Chapter 266: 3.23 TLOC (13)

"Please! I am Nyxara, a demon. I saw a Phoenix flying last night so I tracked it here. I was just interested in why a Phoenix was out. I didn't know they actually existed and it was beautiful! That's all!"

'She's telling the truth and she's afraid. I didn't mean to scare her.' Zander thought while removing his weapon and armor, stashing them in his dimensional space. He changed into a black t-shirt, black joggers, and white running shoes. His abilities allowed him to change armor and clothing effortlessly.

"I am sorry I scared you. I am Zander, son of Athena. You are the most beautiful soul I have ever laid my eyes on." He said formally, like he was speaking to a goddess of importance in Paradise.

'He's so fucking hot but he's so strange. What does he mean by his very formal compliment and how did he just do that changing act?'

"Nice to meet you. So that was your Phoenix? He is beautiful, may I meet him?" She asked nervously.

"Thank you, but my Phoenix is Zephyra and a female you could meet on another occasion. I apologize, I am tired and just left the Royal 5 meeting. I arrived yesterday. It is not easy to sleep here." Zander frowned.

"Well can we talk for a little bit? You seem very polite and kind and I've never met a god, no one on Earth has. Why are you here? Why are you so handsome? You can teleport and what's this beautiful soul nonsense?" She asked, her pink pupils looking directly into his eyes.

'Why do I feel so strange again? She is so very gorgeous and speaks so beautifully. Her eyes are so pretty.'

"I am here by the direct order and blessing of my mother, the absolute ruler Athena, to unite the five races and stop the civil war."

Nyxara burst out in laughter. "Why are you so formal and uptight?! How do you plan on stopping a war when you can't even talk to someone without sounding so formal and godly."

'She's not laughing to tease me and is honest, shocked and sincere. What is going on? Fleur now Nyxara…'

"Earth to Zander!" She joked.

"Do you always just stand there when you compliment a beautiful woman and just think?" Nyx added.

"I am sorry… I am not used to talking to people." Zander said, his face still fully blushed.

"Why don't you invite me in for something to drink or something?"

"If you are thirsty I have plenty of things in my refrigerator for you to drink. Yes you can join me, follow me please."

Nyx laughed again. "You really don't get it do you?"

"I understand you are thirsty and want to speak with me, so let us go get something to drink and talk."

'He's so polite and doesn't understand. This poor guy needs help, bad. I do hope he can stop the war.'

"I will follow your lead, sir Zander," she teased with a bow.

'She's joking and teasing me but being nice and her emotions are happy, interested and attracted to me as well as intrigued. I don't understand. Mother, what am I missing?'

*****

"Demons drink blood right? I don't have any blood. I have lots of water and sports drinks though, they help with dehydration. You can have one and I will get you blood."

She giggled again and pulled out a large silver flask from her back jeans pocket.

"I always carry some just in case. You don't have any alcohol?"

"I do not drink alcohol. I noticed the races of Earth love this drink, but then when they consumed it, they acted so stupidly. Also, why do they enjoy it so much if it makes them sick? You do not appear to be old enough to legally consume alcohol, so I do not feel comfortable giving you any. How old are you anyway?"

'This poor guy… any woman in the world would instantly drop their panties for him if he had any common sense.'

"I am 19 years old and we enjoy alcohol because it loosens our inhibitions and makes us feel less stressed out. If you are responsible when drinking it, you shouldn't get sick or act stupidly," She excitedly explained.

"Do you ever feel anxious or nervous?" Nyx asked sincerely and sweetly.

"Until now, I have never been more nervous in my life since yesterday when I landed here. It has not stopped, even after I killed the evil human, I thought I would feel better, but I do not. The only thing that helped was talking to Fleur, but I felt an awkward tingle in my cheeks. What is that?"

Nyxara looked shocked, thinking, 'He killed Bryson?! Thank the gods that asshole is gone but did Fleur flirt with him or something… she's so beautiful. I better get him to trust me fast.'

"Why are you so nervous, jealous and surprised now? I am confused. You are now red in the cheeks. That is how I felt. Please explain?"

She laughed. 'Can't hide my emotions around him? Is that how he knew I was an amazing soul? How powerful is this god?'

"Nyxara? Are you listening to me?"

"Oh, sorry! I was just thinking about how nice you are and how you told me how you've never felt more nervous until being with me. You don't have to be! I'm just here as a friend!" Nyx flirted.

'A friend? I've never had a friend who isn't Zephyra. She would be a great person to be friends with, I think?'

"Anyway, my red cheeks are called blushing. It happens when you are attracted to someone and they make you feel special, happy or nervous. Has no one ever told you how attractive you are before?" She still blushed, but knew she had to be straightforward and honest if he could read her like a book.

"No they have not. Well, Fleur said something. What does it mean to be attractive?"