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79. Chapter 34. Destroying the Sect.

In the lair of the new sect of chaos, Tuak told his mysterious ally that he planned a blow against their enemies.

-We've prepared everything, we've been spying on them for quite a few days. But we may have delayed too much. Now they are much stronger and what is worse, to top it off they are forewarned. That of having to let a few extra weeks pass so they could  low their guard and might give us the surprise  factor again was wise, but we must attack now. Or they will become too powerful, even for you.

-Don't fear for that. - His mysterious interlocutor answered with a palpable sense of security. - I'll know how to destroy them.

-But we have failed in our primary objectives. - Tuak objected exposing with growing concern. - Both with Mazoui and with Kerria, and now they have become two powerful enemies, in addition there are others even stronger.

-About the Golden Warrior and the others I'll take care of, you go for the Justicieras.-His fellow ordered him without seeming to be worried about that particular. -

Tuak nodded and marched along with a group of sectarians willing to set a trap for them.

Finished their respective classes. Both Idina and Katherine had stayed in New York to spend a month's vacation. There, the two were hosted at Lassart's house, because in Roy's house there was Mazoui who had a permit for several days and took advantage of it, together with Leval and his father, to continue improving his training. The girls also trained on their own. Amethyst took a whole surprise with the naive and charming Idina, at least in her normal life she was. She was the sweetest and nicest girl she had ever known, but also the only one who was able to spank her in a karate match. The reason was very simple. Idina had trained with her father since she was very young and he had taught her all kinds of keys and tricks. In addition, she had never boasted about it, nor even commented that she was a black belt in karate and judo, in addition to having great agility after having also done ballet. So she moved in a totally natural way. While Amethyst was much more worked, she boasted some time, even in jest, of their ability to fight. However, she did not think that apparently innocuous girl could create problems for her. She paid with her backside on the floor many more times than she could count. And even after several rounds, Amethyst, and why not say Katherine and Kerria too, were perplexed. Actually Lassart's daughter, newly discovered her royal lineage, lived up to the pride of her lineage. Fighting against men, she only feared being beaten by Leval and the other members of her family. As for confronting another woman, she was long supposed to be the most gifted for combat. And besides, she was not willing to give up or surrender easily. Although after her experience with Chibiusa perhaps she would have had to be more cautious. But she over trusted her own skills again. In any case, Idina did not use martial arts but to defend herself, her character was very peaceful and she did not like all kinds of violence. Luckily Amethyst did not feel as humiliated as she could have been under other circumstances. What's more, she was sporty and accepted her defeat by promising to improve. In addition, there was another thing that occupied her mind and that also distracted her at the slightest opportunity, diminishing her until then, great concentration in the fights. And it was that every afternoon she finished the training a little before to go to study with Leval. She always felt impatient for the moment to come, the others commented among themselves jokingly, when her partner left.

- Well, this is a weird girl.- Idina smiled, even without fully assimilating this strange procedure (in truth, they had not made her too aware of things until that moment and she showed it by affirming to the rejoicing of her cousins). - Anyone would be annoyed to have to study during the summer, however, she is always counting the seconds that are missing to go.

- No wonder! - Katherine laughed too, although this one got that kind of thing better, declaring - with a teacher like cousin Leval, any girl would love to fail physics.

- The truth - smiled Kerria with complicity. - It's that my poor brother know nothing. He surely think that Amethyst is passionate about the brilliant way to explain the classes he has.

Idina finally understood and a chorus of laughter broke out between the three of them. After doing some other jocular comment more at the expense of their friend and companion, they adopted their normal identities and said goodbye until the next day. Kerria was coming home when she heard a familiar voice calling her and turning to see Brian running over.

- Hello Kerria, I'm glad to meet you around here, - he greeted her even between gasps of exhaustion. - How are you?

- Fine thanks. - She replied that she was interested in turn. - Have you returned from vacation? How have you been?

- It was not bad, but I remembered a lot about you. I even went to the theater to the performance of Romeo and Juliet. - He answered with a slight smile that could not cover his expression of restlessness and joy at the time to see her again. -I loved it! I wish you could have attended.

