Aries: Tale of the octagon

"This might be my only chance, I'll go to the tower of memories" I said. "You don't actually expect me to let you go on your own" Star asked me in concern. "Please let me come Astrid", she pleaded. Her green puppy eyes were quite hard to resist, but I had to do the right thing. "I'm sorry Star, but I'm not gonna let you risk your life" I replied. "Besides, she won't be alone, I'm going with her" Nex said with complete certainty. "Fine, you can go with Nex. You better protect my bestie" she said chuckling. I was so happy she was able to understand.

"The only portal to enter the tower has been sealed by it's keeper" Nex explains. "So we'll have to make a portal of our own" I said, feeling so smart and achieved. "Stop feeling so important and smart" he replied. I was so mad at him! To me he's annoying, but unfortunately I can't get rid of him because he's important. Although, his looks are so heavenly. "Uh...hello, stop blushing and concentrate" Nex interrupted. "Whatever" I replied trying to sound sassy.

Anyways, back to the situation. The portal our destination was sealed. I thought for a moment, then I remembered Gate; the key of transportation. When the portal was ready, Nex held my hand then we walked in together. I turned around to see Star behind us, waving me goodbye. Her mixed emotions were clear, she was supportive yet worried. I took a deep sigh, hoping everything would go fine as the light became so bright that I could no longer clearly picture Star. Nex and I were at the tower of memories, a giant glass archive, suspended in the sky.