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69. Chapter 24. Karaberasu tells her story.

Stumbling and still very nervous, Karaberasu prepared to tell Roy and her own expectant son what had happened to her in the last twenty years. However, it wasn´t an easy task so she had to provide herself with courage to begin.

- You see, it was shortly after I left. Before I had Mazoui, a very nice and kind woman welcomed me and helped me take care of him.

- Grandmother Dotty. Right mom? - The boy intervened with a nuance full of affection in his voice when remembering that woman. -

- Yes my son. - His mother agreed and added. - And also Father O'Brian, a priest who officiated in that area helped me a lot, he was the one who helped Mazoui.- Then she stopped, trying to find the right words but after what happened she decided it was time to speak clearly.- The Father O 'Brian did some exorcisms for my son. Then I met his nephew, Mathew.

- He came to cure me one day I was sick.- The boy explained himself - I was very little then, but I remember it well.

- Yes - his mother smiled, adding with a tinge of longing to evoke that - and we fell in love, now he is my husband and the adoptive father of Mazoui and natural father of our other daughter Katherine. Now they are on vacation in Ireland, with his family. I came here with my son in order to help him to adapt. He will enter the military academy.

- Do you have a daughter too? - Roy inquired amazed adding with visible enthusiasm. - When they know, your sisters will be very happy! But tell me, Kalie, - he inquired more seriously now, - why did not you contact us in all these years? We've waited so long to hear from you! I even tried to locate you sometime, but I did not remember your energy well, I did not have time to analyze it and that time just before you left ... well, to tell you the truth I did not dare - he confessed that he did not want to lie now. - I did not know if you would want to be found. And, in fact, some government guys dissuaded me from that ... As the sailors themselves did.

- I know Roy, and you did well. - Karaberasu replied nervously fiddling with her stone of justice while admitting. - I missed you so much during all these years. But I did not have the courage to see you again. I even changed my name, to avoid being discovered. Actually they helped me to do it. I mean some government agents, probably the same ones you should have talked to. Although Minako also cared about me. The day Kathy was born she came to see me ...

Roy nodded as he listened. He remembered the time when he was warned not to try to find Kalie, that this must be the case.

-But why? - He asked bewildered. -

- For fear I suppose. - She justified, thinking that she was addressing that question - I know I look stupid but look what happened, I was afraid for my son. Then, I started a new life and tried to find you when I got married, but you were not in the old address.

- We moved. - He admitted - when Bertie and I got married.

-You married at last! - Karaberasu exclaimed making joy appear on her face for a few moments, wanting to know as well. - How have these years gone? I have so many things to ask you.

- We've been married for eighteen years and we're very happy. Although I would be lying if I did not say that sometimes we have had our differences and the odd problem with the children. - Roy admitted, thinking about what had happened with his daughter. -

- Then you have children. How many? - She inquired full of curiosity. -

- The same as you, two, a boy and a girl. - He told her. - Leval the eldest and Kerria the little one. With her we have had some serious problems lately. Maybe that's why I behaved so aggressively with your son, I'm so sorry. - He apologized again, sincerely sorry. -

- You did good. – Mazoui said, falling back into his despondency to affirm charged with reproach against himself. - I'm a danger to anyone when I'm in this condition. Before  and during so many years, I went crazy thinking why this happened to me. Now that I know, I'm not sure I want to continue living with this curse.

-But son! - Karaberasu exclaimed very frightened and even tinged with indignation her tone. - How can you say something like that? You're a wonderful boy, you have a big heart ... - She started to sob again, trying to cheer him up. - It's not your fault. I want you to take that horrible idea out of your head. - And as Mazoui did not say anything and looked elsewhere, she grabbed him by the shoulders and turned him in her direction to add. - You heard me? I never want to hear you talk like that again! Never!

The boy gave his mother a look between astonished and worried. It seemed she was going to have a nervous breakdown, her face bloodied and tears rolling down her cheeks. It was clear that she suffered a lot for him. As he could, he hugged her and nodded, repent of his words. He knew that his mother and the rest of his family loved him, just as he loved them. But precisely for that reason he was afraid, a terrible fear of what he might do one day against them fruit of that sinister demonic inheritance that he had inside. That's why he never wanted to return to Ireland. He still remembered being small, in the stables, with Grandpa Jack, the horses were frightened by his mere entrance. He never understood the reason. Now unfortunately he saw it clearly. They could perceive his demonic part ... He was suffering now thinking about that.

- Boy.- Roy intervened, now with serenity. - It does not matter whose son you are. The important thing is what you do with your life. You have enormous powers given your condition, take advantage of them! , learn to control them. Use them to do good deeds. Your mother has said that you are going to enter the military academy. That is good, it will help you to be more disciplined.

- I cannot do it. Now, I am afraid of myself. - Mazoui fought with impotence and fear in the voice when affirming. - When I get out of control, I do not own my actions. What if I killed someone?

- That will not happen. You can  control yourself and you will - His interlocutor encouraged him proposing him then. -What do you think of this? Apart from your military preparation I will train you. The same as they taught me. You will see how you will become a great warrior.

- Are you also the son of a demon? - The boy inquired hopefully, of course, if that man possessed such strength and power, it would not be anything strange. -

Although the questioned to his disappointment shook his head. Nevertheless he replied.

- I am descendant of a very powerful race of warriors. That she was also very bellicose. But trust me. I can help you just like my teachers did with me.

-Would you do that for me? -The astonished boy asked, objecting immediately with renewed fear. - What if I ever got out of control and hurt the people I love?

