Me: Hello guys.
Eli: Hello world!
Me: Today, I will reveal chapter 29!
Eli: YEAH!
Cross: Can you start now?
Me: Disclaimer?
Leo: Silent Treecko doesn't own Grand Chase or its characters. He only own his OCs and the other OCs belong to their respective authors. Also…
Me: Here's the chapter.
Leo: Do not cut my line!
Me: Oops… Sorry!
Ch. 29: Confessions
Cross' POV
"Okay. I'm going to teach you more about your weapon," Leo said. "First, the gear on your head helps you to control the weapons by amplifying your 'mind power' or psychic ability and the gem on it powers it up. It's a good thing that you found it back at the Shrine of Ruin."
"You're talking about the blue gem, right?" I asked.
"Yes. That gear automatically senses the presence of that gem and the gem will become attached to it," Leo said. "Also, since you can control energy, you can send your energy to your weapon at will."
"What other things can the weapon do?" I asked.
"Since you have a 'connection' with it, you can receive energy from it when absorbing from enemies," he said. "It also amplifies your abilities before."
"It also lets me to levitate, right?" I asked.
"Yes it does. It seems that you're already good at handling it. You must've been thought pretty well, as expected from the founder of the earth clan," he said, which made me ask a question.
"You know the founder of the earth clan?" I asked.
"Well, I do," he said. "He's my good friend."
"Your friend?" I asked.
"Yes. By the way, come with me, I have something good for you," he said.
He stood up from his seat and went somewhere. I followed him.
Eli's POV
I ran through the corridors, making my way to the meeting room.
'Everyone must know this,' I thought.
I took a sharp turn around a corner and when I saw the door to the meeting room, I kicked it open and saw the others, quite shocked at what I just did.
"Eli! You're awake!" Elesis said.
"She's already awake a while ago," Kaistern said.
Almost everyone looked at him but I caught their attention when I said "Guys, I know where Cross is."
"Where?" almost everyone said.
"He's with a demon and not just an ordinary demon; he's with the brother of the demon lord," I said.
"He's with Leo?" Dio said.
"Yes," I said.
"What does Leo doing with all of this?" Dio said.
"I'm also wondering about it," Ley said.
"So what'll we do now?" Sieghart asked.
"Wait, I'm going to send a bat as a spy to spy Leo," Ley said. "Are you sure that Cross is with Leo, Eli?"
"I'm pretty sure he's with Leo," I said.
"Okay, I'll send it back to the Netherworld," Ley said.
"We'll have to see if Cross is with Dio's brother," Elesis said.
"Twin brother to be exact," Ley said.
"Shut up, Ley," Dio said.
"I do feel that you two don't get along quite well," Arme said.
"They do, alright," Ley said. "Leo was always in his room and never cared about the kingdom he was born in."
"Even though he's a prince?" Lire said.
"Exactly. He said that Dio can handle it," Ley said. "We don't even know what he does in his room."
"Anyway, we still have to spy on him," Lass said.
"Okay," Ley said. "Ha!"
Ley summoned a giant mirror in front of us, showing an image of a room filled with things.
"This is his room," Ley said.
"Where is he?" Zero asked.
"Wait for it," Ley said.
The image shifted for a while until it showed two persons.
"The one in blue clothes was Leo," Ley said.
"Then who's the other one?" Mari said.
"Maybe that's Cross!" Amy said. "That's his clothes, right?"
"But I don't remember Cross having any…" Lire said.
"Hush! We need to listen to their conversation," Ley said.
"In time, you will hone your skills in using that weapon," Leo said. "I am confident in your skills, Cross."
"So that is Cross!" I said.
"But how did…" Arme said.
"Leo, I've got one thing to ask," Cross said.
"What?" Leo said.
"Why do you know this much?" Cross asked.
"Maybe… No… Cross, I have one confession to make," Leo said.
"Hmm? Confession? But we've just know each other a while ago," Cross said.
"No, Cross. I know you ever since you were born," Leo said.
'Oh no, I feared about this…' I thought.
"Eli?" someone asked.
"What?" I asked.
"Why are you shaking?" Arme asked.
I noticed that I was shaking lightly.
