Chapter 2: Goodbye

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*Yawn* Morning -said Damion to his mother named Aria, a caring lady adored by children, she was gentle and kind, had a sweet nature that made others feel comfortable around her.

Good morning sweetie -replied Aria- how did you sleep?

I slept well but... I had that weird dream again... like someone was calling my name but I couldn't see who... and it's a voice I've never heard before too -said Damion.

Again? it's been two weeks since you unlocked your soul... maybe the dream relates to that? perhaps it is normal that spirit masters have those dreams?... anyways staying here will not solve anything... lets just wait until you can go to the Spirit Master Academy. 

Yeah -nodded Damion- oh... where's dad? I haven't seen him today.

Your dad had to leave early to work today -explained Aria- but don't worry he'll be back before you come back from school.

hm... ok.. anyways I'm leaving now mom! see you later -said Damion as he ran out the door.

There's nothing worth mentioning about when Damion goes to school.. other than the fact that he became popular because he is the first Spirit Master that the town has had in about 3 generations. He now usually gets surrounded by a lot of other students who ask him to do things with his soul.. even though Damion had just recently turned into a Spirit Master he could already show them his spirit flame, which is the symbol that show how much affinity with his soul he has... but, he still doesn't know what his affinity is.

On the way back home Damion spotted a small dog being attacked by other kids.

Hey! what are you doing?! -yelled Damion- leave that dog alone!

who dares to distur- the kid that seemed to be the boss stopped mid-sentence as soon as he saw Damion- Run! it's the Spirit Master!

Damion approached the dog slowly so he didn't feel threatened.. the dog still felt insecure until Damion pet his head gently.

Hehe you like it don't you? don't worry the bad guys left already, you're safe now, no one will hurt you... come let me help you. -Damion got his first aid kit out of his bag and treated the dog. He wasn't experienced on giving first aid but at least he managed to clean the wounds and cover them- That's it, you should get rest now ok? so you can get better.

Damion got up and started walking away, then, he turned to see the dog and realized that he was following Damion.

Wait! don't follow me I can't have you in my house my dad is allergic to dogs! -said Damion.

The dog made a sad face and started walking back the way he came... Damion felt his heart break and decided to call him again.

Hey! uh... maybe... we can play for a while? -said Damion, making the dog jump from happiness.

They both started to play, anything that came to Damion's mind, like fetch or hide and seek, they then had a race and they had so much fun that Damion didn't realize he had left the town and was now on one of the main roads to Felicia city. 

Wow... I think we went too far out haha -said Damion- we better get back now it's getting late.

Just when Damion turned around to walk the way they came, a familiar voice greeted him from afar.

Heeeeey! Damion! it's me Xenaf! wait right there I'm coming! -Xenaf then ran as fast as he could to catch up to Damion.

Hey! -said Xenaf while trying to recover his breath- why... you... here? *cough* *cough*

Damion then explained what happened with the dog and waited for Xenaf to recover his breath.

And... why are you here Xenaf? -asked Damion out of curiosity.

well... I came to see you and your parents -replied Xenaf I have important matters to discuss with all of you.

Oh... well then we should be on our way back home -said Damion- my parents might be worried.

Damion and Xenaf started walking the road that lead to Damion's small town, but, when the town was on sight they saw smoke coming from it.

What on earth is happening there... Damion! we better hurry up! hop on my horse.

Damion obediently got on the horse and they galloped at full speed, when they reached maximum speed the horse grew a pair of big and mighty wings... it was a soul beast! but Damion didn't have much time to admire it, because before his eyes was his town on fire, lots of people running everywhere some were being chased by unknown people wearing black and white with the symbol of a lion... they were murdering every single person in the town... the elders, the children, women and men alike, no one was spared. It was a truly terrifying sight and the first thing in Damion's mind were his parents.

MOM! DAD! XENAF PLEASE HURRY! WE GOTTA GO GET THEM!- Said Damion as he tried hard not to break into tears, because he knew that if he started crying it would be hard for Xenaf to understand a word of what he is saying.

Xenaf did a gesture to his mount who actually seemed to understand the situation, then they started flying even faster.

Damion! where is your house?! -Asked Xenaf.

Just on top of a small hill at the back of the school -Replied Damion still trying not to cry as he saw many of the people that he knew lying lifeless on the floor.

Then just a bit after the passed the school, they saw it... Damion's house... or what was left of it, most of it was burned down and destroyed... they landed and Damion ran towards his house.

Xenaf got off the horse to fight some of the men that were attacking the town, he was able to take down quite a few of them but they kept getting reinforcements... still he could only fight to protect Damion and himself.

MOM! DAD! -yelled Damion as he passed the door frame that was still standing somehow.

Damion was looking everywhere but couldn't find his parents.. but then as he entered the kitchen he saw the his dad's corpse lying on the floor... he had a cut in his throat which revealed the cause of death. Damion felt like if his heart was shattered by the sight of this... he was paralyzed, his mind was blank, he felt empty, his mind still processing everything, then he slowly turned his head and saw the backyard door open... he walked towards it slowly and reached out just to see his dying mother lying on the floor.

MOM! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME! WAIT HERE I'LL GET YOU SOME HELP! YOU'LL BE FINE! -said Damion in a hurry this time tears were flowing out of his eyes.

s...sweet child.. you are my... pride... mommy can't stay with you any longer... Damion.. be.. strong... you have to... live... -as Aria said this last word, a single tear fell from her eye to her cheek... she then gave her last breath and died on Damion's arms.

Damion yelled... his sorrow could be felt even throughout the town, it attracted the attackers' attention and Xenaf had to go get Damion.

Damion! We have to go! NOOOOW! -yelled Xenaf, but Damion didn't hear anything, the shock was too big for him, he was falling apart inside... Xenaf ran towards his horse and then came back for Damion who was still sitting on the same spot in the same position, Xenaf managed to grab Damion by his waist and pull him onto the horse, instantly taking off after that... they flew as fast as they could away from danger.

Damion looked back at his ruined town, staring at his house...

Mom... Dad... Goodbye.

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