Wish
Chapter: thirty-one
"The Gift"
The frozen air chilled the room corner to corner, the boy walked silently in the cool air along with the dark corridor. As if the air didn't affect him he kept on, his black overcoat trailing behind him. He pulled at his tie, as if he was trying to make a good impression on someone. Finally he reached an ajar door. Light spilled out of the room, which made him squint. He continued into the room only to find more blinding light. Why is Aion filling this room with so much light? It gives me an awful headache. The boy thought gazing around the room. He ran his finger through his blonde hair, hoping his headache would fade. Torches were lit and the smell of burnt leaves filled the room. The cold was gone, but he could still fill the chill in the concrete walls. "Ah, welcome Joshua." Aion said in his familiar cold tone. "Have you come to spare me news?" He asked crossing his legs, one of his hands clutching under his chin. Joshua gave a sinful grin and shook his head. "The boy Fukai is bringing the gifted one. He should be here later on." He said hands sliding into his pockets. "Lord Aion, what are you planning on doing until then?" He asked as his smile turned into an emotionless frown.
Aion chuckled and closed his eyes as if he was fading into deep thought. He removed his hand and sat up from his chair. "I believe I have an errand to run." He said walking towards Joshua. Joshua gave him a puzzled glance and he moved backwards. "Lord Aion, I thought you said you wouldn't do any more errand's for Fiore?" He asked, waiting for a reply. Aion was silent until he was close enough to put his hand on Joshua's shoulder. "No, this is more powerful than any vegetable. I just need to pick up my little devil." He laughed walking past Joshua. Joshua still didn't' know what he was talking about, but he figured he would ask no more of Aion.
Kaia frowned as Father Remington entered the aid center. His eyes strolled across the room until he saw Kaia's annoyed face. Once she thought he saw her she quickly covered her face with a pillow. Why won't he leave me alone?" She asked herself clenching her eyes shut. He had come to see her everyday since she passed out during her training. She knew he was just trying to be nice, but she burned with hate for him, even by seeing his face. She felt a hand grab the pillow she was hiding behind. The hand pulled the pillow down showing Kaia's messed up hair and angry face. "Well now, why are you hiding behind a pillow?" He asked giving a chuckle. Ha ha ha. She mimicked inside her head. All she could think about was how easy the white cotton was on her eyes, unlike militiaman.
She would have done anything for Chrono to come in to speak with her, but she knew he was busy and didn't want to disturb him. Father Remington took his hand and rubbed Kaia's head as though she was a child. She hated being treated like a mere child. "I hope you feel better soon so we can finish up training, I think we will start up with targets this time. You need some rest from physical fighting." He told her giving the same happy-go-lucky smile as before. He continued on what seemed like forever to Kaia, until she saw a familiar hand grasp at the entrance doors. Her eyes widened when she saw Chrono walk into the room. Father Remington stood from the edge of the bed and turned to Chrono. "Hello Chrono. Hope you are doing well as always." He asked walking past him. "Yes thank you." Chrono said waiting for him to leave the room. He continued to walk towards Kaia's bed and he gave a soft smile. "Kaia, I need to talk to you about something." He asked placing his hand on Kaia's forehead. "I-I need to talk to you about Aion."