The girl sighed deeply. Of course, Brian had not taken long to return to the charge.

- This boy never gives up - she thought even with sympathy. -I've been busy.- She added with another smile.- Trying to catch up with the family. My cousins ​​are here, they have come to spend a few days on vacation. We had not seen each other for a long time. We have many things to talk about and to be able to do together this time, then each one will go to one end of the country.

- I see, I imagine you'll be very busy. And you do not have any day off? -  He cautiously inquired just in case. -

The girl kept an uncomfortable silence. She really did not want to hurt him, if it had been any other boy she would not have had the slightest inconvenience in making things clear, or even sending him out for a walk, but with Brian she could not do it. The truth, her own heart prevented her. She felt sorry thinking that she could make him suffer, he was a very sensitive boy. Or was it not just that? Kerria could not tell but what she knew was that her tastes had not changed. In fact, she sometimes surprised herself when she went out with him to the cinema or to have a drink, dedicating her attention to the girls who crossed paths with them. She would swear that some of them gave her a very revealing look, as if they had recognized the same shared desire. But as soon as they saw her with him, they discreetly retreated. Kerria sometimes got upset about it. But what could she say to that boy who was always so charming? Realizing in addition the kind of looks that Brian directed her. Even though he tried to hide it, the young woman could clearly perceive it. He was very much in love with her. However, for Kerria, that boy was her best friend but she did not seem capable of moving on from there. Although naturally, she did not want to lose him either. That required her to measure her steps very well, she could not be rude to him. The poor man did not deserve it, but neither could she afford to be too close and accessible, or he might interpret it wrongly. It was a most oppressive dilemma.

- You know? - Kerria finally replied that she seemed to try to spin as fine as possible in her words, until she added to settle the matter. - I'll call you someday when I am not busy, okay?

Her companion on the other hand, agreed to it resignedly, at least it was something. For him, the mere idea that the girl he was so in love with smiled and walked with him was something magical. Thus, each lost in their own disquisitions kept walking, they were already close to the house of Kerria, Brian noticed it and said apologizing.

-Oh! We are already next to your house, I have to leave, I will be late for mine.

- Come in if you want and greet my parents, if you don´t mind. They'll be happy to see you. - She invited him cordially. -

Brian, who in the end wanted to be with Kerria as long as possible, after hesitating a moment, accepted. Although both he and the girl who filled his thoughts, were unaware that, from a prudent distance to avoid being discovered, Tuak and his henchmen watched the scene with the help of binoculars.

-How nice! - One of them laughed pointing sarcastically at them - a couple of lovers.

- You already know - Tuak remembered them ignoring the joke. - When everyone is in the house. It will be the best opportunity. - The others nodded already serious. - Prepare the explosives! - He ordered with a hiss. -

Completely oblivious to this in the house of Kerria, the visitor was, as always, received in a very cordial manner.

-Brian, boy! - Roy greeted him with one of his "pats" that dislodged the poor boy almost knocking him down. - How are you? I have not seen you for a while.

-Dad! Be careful ... - Exclaimed Kerria trying to help her friend to regain balance. -

-Oh! I am sorry. Sometimes I forget that I am very rough. Are you ok, lad? - He jocularly apologized with a hand to the neck.-

-Don't worry, I'm fine, thank you, Mr. Malden. - He replied timidly, still trying to recover from the greeting. - But I do not want to bother you, I ...

- Do not be silly, boy! - The speaker smiled jovially - you never  bother here. What do you want to drink? - He offered to his guest while shouting a warning to his son. - Leval, look, come around. Brian has come. -

The aforementioned immediately approached accompanied by Mazoui.

- Hello, how are you? - the brother of his beloved girl greeting him by shaking hands with kindness.-

-Well, I cannot complain .-The visitor replied.-

However, the other boy who was next to Leval maintained an imperturbable face. And if that was not enough Kerria greeted him with a kiss on the cheek, clinging to one of his arms with too much familiarity. At the same time she said softly and with visible affection to him.

- How about your training, guys ... Surely you can beat any record.

