Chapter Four: Talk
Jayden sat in his room, tears slowly trickling down his face. How could she do that to them, Jayden asked himself. He put his head in hands. I shouldn't have agreed to let her lead the team while I master the sealing symbol, thought Jayden.
Emily opened the door to their new leader's room. He hadn't come out for dinner. Ji asked her to take some food to him. So she took some Tomato soup with Grilled Cheese sandwich. She saw Jayden sitting on his bed. He looks upset, thought Emily. She walked in silently so not to disturb him.
"Um, Lord Shiba," Emily said uncertainly. Jayden jumped and flinched. She did a quick bow. He flinched again. I wonder why he is flinching, thought Emily.
"Yes, Emily," said Jayden.
"Mentor Ji wanted me to bring you some food, Lord Shiba," said Emily. When he took it, she bowed. He flinched.
"Thanks," said Jayden.
"Is something wrong, Lord Shiba?" asked Emily. She hesitantly sat down next to him.
He shrugged and said," It's just that I thought when I got here that you guys would be well less, what's the word I'm looking for?"
"Stressed, hurt, strict, or how about less casual?" offered Emily.
"Um, how is this casual?" asked Jayden.'
"It was a joke, Lord Shiba," laughed Emily. Then they were laughing together.
"Wow, you know how to make someone feel better," Jayden complimented.
Emily blushed and said," That is what my friends say too. Oh are you going to join us for dinner?" He nodded and they left together. He was happy. I hope they will trust me at some point, thought Jayden. Emily stopped and said," You know if you want us to treat you different, Lord Shiba, you can order us to. We follow any orders."
"I know I can, but I don't want to use that power. If I do that, then you aren't treating me different because you want to and you might never trust me. I really want you to trust me," said Jayden.
Emily looked down and said," I know that if you truly want us to trust you, you will find a way." Then they kept walking. They walked in silence. Jayden pondered what Emily said and he got an idea.
How do you like it? I know another cliffy but give me a break. They are fun to write.
