Author's note : You'll have to wait and see how they cope with teaching. I decided I should finish this chapter today. Just found out I passed my English resit. SOOOOOO happy. Well, enjoy.
Chapter 35 – The hero of Annoyance.
"We'll never get her to safety at this rate." A voice cried, I groaned, the sounds of fighting surrounded me. I sat up rubbing my head. I opened my eyes, the 3 heroes where fighting off Spire guards. I got to my feet, I was slightly unsteady, but I was able to shoot a guard in the forehead. The heroes finally noticed me standing. "You're okay!"
"Yeah, Something attacked…never mind." I said, Something had attacked the Sacrifice temple. I knew Sapphire and Katrina had dealt with them. I readied my inferno. With 4 heroes against them, we quickly deposed of the spire guards. I sent the team on their way as I decided to walk to the culius gate that would take me to the Brightwood Tower. I was tired to even bother activating the teleport of my guild seal. I sighed, Maybe it would be easier just to teleport back, but I knew Reaver would end up having a go saying I acted in my usual reckless manner. A smiled tug at my lips, yep, I could totally deal with Reaver. I touched my seal, but something moved nearby. My hand stopped an inch away from the seal. I looked around. "Who's there?" I called, I reached for the sword of Aeons, I gripped the halt tightly. I heard it move again. I drew the ancient blade, holding it out. It gleamed with a deadly red shine as if it had been dipped in blood. I decided not to take any more chances, still holding the sword of Aeons out, I touched my seal. Wishing to be at the guild. The scene around me changed, I found myself in the arena surrounded by –if I was right in believing – everyone who was at the guild. I stood in shock looking at them.
"What were you thinking, rushing off?" Reaver demanded.
"I'm fine, aren't I?" I replied airly.
"You passed out though." Kaida crossed her arms "that doesn't sound like alright."
"Someone attacked the temple of the sacrifice. Katrina and Sapphire dealt with whoever it was. So, it's not a problem." I answered. "Beside, it proved that there is more than one enemy to watch out for." I added solemnly. I turned and headed in.
"What did mom mean by that?" Rosa questioned quietly, but loud enough for me to hear before the door closed.
I was looking through a book I had taken from the old guild, the day I first read it flashed in my mind. I pushed the memory aside as there was a knock at the door.
"Come in." I said. It was Stefan.
"Oh, am I early?" He asked, I chuckled and nodded.
"But, please, take a seat." I smiled, he nodded and sat near the front. He sat cleaning his seal, I smiled. I had a feeling we would end up working together. Suddenly the door burst open, Rosa was gasping for air. Stefan and I looked at her confused.
"I'm not late?" She gasped.
"No, take a seat." I chuckled. "Why does eve…" I began, the door crashed open again. "Your not late." I stated.
"Chase is head towards the guild." Reaver said. I looked up at him, he looked worried.
"Keep the trainees and heroes inside. I'll with him." I stood and patted his shoulder.
"Rosa, who heard your mother. I'm coming with you, I have a badly feeling about this." Reaver followed me, Rosa ran from the room to inform everyone.
Reaver and I meet Chase half way to the guild entrance. Chase grimienced.
"You were honest when you said I wasn't welcome here." He stated
"Of course, I feel the new heroes will be better without…you as a teacher." I said
"Why? Why would they be better?" Chase growled.
"They would also be safer. Safe from a hero who had the chance to destroy Jack of Blades once and for all, but became the void dweller instead." I stood tall. "thanks to you, the most dangerous man in Albion's history lives!"
"It wasn't my fault…you don't…" Chase began.
"Shadows and darkness have tried to tempt me before. I stayed true to my heart. You're just a disappointment in my eyes. I am ashamed to be related to you." I turned and began to walk away. "I suggest you leave, before Sapphire comes. I am sure she'll enjoy ripping you apart."
"FINE!" Chase growled, he turned too. Cheers erupted from the guild. I looked up to see everyone looking from the windows.
"Get to your classes." I said, shaking my head. Reaver took my hand.
"My brave hero." He smiled
"I told you I was fine." I told him. "I can deal with Chase myself."
"I know you can, but I worry." Reaver then smirked. "You get into all sorts of trouble when I am not around." I rolled my eyes and nudged him in the sides.
Soon, I stood before my class. I was going through the 3 heroes, Sol, Blaze and Stone. Everyone listened to me as I spoke, I was pleased they all took a big interest in history. I used the guild had used back when I sat in his class. My first class at the guild.
"Right, any questions?" I asked, when I had finished. Rosa raised her hand. "Rosa."
"All of Stone's descendants have incredible strength…does that mean Hammer is related to Stone?" Rose looked at me. I stopped and thought about it.
"Maybe… There are many heroes of strength, it will be hard to find out if she descends from that particular family line." I answered
"then, how do you know you're related to the Archon?" A boy shouted out. I looked at him.
"Because there is only one family that uses the 3 abilities stupid." Stefan stated as if it was common knowledge.
"That, and if was said after the guild fell a descendant of the hero of Oakvale will rise when Albion is in danger." I said. "Everyone knew his mother, Scarlet Robe was a great hero and descendant of the Archon. When you hold the 3 heroic abilities it is hard not to get noticed."
"Can you tell the difference between a archon hero and a will hero, just by looking at their will lines?" Someone asked.
"Yes." I turned to the door, Garth stood there.
"You can?" I was surprised. He nodded.
"Mine are more swirling then yours. These grew on me as my will ability grew. From what I gathered from my research, everyone born into the archon's bloodline have their will lines engraved into their skin. They only begin glowing once you will ability increases. Unlike other heroes, Archons have to go to the old guild to activate their power. They may have a little skill and strength to begin with, but they won't reach heroic strength without a visit to the guild." Everyone watched Garth in amazement. I smiled and nodded, impressed. The class left, Garth waited until the last student closed the door. "Hammer is related to Whisper." He stated.
"That means…" I turned to him.
"You have the same forebare." He nodded and smiled. "you're family." I beamed.
"Thank you for telling me Garth, do they know?" I asked
"Whisper does, Hammer doesn't. I thought you may want to tell her. She is in the dining hall." Garth smiled. I hugged him and rushed off. Hammer and I – Family!