Plans and Alliance

Kowata: As you know, each one of The Absolutes are insanely strong. And together, they are most likely unbeatable. So we are planning to take them out one by one. Which leads us to a problem: Where are they? They have a temple which they use as a common place but it is too dangerous to attack them there even if there is only one of them. They have their own places but right now we don't now their locations.

Shoo: You want us to find out their locations?

Kowata: Yes.

Shoo: But you two can read minds and can travel a lot faster than us. Wouldn't it be better if you search for them.

Kowata: That's not the whole point. Sure we have a lot more talents compared to humans but there are still some problems. We are not sure if there are any people that knows their locations and their creatures are mentally blocked, thanks to Shimana's powers. And more importantly, our objective is not just "Find and Destroy". We are think to trap some of them. This way we can bait them to a location we have made preparations. Also they probably know each others' location, so it would be less risky to draw them into an unknown location. To achieve this, we need as many allies as possible. Your role in this is to help us search for them and gather people.

Akira: Sounds a little simple to me. You sure this will work?

Shoo: Yeah. And come to think of it, how exactly are we gonna bait them?

Kowata: There are still some doubts I have but this is the best we can do now. As for the luring them, I think different ways for each of them. We will come to each of them. Right now we should be focusing on our first target, Shizen.

Shion: Why her?

Kowata: She is the most capable one to create monsters. Elemental Golems, Plant Warriors and more so. Also she has the power to control animals and plants. If we don't stop her soon, her armies will be a more and more dangerous for us after every battle. But her strenght is also her weakness. Her powers let her to see, hear, control many things. Using those powers made her addicted to control. Which means she has to know and follow everything. If we kill her monsters slowly and in a specific area, she would know what happened in short time. But if we act quick and if we do it separately, we might make her really frustrated. And that wil cause her to come to us.

Akira: I got a question. How do are sure that they're not gonna catch us. Seems like they can get us before we even start to do something.

Kowata: Their powers are not to be underestimated, that's for sure. But that does not mean they can do everything. To be able to know what is happening, either they must contact to their creatures or they must have mental powers. Among all five of them, only Shimana has such great mental power. Mahoo has some mental powers too but not strong enough. And the ones who can summon creatures are Misaoshii, Mahoo and Shizen. They can mentally contact them, ccontrol them. Yet again, the mental contact is possible thanks to Shimana. She teached others all those things.

Shion: Wait doesn't that mean Misaoshii and Shizen have mental powers too?

Kowata: In a way, yes. But that is something little a mind can do. Mental powers are not just bond of the minds. It is also sensing, feeling, even hearing and smelling. Now then is there any other questions left?

Shoo: Last one. If you can feel things with your mind, can't you just find their place.

Kowata: I'm afraid we can't. Mahoo's powers are making it impossible for us to locate their bases. She can alter with object's presence, so that causes to feel their places as trees, rocks and many other of their surroundings.

Now as for the plan, I and Shoo will search the forest and you three will be searching the villages.

Kohi: What about me?

Kowata: Yakura will take you to the village you have been before, that is the best for now.

Kohi: THAT'S NOT FAIR!

Yakura: That's not the issue here. Do you really think it is a good idea for me to go to villages? And also it is better for me to search alone.

Kowata: Do you really think it would be that easy for you? You must learn cooperation as well as fighting and meditating.

Yakura: You are right. I'm gonna control an army in the future. I'm SOOOO sure this is necessary.

Akira: I think this will be a long trip.

Shion: You have no idea.

Kowata: Alright. No time for chatting, time to move on.

Shoo: Just a sec. You guys watch yourself alright?

Akira: You too, brother.

Shion: Still not sure about this but good lucks.

Shoo: And Kohi. You will always listen to them. Got it?

Kohi: Yes brother take care.

Shoo: You too Kohi.

Kowata: Isn't it emotional Yakura. You almost seem to shed a tear.

Yakura: Is this the part where you test my patience.

Kowata: No. Just wanted to hea...

Yakura: Then please, shut-up. Now before we go, I should point out something. I'll carry you with telekinesis. Since I still didn't recover fully, I suggest you stay still.

Akira: What if we don't.

Yakura: You will fall.

Akira: Oh. Fair enough.

Yakura closed his eyes and carried Akira, Shion and Kohi. Shoo clung to Kowata's arm.

Kowata: If something important happens, do not forget to notify me. And watch each others back.

Yakura: Sure. Sure. See ya.

Yakura and the others started to fly to the closest village.

After 2 hours of travelling, they finally reached to a village.

Yakura: Finally. Some place to land.

Akira: Don't you like flying.

Yakura: No. I just got a little tired. I'm not used to carrying someone. Especially when my mind is not recovered.

Shion: So? Where do we start?

Yakura: First we must find a place for this kid.

Kohi: I'M NOT A KID!

Yakura: Pffff! At least find a line that is not overused. And remember what your brother said. You will listen to us.