"N… no… nothing!" I said.
"Eli, should we know something… else?" Lire said.
"There's n…nothing else!" I lied.
"Eli, I can tell you're lying," Dante said.
I gulped after I heard that.
"Hush! We need to listen to this!" Ley said.
Everyone averted their gaze at me and I took a deep breath, relieved that the pressure is off me.
"What?" Cross said. "I don't understand you."
"I have lived for more than 600 years, Cross," Leo said. "I have been once a hero of a continent you know of. A continent which was overrun by monsters 600 years ago. A continent where the people who lived me called me their 'Protector'."
"Wait! You were the Protector 600 years ago?" Cross asked.
"Yes I was," Leo said.
That information shocked me. I didn't know that alright but I know of Leo as something else. I noticed that Elesis looked at me and I froze. As soon as Elesis averted her gaze away from me, I took a deep breath and wished that Leo won't tell it yet.
"But, there is something more I have to tell," Leo said.
"What is it?" Cross said.
"This is far more important than being a so-called Protector," Leo said.
I gulped. I hope that Alexa was lying.
"Has your mother told you about your father?" Leo asked. "Or have you ever asked your mother about your father?"
"I have asked my mom when I was 13 but she replied that he's on a journey," Cross replied.
"What if you'll meet you father, today?" Leo said.
"That'll be nice," Cross said. "Wait! Why are you asking about my father?"
"Because I know who and where he is," Leo said.
'I really really feared about this,' I thought.
"What? Where is he?" Cross asked.
"You really want to know where he is?" Leo asked.
"Yes," Cross said simply.
"Your father… is here," Leo said.
"W…What?" Cross said. "I don't get it."
"Cross, I've wanted to see you in personal for so long. Cross, I'm your father," Leo said.
"What? I don't believe you," Cross said, his weapons were already floating behind him.
Leo lifted his hand and said "Hey, don't get harsh,"
"How did you become my father?" Cross said. "You're a demon and I'm a human."
"Not completely a human. You're also half-demon. See for yourself," Leo said, pointing to a nearby mirror on the wall.
Cross walked to it and he noticed that his skin color changed and he has horns.
"But…" Cross said.
"Your demonic powers were amplified here, in this world," Leo said. "You can also change yourself into a demon in the world above but it takes time and practice."
"Still…" Cross said.
"Wait Cross…" Leo said.
Cross' POV
"What now?" I said, still not believing what he said to me.
Leo stood still for a while.
"Ley… Spying me is not tolerable!" he said.
He raised his hand and suddenly, a black ball appeared out of nowhere and consumed something in the air. Then, the said matter disappeared.
"Ley?" I said.
"It seems that she have heard about our conversation a while ago," Leo said. "Anyway, if you still don't believe me, maybe your mother will tell you."
"We'll go and meet my mom?" I asked.
"No, but it seems that he had confessed about me to your fried, the girl with cerulean hair," Leo said.
"Are you talking about Eli?" I asked.
"Yes. Anyway, watch," Leo said.
Then, something appeared in front of me and an image of my mother and Eli was portrayed.
"Over the years, he confessed something to me," my mom said.
"What?" Eli asked.
"Cross' father…" my mom said.
Then, there was a knock on the door. Eli stood up and opened it. After she opened it, Maggie jumped in front of her. Eli caught Maggie and petted it.
"Isn't that my son's pet?" my mom said.
"Yes it was," Eli said. "It must've followed us all the way here. Anyway, I prefer to hear you more."
"Yes. Cross' father… was a demon. He's father was the twin brother of the demon lord. His name… is Leo," my mom said.
"What? Cross' father is a demon?" Eli shouted, somewhat angry.
"Yes. But I still love Leo. He'll be my one and only love," my mom said.
"But aren't you… somewhat afraid?" Eli asked.
"Eli, what matters most is what is inside, not outside," my mom said.
"You mean what's inside the heart, not what the personal appearance?" Eli said.
"Yes. And Cross must've been probably with him now," my mom said.
"What? Why?" Eli asked.
"He will guide our son," my mom said.
"Uhm… I have to go…" Eli said.
"Okay. Take care," my mom said.
