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71. Chapter 26. The Return of the Chaos Sect.

- So you saw him.- Said a voice that came from the bottom of a long mahogany table that was located in the center of a large office, barely lit by a zenithal light. -

With a cap in his hands and waiting to answer, there was a guy of gray hair and face with hard features. With servile humility he went to that shadowy figure, who was sitting at the other end of that table.

- Yes my lord. - He affirmed without hesitation - and it was him. The son of Lord Karnoalk, the envoy.

-I understand.- That mysterious figure answered with an opaque voice, barely affected by the enthusiasm in spite of what he added. - That's great news, we must find him and make him stand on our side. For that we will have to awake his diabolical nature. Unfortunately, the Master and his people cannot come to Earth anymore because of that cursed Golden Warrior and the Justicieras. But the Envoy is partly human, as are many others. Hybrids can remain in this world. We have already won some of our cause. However, he is the most powerful of all. You and that friend of yours, who have seen him must take care of looking for him. But it will not be easy for you, so for that you will have all the help you need.

- Thank you, we'll bring it to you, count on it.- The individual promised, allowing himself to sketch a faint smile and to add. - The will of the Master will be fulfilled at last, after so many years ...

Unable to imagine the plans that were drawn against him, Mazoui trained with Leval and Roy almost from dawn, in a secluded part of the city. He told the two boys that he trained there a long time ago, the time he fought against the demons.

- Come on, now attack me both at the same time. - Their mentor proposed them while rising in the air. -

The boys, who already knew how to fly with ease, attacked him. But he stopped all his blows without any difficulty and that he did not resort to becoming a super warrior. Roy hit his son causing him to fall to the ground. Mazoui tried to counterattack with two energy balls but his opponent received the impact without flinching. Smiling with contempt, he snapped at the boy.

- Is that all that the son of a bitch of Satan knows to do?

-But how can you say such a thing? - Mazoui exclaimed surprised and angry. - Apologize  right now!

His interlocutor just laughed scornfully and added.

-Come here to make me apologize, you devilish bastard. - Roy challenged him, urging him with provocative movements of his hands. - If you have what it takes.

- You cannot be serious. - Mazoui replied that he could feel himself shaking with fury. -

-No? - His opponent laughed scolding him sarcastically. - Come on, you're just a cowardly half-breed! Son of a damn monster and a vicious whore!

Blind with rage and with his demonic appearance, Mazoui attacked viciously, but his opponent dodged him again and again. The boy's blows were strong but uncoordinated, they did not hit on his target. Finally his instructor hit him in the stomach and in the back throwing him on the ground. He landed next to him. While the boy stood up and tried to hit him. Roy blocked his punch and corresponded with another. Bringing him back down without apparent effort.

- But why are you insulting us like that? – He shouted, crazed and helpless while his rival moved his head, now with resignation. - Why do you say those things about my mother? I thought you were friends! She is your wife's sister!

Roy let him vent a little more and then stopped him, holding his fist, when the boy tried again to attack him.

- Enough, boy. Forget what I have told you. It was not serious. - He indicated calm tone to add. - I wanted to see what really worried me.

Mazoui looked at him surprised and, breathing with raging difficulty, not understanding that, with his eyes still red. Roy then added almost like a masterly oratory.

- I wanted to try you. And it has turned out as I have imagined, you are very sensitive to provocation, you immediately lose control of your actions. - He explained leaving him stunned and continued, now with a tone of affectionate reproach. - Mazoui, you are strong but you lack the main thing, never let your emotions obfuscate you until this point. Imagine that you had to fight against a real enemy. The combats are based not only on the mere strength but in detecting the weaknesses, both physical and moral of the opponent, and knowing how to take advantage of them. What would have happened to you if a demon provoked you like that? Or the guys of the sect I fought against. Do you think they would be nicer than me? No boy, you have to learn to control yourself, no matter what they tell you. First of all you, must keep your head cool and focus on the fight. When you fight, that is only thing which matters. Because if your mind is not clear and dedicated to the maximum of your concentration, I assure you that you will be lost.

The interpellant fit that admonition sitting on the floor, with his hands resting on his head and cursing his naivety.

-I understand, - he sighed then recovering the normality of his appearance.- I disappointed you, right Roy? I'm just stupid. Any rival would have made me what he had wanted. - He lamented, now, quite angry with himself. -

- No, you have not disappointed me at all, Mazoui.- His teacher smiled, putting an affectionate hand on the boy's shoulders.- What happens is that you are still very young and have no experience. Also, even if you have a demon part, your heart is very pure, too kind, and that makes you even more vulnerable to hurting your feelings. But remember that all the insults directed by your enemies in the fight are nothing but praise that shows that they need to undermine your strength in some way, do not forget it. And try to be the one to deceive them. To turn against them any kind of trick that they try to use. I know that sometimes it is not easy, especially when people we love are involved. But you must be strong, not only for yourself, but precisely for them. Because your rivals will try to use them whenever they can against you. Trust me. I know it very well.

The boy listened very carefully to those words and recorded them in his mind. His instructor was absolutely right.

- I'll improve, I promise. - The boy smiled encouraging his face. - Thanks for teaching me this.

Roy smiled satisfied, meanwhile his son returned to the fight. Leval had been watching and listening to all that, and that might very well serve him as a lesson. Since the day before yesterday he only thought about his sister and how bad she felt. None of them said anything when they got home. Kerria begged him to give her some time and he did so. What else could he do? Nor would he have the courage to tell his parents anything. Fortunately, they stopped before arriving, his sister wiped away her tears and Leval knew how to keep calm. As it was already late they limited themselves to dinner and he talked, as always, of what he was going to study with Mazoui. Fortune seemed to be with them because their mother seemed to think of something else, loaded as she was with exams to be corrected. And their father was more aware of the trainings with him and his cousin. The next day, their parents had a meeting with Amethyst, who also gave no sign of her presence. Diamante mentioned that her daughter was worried about upcoming exams. So both he and Kerria managed to spend that day together. Leval tried to encourage her as much as possible, but her sister did not want to leave the house. Although finally he persuaded her to watch one of those action movies. So he rented a laser disk and bought a good dose of sweet popcorn (Kerria loved it). The film was set in space, about the struggle of a civilization of planets united against an android invader. Leval as always, took all kinds of complaints based on what should be really correct, such as. "You cannot travel in such a short time through space, those constellations are badly situated." "No need for aerodynamic designs in the middle of the cosmos since there is no friction", etc. So funny he was sometimes opposing his scientific rigor in front of what they saw, that even his sister smiled, claiming that how could he know if he had never been there. And to answer the boy took her to the terrace, it was already night and the sky was clear, free of clouds, the stars were in all their splendor.

- From here we can see many stars of the northern hemisphere at a glance. But there are many more that we cannot see because of the atmosphere or because we do not have a good telescope. - He explained to his sister that she was really looking without understanding anything. -

- The sky is beautiful, yes. - Kerria agreed gently observing the nightly glares. -

- That in the shape of a dipper, is the constellation Ursa Major. Well, it would really be the tail of that supposed bear. - Her brother told her that he did not stop enumerating pointing to different parts of the sky. - There's Arturo, his main star, is several times bigger than our sun.

