Apollo and Alicia stood at the Academy's gate, their cloaks billowing slightly as they prepared to leave for Nero's kingdom. Their minds were set on finding answers to the recent attack, yet just as they were about to take their first step, they heard familiar voices behind them.
"Where do you think you're going without us?" Niko called, followed by Agnes, Mckenzie, and a few other classmates.
Apollo sighed, turning to face the group, "We've already been through this. Alicia and I are going alone."
Apollo felt like it was a good decision that it was just the two of them, though he knew his friends were capable, but bringing them along would complicate things. They were already entering hostile territory, and the fewer people involved, the better.
