She seemed cool, plus her body was giving off vibes that said I am lonely, be my friend. However, he knew better than to trust appearances.

On the other hand, Niniola smiled, cracking her knuckles. It seemed she enjoyed the silent standoff between them.

"What do you want?" He asked, breaking the ice.

"I want food!" Niniola mimicked.

But he was not pleased. He scowled away, towards the shop. He felt he should be wary of her but he just didn't seem like it.

Yes, he had to admit, she was definitely skilled in Agbara imbued techniques but her reflexes were lacking.

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He felt her touch on his shoulders now, soft and tender. 'd.a.m.n it, don't get swayed away.'

"Seriously, you should learn manners, boy. You think anyone can just enter a p.a.w.n Shop and come out, not cheated? "

Tayo growled now.

On hearing her call him boy, his whole self had boiled up, anger fuelling his nerves. But then, what she said later on was something that really had merit. He didn't know just a thing about that.

Biting his lower lip, he turned around. "Okay, what do you know?"

Niniola smiled. "There, there. Now we are talking. First things first, you must agree to what I say."

Tayo's eyes widened.

"I mean you have to, if you really want me to p.a.w.n your item for a really, really large price. After all, I have your best interest right now." She rolled her eyes, waving her hand dismissively."

Tayo frowned, deeper. "Okay, I agree. What else?"

"Now, Show me what you have to p.a.w.n. What is it?" She asked.

"Why?"

"Because I need to know what the face value is."

Reluctantly, his hand dug into his robes while he shot Niniola a searching look, to which she simply shrugged her shoulders. Sighing once more, he brought out the round enameled coin that gave out a faint hue of green light. Tayo held it to light as if to examine if it was an original.

Meanwhile, Niniola's pupils dilated, excitement overpowering her rationality. Her breathing tripled as she forced herself to remain calm.

A soul sensor! To think what she could do with that!

"Whoa… A soul sensor? What are you? Bounty hunter?" She queried. Unable to keep calm anymore, Niniola jerked her hands forward, s.n.a.t.c.hing the sensor from Tayo before he could have a rethink. Simultaneously, Tayo felt a light tugging sensation as the sensor vanished from his soul s.p.a.ce within him.

"Well, what's the face value? How many Gold mints can we get?"

"Wait… If I am right, this sensor is set to track the soul essence of a being, right?"

"Yes?" Tayo replied, unsettled.

"Oh my G.o.ds! This essence is familiar. You are tracking Sunday. Just who in the Realms are you?"

Tayo froze!

"No, who are you? Tayo replied, getting over his initial shock. He fired up his aura immediately, ready to either fight or flee, whichever seemed palatable. His hands beginning to locate the hilt of his blade.

Niniola was taken aback.

"Why? You mean, you don't know who I am? I am NIniola, the girl who was banished? From Ilu Aganju? strike a bell?" She asked, beating her chest simultaneously.

"Look, girl. I don't know you. Are you to be some kind of superstar?" Tayo waved his free hand dismissively. "Now, please, give me back the sensor. I need to p.a.w.n it. "

"Ok, I take it that you are a bounty hunter. I am looking for him but I have no lead…"

'And you want my lead. Then what?"

Niniola straightened, smiling. "Then we fight for who gets Sunday. Deal ? " She extended her open palm.

Tayo took it, warily. "Deal."

"This means, we keep the sensor? I can get you food easily and even Gold mints. Not an issue."

"Obedi Specials. That's where he is. I think he's held against his will and I don't think both of us alone can get him out."

"Awl…" Niniola moaned. "He's captured, so much for 3rd Prime genius. Just great! Sending that boy to Earth all by himself. "

"He's going to Earth?" Tayo asked quietly.

She seemed to be thinking of ho to reply him but then decided not to before tugging at his hand roughly. At that, his Esin Onina snorted, making him aware of its presence. He waved at it, dismissively, signaling for it to go out grazing. The horse nodded in understanding, raising a trail of sparks as it galloped away.

"Wait. Where are we going to?"

"A place where we can get food." She dragged him off and the duo disappeared into the bustle of the market.

