Aspiration to the Heavens: Becoming the Supreme Mage Vol 2- Descent of Darkness

Episode 14: The Fujiwaras

*An*

My team, Kun's group (minus Ayawamat), Tahoma's group of white-cloaks, Boukyaku, and Koukyuu had traveled to the capital. I used my hawk-falcon familiar, Yang to take us there, after leaving the kids in the care of the school president of course. It was all Kun's fault that they got involved in this mess. He should've sent them back to their home when he could.

"Father," Boukyaku yelled as soon as Yang landed in the wide plaza in front of the castle. "Thanks for resuming the regnant's duties while I dealt with Mayu and the others."

What had happened here anyway? It was so odd that Yen was with all of those cloaked folk.

"Is something the matter?" Shin'en asked his son as guards quickly surrounded us. "There was a shock wave detected on the school grounds. But we've been unable to get anyone to teleport to check it out. Is it safe to assume it's because the barrier was weakened?

His sister leapt out of Yang's back. "That's correct. Brother, we need the best soldiers we got," Koukyuu said. "Shadows of the Abyss have reappeared."

He shook his head. "I feared as much. Fine. I'll mobilize our forces as quickly as I can." He turned towards a woman with grey hair. "General Fujiwara, gather our best soldiers in the area to be to prepare for combat against unconventional forces. Also, alert all other generals in the country to stand on guard in case anything occurs. Lock down the capital. Only military personnel may be allowed to leave and come in. It's of out-most importance that we stop the darkness from spreading anew."

"Yes sir," General Fujiwara said as she saluted him.

"That woman...is she related to Shiori?" Xue asked, mouth wide open.

Right, Shiori Fujiwara was his full name.

"She's his older sister. The sixth, seventh, and eight branches all have members in high places," Koukyuu said, her arms crossed.

Shin'en tapped his sister's shoulder. "Koukyuu, tell me, what exactly happened on the island?"

"It'll be better if we talk about this inside." She glanced at Shiori's sister. "I rather not have these many people listen in."

"Alright, you four come with us. You must be tired from your flight."

"Good, I could use a nice rest," Hal said, stretching his arms toward the sky.

Sarah stretched her shoulders back. "I never thought that An's familiar was that difficult to deal with, I thought we would fall off."

"I did too," Kun said, ruffling his wavy white hair.

I snickered. "Sorry about that. Seems that I still got a ways to go to completely earn his respect."

Eien's father smiled at us. "I heard this bird was the one that defeated Yuuta and fought Shiori to a virtual draw."

General Fujiwara's ears rose at the mention of her brother. She handed a soldier some papers before walking over to us.

"Sir, I've sent out the orders as commanded," she explained before glancing back at us. "Sir, I don't mean to step out of place, but should you really be inviting these individuals into the castle? I realize that one of them is a princess of Shui, but the others? Shouldn't they at least stay here, where we can watch them?"

Koukyuu shot her a dirty look. "No need to watch them yourself. I'll make sure that they don't leave our side until we've returned here."

"Please do so until they leave the capital, or even the country."