Chapter 10 - Apocalypse 10

"Haoyu..."A soft murmur, akin to a sigh directly pulled Haoyu from his frenzy state. His inhuman, rage-filled eyes slowly calmed down. Haoyu slowly hugged the man in his arms and closed his eyes, enjoying the rare tranquil moment. His usually pained soul were soothed by the man's presence. "I'm okay, Haoyu..."His cold but soft voice entered his ears again. Haoyu hummed, tightening his arms around the man. His chaotic mind slowly fell into place with only the man left to fill it.Yichen... Yichen... Yichen...Calling his name repeatedly. Haoyu's fear and worry slowly disappear. His aura and power also receded, when it disappeared, the world finally turned normal again. The trembling people finally have strength to stand up. They still didn't dare to get close to the two at front, so they go and take care of other things. Qing Yue's team took him and Chu Yang to the car and tended to their wounds. Yichen and Haoyu's team were huddled together at the back, recovering their strength as they wait for their captain to calm down and come back.Haoyu finally regained his composure. He released his embrace and looked carefully at Yichen. He looked at the wound on Yichen's arm worriedly."You're wounded..."Haoyu feel a stinging pain in his soul, as if he was the one who were injured. Yichen looked at his bleeding wound silently. His cheeks were flushed red, spreading to his ears and nape. "It's okay... small wound..."His voice were so soft and small that if Haoyu didn't focused on him, he might miss it. Haoyu pursed his lips, then called out to Old Gu.Old Gu came quickly and used his ability to heal Yichen to the maximum. He used his ability so much that other injuries healed leaving no scars behind. Only when Haoyu's frown eased after seeing the smooth skin that Old Gu released his breathing. He ran back to the others after finishing his job.Haoyu stepped back awkwardly. He coughed lightly."I'm sorry. Please don't misunderstand, I'm just worried."He apologized with a stoic face. If only his ears were not red and the things before didn't happen, he might seems more convincing. Yichen shook his head, looking at the tip of his boots with a redder face."..."Yichen stepped forward and hooked Haoyu's finger, then stopped moving. It seems this move exhausted all his courage. Haoyu's eyes widened slightly, he understood what Yichen means. His soul were soaked in a sweet feeling.Fling--!The red string that were originally tangled instantly smoothed. Yichen's breathing paused, a strange feeling filled his heart, making him feel warm and comfortable. Yichen's hand were wrapped by a bigger hand, clasped together intimately."... Go back?""Mmh..."Haoyu's team jumped into the car, but get kicked out by their own captain. They were told to share a car with Yichen's team, while both captains took one car for themselves.Evil captain!Ashura incarnation!Demon!They can only curse in their heart, walking to the car with gloomy atmosphere. The journey finally resumed and this time, it went smoothly......After reporting, all members ran to their room happily. Haoyu clasped Yichen's hand and they walk together."Follow me to the base?"Haoyu opened conversation with a nonchalant voice. Yichen understood what he means."Military base?""Yes."Yichen were silent for a while. When Haoyu thought that Yichen doesn't want to and about to offer himself going back and forth so Yichen can stay, Yichen suddenly replied."Can I bring my team?"Haoyu blinked, then nodded. The corner of his lips went up, creating a faint smile."Yes.""Alright."Yichen agreed.It's actually bad poaching another base's ability user, but who cares. They can't do anything anyway.....The next morning, Haoyu's team standing in front of the gate. But this time, there's one extra team. The leader of Qing base forced a smile as he shake Haoyu's hand. His heart bleed and a resenment planted deep in his heart. This guy took a group of ability user and it's not a random group... He directly took the ace! How daring! Did he think I won't wage a war?!He cursed in his mind, but his face were bright with smile. He looked at Yichen."Don't cause trouble on other's base. Qing family had helped you since you were a child, we can't help but worried about you since you're going to a far place."He looks like a gentle elder, but the meaning behind his words is chilling.Don't forget that Qing family has feed you. Don't bite the hands that feed you.Yichen understand, but he ignores it. Haoyu looked at Qing Ruhuan lazily."Don't worry, he'll do great there."He didn't forget to provoke the old guy. Haoyu sneered in his heart."We'll be off then."With that said, Haoyu and the others entered the car under the Qing's base leader resentful gaze.Inside the car, Haoyu and Yichen sat at the back seat, while the Ye Hua sat at the driver seat. The other members were sharing a car, folowing behind them. Ye Hua's eyes glued to the road, faithfully playing his role as an invincible driver.Haoyu's thumb caressed Yichen's hand, asking him a low and gentle voice."Separate or same house?""... Same."Yichen's cheeks were flushed, he looked at their clasped hands with some unreality. Haoyu's eyes lowered, hiding the darkness inside."Separate or... same room?"Yichen is completely flustered now. He feels its too fast, but he also feels like it's as it should be. His lips pursed. With the same stoic, but flushed face, he replied."... Same.""...""Got it."Haoyu's heart beating faster, almost filling his eardrums with the sound. He's worried that Yichen might hear it. A soft and sweet atmosphere were wafted from the both of them, suffocating the invincible driver at front. Ye Hua's eyes were full of tears as he looked straight to the road. Zombies that were grinded under the car didn't even faze him anymore. He just wants to arrive in the base quickly and get away from the abuse of these two lovestruck birds.[... Host?]A hesitant voice awaken Haoyu from his thoughts. He just realized he hasn't heard its voice since that last incident. [What's wrong?]Seeing Haoyu has returned to his usual self, Zero finally let go its tense state.[I was shut down and just turned on this morning, what happened? I thought we've been ejected from the world since you harmed its choosen children...][It's okay, nothing happened. Those two are still alive.][I see...]Zero appeared, then noticed the man next to Haoyu. Its voice turned bubbly.[Host, you took Yichen back with you?!][Yes.]Hearing the affirmative answer, Zero was so excited that it twirled on the spot.This way we can protect Yichen more easily!!!Zero is completely happy, forgetting the traumatic things it witnessed before.