- I assure you, that will not happen. - Roy replied sharply that he added with more cordiality. - I promise. You will be able to overcome it. Maybe you are partly demon, but you are also the son of a righteous woman who is a Justiciera and I clearly see that your good part prevails in you. And as wise people say. The evil is in all of us, believe what I tell you. I know it very well. But in the end, we are all the part that we decided to feed.

- Thank you – Mazoui smiled, visibly grateful for that opportunity. - Now that you are calm, I see that you have a very old and very noble soul. Although you once suffered a lot because of the powers of evil. It is not like this?..

-Yes, I was also possessed by them on one occasion. How do you know? - His interlocutor was surprised. - Has your mother told you? ...

- No, I never! - Karaberasu astonished denied. - I never told him about that. Forgive me, I did not even tell Mazoui who you were. As I already told you, I wanted to live a new life and someday, when I was ready to meet you again. But between the warnings of Minako and the busy life I had, things happened. Years passed and I simply left it aside. As for Mazoui, he can read in people's hearts, he has that gift.

- I want you to tell me in more detail how some government guys helped you. The same thing happened to us. - Roy inquired with patent interest. –

- They found me quickly. As soon as they knew that I wanted to start a life apart they offered to give me a new identity. I happened to call myself Karla Smith. Although I came out with the name myself, even before they appeared. They agreed, especially with the surname. They said it was very common and therefore much harder to track. Then, when I got married, I adopted the surname O'Brian. Luckily, they did not know anything about Mazoui. They would think that it was a pregnancy like any other.

Then Roy began to understand many things. Now he realized the reason why, even with the help of Ian Masters, they could not find her the few times they made an attempt. But what he could not understand was the motivations of the sailors. Anyway, he left that be for the moment and asked the boy to the thread of that capacity he claimed to possess.

- Maybe you can help me with my daughter. She has not been the same for some time. I'm very worried about her.

- I will be happy to do it. - Agreed Mazoui though objected. - But I should know her first. I cannot see in her otherwise.

- Come to my house then. - Roy proposed kindly. - Bertie will be very excited when she see you again.

- And me too. - Karaberasu smiled, being able to finally put an expression of happiness in her face. - I really want to see her, her and my other sisters, Petz and Cooan. How was life for them? How are you?

On the way out of that alley. Her brother-in-law began to tell Karaberasu what had happened to the rest of her sisters, at least as far as he knew. But when leaving in another street, fortunately deserted, they found the appearance of another Justiciera. It was Beruche, who, after transforming had run following the trail of her husband. Now, after turning a corner she met face to face with the Thunder Lady. When she saw her, she stopped dead in her tracks, panting from the effort, and her stone flickered and her glare increased. As soon as she saw her sister she shook her head in disbelief and then started running towards her. Karaberasu did the same with a big smile. When they arrived and the reunion took place, both sisters embraced, cried, laughed and chatted. Mazoui attended the scene as excited as Roy, and Roy commented.

- Boy, that's your aunt Bertie.

-Oh my God, Kalie! Are you really? I cannot believe it. This must be a dream. If you knew how much we missed you. We pray so much for you! - She could exclaim between tears. -

- Me too to you, me too! -  the speaker repeated with great difficulty between her tears, kissing her younger sister over and over again in the cheeks. -

Bertie repeated almost the same questions Roy had raised before. Her sister could barely speak. She did not want to let Beruche go of the embrace that melted both of them. When the two men arrived at them, they were able to control their emotions enough and after a few moments of somewhat calmer talk, Roy asked them.

-We must make a pact, nor will we talk about the particular powers of Mazoui, nor will you tell my children anything about the identities of Justicieras, nor my own powers.- He proposed justifying that request. - They know nothing of that. Actually, none of the children of the group knows anything about the powers of their parents. Such was our agreement.

- It seems good to me, and I understand why you wanted it that way. - Karaberasu nodded. -

- For my part, do not worry. I understand that it is the most sensible thing. - The boy assured.-

- Well, we cannot show up at home like that. - Beruche smiled, still stabbing tears of joy as she noticed the particular wardrobe that she and her sister wore, saying humorously. -They would ask many questions, do not you think so?

After laughing at the expense of that, naturally, the two returned to the steps of the group and went into the alley, adopting their normal identities again in the shelter of the people. Then Roy and Beruche returned home with those special guests. Leval, who was there with his saddened sister, opened the door and could see, with surprise, the faces of immense joy of their parents. It seemed like a miracle, especially his father. The last time he had seen him he was full of fury, now he seemed the happiest guy in the world. Well, he was glad about that. But this feeling was soon displaced by amazement when his mother, visibly moved, introduced him to her aunt Karaberasu, and his cousin Mazoui. Kalie thought he was a great boy. But she could not notice much more because Roy told his son to go and call his sister. Leval hurried to fetch her to her room. So when Kerria, lying on her bed and hugging one of her stuffed animals meditatively, heard the knocking on the door, she immediately responded.

-Who is there?

- Dad and mom have arrived and they want you to come down right away. - He answered. -

Kerria stood up at once. What would happen now? She wish it was a good sign. So she opened immediately and asked her brother, who was about to go down the stairs.

-How do they come back, are they still angry?

- You will see it yourself. - He answered nonchalantly, but unable to suppress a smile. -

To the girl that replica of her brother seemed a good omen, but she should check. So she came down with an informal sports outfit and as soon as she got to the lounge she was surprised by the sight of two strangers, a woman and a very tall and frankly attractive boy. Although she could not help but notice that his clothes were in tatters. And it was her mother who, approaching her and taking her by the hand, presented her with emotion.

