the second coming of greed / Completed

Chapter 25 Kenshin

Chapter 25 Kenshin

Kenshin woke up to a delicious scent, he was brought back all those years back, in Thrandull shop it was the same smell. He woke up and luckily found his bow and all of his equipment, looking around he was in a forest.

-Seems like we got teleported again, Said Kenshin

He looked around, but there was no sign of his familiar, there was a possibility that he went ahead to scout, Sangoku was the best scout they had, it was only natural that the task would be is. Kenshin got up, pick up his stuff and walk toward the smell, his ring kept vibrating, there was danger nearby. He looks around nothing, he used all the skill he had acquired through vampirism, there was sign of others but he could see anything. Kenshin decides to keep going, who or whatever was following him clearly good at hiding his presence, Kenshin changed direction a bunch of time, thinking that the only reason they didn't attack was because he was walking in a trap, but even changing direction didn't change. The possibility that they wouldn't attack him became clearer and clearer, it was odd there was no enemies or wild beasts, he wasn't sure what was going on. He went back to following the scent, there was a wonderful noise a waterfall, if truth was told the scent made Kenshin hungry, there could be fish at the waterfall, that would do for a fine meal. As he got closer, he heard children laughing. The second he looked at the direction the laugh were coming from, he felt a hand cover his mouth.

-I don't know how you found this place, but I'm afraid you won't be able to leave, said a soft feminine voice

Kenshin looked back, there was a group of four elves looking at him, all with their bow drawn, they were looking at his horns. The only elves he had seen before were a beating down handful, with no will to fight. But before him stood proud warrior, it all made senses now, they were the one following him and possibly didn't attack him because he was an elf too. The best option for him was to show them that he didn't want any harm

Hi, my name is Kenshin, I'm also an elf, this forest is amazing, he tried

One of them lower his bow and spoke

-You're an elf but you have horn, I find it hard to believe, you do show some of our race traits. The only questions I have, is are you a friend or a foe and how did you find this place ?

Kenshin told them about the whole incident with the shaman and following the scent, he didn't answer if he was a friend or a foe, he knew words wouldn't convince them. The elves talked between them and spoke

-You will meet our elder, but the scent is a good sign, it is the way of the tree of life to guide you two us, judging by your bow, you can fight and we always need warrior to protect this place.

Kenshin was happy, he didn't know where he was but he knew without his friend his chance of survival were low but these were elves, he had to find his friend and fast. Maybe the elder would have answer, he remembers the way Elrond was, the elder had been kind. Kenshin didn't have a lot of fond memories of Lohan, but the elder was a good soul and he owed him life. He nodded and let himself be led by the archers, he had a plan if thing went sideways, Kenshin had been improving his magic, he marks the parts with a very thin line, this and his leap ability would be enough for a getaway. They finally arrive at a huge tree, a very crude ladder led them higher and higher, the colony of elves was on multiple level.They walked past laughing child and people were smiling. There was serenity in the air , there was peace , considering the war was so close Kenshin imagine the enemy was also making move to gather allies, Kenshin would try to recruit them, they were all wearing bows which led him to believe it was a warrior tribe, the oozed of pride, thing the elves of Lohan didn't have, it was beautiful to see , he was used to elves being chained but this tribe had gained freedom.They arrived at what looked like the heart of the tree, they entered to find an old elf, he was covered in tattoo very similar to the old elf in the cell, the one who had given the analyze ability to Kenshin. He had a wall full of weapon and armor. The escort went to him to explain the situation, it gave Kenshin time to think of what to do. He wanted the elves to allied with him, but he had a new problem in sight, without Tingle he didn't know where he was, he wanted to know more about Tauren, she was a new addition in his life and he love her energy, but most of all he worried about Fang they had been together for so long it felt odd, he was alone and lost. Could he rely on the elves? The elder finally started to talk.

-Welcome home sapling, it seems the tree of life itself has brought you here, we are glad to have you, you can understand that I'll need your story, we can't let anyone in elf or not

The end game was so high, Kenshin had to risk it all, even if it meant talking about his reincarnation. They would either believe him or it would be his last chance. It was time to put everything on the line. It took a while to explain it all, the elder asked questions here and there, showing genuine interest. Kenshin. After he finally finish there was a moment of silence before the elder finally talked

-This is most strange indeed, the fact you know Thrandul and that you two were close speak in your favor, he was perhaps the greatest of it all, I have a hard time imagining that Figwit was involved negatively, now about this war, can you tell me more, we made the choice to be secluded for safety but this could be some interesting intel

It was positive, the elder believed him, all except for Figwit , it was a problem, a huge problem. This meant that it was possible they would join his side, Kenshin had all of his new life to wonder how is reincarnation had been possible. There was only one possibility, Thrandull did it , in some way or another that explain why Kenshin was an elf , It was due to his adoptive father

-Elder, I speak nothing but the truth, I was a human, Thrandull saved me. You have to believe, I saw Figwit , he fought with the celestial right now he is building an army to make sure the infernal win this war. I know I have no right to ask you this, but please join the celestial in this war.said Kenshin

The elder sign the guard to leave, then got up and got closer to him, despite his age he was still looking strong and still inspire respect

-My dear sapling, I heard your plea, you have to understand, here is paradise it's a free life for us joining you mean slavery, mean leaving this life behind. I don't disbelieve your connection with Thrandull but here is the situation he was the chosen, a direct descendant of the father of all celestial, that mean Figwit his too, he is our rightful king, if I'm ask to help I will no matter my belief, the best I can offer you a place in our society and if Figwit ask me if you are here, I'll say you aren't

Kenshin had lost ,his argument didn't hit the target and yes, he was safe , but it might be a short respite, He was thankful for the elder and understood, if only it help with the crashing feeling of guilt he felt at the moment

Thank you elder, said Kenshin

Elf helps elf, he answered