A cloud passed through Brian's mind, he felt a tingling in his stomach, and his heart was beating now as if the adrenaline had been triggered. What if that boy was Kerria's boyfriend? What if she had met him recently and she would not have told him? No, it could not be! It did not seem like he looked at her that way. Besides, Kerria did not like men, at least that's what she said. Brian still doubted it, that's why he still had some hope. Maybe she would have changed her mind with that guy. That guy was attractive and seemed very strong, even more so than Leval, which was awesome on his own right. Brian was not anything small and his constitution was normal, but next to those two beasts he felt insignificant. How could he compete with a guy like that? Fortunately the girl eased him at once introducing him to that mysterious boy.

- Brian, this is my cousin Mazoui. He is in the military academy and he has already finished the first course, he is the best of his class.

- Nice to meet you. - The boy smiled deeply, as he approached offering his hand. -

- Same thing. - The aforementioned replied with kindness, shaking it. -

Brian noticed that this guy had a lot of strength. He was very tall, slightly more even than Kerria's father and brother. He was smiling courteously, but he looked very serious. As if he were studying him, he believed.

- If you'll excuse me for a moment. - Mazoui told them to address their teacher. - Roy, I have to tell you something.

He nodded and the two left the room. His cousin was surprised but let it go and acted as host. Meanwhile, his sister went up to shower, so he and Brian were talking a bit.

-Tell me. How was your vacation? - Leval was interested in, while offering a soda to the boy. -

-Well, thank you very much, my parents and I have been traveling a bit around the country. -Oh, how are you doing here? - He wanted to know, more out of courtesy than anything else. -

-Well, basically, training a lot and getting ready for the academy. - His interlocutor explained. - By the way. - Leval commented affirming now with carelessness. - You already know my cousin Mazoui, but I do not know if you have met my other cousins. There are two nice and beautiful girls.

The boy shook his head to answer.

-No, well, your sister told me that they came to spend some time here and that they had not seen each other for a long time.

-Well, if you want, I'll introduce you to them, I assure you they're very pretty. And I do not think any of them have a boyfriend. - Leval said in a tone between accomplice and jovial to finish informing him. - They'll be here for the whole month.

- I'm sure they'll be great girls, like Kerria. - The poor boy could say with a slight sigh. -

That however did not go unnoticed for the interlocutor who put a friendly hand on one of his shoulders. Leval was saddened by the situation the boy was going through. He had tried unsuccessfully to relax the atmosphere by telling him about his cousins. Of course it was true that both Katherine and Idina were very pretty and good girls. But he immediately realized that, for Brian, there was only one person in his heart and that was Kerria. If only she realized how great that boy was, but if her sister liked girls, what could he do? So he decided to abandon that annoying topic and took the talk with his guest to sports issues ... And in the other room, meanwhile, Roy waited until they were at a reasonable distance and asked Mazoui.

- Well. What happen? I notice you worried.

- As soon as that boy has entered the door I have felt malignant vibrations, but they do not come from him, I have been testing him and he has been testing me too.

-Do you think he has some kind of hidden power? - His astonished interlocutor asked.-

He could not believe that Brian possessed that kind of faculty, although by now life had taught him to know that everything is possible.

- No, - Mazoui answered with a more relaxed face and it might even have been funny if it was not because he was worried about something else, when he said. - He thought of me as a possible boyfriend of Kerria and he was worried about that idea, nothing more. He is a very good boy. He loves her very much. That's not the problem.

Roy smiled but immediately became serious again to want to know.

- So, where do those vibrations come from?

- I would say it's from the outside of the house.- The young man guessed.-

- We will go out with stealth to check it, - his interlocutor indicated him -

During all this time the sectarians had put explosives around the back of the house. At a signal from Tuak, they were about to blow it to pieces to finish off those inside. When leaving to check his impressions Mazoui discovered them, taking them by surprise. His attack was fast and accurate, in a few seconds everyone was out of combat. Roy did the same with other individuals he discovered trying to escape. Inside the house, Leval noticed changes of energy in his father and in his cousin. They were too abrupt and he supposed that something was not right. So he argued an excuse to leave.

