Short Stories

The Final District - Gyro

Edge and Axel enter the Red Eagle and take a seat at the reception desk where Ana and Emma sort through paperwork. Edge was Irritated but due to their busy nature the two hadn't noticed.

[Red Eagle - Lobby]

Axel: Hey guys what are you up to?

Ana: Well I've got a shipment coming for Descend based on a bunch of technology I don't even understand. Emma is going to help me match my numbers up and make sure I have what I need to fill the lab.

Emma: Everything involving Descend takes at least two more steps than everything else.

Axel: Sounds complicated. Hey now that I think about it I never gave you much credit for how you transformed most of the building. This place is ten times as awesome as it was when we started. Especially the cafeteria. So clean and endless delicious foods.

Ana: Descend helped me with some of the processes I go through when it's cooking time. I handle a lot now but I do still have a passion for the culinary arts. There's still things I want to learn. That's why I make at least one new mystery dish each day outside of the normal rotations. I try to keep things healthy but also good for you guys to grow strong and healthy.

Axel: It's definitely delicious every time. Who would have thought I'd love broccoli. Broccoli isn't awesome.

Emma: You know I gotta say I see why Gyro loves your lasagna. My favorite is your shepherd's pie.

Emma notices Edge hanging his head. He was uttering something but not joining in on the conversation.

Emma: Hey Edge are you alright? Something go wrong at training today?

Edge: No training went well. I was really proud of the prospects today even. It's everybody else that's getting to me. The people in this city, they don't appreciate anything that Gyro and the eagle's have done for them. Why do they think they even have all they do? He fights the battles that no one else will. He keep them safe. They still just see him as a heartless killer to be used.

Emma: Some people are just afraid and don't really know how to adapt to his nature but most love Gyro. Especially the Eagle district.

Ana: You know Gyro does more for this City than people know. He's just discrete about it. They'd probably be a lot more open to him if they knew.

Edge: What do you mean?

Ana: You see Gyro uses majority of the money he earns from tasks to fund the city. He is a reliable partner to major Garvin. Our orphanages, rehabilitation, recreational, charity, programs, and institutes of all sorts really are so successful because of the man they see as  heartless. Even the Red Eagle itself is a hotel. Everyone within these walls stay here for free. Gyro pays for the entire thing on his own. Part of why he works so hard. Though he doesnt care to be seen or take any credit for it. That's why Descend speaks in his place. He doesn't like the attention. Gyro can tell a pure soul. He can read the soul all together plus he's got assets everywhere. Not that he doesn't trust our city but a tough situation can move even the biggest mountains. Instead of punishing those that struggle with the darkness of life he reaches out. Gives them the capability of understanding and a means to keep themselves pure and on their feet. Gyro does a lot for this city. He's not just protecting it with a sword. Gyro is a symbol. He is the reason we have hope. If you've got time let me tell you a story.

Edge: Yeah, my next class won't be in for a few hours.

Axel: It's my job to listen. I'm a scout eagle. 

Ana: I'm gonna tell you about Gyro's toughest accomplishment for this city. The day we met the strongest power of the original Talus district and built the residential district.