Chapter 5

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Kaykay... chap 5 – secrets

A holophone vibrated, breaking the stillness of the night. A slender hand reached out and answered it. A luminous screen sprang up, an all-familiar face portrayed on it, like a living portrait on a canvas.

"Master." The owner of the hand dipped his head in reverence, strands of blond fringe falling over his face.

"My son. How are you adapting to the place?"

"I am settling in just fine, master."

"Very good. Soon, you will carry out what you have been ordered to do. Are you clear about your task?"

The normally clear blue eyes clouded over as the figure reflected on his mission.

"Yes, Master. But..." He hesitated.

"What is it?"

"Is it really necessary?" he asked haltingly. "I mean..."

"Silence! You have already taken the first step. There's no turning back. You know the truth. Here is your chance. Take it!"

The shadow in the room winced, as if the first word had struck him, but slowly regained his composure. His voice barely a whisper, "Yes, master. I am sorry I doubted you."

"Good. Now go, and bear in mind what you have been taught."

The holoscreen disappeared.

The holophone hit the wall with a thud.

He threw himself on the bed, thoughts running through his mind. Remembering.

Remembering the first time he had seen the Master. He had appeared in the time when he was most needed. When he and his mother had been living in the streets, he appeared. He was the Master, the father who had never been there, offering hope.

Over the years, the Master had trained him, until his wits were as sharp as the ancient daggers hidden all over his body.

He had longed to serve, to repay the Master.

But it was not as he had expected.

Flashback

"You want me to..." He sputtered, shocked and dismayed.

The Master laid a hand on his shoulder. "You have the training. And remember what he did."

"But... Still..." The innocent, helpless face looked up at the Master, pleading for guidance.

"He harmed you. And your family. Doesn't he deserve the same?"

Yes.

He did.

The once-innocent face hardened, a resolve of steel.

He would get what he deserved.

The firststep had already been taken...

... And there was no turning back.

Yes.

It was all going perfectly. Soon, he would have his revenge. And he had found the right person to do it. He shook his head and sighed. It was a pity that he had had to manipulate the boy like that. If he was discovered, it would probably mean torture, or death. A young life, extinguished just like that.

Oh well, sacrifices have to be made. it was just one casualty among the hundreds that die in this world of chaos.

A bell rang. Supper.

The Master rose from the chair.

Waha. I think the title is quite fitting. Lots of secrets here, non? Oh, and for the benefit of all, the first part is from a 3rd person POV, the 2nd is the same scene from the 'mysterious person's' POV, 3rd is flashback, 4th is again mysterious person's POV, and last part is from the Master's POV. And I love POV changes, so forgive me. and I know this is a short chapter. Forgive me. Review! Haha.