- Who would say it, from here it seems very tiny. - His sister commented with a slight smile. -

- That's because it's many millions of kilometers away. Sirius without going any further, or Proxima Centaur, which is our nearest star apart from the us, of course. Even so, even if we were able to travel at the speed of light, which is physically impossible, it would take us four years to arrive ...

He spoke with such enthusiasm of the time that would take with the speeds that could now develop and all kinds of physical phenomena and paradoxes that could occur, that his sister listened to him enthralled, forgetting for a moment of her own worldly problems. She reminded him when, as children, he told her some of the stories that he liked the most, or told her about those adventures and trips he wanted to undertake when he was older. The night was getting cold and then she embraced him as she sighed and said.

- You're lucky Leval, you can fly with your imagination to the stars. I would also like to escape up there, at least I would stop suffering the injustice here below.

            His brother caressed the girl's long hair and pressed her to his chest affectionately, he said comfortingly.

- Perhaps what attracts me the most of the stars is that they seem immutable while here everything changes and happens very quickly. Everything is forgotten right away, Ky. Life goes on. You will see.

She nodded vividly wishing it were so. And when it was something later, and the nightly freshness was barely bearable, they went to sleep. Leval knew that, despite his words, Kerria would have to endure a real ordeal and more if their parents found out. She told him all her fears and he could only assure her that he would be by her side and give her encouragement to stay as much as possible worthily possible in the face of adversity. He wish he could tell her how truly exceptional their family members were! But as it seemed that the girl was outside of that, and even apparently she did not participate in those powers, he did not want to sink her further, creating another abyss. But he promised himself that he would strive and become a great warrior, defend his sister and all his people from danger. So now, he wanted to put his father's advice into practice and had decided to attack him, since he saw him as careless. Anyway, it was a good occasion to vent his anger because he was not afraid of hurting him. He launched himself to catch him unexpectedly but Roy, with a half-smile that he did not see, dodged him again. Leval's fists did not find anything to hit.

-But ... How is that possible? You have not been able to see me coming! -Exclaimed the astonished boy.-

- I do not need to see you coming. I can feel your energy. - Sentenced his father smiling at the same time he affirmed.- Fast as light, serene as heaven, son ... is what my teacher taught me.

 And without stopping to sketch a mischievous smile his experienced adversary threw a small ball of energy that ended up sending the boy among some brambles. The young man came out quickly, willing not to give up. This time he attacked directly. But it was impossible to hit his opponent, who just walked away. How was he able to do something like that? Even for greater gloating, Roy had his hands behind his back, intertwined. His son tried to give it to him again and again, before Mazoui's amused gaze that he observed apparently making mental notes of what his teacher was teaching them. And when Leval was already exhausted, he staggered off to the side. At that moment, his father punched him on the ground.

-Son. I already told you more than once. Equilibrium! - He hummed funny, honoring one of the movie scenes he liked so much. -

-But you hit me with your hands! - The boy protested.-

-And can you find out why I was not going to be able to poke you with them? - His coach smiled.

-You had them on your back, I thought you were not going to use them. - The boy replied, once he got up.

- In a combat you do not have to think about anything. You have to perceive the adversary.- His father explained to him.- Neither never take anything for granted. Or they will seat you in a good punch.

Leval nodded, that was what his father had just done with him. He prepared to prepare himself again by standing guard, but his mentor told him to stop.

- Is enough for today. Let's go home, guys. - And after a short pause he added flatteringly. - I'm happy, you've improved a lot.

-But what do you say, dad? - Leval inquired with tone between incredulous and disenchanted. - If we cannot even touch you and you do not become a super saiyajin, what would happen to us if you did?

- I was not so strong at your age, nor did I start training with this intensity. Believe me, you two are doing very well. Although it turns out that you, Mazoui, are intuitive but too passionate in the fight and you, son, you think too much and do not feel the aura of the opponent. Let's say that the virtue of one is the defect of the other. You will have to work that among other things. But the good part is that it turns out that you complement each other very well.

The two boys nodded. And their teacher then smiled adding.

- Otherwise you improve very quickly. But that does not help you to sleep. - He warned them with a feigned severity and really jovial. -

- We will not do it. - They both replied at the time, shaking their heads but very happy with these compliments. - Thank you.

Roy watched them as they walked ahead of him, and he did it without disguising his pride. They were two great boys. He remembered the words of his teacher, the legendary Son Goku, when he was instructing himself in Heaven. That was a long time ago. But he did not forget the wise advice that he, despite his carefree appearance, Goku gave him ...

After one more assault, in which Roy could not even touch his mentor, although he fit quite a few blows, they rested. During that break his saiyan ancestor told him.

- You're a good guy, all heart. You fight with desire but you have to be able to guess the movements of your opponent. Or else you will be lost.

-And how am I going to do that? - The young disciple protested.-

-Feel the energy.- His mentor answered.-

-You have a lot of energy, I can perceive it but even so, I do not know what you are going to do.- Roy protested.-

-That's because you do not concentrate on the essentials. Listen, it's not a matter of you feeling the full force that I can deploy. That is the obvious for anyone. The fundamental thing is the inner aura of each one, people, objects ... for example the one of this stone.- He said taking a pebble that had come from nowhere and proposing to his astonished student.- Send it to me whenever you want, in order to see if I can dodge it.

-But that is very easy.- His interlocutor smiled.- You will see her arrive and with your speed you will avoid her. Even I know how to do that.

For every reply his mentor sat cross-legged and turned his back on him, then declared.

-Turn it to me without me seeing it. And always remember this. Fast as light, serene as the sky.

The young disciple looked at him bewildered, walked away a good distance and waited a while. His master had adopted the lotus pose with his hands clasped on his thighs. Then, when he thought he had spent enough time he reduced his energy level and threw the stone towards Goku’s head. He did not move as the projectile approached. Roy was about to shout to warn him. Then just as the stone was about to reach him, his mentor cocked his head enough to avoid it and smiled.

-How did you do it? - The boy wanted to know after approaching him.-

-I told you, you must perceive the essence of things. It is not the mere accumulation of force that makes you superior. It is how you use your resources and those of the rival against him.

And Roy wanted to learn how to do that, although his good bumps cost him. However, he ended up getting it. Now he remembered it with a smile. And he muttered looking at the heights of Heaven with a certain nostalgia.

-Thank you Master, thank you very much for teaching me so many things, and not only for the fight, but for life. Now I want to pass all that knowledge to my son and my nephew. Someday they will take over and they should be prepared. I have to train them like you, Master Piccolo and the others, prepared us.

He also remembered the other Leval, the one who came from the future, with whom he had trained and the one who had taught everything he knew. That's why he seemed to be living a déjà vu. Now, that other boy was his son in this dimension. But fortunately he did not fight like his counterpart, prey to his desire to save his future and his rage and pain by pretending revenge on those terrible androids. This boy now was a young man who only wanted to improve and fulfill his dreams. The same as his nephew, who wanted to overcome his fateful heritage, to be a good person and help others. Roy was happy about it and promised himself that he would do what he could to help him to succeed. Finally, he caught up with the two boys and chatted leisurely with both of them for a while. All flew back to the vicinity of the city where the car awaited them. Finally, they left Mazoui in his apartment and father and son returned home, it was the boy who was driving ...

-Tell one thing, dad.- Leval asked with visible curiosity.- You always talk about that master of yours. Was he really that good?

His father smiled nodding and smiling as he replied.