- Kerria, daughter. These are your aunt Karaberasu and your cousin Mazoui. - And then she added, addressing them. -This is Kerria Lorein.

Kalie smiled pleased to see that the girl was a real beauty,  she was alike her mother and had the eyes and the color of his father's hair, although in a lighter tone. Both greeted her, Mazoui meanwhile, looked at her newly  met cousin with scrutinizing eyes, while maintaining a fine smile. Despite that gesture of friendship from Mazoui, Kerria felt as if something ran through her and shuddered.

- You are very handsome guys. - Karaberasu praised sighing. - It's amazing how time passes and how everything has changed since I left!

- Well, you'll see when I tell you about the vicissitudes we've had. - Beruche told her.-

She also greeted her nephew cordially and then took her sister to another room to continue talking alone accompanied by Roy who, first of all, wanted to break the ice between the  young ones commenting on Leval.

- Do you know son ? Mazoui is going to enter this year in the "Military Academy" of the "United Earth. From what  He has told me, you have a lot in common.

-Really? - The boy inquired wide-eyed. -

      Kerria watched her brother with surprise. She had rarely seen him so excited. Anyway, that cousin of his, he seemed a very mysterious guy and that did not made a good impression on her. It was as if he hid something under that mask of tranquility. But Leval was already more than interested in having a conversation with him, and she could not do the ugly thing to leave. Especially when her behavior would surely be examined with a magnifying glass by her father, despite the fact that he seemed to remember nothing of what happened, judging by his cheerful expression.

- Nice to meet you. - Mazoui declared then. - I'm very happy to know that I have cousins.

- Likewise, we never hear about you, - Leval replied, who could not contain his curiosity and immediately went to the topic that interested him. - So, are you going to enter this year as a cadet?

- Yes, I have passed the selection tests and within a week I will enter the UN military academy in this State. The new UNISON division. - He responded by announcing with visible pride. - I want to be a pilot.

-It's exactly the same thing I want to do! - Leval exclaimed. -You have to tell me many things, tell me how it is, please!

Mazoui gave him a kind smile and nodded. Then Kerria intervened and said with studied courtesy, at least  wishing not to give a bad impression on that boy.

- It sounds exciting. But they say that these tests are very difficult, you must be a very good student to have passed them.

 - They are. - Affirmed his cousin who added modestly. - However, if you like the idea of ​​flying and being able to go out into space one day, you do not see it as hard. And with effort and perseverance everything is achieved in life.

- You're right. - Corroborated Leval. - I too would like to do the same. That's what I've been wanting since childhood. Right Ky? - He inquired seeking confirmation from his sister who just nodded, while the boy continued. - When I finish my studies I will continue the military career. For that reason, I am very interested in you telling me that such is going to you. And if things are very complicated and in which they are more. So I can start preparing myself.

- Give it for granted. - The aforementioned replied with a shy smile.- It will be my pleasure.

Mazoui was very happy to have suddenly found not only a cousin but a possible friend who shared his passion for flying. But true to his word, he did not stop studying Kerria's reactions while maintaining the conversation. He could sense that the girl was worried and upset. Maybe something intimidated by himself. It was clear that this young lady was watching him with some resentment. However, the primordial motive of her uneasiness, from which her problems started, began to be clear in Mazoui's mind. And he even had the impression that she somehow sensed that he was analyzing her. It did not surprise him then that the girl told her brother.

- I would like to see Amethyst, so you can talk about your things more calmly.

- I do not know if dad and mom ...- Leval replied with caution, leaving his words frozen in the presence of his cousin. -

- Now that I remember, I was commenting on one thing with your father .- Mazoui intervened.- Excuse me a moment .- He asked as he took the path to the room where Roy and the others were.

Taking advantage of the moment they were alone, Kerria told her brother.

-I don’t know. There is something about him that I do not like ...

-But what do you say? - Her brother smiled, sentencing .- He is a great guy. Besides, he is our cousin, the son of mom's sister.

-Yes, and also wants to be a pilot like you and go to the academy. Brother, he  has already won you forever with that. - The young woman replied, with sarcasm. -

- Come on, Ky! -Leval answered, even somewhat annoyed .- I understand that you get bored with the conversation, but that does not make Mazoui someone who should be distrusted. He seems an honest boy. Also, what has he done to make you prejudge him?

-No, he has not done anything. - The girl answered, affirming in a more temporizing tone. - I'm just saying that he did not made a good impression to me. Look at him, he has come with his clothes destroyed. What has he been doing to leave them in that ragged state?

-He may have suffered an accident.- Leval conjectured, affirming.- But that does not mean that he had to do anything wrong. You're going to be like mom! LOL! - He dramatized by parodying some of the phrases that his mother sometimes told them. - Look what look you are, you cannot go out on the street like this. LOL!

-It is incredible what I had to hear – His sister sighed, shaking her head, with the sound of the laughter of her brother. - What compliments you tell me!

However, she could not help but get infected and laugh with him. Maybe Leval was right. She was being carried away by her own fears and problems. So she almost thought that everyone was looking at her and precisely now, the focus of attention were those newly recovered relatives. So the best thing for her would be to calm down a bit. Hopefully she could try to take advantage of that situation. For his part when Mazoui entered the other room he gave a discreet sign to Kerria's father who immediately went to him.

