Guardians Of Magic

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

A New Friend
"It's okay, Mizuki. We're here-I'm here."

Third Person's Point of View

As soon as the unfortunate incident finally seized to disrupt and destroy the premises any further, numerous knights and clerics arrived to amend the commotion and the scene of destruction.

The streets that were once filled with stalls and stores for motley goods and services which was burned to crisp by the wildfire, are now in the process of restoration and repair by their owners and the local carpentry group under the monarchial government of the kingdom.

Idleness doesn't quite fit with the Cerulean standards now that money is the heart of the kingdom. If the situation is fixed posthaste, money also comes in quickly.

"A-are they alright, Lord Magnus?"

"Can you find me the first aid kit, kiddo? We're having bit of a situation here. Don't tell Raven, by the way," Magnus requested as he laid the two injured bodies on the bed of one of their guest rooms.

"Y-yes, Sir!"

"And can you hand me a stick of cigarette when you get back? That would be nice," he sighed as he twisted both of his shoulders. The trip back to the shop was like hell for him. The weight of Hiro and Mizuki numbed his nerves away.

"How in heaven can two kids get injured under your care?! Magnus?!" Raven barged in, creating quite the ruckus as she forcibly pushed the door down.

"M-my apologies, m-my lord. I tried to s-stop her!" Bree cried. Magnus sighed at his wife's outburst that it was enough for her to give him a headache. The pain on his shoulders was enough to pester him. He signaled Bree to give him the pack of cigarettes that she was holding and walked outside to smoke.

Raven sensed that something was troubling her husband so she decided to ignore his reaction. She grabbed the first aid kit that Bree was holding and tended the two who was laying in bed.

Back before Kichi went back to ask for help, the couple already knew that this was going to happen. They are, however, still not sure that it was them but there's a high possibility that the enemy already made their move.

The two women decided to keep the silence inside the room as they aided their patients.

"Hnggh..."

Mizuki lifted herself up so she can sit up. She was still in a daze that she felt her head spinning despite not moving. She could feel the pain on her abdomen where Zeus pierced her. She widened her eyes as she realized that she's in a stranger's house.

"AHHHH! Who are yo-" She couldn't finish her sentence because of something clogging her throat which made her cough.

Blood.

Blood was all over her hand that she used for covering her mouth. Panic quickly risen more as she tasted the tangy rusted taste of blood on her mouth with some of it dripping on the corners of her mouth. She could feel horses running on her chest while her hands was trembling as flashbacks were beginning to haunt her.

"Calm down. Drink this," the woman beside her gently said. Mizuki paused and stared at her as she slowly averted her gaze back and forth from her to the glass of water she was offering. The lady smiled at her to assure that she meant no harm. Oddly enough as it was, Mizuki quickly found comfort on that gentle smile and was flushed for the kind gesture. The smile suited the woman because despite of her age, she was still quite younger looking. The roses and flowers on her head added more youth to her face, which emphasized her smile. The violet dress she was wearing added feminity and gentleness to her whole being like the softness of her voice.