He was the best I've ever seen. His power was unparalleled ... and at the same time he was the simplest and most pleasant guy you can imagine. He loved fighting, but as a way to progress and overcome himself. Each fight was a challenge for him.

-It sounds incredible.- The boy affirmed.- On the other hand, you and the others, as I understand it, you fought because you had no other choice.

-It's true.-  His father admitted, declaring. -And I do not want you or Mazoui to fight for your life or save anyone's. I just wish you learned to control your powers and to enjoy a good fight that would test your ability. Nothing else. But unfortunately, you can never be sure of that, son.

-Mom is upset. I know. - The boy sighed with regret. - I know she is. Although she does not tell me.

- Your mother only wants for you and for your sister Kerria a normal life, with normal problems. – His father told him. - I cannot blame her. Moreover, I understand her very well. I made her suffer myself when she thought she had lost me. Although, she knows as well as I do that maybe one day new threats might arise. And it could be that then we are not able to face them anymore.

-I promise that, in that case, I will do everything possible to not let you down.- Said the young man.-

-I know, son. Although, you still have a lot to learn. Without going any further, the Fire of San Telmo still does not burn in you ...

- The Fire of San Telmo? What do you mean? - Inquired Leval curiously, to add .- Is not that a kind of electric effect that occurred in the old ships?

Now his father smiled more widely. He moved his head slowly and replied with gentleness.

-The time has not yet come, but do not worry about that now. One day you will understand what I mean. For now, continue with your normal life and with your dreams. Study a lot and get into that blissful space academy or whatever. Or your mother will kill me. Against that, there is no possible defense ...

-LOL! Do not worry, Dad.- Leval laughed in turn.- I'll do it ...

-Very well, son. - Roy agreed, patting the boy's right arm affectionately. -

Then they could see the familiar lights of their neighborhood and the chalet. Leval crossed the gate after opening the door with the remote control and stopped. Raising the garage door, the car entered and parked. Both got out of the vehicle. His father then told him jovially.

-Well, it's getting late, let´s go to the shower and to dinner. We are going to greet your mother and your sister.

The boy nodded, but smiled tremulously. The memory of Ky and her situation assaulted him now. He even felt a little guilty of having been a great afternoon in the company of his father and his cousin. He sighed wishing his sister was better. In fact, they did not see any of the women in the house and chose to go straight to the shower. They would greet them when they ended. Kerria meanwhile was in her room very depressed. In spite of everything she  went down since almost it was the hour to have dinner. Her mother arrived shortly after doing some shopping and both her father and her brother were in the shower. It was Bertie who addressed her.

- Daughter, can you help me with the bags?

-Ok, mom.- She hurried to answer her.-

She did not want under any circumstance that her mother noticed something strange. So, trying to fake joviality, she wanted to know.

-How about your day, what it have been?

-Well, the usual.- A few classes, to receive some families. - Bertie enumerated that she was carrying two bags, leaving the girl another number, while riveting. - And then to buy some food, that your father and your brother are two bottomless bags! Of course, many trainings they do but at the moment of truth are never to lend a hand ...

-I do not understand where they are going to train.- Said the girl genuinely surprised now.- Do they practice martial arts or is it basketball? - She inquired, given that her brother had not clarified anything about that particular.- Or maybe it is something of that academy, where does cousin Mazoui go?

-I suppose it will be something of that. What they call men's things. - Bertie replied with apparent carelessness, claiming. - You know how they are, they love sports. I do not know if it's your father who wants Leval to become a basketball player ...

-I'm sorry for him! - Kerria smiled, affirming.- My little brother is not interested in that sport. At least not to become professional.

-I have the impression that your father, deep down, still has that hope.- Bertie smiled.- Although it sounds more like what you said to prepare him and Mazoui for that academy.

The young woman nodded, now remaining silent. It's been a long time since she did not share activities with her father. It was as if his brother and his new cousin occupied all the free time he had. She supposed what her mother said, that he would be helping them to prepare physically for the tests of the military academy in which one was and in which the other wished to enter. He was a coach and manager. He was used to training athletes. Anyway, she appreciated it. She did not feel strong enough to look her parents in the face. Less after what happened, and she feared the moment in which both would find out. Then her mother took her out of those bitter reflections.

-Daughter, what about you at the school?

-Oh, well! ... the usual.- She knew how to retort paraphrasing her mother.- Exams ... you know. Although I am somewhat lost in mathematics. I hope Brian can help me.

-Brian, the Rice´s boy? - Bertie inquired. -

-Yes.- the girl nodded as she left the bags in the kitchen.- I asked him if he could come home and explain some topics to me.

-It's a very good boy.- Bertie opined, declaring with approval.- Of course ... he can come whenever he wants.

Just then the men of the house appeared already showered and freshened. After greeting everyone they set the table and prepared to have dinner. Roy busied himself cooking. According to him, he was the one with the most talent for that. Nobody wanted to contradict him. Beruche for her part helped Kerria to place the dishes while Leval went to bring the cutlery. At that moment she took the opportunity to look at her daughter. The truth is that she had noticed something strange in her for a couple of days. And that impression had been reinforced after her previous talk. Although she smiled and tried to be animated, the look in her eyes was very sad. As if something were worry. Now perhaps, by taking the subject of Brian that could make sense. She would swear that the girl had changed color.

-Maybe Kerria and him ... - Bertie thought with a slight smile. - In that case, I'd be glad. He is a great boy. And a very good influence for her.

So she let it be. After her daughter's incident, her behavior had changed for the better, and that boy, whom they had known since he and his parents moved to the urbanization a little over a year ago, had helped her a lot. He was a good student and he used to explain topics to Kerria, which the girl choked on. Once he came to that and Bertie received him. He was something shy and embarrassed, but attractive. He smiled, realizing that he always looked at Kerria with the eyes of a decapitated calf.

-This girl does not realize how beautiful she is.- Bertie thought between proud and funny.- But apparently that boy, does.

 At last the dinner was ready and after an inconsequential talk everyone ate the pasta salad that "chef Malden" had prepared. After taking some French cheese, a gift from the Lassart family, they were about to conclude the evening. At least until Roy commented ...

-This little prince, I must admit that for cheeses and wines he has good taste ... Will he have brought it from France or maybe he bought them here?

-But Roy.- His wife shook her head funny. -Do not you remember? The other day we were with them to buy. Emerald recommended it to us. The Brocciu, to combine with fruits. And a tip of brie with wine ...

-Come now! Diamond and his bullshit. - Roy commenting visible funny.- I remember a couple of weeks ago that they invited us to dinner and the man goes and pulls out a table full of cheeses and a bottle of champagne. I already told him.  You stingy! And what the burgers are? For that I would bring bread and I had made a sandwich, ha, ha, ha

-Yes, I remember.- Bertie muttered, still blushed at the thought of that.- Only you could think of wanting to mix a French cheese board with French fries with ketchup and hamburgers.

-Well, it sure would be good. Do not the burgers have cheese? - Sentenced his smiling husband to hilarity of his family. More when he riveted .- What could be better?

The truth is that during that evening they laughed a lot. Fortunately, his friends already knew Roy well. Diamond the first. Beruche told her children. Kerria smiled broadly, at least that almost made her laugh, and Leval, on the other hand, did laugh. He could imagine the expression on the Lassart's face. Following that, it was Roy who intervened now addressing his daughter with a relaxed tone of good humor.

