Fallen Stars

Parents meeting

-Ahri POV-

After at least half an hour of comforting Kei'ral, we entered the house and he started to tell me what happened after I left the party. He didn't spare me any details and looked kinda excited to tell me the story. I don't know how to feel about that to be honest, since he put himself in great danger, and if it wasn't for Soraka being there...

I don't want to think about that.

Kei'ral: So, can I ask you something?

Me: Sure.

Kei'ral: Why were you so mad after I told you that I was stronger than you?

Can't say that it was just my ego, my pride was hurt, yeah, but it was more than that.

Me: It's just that... I NEED to be the best Star Guardian possible.

Kei'ral: Why though?

Me: To be able to protect everyone, I failed once, and I refuse to let it happen again. If I'm not the best, if I'm not the strongest. Then how can I be sure that everyone is going to be safe?

Kei'ral: You have a team, and there are others willing to fight for the same reason as you.

Me: But I don't know if they can. And I don't want them to die for my own weakness.

Kei'ral: You should know that's not how this works. Every Star Guardian fights for the safety of others, they will cover the place if you ever fail. Or is it that you don't trust them?

Me: Is not like I don't trust them... It's just that I'll never be sure if it's not me. I don't know, it just feels that way.

Another great reason now is actually him. He's claiming to be stronger than me, which means that if he loses control over himself, if the darkin side of him takes over... I won't be able to stop him. I know I shouldn't see him as just a threat, that he is a friend. But the risk is there.

Kei'ral: Well, we have a big talk about this matter tomorrow. I have to tell everything to Soraka and Ekko also deserves an explanation.

Me: I'm not going to explain anything to him, you were the one who blow up Soraka's cover. And drag me into this too. Why did you even tell him?

Kei'ral: Well, he was already way too deep into this situation. Besides, there's only benefits if he helps us.

Me: *sigh* Look, I'll see about that tomorrow, for now we-

The main door suddenly opened, and I heard two voices that I knew very well.

Mom: Finally, back at home.

Dad: You bet; I was getting really stressed over the several unsolved cases.

Mom: And how did that go?

Dad: You know, the usual...

I turn towards Kei'ral in a panic. My parents obviously don't know about him now living here and I don't know what kind of reaction they might had if they figure this out by surprise.

So, I did the most rational thing I could. I put a hand in his mouth and dragged him away from the living room, going up the stairs and leaving him on the guest's room where he has stayed over the last week. Being there I whispered some instructions to him.

Me: My parents arrived, and I can't let them see you until I have explained the situation, or I'm afraid my father would just shoot you in the face.

Some cold sweat appeared in his face, can't really blame him.

Me: I'll give you a call when I get everything ready, okay?

He nodded to me and waited for me to let him go, as soon as I did, he turned around and silently entered the room.