We See You

Keone Springs Arc - Part Three

"He's in the temple? Like the one you came from? How the heck did he get there?" Tyler slammed, his hand against his face, as a large sigh escaped his mouth. Kira giggled, covering her mouth. "Mew! That's so funny! Of course he would end up being there!" she rested her fists on her hips as a smile spread across her face. Uyekura raised an eyebrow, "I'm sorry to interrupt, but did you only come here to apologise my lord?" he asked, as Bari nodded. "Indeed, although... I do believe that things need to change, and as much as it pains me, we must fight back against Mother."

Tyler looked over at Kira, before at Bari. "Seer dude, guy, thing? We came here to kill you all," he began, crossing his arms, "you're connected with The Swarm, yeah?" he said whilst he raised an eyebrow. Bari's red light flickered, before he shook his head, "Who is Swarm? I do not know them I am afraid." Tyler groaned and threw his head back, he came here with one mission, and now they are being dragged into some rebellion? "Great."

Bari continued to speak, "As I said, we must fight, but we are not strong enough at this moment, we must spread the word and unite as many as possible. Mother is strong, but we can be stronger." The crowd watched, some in fear, and some nodding along with what Bari was saying.

"Why should we trust you?" A member of the crowd shouted, before a wave of murmurs washed across the group. Tyler could feel the tension hanging in the air, they were scared, it was obvious. He looked down at Kira, who was nervously biting her lip. "Do we really want to get into this?" Tyler whispered down to her; his voice being blocked from anyone else's ears thanks to the crowd's scepticism. Kira's eyes darted around, seeing the crying children and the panicked parents. If they defeated 'Mother' this would all be over. She looked up at Tyler, not registering what he said, staring into his eyes for a minute, before grinning and walking in Bari's direction.

"Everyone! Mew. For years you have been living like this! If you don't fight back, then you'll never be free!" She yelled, causing the group to fall silent. "You have... what was your name sorry?" She turned and whispered to Bari, who lowered his voice and whispered back, "You have Bari's help! He knows things that can help you, he has been tricked for years too! He now knows the pain you're going through, and wants to help... and you know what? We're gonna help too! Mew! You won't have to live in fear anymore!" Tyler's eyes widened; it seems like they were getting involved then.

Uyekura took a deep breath, stepping forward and nodding. "I understand, this must be done." He smiled, "We are behind you, Lord Bari." He kneeled, bowing his head to The Seer. "No, we stand together." Bari said, stepping forward and resting his hand on Uyekura's shoulder. "I know where we can go... There is a fishing village, not far from here, not only would the people be open to joining us... but there are plenty of buildings we can use for planning, resting, and getting ready for the fight." Uyekura explained, "Everyone, collect your things and family, we will leave immediately."

Running around the corridors, Alex skidded to a halt as he heard an explosion. "What the...?" He mumbled, before creeping towards the sound. At the end of the corridor, there was a door that had been left ajar, he moved towards it silently, before peaking inside. Two figures, both dressed like Bari, but different colours. One in blue... one in white. Landing on their hands, Alex noticed the one in white was holding a long, grey staff, the tip emitting yellow sparks, as they crackled and fell to the ground.

"Mari... my sweet child..." The one in blue said, standing from her throne as she cupped the sides of the other's head, "Your brother has decided to turn against us... he has been feeding lies to our civilians... telling them we do not care about them..." 'Mari' lowered her head, Alex noticing the baby blue light in the centre flickering, he could almost feel the sadness radiating off her. "Mother... Have you tried talking to him... Surely he wouldn't just turn against us... He loves the people..." Mari spoke softly. "Mari." The one in blue said, their voice switching to a more aggressive tone. "You must stop him. We have imposters on our island, and they have fed him disgusting lies about us. He is turning the people against us, and you would not want harm to come to them, would you? And I have asked you one too many times to stop using contractions. You are a Seer, not common folk. Now. Go. Kill him, and the imposters too." The light once more flickered in Mari's head, before she nodded, "Yes Mother."