to regulate my New Energy Level. Since Travis and I can't Mate because My Current Level is too low, and I don't know what will happen." Taking a breath, she cleared her throat and continued "When I Mate One-off you, I don't know how my Energy will react to your Power."
Doctor Sebastian spoke up and said "You think that Travis may need to be nearby to help you deal with the Power? He may even need to help you adjust while the Mating is in progress."
The way he said it like it was a normal occurrence made Scarlet's face burn so red the Males were a little worried about her. Scarlet had to hide her face in her blanket never wanting to come out. It was bad enough that she needed to have this discussion, and now she had to say that she may need Travis in the room with her while she and another Male were Mating.
It was just too embarrassing that they were talking about this, and it was so natural for them. She had to pull herself together so that they could have an adult conversation. This was important and needed to be talked about.
When she finally got herself under control she peeked out and said, "So what do you think about it?"
They all made some sort of agreement. Nick said, "So who do you think will be next?" Scarlet's face became red again and she hid her face again. Causing them all to laugh at her cute shyness. Alex kissed the top of her head and said, "My sweet 'Little Spirit,' You have your pick of the group. Who you would you like to Mate with next?"
Travis gave a little chuckle and said "Okay don't pick on her anymore. When the time comes then it will be her choice, we don't need het to choose who will go next now."
They let the matter drop and got things ready to leave in the morning.
The Next morning, they were all preparing to leave when a storm started to appear from the East, and they were going to be blown away if they moved. They had no choice but to stay where they were until the storm passed.
Parker didn't like the storm and when it started to pick up, he started to panic. Scarlet had to seal the cave up and used Nicks Fire to make interesting shapes to distract him. After a few Minutes of Scarlet moving the Fire around did he finally start to calm down.
Apparently, storms were triggers for him and they needed to be more careful in the future. When dealing with traumatized people it was best if you knew what would trigger them. With him being a slave for what seemed to be most of his life he will need to be treated slowly. They will need to learn what his triggers are so they can be avoided in the future.
Nick walked over to Scarlet and said "These storms are normal for this time of year. They will bring Cold weather and the Cold Season will be here soon. When that happens the journey will be harder. In the biggening of the Cold Season the snow will fall heavily, and it will make traveling difficult.
Scarlet thought about it for a Minute and said "Okay we will wait for the storm to end and then we will head to the Enemy and handle them quickly. If anything happens then we will handle it when it does. How does that sound to you locals?" Ending with a smile Scarlet looked so cute that the Group couldn't help but fall for her all over again.
Nick chuckled and said, "You don't understand the storms here and you make things sound so simple."
Shrugging Scarlet said "It doesn't matter if I understand them or not. What matters is when it happens no amount of planning will prepare us for it will it. Things happen and when they do, we can only face it head on. I learned a long time ago not to worry about things that are out of my control and to handle what is in front of me."
After they thought about it, they agreed with what she had to say and decided not to worry about it. They started to settle in for the duration of the storm and decided to play some card games, while Nick informed them about the area.
It turns out that they were close to the underground entrances but with the snow that will fall soon they will be closed up. That would be our way in.
Most Normal citizens were unaware of these tunnels, and it was possible that Matt and Tony wouldn't know about those entrances. It was better to air on the side of caution and assume that they would have them booby trapped.
As they spent the day with discussion and card games. As the storm finally passed and they were able to move on, it was just after dark it was colder than it was before. Just like Nick said Winter was on its way and the temperature has dropped significantly. Scarlet and the Small Young were carried by Nick in his arms wrapped up in his wings.
Parker was a Bear Male and had his own fur coat, so he just changed and walked with them. They traveled a long way that night and by Sunrise they were ready for a break and food.
Scarlet had Travis make another cave so that they were out of the cold, and they could get some hot food in their stomachs. They had a good time and were already almost halfway there. Nick knew all the good spots and they would make it there in about Two days.
With things getting close to the big showdown Scarlet had to get herself mentally prepared. Sending her Energy into the ground she tried to get a way of the land. Having Nick as a guide and with the knowledge of what they were capable of, Scarlet was confident that she could handle whatever was ahead.
She had a bad feeling though that she couldn't shake. Scarlet decided to have the Young stay behind Doctor Sebastian and Alex. Since she needed to have Nick as a guide and Travis and her needed to train together. Since he can draw out Alex's Power through her it was better to have Alex stay behind just in case they needed it, and since he would be drained, he would be a liability in battle.
Alex could feel her discomfort and was starting to become worried as well. He had never felt this feeling from her before. Since they were going to go battle soon, and it was not the First time she had gone into since they have been together. This was still the First that he felt such Fear from her.
Scarlet noticed that he could feel her and tried to pass it off as just 'Prebattle Jitters' but she knew that in the end it wouldn't work. As things where they just tried to deal with it as best as they could. He held her close and said "We will be here waiting for the news of your Victory! We will have a huge feast when you return. Everything will be just fine, and we will make sure that you and your Young are kept safe. So don't worry my Sweet 'Little Spirit' we know that you got this no problem."
Taking everything that he said into account the group figured that Scarlet was worried and gave her supporting words. "I have such Amazing Males! I never feel alone when I'm with them, and I Love them All so much!" Scarlet thought to herself.