A Descendant of Water

Chapter16 - Choices

The chief looked at him. It was a confused expression. He narrowed his eyes but gentled his expression.

"Son I know you ,you re kind and always willing to help someone. But all I'm asking is that know where you put your hand into. We don't know her. She may appear to be innocent but it may not be the real person we expect to see. I forbid you to have contacts with either of them until we know why they are here."

Seth remained silent. The chief got up from his seat and came closer to him.

"Answer me!!!" he shouted.

Seth looked away. He know he cannot do it.

"I'm not sure" He said in a low voice and looked down. The chief was furious.

"You are being very stubborn lately son. Don't let me remind you of my orders . I'm sure you know what will happen if you go against the orders. You maybe my son but there will not be excuses.!! "

Seth nodded.

"Now Leave!"

Seth obeyed and went into his tent. He know now his father will have his men following him around to see what he would be doing. But he needed to get to Lin. Has she eaten anything ? he wondered. why was he worried about a girl he met not too long ago. He somehow needed to see her and give her the information about her friend. Could he really be her friend? Seth wondered. Seth knew they are on an important mission so they need to keep moving. So he needs to get Lin and Alex out of his village.

"I'll worry about the consequences later" Seth thought for himself.

He got the supplies of some medicines and when he was preparing to leave, when Shamu came in. He is the boy who get Seth his meals.

"Your meal sir"

"When will you stop calling me sir" Seth questioned with a smile.

Shamu smiled as usual and left.

Seth pulled into a more comfortable attire with a shirt, a jeans and a robe like thing to cover him. He didn't eat his food inside instead he packed to take it with him. He took his sword and the blades and a little pistol for safety. He carefully observed outside before setting out and made a move. He went out of the village and into the forest next to the healing mountain. He knew of a rock cave that can be used to hide things. It had many childhood memories .It is the place where he hid when his father punished him for not practicing his martial arts or for not hitting the target properly. His father's punishments were severe so little Seth used to come to this cave and hide until his mother comes and fetches him. "mom" he thought. He missed her so much. It had been 10 years since she disappeared. She suddenly went missing from the island. Everyone suspected that the sea monsters has something to do with her disappearance but Seth had a feeling she is still alive. She was always there for him when he needed, always took care of him, life isn't easy without her, her smile alone would heal any soul. He sighed and left his weapons in the cave and rushed back to the village to Lin's tent.

She was leaning against the tent and fast asleep. He could see that she has been given some food and water but it looked like she didn't want to eat. otherwise they would unbind her hands to have meals. She is all worn out. Seth felt sorry for her or was it something else. He moved closer and sat across her.

He tried to open his parcel but he stopped. He couldn't eat. He wanted to check on her wounds but he didn't want to disturb her sleep.

"Lin" He called out she stirred a bit, of course in an uncomfortable position she couldn't sleep much deep.

"Lin wake up" He called a little louder.

Lin lifted her head slowly she almost fell forward but she adjusted her balance. Lin was confused at first not knowing what was happening around her. Then she remembered her situation and someone calling out to her. She slowly opened her eyes. At first she couldn't see anything everything was dark. Then her sight adjusted to the dim light in her tent from the little lamp and moon light. She saw someone else in front of her.

"Seth?"

"How are you now?"

She looked at him painfully obviously she was exhausted and miserable. What was he thinking.

" Thank you Seth for treating my wounds".

"My pleasure"

Seth leaned forward ones again Lin took a deep breathe inhaling the fresh scent of Seth. It was refreshing for her. Seth removed her binds.

"You may eat now Lin. Your strength is draining. "

"I'm not hungry."

Seth slowly put his pack of food inside his bag . He cannot eat when she is not eating.

"How is he?"

Seth got lost in his tracks. What can he tell her. He couldn't lie to her. The truth would hurt her.

"He is badly injured Lin. I wanted to get more details but the healers wouldn't let me get close."

Lin looked down Seth could sense her pain. He lost someone dear to him sometime ago besides his mother. She was beautiful , she was from the mainland as well but she didn't leave the village ones she came to the island. Her name was Aria. Both of them fell for each other at the first sight. After his mother disappeared she was the only person who understood him. He felt a special connection with Aria. But one day she became a victim of the sea serpent in front of his own eyes. He tried to save her and got himself injured badly . He still has the scar in his abdomen. He woke up after few days in the healing mountain but it was too late he saw her lifeless body in the village prepared to for last respect. He mourned over her for along time and after her he didn't love anyone else. If Alex is someone special to her then he know how she feels.

He was brought back to the world with Lin's calling.

" Are you ok Seth?"

He looked at her . She saw tears in his eyes. He brushed them away.

"Why are you crying?" Lin's heart sank seeing him like that.

"I'm fine"

"Why tears then?"

"It's none of your business do you understand!!!! " He shouted at her.

Lin backed away. She never expected that from him. With that he left the tent. Lin felt sad and guilty . Did I make him embarrassed? She thought. Lin remained confused and sad.

Seth marched back into his tent. He ran his fingers through his hair vigorously.
"What have I done? darn. I controlled my temper all these years. But what happened today."

He couldn't bring himself to Lin now.

At the healing mountain Alma treated Alex's wounds and bandaged well . She tend to him to ensure that he get a speedy recovery. Not too soon his pulse turned to normal. She looked at him . He was savagely handsome. His torso perfectly sculptured. Well built and masculine. He resembles a samurai. Both Seth and Alex had the same built in their bodies. Only the face was different.
Alma of course was now changing her mind from Seth to Alex.