Legend of the Holy Sentinels: Night Hunters

CHAPTER TWO - a DEADLY EXERCISE

"Wow!" yelled Yosh in total excitement while they were running for their supply run in preparation for their upcoming final examination. "We're going to see Daddy! We're going to see Mama! We're going to the Northern Encampment!"

The tall grasses waved about in the meadows as if saying its goodbyes while they exit away entering a small forest that leads to a nearby river to the east. It is full of rocks and other tall grasses and wild shrubs that the small herd of deer forages upon. They were running so fast that any animal in their path ran about thinking danger was up ahead.

"Hahaha! That's right Yosh but that is 'AFTER' we finish this task... and that's still an 'IF'," replied Karus who is bearing excitement in his face.

"What do you mean 'IF'? 'IFs' are not in the vocabulary of the Great Limor House right Reus?" added Kayzar.

Reus whose face is blank, didn't reply. He nodded in agreement but they can sense a strong presence of disbelief in his eyes.

"What's wrong Kuya-Reus? Why're you so serious, WE'RE GOING HOME! You should be happy. You've been bugging us all week on how much you long to go to the North."

"That's not it."

"Then what is it?"

"I think were not capable enough to complete this mission."

"Hah! You dare question the skills of the mighty Yosh!" cried Yosh in utter confidence.

"No, I think we're going to fight against powerful military rank officers."

"What powerful officers?" sneered Karus with a smile. "I think you're being too paranoid again. Master Narra said that they are the ones who were watching us the whole time since day one and guard missions are usually given to beginners. Surely, they will add a lieutenant but that's the highest that they will provide. This area is not in the Danger Zone you know."

"Do you noticed them following Master when we ran away?"

"Yes, we saw them walk away together." Kayzar replied.

He stopped running in all seriousness and pointed upwards to the trees. "Then who are they?"

The guardians that are following them were shocked as Reus revealed their positions. They tried to hide back from them but it's too late.

"Whoa!" Yosh shouted. "Cool, they're up the trees? And Stella didn't know about it?" He looked at Stella as she landed on his left shoulder guard then bobbed his head. "Even Luna? Luna!" he cried with a reprimanding tone.

"I think I saw a major and a captain class there," Reus said seriously continuing his point. "I recognize their eyes. They are always with Narra when he's going out to the North to report to father."

"If what you say is true then... we won't make it," Yosh replied bowing down in disappointment. "I knew something's fishy. He won't let us leave without giving an impossible task. I was really looking forward to meeting up with mom and dad."

"No!" refused Kayzar. "That only means we should organize and think of the best plan to grab that flag."

"Yes, Kayzar is right," Karus added quite alarmed. "If there is a time for us to prove ourselves, now is that time. We will not succumb and we will not fail."

"Spoken like a true warrior huh?" Reus snidely replied. "How old are you Karus? Kayzar?"

"Where is this going Kuya-Reus? You know how old I am!" Karus said with a defensive tone. "I'm not going to answer you that."

"Alright then. Fourteen! And how old are you Yosh!?"

"Here we go again..."

"Eleven?" said Yosh with a frightened tone.