-And what about Amethyst? Apparently you have become very good friends. I hope she will not be as buzzed as her father ...

-No, no ... - The girl could respond while her smile was extinguished.- The truth is that now we see each other little. We are busy studying ...

- Sure. - The interlocutor agreed. - That is what you must do ... and she seems a responsible girl and she appreciates you enough.

At the moment of hearing that the girl rose like a spring, noticing her abruptness and after smiling something forced apologized alleging ...

-It's getting late. I want to study a bit before going to bed. Goodnight.

-Good night daughter.- Bertie wished her who could not help but be surprised, although remembering what Kerria told him about Brian She let it be. - Do not spend a lot of time studying. Tomorrow is Sunday, so you should sleep and rest.

-See you tomorrow Ky.- Her brother wished her with a soft tone although somewhat sorry.-

- Sleep well.- Her more carefree father added.-

The girl nodded wishing them the same and went up to her room. She lay on the bed, clutching one of her dolls. Actually, it was her little bear, Mr. Skipi. Her favorite stuffed toy since she was little. She had taken him everywhere until she was eleven years old. She smiled now with a mixture of funny nostalgia and sadness. She remembered leaving her bear at home for the first time when she went camping a few years ago was one of the most difficult decisions in the world! Almost between babbling and with the voice taken by the emotion, she looked at that little face with that small bag and whispered it with affection.

-You have always been here for me. You have never judged me and you will never abandon me. Whatever I am, you will let me hold you ...

She did so, after a while and comforted by her little teddy bear she fell asleep. For his part, Leval went into his room and tried to fall asleep. Luckily, those workouts tired him a lot. Although he thought of his sister and on Monday, when classes resumed. At last, he was able to sleep, telling himself that he would be by Kerria's side for anything. His parents in the meantime went to bed. Bertie looked up at the ceiling and her husband, seeing her so thoughtful, asked her.

- Are you worried about something, cubito?

-I don’t know. It seems to me that our daughter is somewhat strange ...

-Kerria? I see her quite normal.- Her husband valued.-

-Today she asked me about your workouts.- Bertie commented.-

- What did you say? - her husband wanted to know with some prevention .-

-Nothing in particular. I played dumb. I think it is she who thinks they are for the academy. It makes sense given that you are going to train with Mazoui. By the way.- Bertie inquired.- What do you think of him?

- Of that boy? - Asked her interlocutor. - He seems a good boy. I do not think we should worry.

-After so long not knowing Kalie, find her married and with two children ... I still do not make up my mind.- Bertie added. - She has lived her life and has forged another family ...

-We are all family, cubito.- Roy encouraged her by passing an arm under his wife's waist and pulling her towards him.- A great family ...

-Yes, it is true. Maybe I had to spend time so that she and we were prepared to meet again. I'm looking forward to meeting her other daughter. She is our niece too. I think Minako is also her godmother.

-The sailors have been watching over them then .- Roy said who despite everything did not dare to tell his wife what he knew for so long, however, he sentenced. - There is nothing to fear, if they have been taking care of protecting your sister and her family. They may have kept it a secret for safety. They would have their good reasons to act like this, they always have them.

- Yes. Surely the sailors knew it and did not tell us for some good reason. - His wife agreed meditating on that particular.-

In spite of everything, it hurt her to have not been aware of her sister's situation. She would chat with Ami as soon as she had the chance. Then she remembered.

- And talking about our friends. I think Ami-chan had to come to New York for a medical conference or something.

-Ami? - Roy repeated surprised. - I do not know. Did she call you?

-No, and that's what I find weird .- His wife told him. - And the fact is that some time ago she told me that by this time she would come. And whenever she does, we meet and go to see each other.

-Yes, many times we are even going to pick her up at the airport.- Her husband commented  that he then pondered.- Maybe this time the congress has been suspended or she is very busy with all that medical stuff...

-It must be that.- Bertie agreed that she was already tired.- Well, I'm sure she will let us know if she can.

After giving a slight yawn her husband did the same. They decided to leave the conversation and sleep. At last everybody in the house rested. The next day dawned and the Malden woke up ready to start the day. At least almost everyone. Kerria had not even gotten out of bed, even though it was after ten. She could not meet Debbie in high school.  Maybe that it was better. She could not bear her girlfriend was treated like her too. So she did not even dare to call her wherever she had gone to tell her what happened. Despite having her mobile number. Maybe at this point someone would have told her and she would already know. It did not matter anymore, she still loved her but, in order not to make matters worse, it would be preferable not to have contact at some time. She did not want to humiliate her brother either, because even though he was supporting her at all times, he could not hide that he was suffering a lot too. Anyway, she was very grateful for the night they spent watching the stars. He had made a room in his private paradise to take her out of her hell for a few moments. But unfortunately the solution for Kerria's pain was not in the sky but on Earth. For the rest, she had to try not to let her parents know, and as for Amethyst, she did not want to see her. She also thought about poor Brian. The boy called her that morning as if he was not aware of what had happened and she had to tell him that she had felt ill, but surely he already knew it. Now she understood that phrase that he said. Despite everything he did not show it and told her that he would go on another occasion. And then there were her parents. Of her father she was not too afraid that he would find out, since he barely seemed to understand her and much less could guess what was happening. He was always so busy with his games and his workouts and now, on top of that, with Mazoui, who seemed more his son than she was. As she told her mother  she find that strange. Kerria did not know what could they doing so long outside. But she wish her father had dedicated to her at least a small part of the attention he gave to that boy! And then there was her mother. She did seem to be more aware of her life, but now, luckily, she had very busy days with her job, between meetings and evaluation meetings. In any case, the only inexorable thing of all, and at the same time the worst, was that the next day she had to go back to class and she could not stand the idea. To suffer again the silent humiliation or the jokes and whispers, the looks of contempt of all her companions. Maybe she could denounce that, but she did not want things to get worse. What would they do, to arrest the whole students in the school? No, she  hoped Leval was right and that all that would end up being forgotten. But until then it would surely be very hard to bear. So she thought without noticing anything else. And it was eleven o'clock. Then someone knocked on the door and opened it by peeking timidly over the edge. It was Beruche who entered her daughter's room carrying a tray with some juice, milk, cookies and ham.

- Kerria, is late and you have not had breakfast. Are you sick? - She asked carefully placing the tray on the knees of her daughter.-

- I'm not hungry, mom - she whispered sadly. -

- Sweetie. What's wrong? I find you so downcast. Are things good? - Her mother was interested by scrutinizing her with her sharp dark blue eyes. - You were not going to meet Brian today?

- I called him to postpone it. Nothing happens to me. I was just thinking, that's all. I must have, you know. It will have come down to me of blow. - She could  with a thread of voice.- I feel something bad ...

Beruche smiled although of course, her daughter had the period or not, surely there was something else, it could be some disappointment or the pressure of the exams. Anyway, that same morning, she had received a call from Karaberasu and counted on being able to boost the girl's morale.

- Well, if you do not want to tell me I will not insist.- Her mother sighed adding more jovially - but I'll tell you something that will surely cheer you up. Mazoui's sister, your cousin Kathy, will come with her mother to see us. I think she is your age. I'm sure you'll get along very well both!

- Sure mom. - Kerria smiled trying to hide her mood. - I really want to meet her ...

