Legend of Keys: Huntik's Adventure In Paradise

Part V: The Days After Battle

Apollon was bedridden for a few days.
Constantly having new dreams that
turn into nightmares.

Huge headaches and erratic emotional outbursts were more common in him. It is interpreted by Ueman as a byproduct of the spell and his trauma.

Every day, Lycaon, Flora, and Fauna came to see him. Despite the fact that Lycaon and Flora paid more visits. Fauna was occupied with training.

Flora returned with more potions to help relieve his headache. "He should see a Hiereia if he gets any worse."

Ueman reassured her that he would be fine after a few days of rest and medication. He wonders how they are doing.

Lycaon responds. "I've been doing great. I'm not going to lie to you, Majesty Chronos; after the mission, I feel like a failure. We might have been too fresh for such a mission, but I've never felt so useless."

Flora looks out the window to see the bright sky. "I'm starting to feel like a monster. I dedicated my life to healing others."

Her voice starts cracking up. "...Only to take the lives of thousands. "

Lycaon hugs her as tears fell down her face. "No lives were lost. All were revived."

Flora shakes her head." Doesn't matter; they all see me as I once saw those soldiers as a kid. In a situation of helplessness, You can't help yourself or those you love."

Ueman poses a question, " So will you keep striving to achieve what you always wish? I didn't defend you from imprisonment for anything."

Flora responds. "I'm not giving up. I just know it's going to be harder. Not just for me, but for all of us to prove ourselves. To get over the guilt."

Ueman smiled at the response. " You have extraordinary power. You just need to control it. The rest of you are just as great. Once you learn how to Hobe your strength. You'll be an unstoppable weapon for good and justice."

Lycaon thanks him for his words.
Ueman tells him." Just call me Ueman."

As days pass, Apollon was getting better. He woke up and walked to get a drink. Before he heads downstairs, He heard Ueman discussing with some witches. He recognized them as these politicians that come around now and then.

One of them yells in frustration. " Ueman, you need to recognize the boy is a growing threat to himself and this realm. You can't keep coddling him."

Ueman spoke calmly but could hear the irritation in his voice. " and what do you suggest I do? "

Victoria Nike. ruler of Sophia answered the question."Both of those children were able to greatly injure two members of the Zodiac. While destroying my city in the process. It's only fair to have their punishment to take out all 12 Zodiac members. Though with the supervision of your younger son."

Ueman controls himself before replying. " You'd think I would endanger my family and Raicho's children ?"

Victoria interrupts him. " Your family is known for its dangerous and extraordinary ability. The warlocks in your family have more mana than the average witch or even the most competitive witches in magic. The foster children will be capable in battle as that young witch have great power from the land of forests. You will inform Raicho that her children will have to amend their crimes. You know me Ueman, and I won't budge on this request. "

Ueman sat back on his chair and sighs. "Give them a year to hone their skills before they are sent out on missions. I'll bring in my son as soon as possible to be their leader in these missions against the Zodiacs. All I ask is that I take command of the missions within and outside Paradise when it comes to the Zodiacs. "

They all agreed on it unanimously but one of the witches had a catch. The governor of the province Zhalia, Adoela Pluto, bargained, "You're aloud to have full control while being completely transparent. You have tendency of leaving us in the dark. If we find that your hiding anything. We will take control. "

Ueman nods in agreement. Apollon came down to get water as soon as they leave.

" Stop right there," Ueman says. " I'm glad you feeling better. Whether you want it or not? This will be the time to show yourself to be a legendary seeker. I know you can do it."

Apollon nods. " How do you know I was listening?"

" I can hear your light foot steps and feel your mana." Ueman responded.

As a week passed. February 15th. Apollon was good enough to head back to school. The silence made a home in their house. What visited was Apollon's panic episodes. Flora heard of this and gave Apollon an Amethyst necklace to soothe the issue. Instructing him to focus the mana flow on his head and the amethyst stone.

When he arrives at the academy with the squad. eyes glued to them with a mix of fear, hatred, or confusion. They all were called to meet again at the Collosuem.

When they arrived there. They saw two men stood their talking with Master Ajax and Circe.

Apollom recognize one of them as his uncle, Lux Huitzilopochtli Chronos. He is six feet and two in. He is seen always shirtless with a long coat opened to see his abs and scars. He held a sword at his side with long pants that reached his golden sandals. His smile was as captivating as his golden-colored complexion. Though he had messy curly blond hair that looked a little out of place.

Apollon ran to hug him tight. " I miss you. How were your travels?"

He laughs of joy." It's been well. I've heard you made headlines. Decided to come back sooner than later."

Kitsune Vulcan, Helios' brother, was the other warlock. He was the average height of 6ft, with swirling reddish-orange hair. His dark brown skin complexion contrasts with his fiery orange eyes. He held his blazing sword to his side.

Master Ajax gracefully floats down with a gust of wind at his feet. " Huntik is back in order."