Meanwhile, two masked figures stood side by side at a stall where apples were put on a display. Two Irunmoles stood, side by side, both slender except for the different red and blue belts they respectively had on and plain masks that had the insignia of Moondust Alliance House, a moon with three sparkles beneath.

"Say, that girl there, she's the Niniola?" The shorter one in blue belt asked.

"Obviously, she fits the description properly."

"I agree. For now, we observe. " The red belted one took a bite off an apple. Exchanging looks, they nodded briefly before fading into the atmosphere.

Maerius, the third Prime of Ilu Obatala, picked his blade hoisting it across his back. He dusted his palms now as he straightened up before walking out of the grey walled circular arena where he had been training now, for days.

Previously, the three Primes of Ilu Obatala held a meeting about the current disturbances in the realms. Prior to that, a Rare Type beast had paid the Great Market of Ilu Obatala a visit.

It was common knowledge that Fate Type Beasts were drawn after irregularities in Fate, a sort of natural defense Orun was set in. And From all postulations, there was only one person that could have attracted the Beast to the market.

Sunday!

The beast was definitely drawn to the market because of Sunday. Yes, that had to be the reason why Arlan at the High Council Deployment Zone reported not to have seen Sunday. Initially he didn't understand and had dismissed it, thinking Arlan had forgotten.

However, with the recent development of the Rare type beast in market, his anxiety had flared up.

From the report the kill-squad brought back, the beast, a scarlet phoenix was not attacking anyone but only did in self-defence.

Rare Type Beasts, from research were fond of attacking only the being that was currently causing disruptions in fate. And by instincts, the beast would only unleash its rampage where around that target. Otherwise, it stayed far from settlements.

That was the second attack so far, the first being A p.r.i.c.ked Bane Winged Wolf. And the whole community was bound to talk sooner or later.

Maerius heaved.

He wondered if an emergency council meeting would be called, one which all the council house would attend, deliberating on what next. But he doubted so, not when The Elder's son was the likely cause.

The Elder would rather eliminate Sunday himself, rather than let anyone know about it. And well, he couldn't blame The Elder either. Not when he descended from one of the greatest abominations, Trixius the great.

Eyes had been watching him, seeking to find out if he would perhaps take after his predecessor.

"So much on his shoulders, but yet, he won't look for alternatives. I believe Fate is not fixed and by proper planning, we can fix our destinies ourselves. After all, I fixed my own destiny."

"You are talking to yourself again, Maerius." He froze, hearing the feminine voice behind him. Not that he was worried about being sneaked on.

No.

Rather he was worried she heard about what he had said.

Turning back, he saw 2nd Prime, Anu, looking at him with concern in her face. Immediately, he averted his eyes, tugging at his beard.

"It's about him, right? He's not on Earth yet?"

Maerius nodded, forcing himself to look her in the eyes. He was also a Prime, d.a.m.nit. Why was he acting all jelly fish in front of her?

"You won't let The Elder know, will you?"

2nd Prime smiled briefly. Then, she cupped her hands beside her mouth, a horrified look replacing the smile.

"Oh my G.o.ds! Is that how much you think of me, really? That I am a tell tale now. That I can't keep my mouth shut right? That's how high you hold me? Maerius, I am soo—"

Maerius swallowed slowly. This was the very reason why she had been tagged the Nagging Prime. But right now, he was in no mood for her. "Erm… Please, don't nag about this, okay?"

SLAPPPPPP!

Anu's flat palm located itself on his left cheek, throwing him off balance. "So now, I am Nagging? Ko shey ejo eh(1) Just because I care, everyone thinks I nag. " She frowned, pouting her lips.

"Just so you know, I prepared a squad ready in your name to find Sunday. They are outside the Council House, at the gates, waiting for you."

Groaning, Maerius rose to his feet, holding the reddened left check where Anu's plam had left an impression. His face was twisted in rage but hearing her last sentences softened him.

Besides, Anu was staring daggers at him with her right hand in the air.

But again, Anu had prepared a squad for him already. This meant, that all along, she knew he had his hands in the disappearance of Sunday from the radar. And she had kept silent still.

"Um… Thank you. And, this was not warranted" Maerius spoke, as Anu stomped out of his view with narrowed eyes.

(T/N)1. it's not your fault