Finding Aurora

[Nox]

Nox had missed something as Connor and Ayden took the ear pieces from his hand. When Aria next spoke he could hear the change in her voice. The emotion was completely gone, but it wasn't the complete lack like she was wrapped in her bubble. Nox shivered - she'd let it in.

"Tell me, Diego, where is Aurora? ...
Nox's heart skipped a beat, she was still there - one small hope. He could see her in his minds eye making the man do her bidding. A simple touch on his hand or cheek with her velvety voice commanding. It was not an easy feat to break. He could feel her hand on his arm like she'd done so many times before and shuddered. It took all he had to break free of her grasp and now it came so easily. When she'd touched him earlier it was like slipping out of his clothes. Easy and natural. This man was putty in her hands.

The voice of the man came out like he was in love with Aria so sensual, so willing to please. "She is dead."
Nox's world crashed in around him. He fell to his knees and could not hear anything but the blood rushing through his ears. He'd let her die. She was gone. Everyone was gone. Nox's heart raced, he fought for every breath as the world he had known broke into tiny pieces. His sister was dead. He'd failed her. He was the cause.

Nox wanted to cry but the tears didn't fall. He felt empty and broken. He heard crying and he focused on it. Aria whispered, "He's dead, Nox. He's dead."
She'd killed for him. She'd broken for him and now they were both in pieces.

Nox grabbed the power and every thing was enhanced but he didn't care. There was a soft voice in his ear. "Nox come back. Please. I can't do this alone."
Aria pleaded. It took him a moment to realize what she was talking about. But he let the power slipped away; the world grew dim and Nox fell against the wall and held his knees to his chest fighting the feelings that were overwhelming him.