Just then, the image faded. I was stunned that what Leo said was true.
"So, do you believe me now?" Leo said.
"I do believe my mom," I said. "But why did you go away?"
"I have to prepare for this event, the next step in your ladder of life, the next road. So, I'll have to ask you one thing, what road will you take next?" Leo said.
"I…" I said.
"Take time, my son, for that your action will be you're actions will lead you to your destiny. A step by step road with many branched roads and each step you take and the road you choose to take affects your destiny,"
Ley's POV
"Dang! We've been noticed," Ley said.
"Can't believe it! Cross is my nephew," Dio said.
"So that's why he has horns when we first saw him through the mirror Ley summoned," Ronan said.
"And I do think that Eli knew that already," Kaistern said.
Eli backed into a corner and Elesis and Sieghart cornered her.
"Eli, is that true?" Elesis said.
"Yes yes yes!" Eli said in fear.
"Who told you?" Sieghart said.
"Cross' mom," Eli said.
"What?" Sieghart said.
"Yes, I did told her," someone said.
I looked around and saw a woman with brown hair carrying Cross' pet. His pet jumped off
"Alexa?" Eli said.
"I'm Cross' mom," Alexa exclaimed.
"So, you told her, right?" Ronan said.
"Yes," Alexa said.
'So, what'll we do now?' I thought.
"Leave the decision to Cross, Ley," she said.
"Wait! What?" I said. "How did you know my name? I haven't even introduced myself yet."
"Uhm… I forgot to say that Cross' mom is a telepath. Sorry," Eli said.
"Then I guess we don't need introductions, then," Sieghart said.
"You're right, Sieghart," Cross' mom said.
"Being a telepath is tricky," Dante commented.
Alexa just smiled.
Leo's POV
"I wish you luck in your new path, my son," I said.
"Dad, may I ask you one thing?" Cross said.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Can you give this to her?" Cross said.
"Oh, can't you give it to her personally?" I asked.
"No. I'll be going right away, anyway," Cross said.
"Okay. Here's your ride," I said.
I summoned a portal for Cross.
"Thank you," Cross said. "I think this is goodbye, dad."
"Goodbye too, my son," I said.
Cross entered the portal. I'm glad that I've told the truth.
"And now for one more thing," I said.
Eli's POV
I sat while I listened to the others. Just then, a portal opened right in front of us.
"Guys, get ready," Elesis said.
I pulled out my pistol and I pointed it at the portal. Then, a box came down from it. I was curios when it fell. Then, I noticed that the portal is gone and Elesis approached it.
"Eli, this is for you," Elesis said after checking the box.
I approached the box and read the letter attached to it.
…
Dear Eli,
Eli, this might be the last time I'll send you a letter. What I'll have to say is that our roads will separate and I doubt that it'll ever cross again. I've chosen the path to my destiny but it requires taking a different road. My goal now is to become stronger. I hope that you'll take care of Maggie for me. Also, the contents of this box are for you. I hope it'll help you in the future. Eli, this is goodbye.
Yours truly,
Cross
…
I dropped the letter and opened the box, seeing some kind of paper. I saw that it was a blueprint of a weapon.
"That seems interesting…" someone said.
I looked around and saw Mari.
"The blueprint is complex and I've never seen such design before," Mari said.
"I'd have to agree with that," I said. "This is not going to be an easy task. But what I'm thinking about is Cross."
"Don't worry about him, Eli," Alexa said. "I think that you'll meet again. That was his decision anyway."
"I understand…" I said. "I… have to go."
"Okay, Eli," Elesis said.
I left the room and headed outside.
Me: End of chapter.
Eli: Cross left?
Cross: I'm still here.
Me: In the story, yes. Anyway, Rufus is already in NAGC. I want him now in PH.
Eli: You'll have to wait.
Me: Anyway, Merry Christmas and review.
Cross: Eli, give me some of that!
Eli: No way.
Notes:
1. Leo was the previous Protector, the friend of the founder of the earth clan, and Cross' father.
2. Ley can summon a bat, right? I can remember from her skill summoning a big mirror and a bat comes out of it.
3. Cross left.
4. What weapon does the blueprint contain? Wait for the future chapters.