-If you excuse me, I have to go for a moment for a thing I have forgotten. - He commented to Brian.-

-Sure, no problem. I have to leave now. - He alleged in turn.-

Leval did not think it was appropriate for that boy to leave now, maybe something was happening. Luckily, his sister was already showered. She came down the stairs wearing more comfortable clothes and he told her, leaving the girl surprised.

-Hey Ky, why do not you tell Brian something about cousins ​​Idina and Kathy?

The girl nodded, staying with the guest. She and her friend sat in the living room, talking a little, and Leval took the opportunity to leave. But when he crossed the threshold of the porch, he found himself face to face with the disciples of Tuak who shot him, he created an energetic barrier that repelled the bullets.

-Let's go from here! - The sectarian leader commanded, looking frustrated - scatter!

-I will not let you run! - the young man shouted, throwing himself at them. -

The shots were heard inside the house. Kerria, trying to appear calm. She told her friend that it would be her cousin Mazoui doing shooting practice.

- Brian, I'm going to the bathroom, now I'm back. -The girl pretexted. -

So she ran upstairs and called her cousins ​​and Amethyst. The message was quick and laconic.

- We are under attack. I think they are followers of the Sect, transform and come. I'm with Brian and I cannot intervene. – So she hung up and went back as fast as she could with her friend. –

The girls came quickly, on the way they faced a few sectarians whom they put out of combat without much difficulty. In spite of everything, Tuak could avoid the persecution of Leval and the girls and broke into the house armed, taking unaware the two young people while they were talking.

- You betrayed us! You will die! - He shouted pointing at the back of the unsuspecting girl with his pistol. -

- Beware Kerria! - Shouted Brian who was facing the sectarian, being the first to see him enter. -

Even before that intruder finished uttering his threat the boy acted quickly. He pushed the girl out of the path of the sectarian's shot, but he was hit. He fell to the ground after receiving a bullet in the right arm. Tuak wanted to shoot again but he felt as if something was lifting him up, knocking him out against the window of the house. When he wanted to react someone held him by the scruff of the neck. Terrified, the sectarian realized that it was Leval, and he was very angry.

-Damn murderous bastard! - He snapped, glaring at him. - You have tried to kill my sister, and you have hurt a good friend, I will not forgive you!

His energy rose more and more, making the house tremble. The boy's anger finally transformed him into a super saiyajin. - Roy and Mazoui detected this energy and went there.

- I beg you mercy! - Tuak asked him who seemed to be terrified before that golden warrior. - I'll tell you where the sect is, but do not kill me.

Leval barely restrained himself and lowered him to the ground. Roy and Mazoui approached them cautiously. The girls entered the house through one of the windows without crossing them. After checking that they had not hidden any more enemies, they helped their partner to get Brian up.

-Oh God! Are you hurt, where did he shot you? - Kerria asked, being shocked when she saw so much blood on her friend's arm and on the floor.

- I'm fine. - He could respond by gritting his teeth with pain and adding. - And you?

- Nothing has happened to me. Thanks to you. Thank you very much Brian! - she said, grateful and excited. - You have saved my life! You should not have risked that for me. They could have killed you - the girl sobbed kneeling next to him as she hugged him holding his head to her chest. - You have put yourself in danger to protect me ... I will never forget it.

- I'd do it again, for you ... I would not mind dying. - He was able to answer the interpellant, while clenching his teeth trying to hold the pain .- I ...

He wish he had confessed what he felt for her but his sight was clouding. The young man was dizzy from the loss of blood. Kerria tried to say something but could not mutter a word. She just cried hugging the boy. The other girls could only watch the emotional scene with tears. That boy was a hero, and now it was clear to everyone how much he loved their partner and friend.

- Yes, you are a very brave boy. - Amethyst affirmed that she was turned into Lady of the Wind, trying to dominate that emotion while sentencing. - We'll take you to a hospital right away.

- We'll call an ambulance. - The Lady of Thunder intervened, which was none other than Kathy. -

- Lady of Fire. - Amethyst asked Idina. - Can you help that girl to bandage his wound?

- He has lost a lot of blood. – That Justiciera declared examining that with her knowledge of first aid. Although courageously she could sentence. - But do not worry, it's not serious, right away you'll be fine.

