The Forest Guardians

30. HP Chapter 2

Mike's POV

As I placed my things down on the bed, Dice began to roam around and set up protective charms in the four corners of my room. This room used to be mine when I came here to teach with Kagura as a Mission.

This was before... everything.

My heart squeezed when I thought of her again. Coming back here was definitely a mistake, I was being constantly reminded of her. But I needed to know how to make Undertaker's memory to battle against the Black Pearls, a fearsome invention created by Dark Shadow's people to control others. Plus, I have to awaken my new ability as the leader of the Guardians. I needed every advantage I could have to go against them.

I sat down on my bed and rummaged through my spatial dimension bag. Even though I could have used the Guardian ring, I have always opted for something that could give a little more feel and would bring less suspicion.

Think about it, seeing an object suddenly popping out of nowhere would have frightened others so much.

Being a Guardian isn't about being flashy. It was all about stealth; looking after the forests and books as well as safekeeping Imagination. We were not into saving worlds and stuff like that. Yet, the current circumstances have forced us into that role.

I took out the pocket watch that used to belong to the Creator.

Running my fingers across carved images of fire and water on the cover, I recalled my conversation with Leonardo.

Not only did the Creator survived from Astorath's stab, she was running around like a busy bee doing her work. Work which included passing this to Leo.

Why couldn't she pass it directly to me?

What exactly happened in the past? Why did she disappear after the attack on the Library? Where did she go after she gave Leo the watch?

Why... Why all these secrecies?

Whatever questions I have, they could not be answered unless the said person was in front of me.

I clicked opened the watch.

A blue light beamed out from the face of the watch, revealing the face of Ravenna Cross, the Creator. I almost dropped it in shock.

"Hello, Mike."

Hologram Ravenna smiled pleasantly as she greeted me.

"This is a pre-recorded message specifically for you and will only activate when you are truly alone, physically. By now, I should be finishing off the last of my works around the Worlds."

I frowned.

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to answer your questions in person. Astorath got me good. Although I have deflected most of his attack, I am still critically injured. There's poison coated on his blade."

She shook her head in sadness.

"It won't be long before I really die."

Then, she looked at me seriously.

"Before that happens, I will say what I need.

Firstly, I'm sure that by now, you know your fate as the next Head of the Library. Leonardo has shown you how to use the basics of this watch but I have included another set of instructions and manual for you to awaken your ability. Remember, time is NOT to be trifled with. Eventually, when you have gained enough power, you can choose to place the watch back where it belongs.

Secondly, I am certain that you have received help from the Dark Horse Organisation."

My eyebrows lifted up in surprise. Almost as if she could see my expression, she chuckled.