- Yes, what is it? -He wanted to know.-

Roy realizing that the boy was going to tell him something he had found out and curious about what could that be, listen to him with interest, when the young man declared.

- I've chatted with your daughter.

- Ok, tell me. Do you know what's wrong with her? - Roy asked with obvious concern. -

- There's something that upsets her. - The boy answered explaining. - She's definitely a good girl. She will give proof it, I am convinced. She only feels displaced by her brother, not that she does not want to be with him, she loves him. But she feels insecure, in inferiority to him. she wants to take her own path in life. And to be valued for it. That makes her to adopt an attitude of rebellion. She wants to draw attention unconsciously. She may feel lost somehow. There's something else I cannot see, but it's not important.

- Well thank you very much. - His interlocutor told him more relieved. - That's enough for me, do not worry. You have helped me a lot. Now you will stay with me to train and I may later tell my son to join us. - Roy sighed and confessed to Mazoui, under his watchful eye. - You know? I'm afraid I've been leaving him out for too long, it's time he knew the lineage that he belongs.

- From what I've seen in him he's a very noble boy. With a big heart and a great desire to improve, that will have inherited from you, for sure.

- Well and that you do not know his mother yet. - Roy commented to him now calmer and jovial -

- You're right, I have not had time for it yet. - Mazoui smiled that he added with admiration. - But I know mine and I think they are all fighters and not just for justice.

- It is true. - His uncle nodded. - You're absolutely right, boy. They are formidable women, all of them. And they had very good teachers. – He added remembering the sailors. -

- And there is one more thing, your daughter wants to go to see a friend who lives near here, a certain Amethyst, she has said. But she's afraid to ask, she thinks she  won´t be allowed.

- She is under punishment. She have not behaved as she should lately. - Roy reminded the boy, but soon softened his face and conceded. - Anyway, between the joy of seeing your mother again and meeting you and your encouraging report, I think I can allow her. In addition.-  Roy said with approval. - Now that I think about it, we will have to talk to Emerald and Diamond to tell them that you are here, it will not be necessary for my daughter to come out, the other girl will come with them, she is their daughter.

And it was said and done, he moved away from the boy and headed towards the two women. Telling them the situation. Beruche called her other sisters. She told them that Karaberasu had appeared. She also called Emerald and Diamond, they showed up there with their daughter shortly after. After the emotional greetings and presentations, Mazoui noticed Amethyst, who was now talking to Kerria apart and whispered to Leval.

- That girl is worth a lot and she's not bad at all.

-Amethyst? - Leval smiled commenting. - Yes, she is nice. Kerria and she are like sisters.

- I hope I do not seem indiscreet if I tell you this, but I think she feels something for you. And it's not just physical attraction.

- I also like her a lot, she's like another little sister to me. - His interlocutor smiled, however, he was more eager to return to the subject of the academy than to think about those words. - Although she is very competitive, ha, ha! The other day she even challenged me to a race in the pool ...

Mazoui smiled and shook his head when Leval did not observe him, that boy was very naive, better not tell him anything else. It was clear that Amethyst was in love with him. To realize that, it was not necessary to have powers or read in the souls of the people. And another thing he saw clearly, although he chose to keep it to himself. Kerria did not mean that girl when she said she wanted to see her friend. She thought of another person and that thought transcended mere friendship. But, for the sake of his recently  acquired cousin, he kept that up changing the subject and addressing his cousin again.

- Your father told me that you are a very good athlete and I am looking for someone to help me to train for physical tests and also to review some astronomy and mathematics. Do you think you could? I would be very grateful if you did.

-Sure, count on me! - Leval nodded with marked enthusiasm. That proposal sounded like celestial music. And he hastened to ask. – When do we start?

- I do not know. - Mazoui replied looking at Roy's eye and adding almost to himself - but surely it will be very soon. I'll let you know…

In the area of ​​women. Amethyst chatted with her friend. She told her about the little she knew about that boy and the apparent sharpness of his eyes. Although she did not pay much attention to that issue, what she did think was important was Leval's interest in him, Kerria underlined it with a sarcastic and even amused tone, when she asserted.

- Well, I'm sorry for you. He has found his better half. As it seems, Mazoui is even more perfect than him. My brother is crazy because he tells him adventures in the academy. I am afraid that from now on he will have little time for other things.

Her interlocutor sighed really disenchanted to hear that. Well, she was going to have a hard time! It was a damn coincidence. That boy had to appear precisely now. But she did not have much time to think about that, since her friend looked at her with a pleading expression and whispered to her.

- I have to ask you a favor. It is a very important thing.

The two chatted a moment and then Amethyst approached her mother and Beruche, proposing that they should make a party to celebrate the reunion. They all thought it was a great idea. At Bertie's suggestion, the party would be held at the Malden's in a few days. Enough time for others to arrive. So Mazoui and Karaberasu could be installed. Bertie offered them her home but they politely refused. Kerria took advantage of the fact that her father had relaxed and was in the huddle with the women, commenting on the idea of ​​Amethyst, to call her friend Debbie. She pulled out her cell phone noticing Mazoui's gaze. Somewhat uncomfortable, she went up to her room to talk from there. Then she dialed and immediately heard the voice of her friend.

-Who is there?

- Debbie, it's me.- Kerria answered with a tone of reproach. – How often you and your  friend messed with me? I trusted you! How could you do that to me?

- I assure you that the same thing happened to me.- The other girl apologized. - Eric cheated on me, drugged us both, the very pig wanted to ride with us. Then, as soon as I woke up I asked for explanations. But he was very upset, he told me that your brother got you out of there beastly.

