My Sunshine ~ Dislyte

Chapter 8: Who's That Knocking Upon my Door?

Ace and Amon sat at on Li Ling and Raven's laps, respectively. They sat in a meeting, where Yamato was the main focus.

"Are you sure Yamato can be trusted?" Li Ling asked. "I understand that everyone has a duty right now, with these kidnappings and the underground miracle, but can't one of us relinquish our duties just for this?"

"It's more complex than that." Raven said. "I know you just want to run off and find Tang Xuan yourself, but we need someone who can be more flexible..."

"Raven, this could become a serious stain on the Union if this were to get out." Gaius said. "But I also agree. Understanding the Shadow Decree's current goal, we cannot let them throw away the lives of children for their plans."

"What do the children think?" Feng Nuxi asked.

"I don't want him!" Ace said, angry that this needed to be a meeting in the first place.

"I want mama and papa back." Amon said, not understanding the situation fully.

"There's only so much we can do," Raven said. "Our best bet is to let Yamato watch over the twins as we get back their parents."

The others all agreed, mumbling their thoughts and encouragement.

"It is decided." Gaius sat up and turned to the door. "We will let Yamato protect the kids..."

***

"...under specific conditions." Gaius told Yamato.

"Do tell me!" Yamato said happily. "I'll do anything~"

"You must stay with the kids at all times. You mustn't leave Esper Union soil. If we find out you've betrayed us, it's fair game for us,"

"I see, I see."

"And no killing-"

"What."

"You cannot kill anyone."

"Even if it's necessary?"

"Yes. Find a different solution."

"...so I cannot kill anyone? Not with my own two hands?"

"No."

"Fine, I will agree to these terms."

"One last thing," As Gaius said this, his eyes darkened. "If we decide we don't want you in this duty anymore, we will force you out."

"Ok, I understand."

Gaius took one last deep breath before giving Yamato keys.

"House keys." He said bluntly.

"Thank you." Yamato said, eager to begin his little plan.

And just like that, he was now a special member of the Esper Union. Though, he was hardly treated like it. Glares and awkward glances were all he got as he headed to pick up Ace and Amon.

Ace stood in front of Amon as Yamato came around the corner. He felt like crying in confusion; why did the adults let this guy be with them?

"We'll leave tonight." Ace told Amon.

"But we can't!" Amon said quickly. "What if the bad guys come and get us?"

He squeezed his sheep toy close to his chest. Ace felt his heart jump at the thought of getting captured by the Shadow bad guys. At least their weird uncle Yamato was just that, weird. Bad weird, but at least it wasn't just bad. Ace told himself that to make the situation feel better.

"It's time to go," Yamato said, "the big heroes need to work."

Amon took Ace's hand as they walked back to their house.