Shion: But are you sure this is a good place for Kohi?

Yakura: I'm sure nobody here is wanting to kill him.

Shion: That's not really convincing.

Yakura: Think what you want but we have no time to lose. There is a place which he could stay. Let's just put him there and keep searching.

Akira: Don't treat him like that. He is the part of the world you are trying to protect, remember? He is as important as your tasks.

Yakura: I did not say I will put him in a box. There is an inn over there. We are gonna leave him there and keep going, that's all.

Shion: Are we just gonna leave him in a place he doesn't know. It's still not allright.

Yakura: I'm gonna burn Kowata for this. What do YOU suggest then?

Shion: The safest place for him is Wind Village. It's not close but there are other villages on the way. We can search them on the way, leave Kohi at there and move on.

Yakura: Fine. But if I hear even a little whining, I'll put him to closest place. Got it?

Kohi: What do yo-

Akira closes Kohi's mouth.

Akira: I think we shouldn't press our luck.

Yakura: A wise choice.

Shion: You neither.

Yakura:

Akira: So... Uuuhhhmmm... Did you get any information about them.

Yakura: Unfortunately not. These villagers know nothing. Also I don't think we will get anywhere with this plan.

Akira: Why so?

Yakura: Think about it. They mentally blocked their monsters, hid their places with magic. Would they let some villagers know their location?

Shion: But aren't we here for gathering allies too?

Yakura: Yes. But I doubt anyone'd join us. Many of the people here don't want to encounter a single monster. Some of them think The Absolutes are reaaaally genorous. Yeesh. And some of them just accept things.

Shion: That's right. I forgot many people believed in them.

Yakura: Don't get sad. There are many people that believes them, yes. But many of them got tired of those monsters. They just don't accept that it's Absolutes faults. If we find a way, we can convince them.

Shion: Thanks. And I didn't think you'd cheer me up.

Yakura: I'm just cold person, not heartless.

Akira: I'm starting to like you. Maybe we can be friends after all, eh?

Yakura: Not that quick.

Akira: Yeah. Kinda guessed that.

Yakura: Now we don't have anything to do here. Shall we go to the next place?

Kohi: Yaaaayy! We're gonna fly again.

Yakura: Than get ready.

Akira: Are you sure you can carry us?

Yakura: Don't worry I'll manage.

They started flying again. Yakura was not accepting it yet, but he was happy to travel with them. Even though it's less. Someone other than Kowata who is not cursing him but listening to him. He started to understand Kowata even more. Why he split them like this.

After a few minutes.

Yakura: By the way. Why are you guys hating The Absolutes?

Shion: You know a lot more reasons to hate them than us.

Yakura: I mean is there a specific reason or are you just don't like what they are doing?

Kohi gets nervous.

Shion: It's allright Kohi, it's allright.

Yakura: Uhhh. Did I ask something wrong?

Akira: You are asking too much questions for someone who can read minds.

Yakura: I prefer to talk rather than just reading minds.

Shion: I think it is better for Shoo to tell their story, but we can tell you ours.

Yakura: I'm all ears.

Meanwhile

Shoo and Kowata were searhing all over the forest. They didn't see anybody besides the monsters.

Shoo: This is pointless. We're searching for a long time but we got nothing. Are you sure this plan's gonna work?

Kowata: You can never know how will things happen. According to your plan or not. I have my doubts but I am sure we will manage. We are just at the hardest part. We know what we have to do but we do not know how to do it. And you, who is trusted by others, should figure out a way for situations like this.

Shoo: I'm trying to find a way but it doe... Wait a minute. What do you mean by "I should figure out a way"? Aren't we supposed to work together? Why I'm the only one who's thinking a way, besides you are way better than me at this.

Kowata: I may have knowledge full of books, I might outsmart every human but still there are limitations to all my knowledge and power. Even I can rely on someone. I am not trying to make you do all work. I am just trying to make you ready for situations like this.

Shoo: Hang on a sec. I think you split us like this for a reason.

Kowata: Of course. You are skilled and you can make good decisions. However there are still things you need to learn.

Shoo: Like what?

Kowata: I said you can make good decisions but you seem to need someone to confirm it. There will be times where you will need to make great decisions on your own. Also you avoid something that is unknown to you. Just like this situation. In short, you need a little confidence.

Shoo: It's not that easy you know.

Kowata: It is hard for all of us. Look at Yakura.He seems very sure of himself, right?

Shoo: Yeah, is he not?

Kowata: He still has not decided what exactly he will do. He is on a path to defeat The Absolutes but he is not sure if it is right or not. But still even if it is something small, he does not hesitate to do it. Cause he knows it is usually better to do something rather than wasting your time trying to find a way.

Shoo: I see.

Kowata: Now, have you decided on anything?

Shoo: Not yet. But I will.

Kowata: Very well. Now let's keep going.