X. A Friend

Gusion wakes up and prepares breakfast. He looks forward to learning another trick so he heads to his parents' bedroom to wake up Faramis. He knocks on the door but no one is answering, "Old man it is time for breakfast, wake up; You are going to teach more tricks."

No one is answering or opening the door so he knocks again. After a few more minutes, he decided to go inside to check why. He did not see Faramis but he sees a note on the desk then read it.

After reading the note he sat on the bed for a moment. Gusion dazed and remembers every bonds and every moment they have been together. He felt sad after reading the note. He felt lonely again.

Suddenly while reminiscing memories and the bonds together with the Old man, he heard someone knocking, he heads to the front door and opened it.

"Hello!, Master Faramis sent me here to train you; I am one of his students.", Morphed Harper said.

Gusion was enlightened a bit.

"So where is the Old Man?, Where did he go?, When will he come back?", Gusion asked.

" Morphed Harper replies, "Master Faramis did not tell me any details to where is he going and when he will be back; He just ordered me to train, guide you and help you. So if there is anything I can do for you or there is anything you need, do not hesitate to tell me."

Gusion asks, "What are you, a Ginny?, Can you make me rich right now?, haha, So you also know some magic?, What is your name by the way?"

Harper replies, "What?, Ginny?, I do not understand what you are talking about. Of course, I know some magic. I will teach you some later. Name?. uhmmm... name huh?, (Harper thinking what name to tell Gusion then he heard something, "pwooffsss come here doggie") Dooooggieeee."

Gusion asks, "Doggie?, You serious?, as in like a dog?, (Gusion laughs) Are you a professional gamer and streamer?, Okay, Nice to meet you Doggie, I am Gusion."

"By the way Master Faramis wants me to give you something. It is a gift from him. This is Dagger of Hope, a special weapon made by Master Faramis.", Dogie added.

"A dagger?, wow cool, but what is this for?, It looks like a normal dagger.", Gusion asked.

Doggie replied, " Yeah, it is like a normal dagger, but instead of a knife it is better, balanced, light, and precise. Someday you will know the difference between that special dagger from a normal knife or just a dagger. I must train you first how to use it.

Later in the afternoon, they started to train together. Dogie taught Gusion some more trick he can use or add to his performance on the streets. After training, they ate together and talk about themselves. Doggie can't tell anything yet about Prodigious, Land of Dawn, where he came from, and what he really is so he invented some stories to tell Gusion. Sometimes he jokes just to change the topic. They were both happy and they get along well.

After a few days of being together almost all the time, They became best friends. They treat each other like brothers. They perform together and make people happy with their performance.

Doggie the Harper is so happy about what he is doing, it is the first time he met someone who treated him as a friend, not just a friend but also as a brother. He enjoys being with Gusion. They eat, train, and laugh together. Harper promised to himself that whatever happens, he will never leave Gusion's side.

"Master Faramis, also loved us, cared for us Harpers but we never had a chance to bond like this because of all his missions; I admire Master Faramis because of his dedication to whatever he is doing; He is a good Prodigy. He changed the way Prodigies look at us Harpers; If not because of him the Prodigies will still treat us like their slaves. He is our savior, our hero so we decided to follow him. I thank Master Faramis for everything and for this.", Dogie's thoughts.

Few weeks later.

Meanwhile, After training Harith and Odette, Faramis approached Clint to drink and to talk about the kids and what to tell them after he leaves. He also shared information to Clint about what is happening on the " Land of Dawn."

"It's been a long time Clint, The kids have grown up and I think they are all ready now; I also assigned Harpers to them and give them their weapons they can use in the future. I do not know what will happen next but I have arranged everything for the future, I also told the Higher Ups to let some Guardians and Humans just in case, they approved my request to them so you must make a decision if ever it is needed for you to enter the Land of Dawn; Use my Harpers to communicate with them. Harper's will be your ticket pass when you go there. One more thing Clint, I will let you tell about their past, make sure they are ready for it, explain everything to them so they can understand why and what is going on."–Faramis

Clint responds, "Wait, why does it feel like you are saying goodbyes right now? They need you Faramis more than they need me; You have been like their shadow from the very start, you are their protector, You should be the one doing those things. Come on just stay here and let us just have a good drink and laugh. It is time for you to retire, you've been protecting us, Land of Dawn, Human World, and almost everyone your entire life. It is time for you to make yourself happy."

"Look, you are always like that when we drink, If I will not act, who will?, I enjoyed what I have been doing, all of it is for future generations so do not act like you will not do the same thing if you were me, I assigned you as one of the Guardians because you are worthy so I want you to be the one to tell them. To tell you the truth I gathered some information about dark pros here in Human World; do you still remember the night crawlers who entered this world?, It seems that some of them have managed to get through us. Nightcrawlers they are hard to find, they hide their presence swiftly. I think some of them is manipulating humans, and use them to make crimes. Tell the other guardians about this Intel and build your team to find and haunt this Nightcrawlers while I am at the other side. Those special weapons I gave you, use it for good and please take care of the Harpers, they have suffered more than we do. Last thing, if everything I planned or prepared did not go well, I am afraid I cannot get back here, I will seal the portal if I have to." — Faramis

Clint responds one more time, "Are you serious? This is not good. If you seal that portal how will we enter?, Why don't we tell the kids right now so they can help, you have trained them so why can't they come with you?. And why haven't you told Gusion that you found his siblings?"

"Clint, you always argue with me. Hey I have trained them but they are still not yet ready, they still have much to learn. A key master can open the seal I will use to the portal, If I won't seal that portal more night crawlers will get through and more innocents will suffer. Just listen to what I tell you, Clint. Thank You, my friend, I need to go now.", —Faramis

Clint sighs, "Take care you perv, come back and let us have a drink like we used to when all is done. Till we meet again."