Nora
As I say that we can walk in from the front door, all of them look at me like I've grown horns. "To be fair it does sound stupid when you say it like that" Brigitte's comments did not help.
"What I mean is your Master values Kael in his own way so we can just pretend that Kael is simply visiting this place after a long time because he needs help with something because of course knowing Kael he wouldn't visit for any other reason and once we're in, we can execute our plan and I'm pretty sure if Kael is as valuable to him as you say, he'd let you get in too" I say looking towards Luke whose expressions kept changing as I explained further.
"Your plan is good but there's just this one issue" Luke says. "What is it?" I ask. "Kael wouldn't do it" Luke says looking towards Kael for confirmation and Kael's silence gives him the answer and that just seemed to anger me "Really? You're being all emotional now of all times? Come on, it's been 500 years, there are lives at stake here" I say in anger looking at Kael. He grit his teeth in response and got up to leave the room.
Before I could say anything further I felt Cecilia's hand on my shoulder indicating that I should stop saying anything further. She also gestured towards Luke who was following Kael without any hesitation and I think it'd be best that he takes care of it and convinces Kael to see their psycho master.
"I understand that you mean well for the people here and you are specifically brought here to help us and you are angry at Kael for being so stubborn over this but it's better that you have some patience with him. He'll come around, it'll take time for him to be able to face our Master again" Cecelia said trying to make me understand that I need to be patient with Kael which isn't new information. I've already learned that in the brief time that I've known him.
"Weren't 500 years enough?" I was about to say that out loud but Brigitte stopped me. "Are you sure you wanna cross that line? Yes Kael is being stubborn but you don't know what happened when he was here and saying stuff like that without even knowing the full story kind of makes you look like a horrible person which I'm sure you don't mind being seen as but now you have decided to be Kael's comrade so act like one" This was the first time Brigitte's advice was actually helpful and as much as I want to get this all over with, I know Brigitte is right. I let out a sigh in defeat "fine, I understand" Cecelia looks at me with a smile. "So would you be willing to tell me what happened between Kael and his master?" I asked Cecelia and she seemed stunned by my blunt questioning.
Cecelia seemed hesitant for a moment but sighed and continued. "When Kael first came here he looked different and this world was also different. It wasn't this developed and Kael was about 7-8 year old " Cecelia said and I knew what she meant by "looked different" Kael must have been in some little kid's body. "And it wasn't just the body he possesed that was 7-8 years old, he was actually around 7-8 years" Now that made my eyes widen because I did not think of that possiblity at all. "He was a sweet child, he didn't realise what was happening to him but our Master knew immediately. He decided to take Kael in as his own son and Luke was around same age when he decided to become Master's disciple. I never talked to them and only admired them from afar." Cecelia continued and I listened intently. "Master was harsh with his trainings of swordsmanship and other combat techniques but as we grew, he became more and more relentless and harsh with both Kael and Luke. Kael often used to think it was because Master never thought of him as his actual son. Of course that wasn't the case but nothing would convince Kael of that." Cecelia said with a sad smile as if remembering old days.
"Things went on like that for years but everything changed one day. The day Master went to search for a medicinal plant that could heal his illness. Yes, he had gotten ill but being the stubborn person he was, he didn't tell anyone and went to look for medicine himself. He told Kael to never let anyone inside his home no matter what or who so Kael being Kael he obliged and when master came back he found two dead bodies." Now that made me change my expression and let out a sound of "huh" I Immediately covered my mouth. "Who were they?" I asked looking at Cecelia waiting for the answer but we were interrupted by Luke saying "he finally agreed guys" Luke said but he had a bruised eye which I don't know is kinda funny but I shouldn't be laughing at this time.
"I thought it was going to take forever" Cecelia said with a sigh of relief. "So we have no time to waste, let's get going" Luke said and I looked at Cecelia who was preparing to get back to her bed. "Aren't you coming with us?" I turned around and asked Cecelia. "He can excuse Luke but not me" She said with a sad smile and how stupid of me to forget that she tried to kill him so of course he wouldn't welcome her. I gave her a smile and nodded.
"So our plan is to get inside the building, acquire that drug and I summon another one of my abilities and then we attack him?" I said summarizing our plan. "Yes exactly. I just hope it goes as smooth as it sounds" Luke responded. We were out of Luke's place and were just moving towards the main building of their Master until someone stopped us in our tracks. "You aren't allowed to enter this place" One of the guards said to Luke and Luke seemed irritated "well you can tell our Master that I've brought Kael with me. I'm sure he'd change his mind." Luke said trying not to sound pissed off by the guard. Kael on the other hand hasn't said anything so far and just seems lost in his own world. I wouldn't have been surprised if he was second guessing everything. The guard seemed reluctant on disturbing their Master over Luke and Luke seemed to be getting more and more irritated every moment.
"What is all this commotion about?"
We suddenly heard a deep chilling scary voice as the door opened and a Man surrounded by multiple guards and people appeared. He seemed tall with brown hair and some greyish strands in between his hair. He looked around 50 but he seemed much healthier and younger for someone who was in his 50s or nearing 50s. Anyone could get scared by taking one look at him.
"Master" Luke immediately bowed down to him by putting one of his hands on his chest and so did Kael hesitantly. I realised I'm the only one who hasn't done that yet so I followed their actions.
So this is the man they've brought me here to kill.