Chapter 71: Brought Back
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It was a beautiful day outside. Whitebolt went out in his garden. He waved Rekka goodbye and started thinking about his relationship with Harumi.
-Does she love me? – He leaned forwards and sighed.
Suddenly, he heard a loud knock on the mansion gates. Whitebolt stood up, brushed off some dust and went to open it.
-Hel... - He stopped in his tracks.
-Hello. – Maya put his hand on his arm, making a nervous pose.
Whitebolt slapped himself.
-I MUST BE DREAMING! – He thought.
Maya got startled.
-Hey, stop! – She shouted and stopped Whitebolt hand right before it reached his face.
-This can't be real... - He dropped his arms, making Maya calm down – I saw you die right in front of my eyes! Jetos took your heart out!
From all this commotion, maids got nervous.
-Yes, I died, - Said Maya in a calm voice – but somehow, I got revived by something...
Whitebolt put his arms on Maya. She got startled.
-Are you okay? Can I help you with anything? – He noticed Maya had her armor, but it was cracked and her chest was destroyed – I'm not dreaming. – He thought.
-Can you let me stay here? When I returned home, it was destroyed and Hoko... Well I don't have a place to stay anymore. – Maya said shyly.
-Did she change? – Thought Whitebolt – You can stay here. I already know Duster is your brother.
-Huh? Who told you?
-Duster himself.
-Oh, well, thank you for letting me stay. I will leave soon, don't worry.
Whitebolt and Maya went in the mansion.
-Did you renovate this place? – Asked Maya.
-Yes, actually... - Answered Whitebolt – She isn't her usual self. – He thought.
-Elite guard Maya. – Maids bowed down – How can we help you?
-Oh, don't worry, I can take care for myself. – Maya awkwardly smiled.
-Are you sure? – Asked the maids.
-Don't worry, I will take responsibility on her. – Said Whitebolt.
Maids left.
-You need proper clothes. – Whitebolt sat down on a nearby couch – I can ask the maids.
-Oh, you don't need to... - Maya sat down too, trying to avoid eye contact.
-You aren't acting like your usual self. – Seriously said Whitebolt – What happened to you? Are you really the real Maya?
-I am the real Maya. – Maya got serious too, but still talked in a quiet voice – I know what you mean. You see, death can be a life-changing event. When my heart got torn out from my chest and I got brutally killed, from the battlefield, I was suddenly in a different place. I can't remember what kind of place it was for some reason, but it was like an oasis. I felt fulfilled, but I knew I acted wrong back when I was alive. – Maya firmly put her hand on her broken chest plate – I died because of my pride. I thought I was strong, but was a weakling. I always thought I was above everyone and never counted anyone as my equal. I paid my price, but got a second chance.
-How were you revived? – Asked Whitebolt
-I... Don't know. When I was brought back to life, I faintly remember a bright light. That's it. When I tried to stand up, I was exhausted.
Whitebolt thought about Mayas words and decided to trust her.
-Anyway, I tossed away my prideful self and am reborn into a new, better elite guard Maya.
-Could've she really change in a such a short time? – Thought Whitebolt, giggled and stood up – Come, let's get you some proper clothes. – Said Whitebolt with a kind smile.
Maya nodded her head and smiled back.
*Meanwhile*
-Come on! I nearly had it this time! – Sora was kicking the ground.
-Don't give up, you can do it next time! – Said smiling Rekka while making a thumbs up.
-Of course I won't give up! – Said Sora in a bit annoyed tone.
Maeko, Kaito and Sora were all training MP control.
-Rekka, - Asked Maeko – I always wanted to ask about this, but, for an example, how can I create fireballs like you?
-I always wanted to know that too. – Said Kaito.
-Well... - Rekka took a thinking pose – Making fire is as easy as breathing to me right now.
-Give us a proper answer please. – Pleaded Maeko.
-Well, I read this in a book once. – Rekka coughed, closed his eyes and pointed his finger upwards. He started talking in a old mans voice – You should consider MP as yourself and empathize with it. When you want to make fire, consider yourself as fire and express yourself with magic. For it to work, you need proper imagination, as it will grant you more beautiful forms of magic, thus boosting your confidence.
Everyone's jaws dropped listening to him.
-Sorry but, I couldn't understand almost anything about what you just said. – Nervously giggled Kaito.
-Same here... – Said Sora.
-Oh, my bad. – Rekka put his hand behind his head – I was always home and had a lot of spare time to read books.
-I kind of get it. – Said Maeko in a quiet tone – I need to express myself more and use my imagination, right?
-Yeah. – Answered Rekka – You can also use scrolls, which will immediately grant you powers.
-I can do that? – Sora suddenly appeared in front of Rekka with a bright face.
-Yes but, - Rekka walked slightly backwards – It's really dangerous and can kill you, like it did with me.
-You used a magic scroll? – Asked Kaito.
-Yes, but it had a lot of bad side effects. Like I couldn't control my MP very well and it was a painful experience. – Rekka hid this fact from Whitebolt – I need to go now. See you later! – Rekka waved his hand and ran away.
-See you later! – Shouted back his friends.
-Let's continue training! – Said Sora.
-Yes, it's fun! – Answered Kaito.
Maeko made a smile and they continued training.
Rekka headed towards the mansion. On the way, he met Harumi.
-Rekka-chan, what a coincidence! – Said Harumi.
-Hello Harumi-san. Aren't you supposed to be at work? – Nervously asked Rekka.
-Oh don't you worry, I'm on a break. – Harumi smiled and started skipping.
-What is she so happy about? – Thought Rekka – Where are you going?
-To Ken-chans house!
-Ken-chan? – Rekka got confused.
After a little chat, they arrived at the mansion. Harumi knocked on the gates, making a cute melody with the knocks.
-I'll open the gates Whitebolt, don't worry.
Harumi heard an unknown, but familiar female voice. Maya, with sky blue t-shirt and blue trousers opened the door. Her long and beautiful long hair was resting on her shoulders.
-How can I help you? – Asked Maya. She lowered her head – Oh, Rekka, you can come in.
-O-okay. – Rekka nervously walked in - Who is she? - He thought.
Maya looked up and saw Harumi with an angry, ogre looking face.
-Umm. How can I... - Maya was interrupted, as Harumi barged in with loud steps.
-What's going on? – Whitebolt walked out of his garden. He got terrified when he saw Harumi approaching her with a menacing aura surrounding her.
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