- Yes, Leval took me out, he told me that. I do not remember almost anything. – Kerria corroborated. -

- Well, Eric was distressed. - The girl replied when she remembered it and added with a not very feigned fear. - Your brother must be a very rough guy when he gets angry.

- Same as my father. Although Leval is calmer, but if you get out of his way, that is bad stuff. - Her friend commented without giving too much importance. -

- The fact is that Eric confessed to me that he would have liked to do it with us.

- That guy is a pig! - Her interlocutor spat who nevertheless exchanged her indignant voice for another full of restlessness.- Do you think he suspects anything of us?

- I do not think so, Kerria. - Debbie whispered that she seemed nervous especially when adding. - But I need to see you, I cannot take it anymore. Come to my house tonight please. Now I am alone, my parents have gone on a trip and my sister is away.

- I don’t know. - The aforementioned retorted with uncertain tone of voice. - I do not think it's a good idea. My father watches over me, although he has softened enough with what has happened.

-What happened? - Asked her curious interlocutor. -

The girl summed it up in a few words and her friend then insisted with a voice almost choked and full of supplication.

- Please, take advantage of it. - Debbie asked. - I'll wait for you in an hour - and without giving time to reply to her partner, she hung up the phone. -

Nervous, Kerria slowly hung up in turn, she managed to come down to give an excuse. On the fact that she and Amethyst had to go to study at a friend's house, she had agreed to cover it. The French girl owed her a favor for the help she gave her with Leval. So the two went down the road, her companion then asked with visible curiosity.

- Have you dated with one guy of the institute?

- My friend Debbie and I have a date…you know. - Kerria muttered without wanting to say more. -

Her interlocutor, who thought it was a date in pairs, said smiling.

- I wish that one day Leval agreed to come with me and we were six!

- Yeah right. You will see, have a little bit of patience with my brother. - Kerria smiled shyly. - Thank you very much for helping me Amethyst. You are a  good friend

Kerria smiled. The two girls separated. Amethyst returned home after a walk for an hour and Kerria arrived at her friend's house. She was nervous, her heart beating wildly. That was the moment to be honest, now she saw it clearly and Debbie's tone seemed to want to express the same opinion. So she knocked on the door and Deborah opened it, dressed in a red silk robe, and soon received her after inviting her to hugging her.

 -How glad I am that you could have come! - She whispered closing the door and leading her to her room. –

Kerria nodded and looked at her companion in the eyes. She said in a serious and nervous tone.

- I do not know if you can feel the same, but I think it's time to know where is this going to take us Debbie. I'm still confused.

- You do not have to worry, nor fight against what you really feel. - She responded by stroking her hair gently and adding a whisper in her friend's ear. - I have it very clear, that's why I wanted you to come. I wish you were with me. I want you, Kerria.

And when she looked at her again with an expression of astonishment Deborah did not think about it. She brought her lips to hers giving her a kiss, at first shy, but then she was feeling with her tongue and she responded by doing the same, stroking the half brown mane of her friend and losing her blue eyes, she let herself go. With increasing speed, both removed each other's clothes. Although in Deborah's case she only had to get rid of her robe, she was not wearing  anymore. The other girl stroked her partner's breasts exploratorily and then she did the same. They returned to kiss with ardor and falling on the bed, one on another, with a slight struggle that alternated them of position, gave free rein to their passions. Debbie's lips traveled over her partner's body and her friend's. After, the brunette girl introduced her new lover in other love arts making her sigh and gasped with pleasure. When they finished they rested hugged. Kerria mused even trembling.

- I love you Debbie, I also wanted you for a long time. I wanted to make love with you more than anything to be sure and now I am! But I was afraid. OMG! This is crazy, what will happen the day someone finds out?

- I do not care if nobody finds out, I only care about you. For me there is nothing else. - Deborah whispered in her ear.-

- I'm scared, especially about my parents, my family, my friends. - She confessed to her lover. - But I cannot stop being with you, I would sacrifice everything for you.

- I love you, Kerria. - Debbie replied that realizing that her "friend" did not stop shaking, and asked sweetly. - What's happening to you? Today you are very nervous. Is it because we have gone to bed?

The other girl shook her head and told her everything that had happened, at least what she had believed when her cousin had observed her.

- I think Mazoui knows exactly what happens, he looked at me so inquisitively, with those deep eyes ...

- He sure liked you! - Deborah joked. -

- No - Kerria immediately denied. - I wish it was just that! He did not look at me that way, it was as if he wanted to enter my thoughts and I even got the impression that he did it. It's like I cannot have secrets for him.

- But. He did not say anything, did he? - her partner said, beginning to worry. -

- He looks like a good boy, no. I do not think we should worry about him. At least I hope so, but I felt like I was naked. – She confessed  to change the subject. - Debbie, hey. - Kerria asked timidly with uncertain expression. - Do you think I should date some guy? Even if it was only as a cover. So they would not suspect and I think that in the institute some girls who have seen us in the street together have begun to murmur about us.

- I would not like to have to share you with a boy, even if it was faked. - Debbie answered nothing excited with that idea asking in turn. - What would you do if he asked you to sleep with him?

- I'd tell him he's going too far. - Kerria said nonchalantly. - Or is it that I cannot be a demure girl? - Her own comment made her laugh and Deborah did it with her. –

- I do not want you to go out with anyone other than me. - Her friend remarked smilingly, posing her lips on those of her partner who, nodding, hugged her tightening them tighter. - It is understood?

