Adventures Beyond The Void (Season 1)

Chapter 18: Strange Cats and Selin's Hellish Training Begins

3RD POV

The Moth Estate was quiet. Lyra, Ronan and Airos sat there unmoving, after Severed finished narrating the sequence of events that took place at the plaza. The talking limb, despite not transferring the memories directly into their brains, thoroughly explained the fight. Though, it wasn't really the battle itself that had them deep in thought, rather the contribution the two humans provided.

      Airos: - I don't believe it. Humans are unable to use magic. The books say it clearly.

Airos raised an accusatory finger towards Hunter, his lavender eyes narrowing in suspicion. Had he heard such preposterous words from anyone else, he wouldn't have believed them. But this was Severed. Still, he had a hard time accepting the facts.

      Zana: - Really? Cause if I recall, the only information we ever had on humans was from 300 years ago, which was based on only one human. And most of the records are either gone or incomplete. Plus, we didn't even know of their existence, until she appeared.

Airos grumbled in annoyance.

       Airos: - Then how do you explain this? How can a human use magic? In the history books, the human woman had described how her world was. And she stated that magic did not exist there.

Zana couldn't reply. None of them could. They had no idea as to why Hunter was suddenly able to produce magic. It truly was an unprecedented situation, though due to the lack of information, they were all completely in the dark.

      Zana: - So what? You're saying she lied?

      Airos: - I'm saying we cannot trust them.

      Ronan: - No, I think we can.

Everyone's eyes turned to him.

      Ronan: - Severed himself has checked their memories and they have no bad intentions. The captain trusts them enough to let them stay here. The king knows of their existence and has allowed them to live in the kingdom. But more importantly....!

Ronan paused dramatically and pointed to Nicholas.

       Ronan: - He gives nice head pats.

Nicholas blushed, while Zana just laughed.

       Lyra: - And let's not forget how adorable he looks!! There's no way someone so cute could be evil!!

Nicholas was bright blue now, ready to collapse. Airos glared at them, but his gaze softened a bit when he looked at Lyra.

       Airos: - Hmpf, fine. But are you sure they'll be able to survive the captain's training?

The air stilled immediately. Dread overtook Zana's features. Lyra and Ronan were looking at each other uncomfortably.

       Nicholas: - W...what are you talking about?

       Airos: - It's obvious, isn't it? Since you're now residents, you're obligated to follow the captain's orders to the letter. And she doesn't tolerate weakness. Therefore, there's 100% chance you'll be joining us tomorrow for training.

Ronan placed a firm hand on Nicholas's shoulder, looking at both humans with a grim expression.

      Ronan: - it was nice knowing you humans.

Nicholas didn't like that at all. Why was he saying it like that? It was just training, not something horrible, right?

Right?

      Hunter: - HUH?! THE HELL IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?! I CAN HANDLE ANYTHING THAT WOMAN THROWS AT ME!!

Airos chuckled.