- You are the Justicieras fighters, right? - The stunned Brian asked, and he could hardly muster astonished. - How did you get here?

- We are always alert to fight evil, wherever this could be. - The Thunder Lady answered. -

- The ambulance will arrive right away. - the Lady of the Wind added and whispered affectionately to the boy. - Do not talk and try to rest.

Brian thought he heard something familiar in that voice. However, he was too stunned and dizzy to be sure. The Justicieras meanwhile helped him to get up and laid him on the sofa with his arm up. While the Ladies of Fire and Thunder were interested in their condition and bandaged him, Kerria went away with the Wind Lady and whispered to her.

- Amethyst, thank you for not discovering me.

- Of course, my friend. How were we going to do that?

- Poor Brian! - Kerria mused emotionally trying again not to cry without getting it. - They almost killed him because of me.

- But they have not. - Her friend calm her by taking her by the shoulders and adding with admiration. - This boy is very brave! He has no powers and yet he just risked his life for you. He must love you very much. Do not you think that at least he deserves an opportunity?

- I'm very confused. – Her interlocutor admitted. - I appreciate him very much and now even more, but it is not love what I feel. And I do not want to hurt him.

- Maybe it's that you deny it to yourself, I think you should ever go out with him a little more seriously just to be sure of everything - Amethyst advised her, unaffordable to discouragement. - At least to rule out or not the possibility.

- But I'm a lesbian - Kerria countered. - How do you want me to come out that way with him? I could not offer him what he would want.

- He may not just look for that, I'm not telling you to go to bed with him. - Her friend replied affirming. - I think Brian is not that kind of guy, he has already shown it to you. He really loves you. But, going out together is another thing, let him confess what he feels, It could clarify your true feelings towards him.

- I know what my feelings are, - Kerria said quite safely  with regret. - And  unfortunately they are not the same ... as his.

- I saw how you looked at him when he was wounded on the ground. - Declared Amethyst.- And it shows that you love him.

- I was only worried about his wound, - her interlocutor explained defensively - and very grateful, nothing more.

- Your eyes did not say that - refuted her friend with a smile and finished the sentence with thoughtful advice. - Think about it and above all, be honest with yourself and with Brian. When you are totally sure, whatever it is, I am positive he will accept it. Especially if you give him at least one chance to prove it.

Amethyst left her friend thoughtful and turned to the others who were accommodating that brave boy. Oblivious for the moment to that, outside the house, Leval released Tuak.

-Where is your lair? - He interrogated him visibly furious. -

The sectarian drew a map under the watchful eye of Mazoui and Leval, Roy was behind to block his possible escape.

- It is here.- He pointed out a point, adding with a failed attempt to be conciliatory .- I'll take you right now if you want.

- You are lying. - Mazoui said, scrutinizing Tuak with an impassive countenance. - I read it in your eyes, it's a trap.

When the sectarian was discovered, he exchanged his humble appearance for a look that was contorted with hatred.

- Damned you. Die! - He shouted taking another pistol from his tunic .-

He barely had time to shoot Mazoui who stopped the bullet and struck him with a bolt of energy. Leval, still unable to react at all, returned to his normal state ceasing to be a super saiyajin.

- It was not worth it - Roy intervened approaching it and declaring with a tint of mild reprimand. - Now we will not know where his true headquarters are. You should not have rushed, a shot would not have affected any of us. Removing the gun would have sufficed.

- I am sorry. - The boy apologized - I reacted instinctively.

- Do not worry. - Leval reassured him. - I appreciate your intervention very much. And that bastard did not deserve anything else. If you had not done it, I would have done it. If it is not for your intuition they would have blown our house away with us inside. We'll find them, it's just a matter of time.

-Yes, you're right in that, son. One less pig in this world. Surely, if he had lived, he would have tried again to kill us. Well, let's go in - Roy told them while making the body of Tuak disappeared with a concentrated beam of energy, because at that moment he saw an ambulance arriving, which also made him comment with concern. -What happened? I hope Kerria and Brian are well.

The sectarians who had been put out of action had already recovered but decided to flee, aware of the power of their enemies. On the other hand, Roy, Leval and Mazoui, ran inside and saw that Brian was taken on a stretcher, the Justicieras had left. Only Kerria remained to accompany the wounded man.

