the second coming of greed / Completed

chapter 4

His closed pupil were filled with light, he could hear screaming. Didn't Kenshin died? He remembered the shop, burning, there was no way he had survived, but he could hear his heart beating, he could smell the fresh air
Some screams were coming closer and closer.
- Elder, elder there is a baby near that tree, a little girl said
- There young Thauriel,how could this be possible, in the middle of the forest like this, said and elderly man
- Look, Elrond please
Kenshin look up and open his eyes, the light of the sun was blinding him, he went to put his hands to shield him for the sun. He was stunned by the appearance of his arms, they were so small, so chubby, almost baby like. A young girl appeared, she was three, maybe four, would have guessed Kenshin, she was pointing at him. She was soon followed, by a wrinkly old man, Kenshin couldn't guessed the age, but he could feel warmth from him, a kind smiled, pointy ears. Oddly similar to Thrandull, the resemblance was striking.
- By the tree of life, it is an elf babe, why does it have horn, what is it doing here, said Elrond
- elder, elder look, said the child
She was holding the amulet, Kenshin took one look at it and recognized it, it was the gift of Thrandull .Was that the reason for all the strange thing happening? He didn't know what to do, one thing was for certain, is survival depends on them.
- How could this be? Said the elder, Thrandull had another son, but its not possible he left decades ago, he added.
Kenshin had a glimmer of hope, they knew his adoptive father, whatever is happening was perhaps his doing, if it was his doing it was positive.
- Why, does he have horns, is he a child of the devil tribe, ask the young girl.
- He could be, he doesn't have a tail, I'm not sure what he is but he knows Thrandull .
Where the horn more than just for show? Did he make a mistake, had he doomed himself? Kenshin was already regretting his decision, this life was going to be hard.
- Elder it is getting dark; the wildling will be coming. said the child worryingly, can we go back please.
- You are right, it is far too dangerous especially since human, have stopped patrolling outside the elf encampment, but what to do with the baby
- His horn scares me, she answered
Kenshin was worried were they really going to leave him to die? His mind, was running, his mischievous mind had a spark. He holds his arms up for a hug, and let out the cutest sounds he was capable of producing.
- The village will take the decision, it is been like this for centuries, this isn't our choice, sweet summer child, said the old man smiling
The elder picked the baby up and hid him in his cloak. The scent inside was familiar, extremely familiar. He remembered his time at the shop that smell came from a plant use to cool down on hot days.
Kenshin felt tired, if he was truly a baby, he would sleep the majority of the time and he had so many questions it was a tough situation.
- We found this child in the forest, he seems to be a cross specie but there is elf in him, said Elrond
-His horn, they're the devil tribe, this baby is a bad omen, said a younger bald man, he might be part elf but the human will never understand this kid ,they will never accept him
-You are forgetting that it is but a baby, a soft voice said coming from a strong women, we are but slave to them, another free worker will be welcome
- You are blinded by your loss, we understand Freia, that you have lost your child to the sickness
- Maybe this is a sign said Elrond, he saw the confuse look in the room, the tree of life work in odd ways what if this child was sent to replace the lost one, perhaps this is a blessing, he might have been sent by Thrandull .
Worried look where exchanges , murmurs spoken. A grave silence fell after. The women step forward.
- You are speaking the one who betrayed us, left us to fend for ourselves, have you all forgotten Figwit ,that one didn't have horn but he has damaged the village more than the devil tribe ever did, said the bald man full of rage
- Do not disrespect his memory , he had to lead Figwit to another dimension he was the portal ,you are talking about the best healer this clan ever had , do you forget that him alone gained the trust of the nature and the animal in it , those who offer you their milk ,their fur keep you warm, Thrandull is the one that bend the tree to offer us a refuge against the wind and the rain , as for Figwit ,alas him and his elf liberation front they alone killed half of us in a war we could never win but he never turn his back on an elf , what you are doing right now , have some elf pride .said the elder with a much lesser softness in his voice.
The tension in the dim lighted room was rising
- I solemnly swear to care for this child as my own, as the devil or as an envoy of the tree of life ,he will be under my care ,she said picking the baby up
At that instant Kenshin woke up in her arms and look in her arm she was gorgeous
- And so, we will take care of this one as one of our own