-Understood, my love. - The interlocutor smiled, kissing her again with ardor.-

And after their meeting she said goodbye to her from now on, lover. Luckily she returned home before it was a late hour. On that she was very careful in the following days, and thanks to this family event, her father raised her punishment. That allowed her to be more freely with Debbie, both left together when they could find a moment or an apology. For Kerria it was not as difficult as she supposed. Amethyst lately focused even more on her sports, and she kept thinking about how to get some attention from Leval. The boy occupied his days in the same things as always, and the rest of his free time he used to call Mazoui who, faithful to his word, went with him as soon as he had free time at the Academy. Thus, both trained and reviewed the subjects of the first course. Leval proved that this boy was even better athletes than he was, and that he also gathered much more knowledge. But far from bothering him, he loved it. In fact, he began to learn many things that were going to be very useful when it was his turn to do the selection tests and enter the academy ...

Parallel to that, days ago, when Bertie phoned her sisters to give them the great news, she called Petz first. She had recently finished working at the store. She left, ordering her employees to close. She had a meeting with her friend Mako-chan for tea and a little chat. Then came to Flowers & Flawours, Hanaji, in its Japanese version, and took a seat at one of the tables as if she was a client more. However, instead of Makoto, a waitress came to attend her and kindly asked her.

-Good evening Madam. What will you like to have?

-Oh. Is not the owner here? - She wanted to know with some disappointment. -

-She had to leave. She received a call. - The waitress commented to her that she politely insisted. - Would you  like something while waiting?

-A tea of ​​roses, please.- She asked her not to occupy the empty table.-

- Something to accompany it? - The young girl inquired. -

-Not at the moment, thank you. - Petz smiled. -

The girl smiled in turn and went away to serve more customers. For her part, Makoto returned and saw her friend. She was smiling, she had been with Usagi. Seldom did she see her, but this time her ex-sailor mate called her. She had to give her some great news. So after talking a bit about their lives and knowing that she was studying the psychology career with determination, while Mamoru was already a doctor, the future Queen of the Silver Millennium also informed her.

-When you see Petz you can tell her that, soon, she will have great news. A nice reunion will occur…

And now she was coming in her way to greet her friend. Although this one took care of of a call in her mobile. Makoto arrived just at that moment and her "client" greeted her with a smile. While answering.

-Bertie? How are you? We have not talking for a while ... What! ... What! - She could repeat with emotion, unable to prevent tears from escaping while smiling broadly. Are you sure about that? Of course, how silly I am! God should be praised. It is the best news we have had in many years. So that's fine. And with two children! Yes, of course ... as soon as we can, we will go. Okay, of course, call her right away, she'll be happy too, like me. I love you, little sister ... and tell her that I love her too.

Then she hung up immediately and after giving Makoto a hug, full of euphoria, she told her what happened. She pretended not to know anything and gave her cordial congratulations. Acting as owner, she invited her friend to a good piece of her specialty, the Supreme Tart of cream and strawberry, to celebrate it. They shared ration and teas and both chatted very animatedly. When they said goodbye, Petz ran to inform her husband and her children of the great news ...

Meanwhile, at the Rodney house, the phone rang. Cooan was in the kitchen with Idina and Tom still had not returned from the gym. It was Alan who was closest to the device and picked up.

- Hello, Aunt Bertie. Yes, of course ...I´ll tell her immediately. How are you? ... I'm very happy. All good here. Wait a second, please.

The boy took the phone to the kitchen and said.

-Mom. It's Aunt Bertie, she says she has to tell you something very important.

-Ok, sweetheart, give it to me.- His mother asked the boy, while she indicated to Idina.- Take care of stirring the sauce.-

-Yes mom.- The young girl affirmed using a large ladle.-

-I would not trust much at dinner time if you let the dwarf take care of the stew! - Alan laughed.

- Go on, you're more handsome when you shut up! - The aforementioned jokingly said, sticking out her tongue.-

But their mother did not pay attention to them. In fact, the two boys turned towards her surprised when they heard her exclaim between tears.

- Really? ... You mean it? Oh Bertie! ... Of course. As soon as we can. Thank you, my God, thank you! With two children? ... Boy and girl ... and she is also married. Yes, goodbye ... goodbye. Thanks for calling.

Her astonished children could barely open their mouths. Her mother hung up and collapsed crying in the living room, sitting on the couch. The two ran beside her, visibly worried.

-Mama, what's wrong? - Idina wanted to know with obvious concern.- Are you okay?

But Cooan just smiled, affectionately holding her daughter's face with both hands.

- Your aunt Kalie has returned ... - She could say full of happiness and with the voice trembling with emotion.-

- Aunt Kalie? - Alan was surprised, he hardly remembered who that woman was .-

As children, they had heard about that mysterious woman who disappeared many years ago. Their mother and the rest of their aunts had always longed to see her again. Now their wish was going to come true. Meanwhile Lance, who had been reading in his room, came down surprised by the scene.

-What happened? - He could ask when he saw his mother and his brothers hugging.-

They explained it to him at once and he smiled with joy. The return of a relative they had taken for loss was always good news. Despite the boy, something colder and more controlled than the rest, he commented after sniffing.

- Do not you smell burning?

Then the others sharpened their noses in turn and it was Idina who, taking her hands to her head, exclaimed with horror something theatrical.

-The stew! Oh no! I forgot!

The girl ran to the kitchen to try unsuccessfully to remedy that "mess" although her mother did not give importance and declared with clear joviality and good humor.