- He has saved my life, dad!- She explained excitedly to Roy and the others, still trying to control her tears. - A sectarian broke into the house and shot me but he interposed and received the shot. Fortunately, he has only hurt him in one arm. But I have to accompany him.

- It is true. - Leval agreed whispering to his father with regret, while he apologized heartily. - I saw how that bastard hurt him for coming between Kerria and the shooter. I'm sorry, I did not have time to prevent the sectarian from firing.

 Roy nodded, touched by the courage of this boy who was neither a warrior nor had anything to do with it. He firmly grasped a hand on his arm unaffected by the young man's shot in his and told him in a cheerful and visibly grateful tone.

- I'll never forget this, boy! You are like other son of mine! I will always be there for what you need. - And added now addressing Kerria. - Of course! , go with him and do not worry, I'll call his parents to reassure them and then I'll meet you.

The ambulance took Brian and Kerria went up with him. A few moments later Beruche, who had been out walking the stores, was informed by Roy of what had happened.

- Then Kerria and the others are fine? - She inquired still alarmed receiving the answer affirmative of Roy to lament later. - Poor Brian! I hope he recovers soon, we will never be able to thank him enough.

- Of course, that boy is a hero - Mazoui who was with them, agreed, adding with admiration. - He does not have powers like ours and despite that he did not hesitate for a moment to protect my cousin.

In that moment Amethyst, Katherine and Idina entered. They asked what had happened. They brought them up to date, or so the boys thought.

- What horror! - Idina exclaimed affirming relieved. - Fortunately, that guy is fine. Isn´t he?

- Yes. He has been lucky that those guys did not kill him. - Kathy agreed in connivance looking at her companions. -

The girls nodded, after leaving the Malden house they had recovered their civil identities and returned. Concealing before Leval, Mazoui and even his uncle Roy, they tried to find out then what happened.

-Well, thank God Brian was here. - Leval sighed affirming with patent gratitude. - That boy is a brave man. I will always be in debt to him for saving my sister.

- Poor Brian! - Amethyst could said with sincere concern this time. -

-Fortunately he'll be fine. - Leval encouraged her, or so he thought. -

Roy smiled funny. The girls had asked him and Diamante not to reveal their identities as justices to their respective brothers and cousins. That could be interesting. Both were unconcerned, assuring that they would not tell them anything. If they thought that was absurd, they kept it for them. In the case of Roy after talking with Bertie he understood. Had not he been training the two boys in secret? At least at the beginning. Anyway, thank God things had ended well. His wife would already have a conversation with Kerria on that subject of being Justiciera. But not to prohibit her but to guide her through it. He knew that this was a matter only between mother and daughter. Just as Leval's training concerned exclusively his son and him. He did not know what his friend Diamond thought about that. In any case, he shared the promise with him of not saying anything, as well as Kalie's husband did, of the matter, but that was not their business. He was obviously aware that Tom, despite his fear for his daughter, approved of it. So, crossing his arms, he suggested to the girls as if he were really oblivious to everything.

-It was fortunate that you were not here at all. Although you better call your parents to reassure them.

The girls agreed on it. Amethyst would have to call them because they were traveling and the others would do the same with theirs. Once they spoke with them via telephone, they volunteered to help Beruche and Roy clean up the disorder that had occurred. Mazoui and Leval meanwhile went to the hospital to inquire about Brian's condition.

-We are going to clean it between all of us! - Kathy enthusiastically proposed. - Right away we'll finish.

-With so many attacks from those idiots we will not earn money enough for the decoration! - Roy exclaimed in a relaxed and even jocular tone, which caused the general hilarity, more to add.- Before liquidating them I will pass them the bill.

And encouraged by a good disposition in fact they did not take too long. As soon as they finished they went to visit Brian, though in turns. The version to his parents was that it had been a robber who broke into the house. They thanked Roy and the others who accompanied him in the hospital and assured that in a short time they would go there. They thanked that gesture when Kerria's father told them that his daughter and the others would wait with the boy until their arrival while he told them.