For her part, Beruche's sister had gone to pick up her daughter at the airport, she was returning from her vacation from Ireland. Her father and husband of Karaberasu, had to return to his work as a doctor in the hospital and could not go with her. Her mother received her very excited.

-Daughter! - Kalie greeted her as soon as she saw her arrive at the airport terminal.-

-Hi Mom! - Katherine replied waving a hand while holding her suitcases with the other. -

As soon as the girl arrived with her mother they embraced and Kalie smiled caressing the long, silky copper hair of the girl to affirm.

-It's only been a few weeks and I think it's been an eternity. I even think you've grown up.

-What an ideas you have! - The girl laughed wanting to know - How about Mazoui? How is he doing at the Academy?

-Very good darling. And I have many other things to tell you. I'm looking forward to  seeing your uncles and cousins.

-I also want to meet them. - The girl said and added .- By the way,  regards from Aunt Alannah and cousins ​​Bridget and Suzanne. Grandmother Meg also sends you a kiss.

-Thank you dear.- Kalie smiled.-

The truth is that with her sister-in-law she had always got on well, she was Mathew's older sister. Her nieces were nice girls, though somewhat introverted, at least in the case of Bridget. Suzanne was more open, but both were very attached to their native country, France. They were not as happy as their progenitor, authentic woman of pure Irish stock, dynamic, sometimes stubborn and always very lively, good singer and best archaeologist. So, thinking about that, she asked her daughter.

- Have you been touring the pubs of the region?

-Ja, ha! -Aunt Alannah and I have sung in some.- Katherine admitted.- You already know her, she likes to do that. And you also know that my cousins do not. Luckily, my friend Erin joined us ... But the best thing was when I met Minako Aino in person. She told me she was my godmother!

Her mother nodded caressing the girl's cheeks.

-So she is, sweetheart. We had not seen each other for a long time. That girl is full of surprises! - Kalie laughed that riveted in allusion to the idol .- Well, I was also surprised that you met there. I guess it's part of the magic of Ireland.

-She gave many good tips and encouraged me to continue with my studies and not leave the song.- The enthusiastic girl said.-

-Yes darling. Minako is right. You must strive but without giving up your dreams. -Karaberasu stated.-

Her daughter agreed on that with a broad smile. Of course she was very beautiful when she marked those small dimples that she had on my cheeks and it highlighted her little pecs in the frame of that youthful face, with those bright blue eyes. However, her gesture became more serious and embarrassed when she added.

-I've had a great time in Ireland. It's a pity you could not come. That's the only thing I've regretted. Aunt Alannah asked me a lot about you and Mazzi.

-Well, there will be another time.- Her mother replied, playing down the importance to add with clear interest.- And now that you have enjoyed that beautiful homeland and family, it is time for you to catch up with your relatives here.

-I am also very curious to meet them. But mostly I am looking forward to seeing my brother again. - The enthusiastic girl declared.-

-Well, first things first. – Karaberasu asserted telling her daughter – Let´s call a taxi, let's go to the apartment. There you leave this, you take a shower and you change, you rest a little and we go to my sister's house and her husband's.

Kathy agreed on it. She was eager to take a bath and relax after the flight. When she dove into the bathtub she remembered some of her experiences from that summer. As she told her mother, she had spent a very entertaining vacation in Ireland, knowing even some other handsome boy, although that was not going to tell her mother, of course. What she did tell her, as she had remembered, was that even the famous singer and actress Minako Aino was there. She still remembered the surprise she got when she told her nothing less than ...

- That was amazing. What luck I had! – She smiled while blowing the foam inside the bathtub and remembered .- The Irish luck, ha, ha ...

Katherine was with one of her best friends visiting a recording set. It was filmed a very famous series set in a medieval world. She knew it was difficult to get closer to see the actors and actresses who worked there. Despite the hopes of her young age made her feel encouraged to try. She thought about it for a couple of days and had an idea, in her opinion, great. Her friend Erin O'rourke, an Irish girl with green eyes, and red hair combed with a braid, said something uneasy.

-As we get caught by security, they will take us to the police station. Then surely my parents would kill me!

-Do not worry. I have a plan that cannot fail. - The young girl smiled at her as she opened a backpack that she carried on her back.- Have you brought the furs and clothes that the O’Connell’s lent us?

Her young friend nodded, displaying a similar backpack from which she extracted that kind of wardrobe. Without hesitation both changed their sports clothes for those outfits and covered the running shoes with herbs and mosses.

-Now we look like a couple of savages of those, ha, ha! - Erin laughed -

Her interlocutor nodded and with total confidence on her plan they went to the restricted area where the show was filmed. They wanted to enter by climbing a fence almost under the noses of the security guard who, on approaching asked.

- Can I know where you are going, young ladies?

-We work as extras and we had lost. - Katherine told him using her best skills when it came to persuasion.-

- And where your  accreditations are? - He wanted to know that guy big and put in some kilos.-

- How are we going to take them over to go to record? - Kathy replied feigning displeasure, to add with total confidence. – Come on! Let us pass or we will be late.

-Sure ladies. - The guard agreed, opening a door near that fenced enclosure.

So losing no time the two entered with a broad smile. It had been easier than they thought. Erin even pointed to a nearby field where they had built a couple of cabins and saw several cameras ...

-Look, that's where they are going to film.

-With a bit of luck we even  appear in the episode! - Katherine was enthused.-

But her joy was diluted when the security guy appeared accompanied by two local police officers. He pointed to both girls and indicated them.

-These two. Another couple of fans who have tried to sneak in.

And the agents forced the girls to accompany them. Erin then looked at her friend  with annoyance and reproached her.

-So your plans never fail, huh? O 'Brian.

- Well, almost never ... -She could weakly oppose this one.-

-One moment, please.- They listened then.-

It was a woman's voice, the two agents immediately stopped. A blonde lady, not so tall, with long blonde hair and with a red bow tied it, dressed as if she were a fairy tale princess, approached. Then, the security guard said in a respectful tone.

-Don't worry, Miss Aino. Right now I have notified the local authorities and they are taking care of these two.

-It will not be necessary. - The woman replied, adding in an accomplice tone as she watched the astonished young women winking at them. - I really expected them. Do you know Ron? I forgot to warn you. Sorry, I'm very forgetful.

So both the security guy and the agents shrugged their shoulders, but if that famous actress said so ...

-Very well Miss Aino,  being that case, then we leave them with you.- The guy said who, along with the police, left happy for not having to deal with that.-

Both girls jumped excited. That was better than they could have imagined!

- Miss Aino, Miss Aino! - Erin repeated foolishly without being able to stop jumping. - I am a big fan, I have all your records and I have seen all your movies.

Kathy looked at her enthralled. That woman was all she wanted to be! Pretty, famous, actress, singer ... in short! she wish she could take a selfie with her! Meanwhile the famous artist smiled amused. She instructed the girls to follow her.

-You should not have sneaked, girls.- She reprimanded them politely and then affirmed with an air of self-assurance.- Well, the truth is that I was doing the same with your age. When I tried to approach some celebrity. Oh! -She sighed riveting with a slight touch of melancholy.- That were good times!

And of course she showed them the whole set, she signed their posters and posed in photos with the girls. They could even see how she recorded her scenes of the day! Although, at least for Erin, that unforgettable moment ended when her parents called her and she had to answer her cell phone. The sad girl had to return. What they did not expect was for the actress to tell them jovially.