-Well, nothing happens, as soon as your father comes we'll order some pizzas.

Indeed, when Tom returned and was informed of what happened, he embraced his wife full of joy for her and her other sisters. The family ordered several pizzas which was also a reason to celebrate. Of course, they were eager to meet their relatives as soon as possible. And after a few days, as soon as their respective obligations allowed, the whole family met. Cooan, Petz, Sapphire, Tom and their children. They joined those who were already there, so they could meet those who had never seen. And to see again those who had not done so for many years. Especially in the case of the youngest.

-So you are Mazoui, nice to meet you, cousin. - Lance smiled, he was the middle son of Tom and Cooan, shaking hands with his newly found relative. -

-I say the same. – The new member of the family affirmed. - I'm very happy to have so much family at once.

-Don't be so happy - Granate, the youngest son of Sapphire and Petz, intervened, who, true to his witty and naughty spirit, sentenced with humor to the merriment of those gathered there. - Now you'll have to remember all our birthdays.

-I'll sign them! - the aforementioned could say as laughing funny about that occurrence. -

It was strange, when he looked at Granate he could feel that this boy was really as he appeared to be. Very joking and even something naughty, but deep down a good boy. His older brother, Coraíon, who also greeted him, was also noble, though more serious and restrained. Of Alan, the eldest son of Tom and Cooan, he could say the same, being more extroverted than his cousin previously analyzed. What puzzled him was when he looked at Lance. He did not seem to be a bad boy either, although he could not get as much into him as he did with the rest. Well, Mazoui knew that some people were harder to probe than others.

-I hope you'll come visit us. - Alan told him, cutting him off that reflection. -

-Now I am in the Academy, but when we have holidays I would like to know you all better. - The boy affirmed, very happy at that reception. -

- Cousin Leval has been lucky - Coraíon commented to clarify. - Now he has you to tell him the way to the Academy.

-Yes - the aforementioned approached the group of cousins ​​- And I will take advantage of his kindness as much as I can.

- It will be a pleasure - Mazoui smiled again as he greeted with a kiss his cousin Idina, the little sister of Lance and Alan, who came to meet him. -

- Nice to meet you, cousin. - She smiled very sincerely and jovially. -

-It is my pleasure. - He could say returning the smile. He could perceive in that girl a great kindness and innocence in the best sense and that pleased him very much. - I'm glad to have such a great and great family like this one.

Although the girl immediately went away to the group of her cousin Kerria, Amethyst and the rest of the women. Soon Tom was introduced to Mazoui by the boy's mother, before he and his family set out to return to Portland. Karaberasu told his son with a tone of patent gratitude.

- Mazoui, thanks to Tom's help, with his esoteric knowledge, we were able to free you from a lot of evil that surrounded you. He brought a priest who exorcised you before Father O 'Brian did it. You were not even born yet.

The boy looked with deep gratitude at the man, in which he perceived doses of kindness similar to those of his daughter. He smiled, declaring with kindness.

- I see that all that was worth it, thank God.

- Thank you very much, sir. If it were not for your help, who knows what would have happened to me then? You can count on me for anything, if you ever need me, call me.

- It could be that you were needed someday, not only to me  but to the world.- His interlocutor responded something cryptically. -

- You will say how I can help and I will. - The boy affirmed with resolution. -

Tom, already with his hair quite gray, but with his usual laughing face that made him look younger, smiled slowly nodding and added.

- There will be time. Do not worry about that now. I know you'll have a lot to study at the Academy, but when you finish I'd like to be able to teach you what I know.

-You really would do it? - Mazoui inquired with a gesture of visible enthusiasm in his usually serious face affirming. - For me it would be an honor!

-Don't call me, sir. Call me uncle Tom. Like the one in the cabin. - He laughed jovially. -

-Yes, thank you.- The boy laughed with him.-

And Tom gave a last smile  a went with his family, leaving Roy and Beruche's house. Sapphire did the same with Petz and their children. They wish they had stayed longer but they had a long trip to Japan. The rest had their homes closer and they were still a while longer. Finally, after the celebrations, all returned very happy to their homes. And Roy also fulfilled his part, he began the training of Mazoui and one day he came to the conclusion that his son should also start. One afternoon, as always, the boy went to the wasteland where they used to stay. But this time his teacher was accompanied by Leval. He sighed with relief when he saw his cousin appear and told his father impatiently.

- Now you'll tell me what this secret comes from, right dad?

Roy looked at his nephew conspiratorially and nodded. Inquiring him with an accomplice smile.

- What do you think Mazoui, should we tell him?

The aforementioned nodded and without Leval realizing it simply disappeared from his sight. The boy barely had time to point to where he was because his cousin reappeared right in front of him and gave him a slight push throwing him to the ground.

-How did you do that? – He wanted to know the surprised without giving credit to what he had experienced. -

- I think he has done it this way. - His father smiled doing exactly the same to the boy's biggest surprise. -

- Maybe I have an advantage. - Mazoui affirmed.- Because I can do this ...

And before his interlocutor could ask what he said by showing his demonic appearance, to which his cousin responded by leaning back, full of astonishment and terror.

- Do not be so afraid of that. - Roy jokingly told him he was behind him and stopped him so he would not stumble. - It's not so much.

The terrified Leval pointed to his cousin and could only babble.

-What, what kind of being is to do something like that?

-Bah, just half demon! - His father smiled, diminishing importance, although nuanced. - Or rather the son of one. But that should not worry you.

