Book One The Black Lion Old Version

specter of the past part 2 the sacred sword

Sonia was in the cathedral waiting for Dimitri; it had been a week since she had come to the revelation of her long lost family. She wanted to confront Rhea about her lies but she had no idea how. It made her so angry that all she had for her entire life was the friends that she knew in abyss and books. That's it: everyone else was able to do things that normal girls took for granted.

The one thing she looked forward to was seeing Dimitri; she felt less alone even though she had friends. It wasn't the same. She felt like she met a kindred spirit. Before she could indulge in any of her thoughts, Dimitri approached her, and she smiled, happy to see him.

"I'm so happy to see you, Dimitri. It feels like an eternity." the man smiled. He took her by the hand and they went the same way as they did last time. They walked quietly until they were out of earshot of anyone, then they were out of the monastery and walking in the forest with her horse, Siri.

She couldn't help but notice something was on Dimitri's mind; he needed her for something and he felt guilty. Yuri had shown her everything: all the routes, all the tunnels, and how to get in and out of the monastery on a moment's notice. She wouldn't mind helping him if that's what he required.

"It's beautiful here."she said looking at the eastern part of the monastery he was showing her all the landmarks in the area on the Eastern side. If only They had more time she could see the entire area but she knew there wasn't enough time, time was something that they did not have.

"Sonia, I know what I'm asking is a lot to ask, but I need your help." Dimitri said, feeling guilty that he needed her for something she was right on the mark.

"What is it that you need? if it is within my power I can help."she asked him generally wanting to know.

"The Rite of rebirth is tomorrow. Me and my class have no way of getting inside the Holy mausoleum. We have no way of getting in without drawing attention. I don't like asking this of you because I don't want to endanger you, but I have no other way of getting in without hurting the guards who are just protecting the holy site. Can you help me with Sonia?" Dimitri asked.

She knew going out again would be risky, but she couldn't do nothing if she had the power to help Dimitri and his friends it worth the risk.

She couldn't do nothing not with everything that has happened. By helping Dimitri she helps her brother as well, even though he is a stranger she doesn't want anything to happen to him before she has a chance to even get to know him.

"What time do you attend to go to the holy mausoleum?" she asked him.

"At night," Dimitri answered

"I can help you, but it's dangerous," she warned.

"It's not a problem, I'll do whatever it takes to help my friends." Dimitri replied

"I'm sorry, but this is the only time I can ask." She silenced him gently with her index finger.

"It's fine, Dimitri. If I can help you. That's enough. I know it's difficult for us to meet because you're busy. I wish I didn't have to sneak out like this."

Sonia wishes she could just be a normal girl.

Of course the sun had to set already. It ended too fast for her liking. They started to head back. She would see him again tomorrow, but it would not be for a casual time where they both relax. It was to help his friends.

When they were at the diverging points, she looked at Dimitri and had to say this now. "Meet me here tomorrow." she told him.

"Okay, but what about my friends?" Dimitri asked.