-Today I do not have more scenes to film. If you tell me your address, I'll take you home.

The young girl clapped her hands in ecstasy. Minako kept her word, but before leaving, they went through the actress's dressing room. She removes her makeup and changes into a more functional casual wear, consisting of a red short skirt and a vanilla-colored blouse. The girls waited, realizing the presence of a cute white cat, which adorned his forehead with a golden half-moon. He seemed to look at them with very bright eyes, as if he were thinking. It almost seemed like he was going to talk. But he just meowed and lay down on a cushion.

- What a beautiful cat! – Kathy could say.-

-It's my friend Artemis.- Minako answered, once she finished getting ready.-

They left him there and the actress drove a kind of  jeep to bring Erin home, she proudly introduce her parents to the artist. They thanked that kind woman for her attentions. Later, after saying goodbye to her friend and family, Katherine continued with her admired artist who now asked her kindly.

-Where do I take you? ...

The hurried girl could barely speak. It seemed incredible to her, especially when, shortly after starting, it was already late, the artist stopped the car and told her.

-Let's take a walk, I love the landscapes of Ireland.

The girl came down with her. Really and as she had noticed nothing more to see her, Minako was shorter in person. The truth was she herself was quite tall, but that did not matter. What left her perplexed was when that woman looked at her with affection and commented to her.

-I do not know if you know, but I'm your mother´s  friend. I hope she and your brother are well.

- Are you my mother´s friend? - The girl repeated with visible astonishment.-

-Yes. Besides, I'm your godmother. - Her interlocutor smiled.

-What? ... I am sorry, do you really are? - The girl exclaimed.-

Her interlocutor nodded and then declared with a more serious tone and even seemed saddened.

-I've always been very busy. Traveling a lot, and with so many things to do that it was impossible for me to visit you regularly. But I remember that I went to see your mother when you were born. I took you in my arms and promised that, whenever you needed me, I would be there to help you. However, until now I think you did not need me ...

- I wish you could have come earlier! - Kathy sighed.-

-You´ll see.- The actress commented.- Your mother was always a wonderful woman who has had a great family. She has raised you very well for what I have been able to see, as well as your brother. But she must have missed the rest of her family a lot. And now she's finally reunited with them and I think you're going to meet your relatives.

-How do you know that? - The girl was surprised.-

-I have my information sources. - Minako smiled, adding more seriously now. - Take care of your parents and especially of your brother. Always remember how great a boy he is. Ok? Whatever happens, You have to love him a lot because I'm sure he loves you too. Never abandon him and support him always. He will need you sooner than you think. And keep working hard to achieve your dream. I did…

Katherine nodded totally enthralled by the words of her admired artist, who was also her godmother! When she told her friends and the rest of the family, they could not believe it. However, Minako, who seemed to read her mind, asked in an accomplice tone.

-At the moment, do not tell anyone except your mother that we've seen each other, Kathy. Let it be our secret.

And the poor girl agreed to it in spite of herself. She could not tell her family about it but at least she had that great memorable day. Then the actress took her to her grandparents' house and said goodbye from the car. Now, back from Ireland, Katherine was getting ready to meet those relatives. She was curious and full of hopes and projects. She wish she could share them! At least, according to Minako and her own mother, she had cousins ​​of her age. But now it was time to focus. She was a good girl, got good grades and never got into serious trouble. Well, almost none. The only thing that lost her at times was that desire to be famous and her innate curiosity. In addition, she doubted that her parents approved any of her relationships with the opposite sex. That she did not even tell Minako! The truth is that with her almost fifteen years she was beautiful, with a copper brown hair tone, with deep blue sky eyes and some other little ones, that gave her even a sexier air. She could not deny her Irish heritage, of course. And she loved everything that had any relationship to the world of show and song. Her great dream was to resemble the one she now knew was her godmother. She even sang sometimes, although at the moment, just for entertainment. As her own mother deduced, Aunt Alannah had taken her on tour in many places, to soak her in the local environment and traditions. Anyway that was usual in those parts, in Ireland many people sang in pubs and at parties and it was another of the things that she seemed to have absorbed into her family legacy. Her father, her aunt and her grandparents, along with other people from the town, always knew how to celebrate festivities in which songs, dancing and joy abounded. The only thing she regretted was that her grandfather Jack had died some time before. She felt so sad when she was in his house and saw his empty armchair because she adored him. The same goes to her "grandmother Dotty" who unfortunately was not with them either. In fact, they had lost them with very little difference in time.

-At last.- She sighed somewhat embarrassed after leaving that relaxing bath.- I guess life is like that. Surely the two will be in Heaven. - She said to cheer herself up.-

And finally, she left that parked in her memory. After changing, Karaberasu took her to the Malden house. Bertie received them by opening the door. It seemed to her that her sister's daughter was beautiful, very polite and seemed somewhat shy.

- It must be a little  younger than my daughter. - Beruche thought. -

- How are you? - The girl saluted presenting herself in a very polite way. - My name is Katherine O 'Brian.- She looked around for Mazoui and asked with visible impatience barely controlled. - Has not my brother come?

- She and Mazoui are inseparable. - Karaberasu emphasized with a broad smile. -

- As you know, your brother is preparing to enter the military academy.- Bertie explained to her- and my husband and son train with him, it will be a short time before they arrive. Wait, I'll call my daughter so you can meet her.

So Beruche went up to ask the girl to come down, she nodded and recomposing her encouragement followed her mother up the stairs. When she went down, she tried to look jovial while she waved.

- Hello Aunt Karaberasu, hello ... - She added looking at the new arrival. - My name is Kerria Lorein. I suppose you are my cousin.

-Yeah, nice to meet you. - She responded by introducing herself again. - They told me about you ...

- I hope that they have told you only the good things! – Kerria laughed now.-

Her interlocutor nodded amused. Then it was Bertie who proposed with animation.

- Well, now that we've met, why do not we sit in the living room and have a drink while we wait for the boys?

- Yes, I really want Kathy and Mazoui to meet. - Karaberasu said. - Between the summer holidays and the beginning of their respective classes, they have not seen each other for months ...

Katherine nodded hopefully at her mother's words. She missed her brother  whom she loved and admired him so much. Meanwhile the aforementioned had wanted to go through the apartment she shared with her mother. It came after she and Kathy left (being a weekend had permission from the academy), to shower and change, but someone expected him. A tall, hooded figure in a black sackcloth. Mazoui was taken by surprise, before he could react they threw somnolent gas, rendering him senseless. Lifting a pentacle that figure uttered some unintelligible words. Then he marked his victim's forehead with an esoteric symbol that seemed to be absorbed by his skin, vanishing. The boy woke up with his eyes glowing a reddish tone, but he recovered quickly. He thought he had fallen asleep and probably had a nightmare, but it was getting late, he showered and changed his clothes, heading quickly towards his aunt and uncle's house. And that figure, who was watching him hidden in the darkness, raised his hood and smiled.

Minako was chatting with Artemis. Already back in Tokyo she remembered her encounter with her goddaughter. She also thought about the words Usagi told her days before her trip to Ireland.

-The most frustrating thing of all is not being able to intervene, not even being able to warn them about it.- Lamented the girl.- The same thing happens to Ami.

-You both did what you could, Minako. - The feline encouraged her. - Now it's up to them. -

-I know. But just like my  friend Ami I would like to be there and help them.- The woman affirmed - Ami even had to cancel her attendance to that congress so as not to  fall into the temptation to go and tell them.

