Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The Guardrail
*The arrival of this new warrior surprised many, but the most disturbing fact was that this cavity was still holding while half had collapsed. By paying more attention to it, we see that Kaleb and Dagur took care not to destroy the main pillars. At the other end were the only surviving humans of this massacre. Ziyad had his leg totally crushed as well as his wrist. Shuri had lost her right arm, Kail sho the lower half of his body. In truth, it was a miracle that he was still alive. The only one still totally valid was *.
-Go away Tatum. *Ziyad tells him*. I'm screwed he also screwed up my torso cage.
- Stop talking nonsense. What do I tell Eiram if you die on me?
-So I don't fucking know anything haha....
*Tatum picked him up and carried him on his back, then he walked towards the bottom to find an exit. He found Kail Sho crawling near the debris trying to clear the rock.*
-Sho... Wait, I'll help you.
*He cleared the rock with his foot, thinking he'd find Shuri underneath, but it was just the stick that served as his relic*.
-What disappointed? *Kail smiles*. You hoped to find Shuri naked confess.
*He chuckled slightly then spat blood*.
-Damn Kail...Dude you...
- Ha it's okay I'm on fire, this kid just hits too hard.
- We have to get out of here quickly and take care of you. I'm sure Kozue can...
-Forget it, she's not even on this continent. *coughs up blood again*. You, on the other hand, take Ziyad, he's a good guy, it would bother me if he died here.
-But and you?
*He seizes his relic which began to shine*.
-I will toast the pillars that support this cavity. I have enough power to... *coughs again*. This mountain is going to fall on them, after what I just saw these monsters must not leave this place alive. Don't worry, By now Gosen has probably already evacuated everyone. And Shuri is strong she will survive. Go get away before they spot you.
*On the side of the Killicks it was confusion. Dagfinn was already totally confused and didn't know what to do, he could barely move a finger. Is such a level that he is only able to reach it one day?*.
-Them and I do not evolve in the same dimension. *he thought*. I'm glad we're on the same side.
*Phina who had curled up against Dagfinn's chest had seen nothing of thos and preferred to turn a deaf ear. All this mess was too much for a kid her age but what about Emory? He didn't understand why his friends suddenly started fighting like this. It was the first time he had faced such helplessness. Moreover he had promised himself and without telling them, that he would never use the seal against them. And yet he wanted to do it several times, he should have stopped them yet he didn't. And now this new warrior has just appeared and was about to harm his friend*.
-Enough is enough.
*He came out of his hiding place and walked towards them, clenching his fists in anger. Kaleb who had recovered rushed at full speed towards the warrior who had put his hand in the holster of his dagger ready to retaliate but then Emory intervenes*.
- I HAVE SAYED ENOUGH.
*His cry made them all shiver as soon as the tattoo on their body lit up. Kaleb stopped in his tracks and dropped to one knee and lowered his head to Emory. The warrior did the same and turned to the prince with his head down, Dagfinn also bowed for form and even Dagur who was on the ground got up. All were turned towards the frail and shy young prince*.
-Why are you fighting... What's gotten into you to tear yourself apart like that? *He cried in tears*. It's because you are Killicks, right? Do you like fighting so much even if it hurts your loved ones?
-Highness this is... *began Dagur*.
-I just wanted... No, it's my fault, I shouldn't have called on you in first place.
-Emory don't say that. *Kaleb said*.
- No it's me, and by my fault you ended up killing each other. *He said trying to dry his tears*. I don't understand what did I do wrong? I just wanted to have company. If so, it is better...
- Do not finish this sentence. *Shouted Dagur*.
*All eyes were on him*.
-I'm the one who neglected your safety thinking that we would be enough 2 to take care of it. I'm the one who took everyone here and slaughtered all these people for the sole purpose of saving you. It was I who freaked out and attacked at all costs.
*Seeing him admitting his faults like that was so strange that Emory's tears stopped flowing for a moment. Yet inside Dagur's mind it was something else.
-He must absolutely not dismiss us or my plan will fall through and Mom will go back to square one. That is out of the question. I gotta hang on to Emory like the plague even that means brainwashing him.
- You say that just to confort me...
-Not at all. Emory you're just a child and we're no better so we solve our problems as best ad we can. So please don't blame yourself.
*Emory dried his face with his sleeves then ordered them to move freely again. Then he turned to the newcomer*.
-And you, who are you ?
-My name is Bauer, I was sent here by my master Hyverson to ensure that this little guy is not a danger to himself and to others. And obviously I made it in time you were trying to kill Prince Killick.
- Says the one who kicked him against a wall. *Said Dagfinn*.
-Ah I was also sent by the king to...
*He barely had time to finish his sentence when the cavity began to shake. Suddenly the remaining 6 pillars holding the ceiling gave way*.
- Who the fuck did that? *Dagfinn shouted*.
*Kaleb rummaged around and spotted Kail Sho sitting down with his stick laughing*.
- You bastard. I will bury you...
*He barely had time to finish his sentence when Bauer jumped up to him and pierced his heart with his claws. After which he took his stick and came back and grabbed Dagur by the hips*.
-We are leaving.
-Phina come here.
- Emory hang on.
* The kids were running at full speed but without Efrat this time as they were exhausted. They were all behind Bauer who was slaloming between falling rocks*.
-I can run you know. Let go of me. *complained Dagur*.
-Shut up
-I'm faster than you.
- I said hush.
