Chapter 41

Chapter 41

"Yes, effective immediately." 

As we stood in the hut, the guards pointed their spears at us and slowly began creeping closer.

"Is it not you that prayed for our services to help your village?" 

"Yes, but this was before finding out that you had demons on your team. Are people grown sick because of being exposed to those monsters?" 

Duke's eyes looked from left to right as the guards had almost enclosed us. 

"I guess I have no choice," Duke said with a sigh. He released his wings, sending the guards flying against the wall. We tried to hold, bracing ourselves, anticipating his next move. A bright light illuminated his body. 

"Foolish woman, do you not see whose authorities we come before? So you have eyes, but you still do not see. Though you have ears, you still seem not to hear me. The children are under observation. We do not remove the demons; we leave it to them to remove from themselves and overcome." 

The Elder woman's eyes widened as she looked upon the guardian angel. She bowed when she saw him. I am deeply sorry. I did not know that you were a guardian angel and that these children were placed under your care. I thought you were still near children. 

"I may look as though I'm in my thirties, but I am much older than that. God chose these children to battle their demons as a test of strength they may overcome. I promise you as long as I'm here, there will be no harm done to your village or anyone else for that matter for the remainder of our stay." 

"I'm interested in you to keep control over them. Though I was foolish, I admit we still very much need help." 

"We are here to aid in any way possible. And we will do our best to help you rebuild your village while we're also here. We will start getting to work immediately." 

Just then, someone burst through the doors, pushing the guards out of the way. "Grandmother, the tiger demon has entered the village once again. I need help. They look to be going to our family home." 

"Zyiah, your little twin cousins are there today! They came late last night visiting from another tribe." 

I jumped up and ran over to her. "Show me where the house is, and I will help." 

"Kaysi," Evan said, grabbing my arm. Don't be reckless. 

We could hear a loud commotion outside, so we all went outside to investigate. 

"Elder!" one of the guards said. More bandits came into the area. The two demon children sent them packing, and we were able to capture one." 

Josh walked over, holding on to the color of one of the men's necks, and threw him down to the ground at the Elder's feet. 

"There you go, tied up, packaged with a little bow on top, a present all to you, " he said with a smile. 

"Thank you, demon child." The elder scoffed, looking his way. 

We could see the veins popping out and Josh's head. "Please, by all means, call me Josh." 

"Thank you, Josh. All of you must hurry to my family's home. Follow my granddaughter. She will show you the way." 

We took off running, following Zyiah. "Kaysi," Becky directed her attention to me. I think it would be best if you stayed inside the home with the boys and let us fight the battle. 

"You just want me to stay out of the way. I can respect that; I don't want to put anybody In harm's way." 

"I don't want you to feel bad for that. We will find a way to get your memory back. In the meantime, staying close to the kids, you can still protect them." 

I stood close to the small twin boys. They looked scared. "Hey guys, my name is Kaysi. What is yours?" I said as I kneeled down to their level.

"I am Hotah, which means strong. My brother's name is Peyta, which means fire. We are both 7 years old, but I am the oldest." 

"Mmm...So you were born first; I have a big brother and was the youngest in my family." 

"Our mother and father are away on business. Where are your parents?" 

"Oh, you see, I have some memory issues, I'm not sure. I remember vaguely having a mother. I'm not sure where she went. Right now, I'm living with one of my cousins. Are you feeling a little safer now that I'm here? Your brother still being shy. He hasn't said a word." 

"Yeah, he doesn't talk; he has never talked since birth. But he can still see, hear, and communicate with us. Most of the time, I know what he is trying to say because we share the same mind." 

"Interesting you have telepathic abilities. I have heard of some twins being born like that. Seems like a very cool gift." 

"We use it to play pranks on people sometimes. My mother used to say even though my brother can't talk, I speak enough for the both of us." 

"Ha, I could understand where she got that from. I am also glad to get to know you and your brother." 

"It's starting to get quiet. Do you think it's safe for us to go outside?" the boy asked.

"It's not safe again until we've received the okay. However, I will take a quick peek outside." 

Sure enough, the quietness was because nobody was around. I looked back and forth but could not spot any person. 

"Can I ask you guys to stay here while I walk around the hut? To guarantee that there's no one around?" 

"Yes, you promised to stay right here." 

"Thank you. I'm only going to be gone for a second." 

I went behind the house and saw Zyiah running through the field, with something fast approaching behind her. 

"Help!" She yelled off in the distance! 

I dashed over to her side. She has a small claw scratch on her shoulder. The demon tiger was following fastly behind her footsteps. 

Something within me surged, and I felt a powerful presence in my hand. It was my sword that manifested again all on its own. I sliced at the Tiger as he dodged me, cutting the side of his face and cheek. He hissed and ran behind us. 

"No, Hotah!" Zyiah yelled. I'm guessing he had poked his head out from the hut door when he heard his cousin scream.

The tiger grabbed a hold of him with his teeth around his shirt collar. His brother Peyta grabbed his brother, wrapping his arms around him tightly. 

"They are taking off of my little cousins, so we must go get them!"

Your grandmother told me about the villagers who went missing. The demon tiger took them to a cave up the mountain. 

"Yes, we will continue to follow them. And even if we lose sight of them, I know exactly where they're heading!" 

"I'm going to call the others and let them know where to go. We hoped that some of your villagers were brave enough to help them. Most of them seem weak and scared." 

As I called, it was almost nightfall. The reception was not very good in this area. We're coming close to the top of the mountain. 

"Hey, Baby, we're almost at the top of the mountain. So what happened; how did the tiger demon slip your grip? Is everyone okay?" 

"Yes, we were following him for a minute. But it seems as though he turned away from us and went in the other direction. That is why we must have lost sight of him. So you say he is back up the mountain; why did you follow him?" 

"The two twin cousins got kidnapped by the Tiger. They left the Hut when I went outside to see why it was quiet. And found Zyiah being chased and screaming. Once I attacked it, it grabbed whatever it could and returned home. 

"We are currently trying to find a villager here to lead us the way. But everybody seems too scared. Your grandmother said that she would do it, but in her weak and sick state. That would be very dangerous to her health. Oh, hold on, somebody's talking to me." 

Hello, May I help you? Baby asked the stranger on the other end of the line.

(An unfamiliar voice began speaking on the phone.) "I will take you up there. My sister and I used to play in those mountains." 

"Calian, is that you!!!" Zyiah Screech tearing her brother's voice for the first time in many years