-Now we know that all this has to happen. Usagi told us. Trust our friends, they will be able to do it and it is a test they must overcome on their own. - Artemis said.-

His friend smiled a slight smile of circumstances. She understood and that was what she hoped. In spite of everything, she would have given anything to help them. Although, she had no choice but to wish her friends luck ...

Meanwhile at the Malden house, Roy and Leval had arrived a while ago. The night had already fallen and dinner was ready, but they wanted to wait for Mazoui. After a reasonable time and at the request of Karaberasu they did not wait any longer, they decided to start. After one more hour everyone had finished and they wondered where the boy was. He should have arrived a long time ago. Kerria, who could not stop thinking about the situation she should face the next day, apologized saying she had homework to do and a subject to study and went up to her room, her parents did not say anything. Roy because he was away all day and did not know if his daughter had studied in the morning or she would have left for the end, and Beruche because she still believed that the girl had something that she had not told her. However, she thought that maybe it would be better to leave her alone for a while and when her relatives left she would go up and talk to her. So the young girl disappeared up the stairs to her room, her last refuge of privacy. Just then her cell phone rang ...

Mazoui came a few minutes later, came in greeting those present with sympathy and hugged his sister above all.

-What happened to you son? - Kalie asked him, almost rebuking him for his delay, something unusual in him.-

-I'm sorry, I was so tired that I fell asleep.- He excused himself with a face of circumstances. -

The rest laughed, Roy agreed, claiming that it was his fault, giving them so much work with the training. So they left that as an anecdote and chatted amicably. They had a lot to say to each other. But they had no chance to do it for too long. A few minutes after the boy arrived there was a reddish glow that flooded the room. Leval, Roy and Mazoui got up quickly. Everyone exclaimed when they saw a black figure with a hood that hid their features.

-Who are you? - Asked Leval astonished and defensive. -

The figure took off the hood, was a man with dark hair, and eyes of the same color. His gaze was fixed one by one on all present and declared with malignity in the tone.

- I'm Nalgin, head of the New Chaos Sect. And you are going to suffer my revenge!

Then he pointed to Mazoui and aimed at him with a pentacle from which came a reddish glow. Before anyone could even react. The boy began to feel bad and he staggered to the ground, covered his face with his hands, his mother and his sister ran beside him.

-What happens to you, son, what do you have? - Karaberasu asked with a gesture of fear and worry. -

- Get up Mazzi.- Katherine asked him also with a voice tinged with fear.- Come on!

- Mazoui, kill them all. - Nalgin ordered to  the stupor and amazement of the rest. -

- Get that out of my head! - The boy screamed, covering his temples with his hands before the faces of fear and worry of everyone. -Get it out!

-Come on! - Insisted the leader of the Sect. - Attack

- They're trying to control him. - Roy exclaimed, still stunned to realize it. -

- No Mazoui, resist son! – Karaberasu asked him visibly distressed. -

But he stood up with his eyes and demonic fangs. Everyone was watching him scared. With a bolt of lightning, and without a word, he threw Leval out of the house, making him go through a window. In addition, he grabbed an arm of his terrified sister Katherine.

- She's a beautiful girl - Nalgin smiled - Would not you like to own her Mazoui? Do it! , sure that your mother will bring  fond memories back, ha, ha, ha, ha.

-Damned you! – Roy shouted, attacking the figure with a beam of energy that passed through her without touching her, destroying the wall. -

- Do not waste your time. You will not even touch me. – Nalgin laughed.- I'm an astral projection, you stupid fuckers!

- Please Mazoui. - Karaberasu begged. - set your sister free, you're not able to do such a thing.-

But he kicked his mother aside and lifted the terrified girl into tears by tearing her blouse.

- No please, let her go! - Katherine shrieked horrified and glazed with fear. -

The others were astonished and appalled by the scene, but they did not dare to intervene, they were afraid of hurting the girl. Then a trident materialized in the hand of the surprised and frightened mother of the boy.

-Come on. - Nalgin said with a countenance and a funny tone. - I let you choose, you can see how your son rapes his own sister or you can stop him with this. - He pointed to the trident and snapped. - Kill your son and you will avoid it!

The horrified mother trembled with that trident in her hand without knowing what to do. Beruche tried to help her niece but Mazoui pushed her away too. Roy pointed to him with a ball of energy but he did not dare to shoot. The boy, with a sadistic smile, started licking his sister's neck while caressing her breasts with the other. Kathy cried helplessly, looking into his eyes and pleading softly despite that terrible moment.

- Please Mazzi, you're my brother and I love you, do not do it. You have always helped me in everything. And now you do not own your acts.

But he seemed insensible to those words. Then Kathy hugged him and said to the amazement and horror of everyone.

- Okay.- The young woman remembered the good times she had spent with him and Minako' s words then echoed in her mind. She sobbed then with brave resignation - I will not resist. Do what you want. I do not want you to be hurt. - She declared and whispered something in his ear. -

After a few moments, which seemed eternal for the rest, Mazoui suddenly released his sister and fell on his knees to the ground. He screamed in excruciating pain, he struggled fighting inside. Roy hurried to get close to the girl and Karaberasu, who now knew what to do, put a silver crucifix on her son´s forehead. It burned to the touch and the boy collapsed unconscious. Nalgin cursed furiously and frustrated.

-Damn it, I'll go back and destroy you all, I swear! - And without giving more time, that guy disappeared. -

The rest of the people had not yet come out of their astonishment. That had seemed like a nightmare, but finally Karaberasu, still shaking with fright but relieved that everything was over, asked Kathy unable to suppress curiosity.

- What did you say to him, daughter?

- I just hummed that nana that you and grandma Dotty sang to us when we were little.- The girl sobbed.-

Now, after that moment of fortitude, the young girl also collapsed with broken nerves and her mother held her letting her cry while hugging her. Roy took care of reanimate his nephew. And then Leval entered the house ready to counterattack but stopped short at the sight of the unfortunate spectacle. His mother calmed him down. Letting him know what had happened. And when Katherine was somewhat better, she joined her mother to help Mazoui to his feet. The latter, still stunned, saw his sister's blouse torn and tears on her face, so he dried them gently with his hand.

-What have happened? – He asked worried and visibly embarrassed. - Who did this to you, Kathy?

She did not respond, tried to avoid the look of her brother.

- Somebody attacked us, son. - Karaberasu replied quietly. -

- Yes, an individual left you out of combat. - Roy added in a complicit way . -

Nobody dared to tell him the truth. Nonetheless, he insisted by asking his sister.

- Kathy, are you okay? - She nodded with vehemence hugging him and Mazoui, full of indignation and rage sentenced. - I'll kill whoever has dared to do this to you!

- Mazzi do not say that, please! – his sister exclaimed  breaking to cry.-

The others witnessed the scene moved by the affection, understanding and integrity of that girl, then Bertie noticed the lack of her daughter and asked alarmed.

-Where is Kerria? ...