*In the end the whole group managed to escape from the mountain just in time. The collapse of the lower cavity gave a distorted appearance to the mountain from the outside but the main entrance was still intact. There they met again and could finally breathe, Brett was sitting in a corner very wisely as if awaiting his fate*.
-It was short. *Said Dagur*. Never again.
*He looked around the corner and saw Brett sitting there all sweaty*.
- You're still here. *He said smiling*.
*Emory sees the number of bodies in front of the entrance and stops himself from throwing up*.
-I... They are dead, you killed them because of me.
- Nothing is your fault idiot. *Said Kaleb*.
-On the contrary. *Said Dagur exhausted*. I'm going to be hard but you'll have to get used to it Emory Charibes d'Adrun. Your life is more valuable than theirs, more valuable than ours and for us it is more valuable than that of your father and your brothers. Atrocities will be committed in your name whether you like it or not. You'll have to have the shoulders for that.
-Dagur. *Kaleb growled*.
*Dagur put his hand on Emory's shoulder*.
- But don't worry, we're here to support you.
*He gave him a toothy smile then stopped when a pain came up*.
- He is quite mature for his age. Not so surprising from the master's son. *Thought Bauer*.
*Emory after hearing it lowered her head slightly saddened. Bauer, who was observing the scene, refrained from commenting but thought otherwise*.
-These kids have done quite a bit of damage even for average Killicks. Mr. Dagger had announced that it would be the elite generation I begin to believe that he was telling the truth.
*Kaleb walked towards Dagur but instead of punching him he hugged him as hard as he could. Dagur was even quite surprised*.
-Never scares me like that idiot again." You hear me ? Never again.
-Aie... I screwed up I know. But not so hard you'll reopen my wounds.
-Just a little bit.
-You're going to make Emory Jealous. *He whispered to him*.
*Kaleb immediately released him and he laughed but his ribs hurt too much*.
-Damn why am I not regenerating?
-The same, my body constantly tingles at me. *Said Kaleb*.
-Probably because you have deployed Efrat well beyond the capabilities of your body. Basically give your all in a fight. *Explained Bauer*. You will have to wait a good week before being 100% operational.
-Are you kidding me ?
*Dagfinn for his part would have taken Brett in his arms before letting him go*.
-You stayed ? In your place I would have walked away.
- To go where? This guy would have found me anywhere.
*He glances at Kaleb*.
-Indeed. Anyway, my sister and I owe you a debt. You can leave in peace, I can manage Nisos.
- With hindsight, I will perhaps stay with you. *Then he thought*. That way the other enraged won't attack me.
*Dagfinn smiled at him and gave him a handshake. Then he turned to Emory. The young prince tried to raise his head while Phina took him in her arms as if to thank him. She clung to him for a moment and then pulled away, smiling*.
-There it is you who will end up jealous. *Dagur scoffed*.
- Shut up motherfucker.
-Ok, on the other hand, I have a question that's been on my mind for a while now... *Dagur announced*. Where are Fryr and Sheehan?
-Now that you mention it *say Dagfinn*. Where are they Brett?
*A few minutes before the cavern collapsed. Sheehan was in bad shape on his knees, struggling to get back on his two legs. To tell the truth, he still had trouble understanding what was going on*.
-It doesn't make sense this guy is just too strong. Even more than an average adult. His relic... *He spat blood*. Damn its not normal. And It is difficult to regenerate myself.
-That's enough now. *Said Gosen*. You will die if you force yourself. I don't want to kill you.
-As if you could kill me. I swear to kill you.
*While they were still in the middle of the fight most of the people managed to get out of the cave. Mostly all intact, only Gosen and the young boy remained. Sheehan struggled to get up, but his strength was exhausted.
- Kid, why do you keep fighting, why do you keep attacking me?
- huh ? But what are you talking about piece of .... What are you square of my reasons. *he yelled*.
- That's enough of this madness, I'll take you to see a healer before it gets too serious and too bad if you're a Killick.
*As he went to retrieve it from the ground, a blue glow came out of the other end of the tunnel. By executing a rapid spin Varken struck Gosen with his sabers, the first sinking slightly into his skin and injuring the monk, the second getting stuck on his steel bracelet*.
- Another child.
- Who the hell is this guy? I should have sliced it like a fucking sausage *groaned Varken*.
* He withdrew his weapons still spinning and hit the monk several times who stopped each time with the handle of his mace. Despite his plump appearance, with a brisk step he disappeared from the boy's field of vision and with a light movement he punched the back of his neck. Fryr then appeared and bit his fist allowing Varken to step back and secure Sheehan. Varken himself couldn't believe it*.
-He put Sheehan in this state? It's impossible, who is this guy?
*Gosen cleared Fryr without hurting her and threw her against Varken. The wolf landed on her legs and growled. The monk put away his mace and wrapped a bandage around his bleeding arm*.
-Quick, he must be sent to see someone or he will die.
-What is ?
-I'm serious, we have to save him.
-Where do you... He worries about Sheehan when he put him in this state? But what is his problem with this guy?
*The ground began to shake and the cavity began to collapse. Varken caught off guard barely had time to react but Gosen jumped up and grabbed them both. at the entrance watch. The monk lands in the grass, hugging the two kids tightly against him. Once the collapse was over Gosen released them and had a transient giggle*.
- We had a narrow escape, huh.
*He put the kids down next to Fryr who wasn't growling at him anymore. He even stroked her head, which surprised his companions, who were ten paces behind.
-Ha we had hot children is not it.
-But... Who the hell is this guy? *Varken wondered*.
*To be continued*
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