Chapter 83

 Just when I asked the question, the others trooped out of the building. Ethan already had an horse with him. 

"We better get going. It's gonna be a long day."Julian said.

I had to get back into the "army head" Spirit.

"We need to get a wagon. We're getting new legion members for the castle."I said.

"Did you say wagon?" Ethan questioned. "I have one. I'll go get it."

He left. I was proud that he'd become so zealous and useful. My prayer really got answered.

"Legion members for the castle?"Claire casted me a questioning look.

"Yes, we'll have to do that today. It's important." I paused remembering how much they hated the demons. "They will be demons so you guys would have to tolerate them for a while."

"Are you taking us to the castle? That's not possible you know." Fear was written all over her face.

"No Claire, relax. I have a safe place to take you guys to." Then I turned to Gabriel. "Gabriel, can you ride by yourself?"

"Yes, I can." He said. He sounded more confident than he look. He has this dark aura that gets me thinking if he is really a boy. I mean, his expressions speaks more of experience and power.

"Do you have any more weapons on you?" 

"No" He shook his head. "Don't worry about me. I won't harm anyone that do not deserve death."

But who deserves death? Gush! I dare not ask him that. I only smiled at him. Ethan attached a four wheeled wagon to Julian's horse and we began to move.

*

We got into the demons territory in no time. With our royal badge on, we were able to select just as many boys that we needed. As at the time of sun set, we were with just enough young legion recruits. I felt fulfilled and happy. My plan, it's going so well. We're close to the end.

My thoughts were clumsy though. I felt like we were being followed. I used my gifts to search if that was true and I had a positive answer. Some people are really search for us and I know they don't have good intentions. 

"The demons are searching for us. They don't mean good."

I spoke aloud, though tired from the long unending ride.

"We can stop them. Can't we?" Jameal who rode by my right side said.

"I have so many techniques we could use. Living in a bush and having to hide from demons all my life."

"Do what you can." Claire spat, frustrated.

Jameal stopped, making us stop too. He stopped a bird in the sky and said somethings to it. The mysterious bird nodded and flew away.

"We're good to go now."Jameal smiled.

"Will that block them or what?"Gabriel asked.

"No"He grinned. "He's my good friend. He'll surely mislead them. We should get going."

We began to move again. Magic or whatever it is called, is really sweet. The demons really must have underestimated witches. Gush! There's nothing we can't do.

*

"Julian" I called out. "I'm heading to the sacred house. I can't take these ones along you have to take them to the castle yourself." We were already near to the castle. Night has fallen, only the moon gave us light.

Julian thought for a while before responding.

"No problem." He stopped. "I'll wait here. Go to the house and come back to meet us here. We have to get to the castle the same time."

"Are you sure you'll be okay here?" We were in an open space and I feared that he would be attacked.

I should not feel that way but the happenings these days get me scared.

"C'mon Commander, we'll be fine."He smiled.

I signalled to the others to follow me and they did.

*

The door opened up on the first knock like they were expecting me. Alistair hugged me deeply. She cried on my shoulder like a baby who missed her mother. I was moved to tears too.

Emiliar allowed the others in, embraced each of them.

"I'm sorry Katrienair"Alistair cried.

"No. You should not be sorry."

"I didn't warn you. You must have been through hell."

"That made me stronger. But the way, I've gotten it back."

She held me shoulders in shock.

"Really?!"She growled. "So fast? Oh my God, Katrienair, you are a gem!"

I just smiled. She left me and faced the new members I brought. Emiliar then got the chance to speak to me.

"Baby doll!" She slapped my cheek. "You got me so worried." She embraced me. "And scared."

Gush! Emiliar fears a lot.

"You fear a lot."I giggled. 

We were interrupted by loud shrieks from Claire and Alistair.

"Listair!"Claire cried as she jumped happily on her best friend. What a happy reunion. "You're alive! Oh my!"

Alistair just held on. She looked shocked too. Claire is her long lost friend. It all seemed like all she's lost were coming back to her and it's overwhelming.

"I miss you so much."Claire said as they let go of each other.

"I miss you too."Alistair sat on the couch, right beside her friend. Luna sat on her leg.

"We found them Sis." I said. "He's Azazel." I pointed that Azazel who sat right beside his new friend, jameal. He bowed.

"And he's Jameal." Jameal bowed too.

"He's Gabriel." Gabriel seemed absent minded. He sat right beside Ethan, who also seemed to be lost.

"Gabriel?" Alistair called out. She walked over to him but stopped abruptly, her gaze fixed on Ethan. Gabriel noticed her and spoke.

"I'm Gabriel Milady" He said. She wasn't listening again. What the hell is wrong with Alistair?!

Ethan noticed her and introduced himself. I didn't plan to help him with that anyway. He's man enough.

"I'm Ethan." He extended his hands for a shake but she left it hanging and walked back to her seat.

Ethan retracted his hands. I could not help but notice their stares. There's something about these two lads. Alistair, what the heck?!

"And I'm Claire!" Claire laughed, easing away the tension in the room. Claire loves to do that.

"I guess I need to introduce myself. I'm Emiliar. Usually get mistaken to be Emily but...no one should call me that."She laughed at her straightforwardness. "And she's Alistair, our master. Master Ethan, I apologise on her behalf."

Oh...that was awkward. How blunt?!

"You guys would be safe her. My sister, Alistair would prepare you for war here. No one should go out please. I know she'll teach you the rest of the rules. I should leave now." I turned to Alistair. She looked better.

"Alistair, I'm leaving Luna with you. It's glaring she likes you more and I'd not like to endanger her anymore." I stood up. Alistair didn't argue, likewise Luna. I was somehow disappointed. Luna, you make me jealous of my sister sometimes.

"I will leave now. Please take care. Gabriel, don't hurt anyone."

I trotted to the door, Emiliar followed me.

"Hei!"I stopped her. "You shouldn't be out."

"You forgot my goodbye kiss."She winked.

I pecked her and turned to go but another hand stopped me. It was Alistair. She embraced me.

"I'm going to miss you baby"

"I'll be back soon." I reassured her.

"Be safe Katrienair."

"And you too"