-Do not worry. We will stay here whenever necessary. It was the least we could do for your son. You can be very proud of him! He is a brave and loyal man. If you need anything, count on us.

The parents reiterated their thanks as they went on their way. Meanwhile Brian, still in pain, was nevertheless very happy, Kerria had not left his side for a moment. And in fact the doctors had to insist to the girl to let him rest. The truth is that she felt something very strange. Was it gratitude, concern or just love for that boy? She was not sure, her brother approached her in one of the moments when she left the convalescent in the room while she went out to have a drink.

-What´s up Ky, how  is Brian doing? - Leval wanted to know. -

- Luckily the doctors have said that the shot went in and came out cleanly. He will have to be a couple of months with the arm in plaster but then they think that with rehabilitation he will recover completely. - The girl commented with visible relief. -

- He's a great kid! I can tell he loves you very much. - The interlocutor replied with a smile. -

-Do you think I do not know? - Her sister answered with a too sharp tone.-

She noticed that when her brother gave her a surprised look and, after a moment of embarrassing silence, Kerria hurried to rectify.

- Forgive me. I should not have been so abrupt. I'm still nervous. I am sorry.

-Don't worry, Ky. I understand. - He embraced her affectionately. -

The girl felt like her brother tried to comfort her and she fell down. She knew what he was thinking, what everyone believed. She had been apparently dating that boy for a long time and it might seem that they had more than friendship. How to explain to the rest that it was not like that? And she loved him, but not in that way. Although it was a lost battle. Everyone told her the same thing. That he was a great boy, that she should give him a chance. As if it were that simple! It hurts her that even her own brother and her cousins ​​could believe that she was just hanging out with that boy to pass the time, as if she was using him. For that reason she could say almost between sobs.

-It is that anyone would think that I do not care Brian. But I care, I care a lot! - She said to her brother with teary eyes. - I love him ... but not like that ... I ... I cannot ... I cannot be as he wishes ... as you wish everyone I should be...

-I understand.- Leval answered softly as he encouraged her. - Do not worry, little sister. Nobody judges you anymore because of that. And I am convinced that this boy, like the rest of us, loves you for the way you are. And the proof is that when he found out your preferences he has continued to love you.

-Amethyst told me to give him a chance. - Kerria smiled, commented with a sigh. - But I think it's quite the opposite. It is he who has given it to me. I'm very confused. What should I do? I do not want to break his heart.

Her brother sighed as well and gently lifting the girl's chin with one of his hands he replied gently.

-I'm afraid I cannot help you in that Ky. It's between your feelings and you.

Kerria nodded but then she had an idea and asked her interlocutor.

- What would you do if you knew that someone was in love with you and was a wonderful person? Even if you were not interested in that kind of relationship but you would like to keep that love and friendship despite everything. How would you make that person see it without hurting her?

And Leval feeling overwhelmed by that, shook his head to sentence.

-I do not know. That is something very difficult. I hope I do not have to face this situation! I would probably talk to that person and be honest. Surely it would hurt her in that moment but in the long run it would be for the best. Although I think that  in this matter, girls are much more subtle than us ...

Her interlocutor remained silent, meditating on those words. She had never told Brian clearly, but the boy knew the inclinations she had. Even so it was clear that he maintained a hope, however small. And the same girl felt good by his side, she was happy and enjoyed his company when they both spent time together. However, she doubted that this could be called love. At least not in the sense that it should be the normal between a girl and a boy who were heterosexual. She did not feel that kind of desire when she went out with that boy. It was more like being with a brother. So she was going to say something to answer. However, the conversation was interrupted. Roy approached his children and asked how they were and how Brian was doing, he was very happy when Kerria informed him of the diagnosis.

-Well, it's best to go home then. The boy's parents are coming over here. They will take care of being with him. And you have to rest a little.

Finally even Kerria agreed on that. After the arrival of Brian's parents, the rest returned to their homes, rejoicing that things had gone well. But in the Sect's headquarters, the mysterious sectarian, increasingly enraged by the repeated failures of his minions, was determined to destroy the happiness of all of them. He already felt recovered and upon learning of Tuak's death and the ultimate failure of his plans, he finally decided to act.

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