- She had gone up to her room. - Leval replied looking up. -

- But maybe that guy was going there.- Beruche added terrified. -

-We are going to look for her, quickly! - Urged the girl's father with great concern in turn. -

They went up to look for her in her room, but she was not there. Filled with fear, Leval and Roy left the house. Mazoui kissed his mother and his sister on the forehead and ran to help them. The two stayed with Beruche who was going to suffer a nervous crisis fearing for her daughter. Although during all that time and even before the attack, the girl, oblivious to everything that had happened, had answered that call from her cell phone, it was Debbie. Her friend had returned from her trip, she was already aware of what happened at the institute and wanted to see her. Kerria agreed to this, they were summoned outside her house. Making the least noise, she went out the front door, taking advantage of everyone else in the room. She did not notice what happened until, once with Deborah, they were both arguing about whether they should stop seeing each other when they heard a horrific explosion that shook Kerria's house.

-OMG! - She exclaimed with horror - What happens?

- Come on! - Debbie said too alarmed and guessing. - It may be the gas.

They entered the house, when Kerria's father and brother had already left and Mazoui behind them.

-What happened, mom? - Kerria asked, arriving next to Beruche. -

- Thank God you're fine! - she sighed even with a voice choked with nerves but added relieved. - Where were you? Have you run into that man?

-To meet with whom? - The girl asked in turn without understanding, crossing a look with the equally bewildered Deborah and adding. - I was with my friend.

- Hi, ma'am. How is it going? - She greeted her politely. -

- Now not very well precisely, as you can see, look what have they done with our house.- Bertie could say calmer to see her daughter safe, pointing to the broken window and all the flaws and adding with better mood. - But luckily, nobody is hurt. Go on, daughter, give your cousin some clothes.

Kerria and Debbie watched in astonishment at that poor girl who covered her breasts in her tattered blouse. Her cousin immediately offered her.

-Come on, go up to my room. I'll give you something of mine, we should have more or less the same size.

Kathy agreed on that, Debbie was also with them. Once in Kerria's room, she  introduced her.

-It's my ... friend Deborah Hunter. From the school.- She informed her cousin.-

She nodded, trying to appear calm even in a trembling voice.

-Ka ... Katherine O'Brian ...

-What happened to you? - Debbie wanted to know watching that girl with stupor.-

-I still do not know.- She barely sobbed this one.- It was all very fast.

-Don't worry about that now. - Her cousin encouraged her by giving her hand to Deborah.- Right now I'll leave you something of mine and you'll be fine.

Kathy nodded gratefully. In the meantime, she had removed the remains of clothing that covered her, leaving her naked from the waist up. The other two girls kept noticing how pale her skin was, and how round and compact her breasts were, despite not being too big yet. But both of them quickly removed those ideas from their heads, the situation was serious enough for those frivolities. In fact none spoke more. So once she put on the blouse her cousin lent her, Kathy went back into the room followed by the other girls. There the others waited for them. Beruche saw them go down then and she did not want to think what her daughter could have been doing with that other girl. Nor where did she come from. That did not matter now. She chose to remain silent, she would find out later. Then the men returned. Roy approached his daughter as soon as he saw her and said to her with a voice broken by tension.

-Where were you? , you had us very worried.

- Sorry, dad. - Kerria mused. - I went to see my friend who called me to ask for some notes and I heard the noise, then I came running.

- You're the famous Debbie, right? - Leval inquired with a hostile expression because he thought he recognized her from the time he went to look for his sister at the disco. – Aren´t you?

He faced his eyes with an unfriendly face, but Deborah held his gaze without hesitation. Leval added without being able to contain himself.

- They are talking badly about my sister because of you and I will not allow it.

- No, that's not my intention, I love your sister.- Debbie answered, she did not seem intimidated even more when she sentenced. - I'm not willing to let them hurt her.

 Both Roy and Beruche looked at them bewildered, it was he who intervened.

-But what happens here? What does this mean? - He looked by inertia to Karaberasu and Kathy who were also surprised although they had no idea of ​​anything, like him. -

- Roy, please, could you take us to our apartment? - Her sister-in-law asked her that she did not want to mix with other people's problems, she had enough with her own. –

- Yes right now. - He replied trying to put his ideas in order.-

 Now there were more important things to deal with and he did not want to air any kind of problem for his family in front of his newly recovered relatives. However, he added addressing his children.

- As soon as I return I hope that you will clarify all this to me.

Mazoui, Karaberasu and Katherine waited for Roy to get the car´s keys, so he had to go up to his room. Beruche meanwhile, stared at the two girls and told her daughter.

- I also have an interest in knowing what your brother is referring to and this time I do not want elusive answers Kerria. However, we will wait for your father to return.

Deborah intervened trying to impose from a growing sense of respect and intimidation that produced that chaotic environment and the stares of the mother of her girlfriend and the rest of those present, who fixed on them inquisitive looks, so she could add more firmly.

- I do not want to cause you problems. But it's not fair that you  blame your daughter for all of this, in fact… I ...

-Debbie, shut up! - Kerria asked her bluntly, with a strength she did not think she possessed. When the easy thing had been to let her friend help her face the impending storm. - This is something that I have to solve with my family alone. Go away please, I'll call you.

- Very good. - She nodded to admit - it's too late, my parents will be worried about me. - And then she whispered to Kerria. - Are you sure?

- Yes, when my parents know it they will be very angry and I do not want you to be in the middle of all this. Thank you.- Her interlocutor in turn whispered. -

Debbie approached, it seemed that she was going to kiss Kerria but she stopped and said good night to her and the others, then she left the house.

- Leval, you should not have said that. - She reproached to her brother. -

- I'm sorry, but it's been for your own good, Ky. - He replied that he tried to excuse himself in a conciliatory tone.-

The boy now regretted having  unveiled the secret. But he had been under a lot of stress and could not help it. Although in his eagerness to fix things he made another mistake when he sentenced.

- This has to be clarified, I prefer that you be the one to tell mom and dad before they find out about the high school gossip.

-Do you prefer? This is about my life, Leval! - Kerria retorted visibly upset. - And what about what I prefer?

Her interlocutor lowered his head to take breath and argue in turn adopting a more worried and restless tone.

- This does not lead to anything, do not you see that it will be worse if you remain in silence?

The girl was going to respond, to the perplexity and discomfort of Karaberasu, Mazoui and Katherine who neither understood anything, nor wished to interfere in a foreign matter. They had had enough with their own hard test. And with the anxiety in their hearts, (especially in the one of Kalie that knew very well the danger they faced), of which that threat could resurge at any moment. In fact, the boy, still stunned, was not now able to probe his cousin. Although the one that did seem to realize something was Kathy. It had been enough for her to look at that other girl and her cousin and see her body language. Especially when she changed clothes with both observing her. They had clasped their hands together and looked at each other in a strange way. For a girl like her, already experienced in some kind of relationship, that was evident right away. Those two were very close, perhaps too much for what would be proper of two mere friends ... anyway that was none of her business. She had enough with her own situation and with helping her brother and her mother to recompose themselves. She herself was still distraught. However, of course she did not blame Mazoui for what happened. But the one that did interject in a decisive way was Beruche who, forgetting the tense situation they had lived for a few moments, put her hands on her hips and alternately nailing in her children that inquisitive and suspicious look that she had in moments like this, she ordered with voice authoritarian and contained at the same time, making them both silent.

- Enough. Are either of you going to explain to me what is happening here?

Leval and Kerria looked at each other with an uncomfortable and guilty silence, waiting for their father's return. They did not say anything then because Roy returned with the keys of the car and both he and the family of Karaberasu followed him to the garage leaving that explanation in stand-by.

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