- If that should not worry, what should do it? - He was able to replicate the stunned and even frightened boy. -

Roy smiled broadly and just answered.

- This...

Then he became a super warrior to the total astonishment of his son. With the great energy he displayed, the boy had to make a tremendous effort not to be knocked down. And Mazoui, with his arms crossed and watching the scene with rejoicing, already in his normal state, commented to his stupefying cousin.

- He is absolutely right. That it is really scary.

- But what does this mean? - Leval shouted looking alternately at both without being able to believe it. - Please! ... Someone tell me what is happening here ...

Roy and Mazoui made a mutual nod. Leval's father also returned to his normal state declaring with pride and total conviction.

- This same thing that I've done, you should be able to do it too. Because you are my son. Of the lineage of the saiyajin people.

And in the hours that followed Roy told him almost all the stories about him and his own mother. He began for who they were, where they came from and all the battles they had to fight. In the same way he told her who his uncle Lornd really was. The only thing he did not mention at all was the Leval of the future. And when he finished telling, he asked his son.

- Of what I have told you, you should not say anything to anyone at all, your mother should not suspect that you are aware and your sister is not yet mature enough to know. - He was silent for a moment and then sentenced. - The real training will begin now and you will become authentic warriors. It is a very hard and difficult task but I firmly believe in you, son. I know you'll get it, just like Mazoui. Neither I nor the other friends and fighting comrades who fought at my side will be here forever. I am convinced that one day you will be the ones who should watch over this world.

Those words of his father filled the boy with pride. He had trusted him to share with him a secret that was so important that he could barely believe it. Leval solemnly promised that he would do his best and that he would not say anything of what they had revealed to him that afternoon. One afternoon when his life was changed. Although he continued with his dream of being a pilot and one day traveling to the stars, he dreamed that his father did not take him away at all. In fact, he had Mazoui there. Moreover, the two encouraged him to continue with his vocation. But the days passed and Beruche, always so intuitive and intelligent, did not take long to find out. No one had to talk, she could see clearly in the behavior of her husband and son. It reminded her so much of Roy's training with the Leval of the future twenty years ago that it was clear to her. So, one day, when Roy returned from training, when their son was going to take a shower before going to bed, she approached her husband, arms on her hips, and reproached him with anger and severity.

-You promised me! You promised me you were not going to mix Leval into this.

-I promised you I would wait. – Roy just admitted and he immediately argued - but now that Mazoui has appeared, things have changed. I cannot let our son stay abandoned. Understand, Setsuna would never ask that of my brother. Also, nobody will find out. Kalie and Mazoui have promised me that they will keep the secret.

- That's not the point. You are not Lornd, nor are I Setsuna, they have their life in the world of the Saiyajin. They are their sovereigns and their children, our nephews, their heirs. There they must train by tradition but here it is different. - Beruche replied visibly upset. -

- But do not take it like that. It is not so much. - He tried to calm her.

However, he did not succeed. In fact, his wife spoke more and more worriedly and with more passion. What was strange in her normally controlled character, especially when adding almost with tears.

- I do not want our son to lose his future! I do not like him to fight, I want him to study, graduate and pursue a career and if he wants to be a pilot like Mazoui, it's fine with me. I admit that, it's his decision, that is a normal human thing, but not this! We fought enough, he fought and suffered enough! do not you remember it?

- Honey.- He tried to appease her with conciliatory and soft voice. -Whether you like it or not. Your son is a saiyajin, and he likes to fight, he loves to outdo himself. I notice it when he trains, he wants to be stronger. He carries it in his blood and against it nothing can be done. He drowned without being able to show his true potential in high school.

His wife turned her back to wipe away some tears, but she did not give up. So Roy insisted, affectionately placing his hands on her shoulders.

 - Please, cubito! Look, I know perfectly well that now there are no enemies or battles to fight. But, maybe one day there could be them and we will not be here forever.

- I still do not see it well. - Beruche insisted crossing her arms and although already somewhat calmer, she turned again to face her husband and still objected. - What if he becomes obsessed with that?

- I did not obsess and trained much more than him. - He answered. -

- Things were different - his wife argued in turn. - We had to fight for the peace of the world but now that is not necessary. And we already saw him as he would be in that horrendous future that he helped us change. You know he can be a great warrior. There is no need to check it again. I just want our children to enjoy a normal life. Let them become adults, fall in love and form their own families in peace. Is it so much to ask? - She sobbed with the broken voice. - We do not deserve at least to see that?

Her husband gave her an affectionate hug, letting her sob a little, then returned to the subject as tactfully as he could.

- We will never know if someone who defends the Earth will be needed again - Roy insisted.- You know that we have a responsibility and maybe one day you and I are would be already too old if something happens. Understand, I know that Leval also likes to study and wants to be a pilot more than anything in the world. He will not leave it, what is more, I have encouraged him with all my strength to pursue his dream, because he has also a part of you, he is tenacious and intelligent and that is his best part.- He added trying to win over Beruche with that flattery and finally he got it by embracing her with affection. -

- Take care of him, please. - Her yielding wife asked him at the end, knowing that it would be useless to try to dissuade neither her husband nor her son. - I leave him in your hands.

- Do not worry, he's also my son and I love him above all else. I would never do anything that could put him in danger, you know it well. Come on, let's go to sleep, today has been a long day.

So Beruche agreed to that and embraced with her husband they went up the stairs. Meanwhile, their children were already asleep, immersed in their own dreams, worries and hopes, for some time ago already.

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