Chapter 16: Do You Believe in Magic?
Several Years Ago
Sky sat in his makeshift office. He felt like death itself, slumped over his desk to get the fleeting moments of sleep he could before Ty or someone else busted into his office for help on something else. The new recruits were proving troublesome, more so than he had originally thought. They were nice when it came down to it though. He took in a deep breath, opening his eyes slowly. That's when he noticed a shadow linger over his desk.
Sitting up fast, he noticed the man sitting opposite him. Dressed in a purple cloak, darkened lining, flowing over a greyed outfit, marked with a red center and belt, the man's face was shrouded with a purple hood, revealing only a shadowed smile. Leaning back, Sky gulped. The man tilted his head back, revealing his face more clearly. Brown eyes, white headband, brown hair leaking through the band, the man seemed far younger than Sky had originally thought.
"Hello, Sky," the man hummed.
"How did you get in here?" gasped Sky.
"I have my ways," shrugged the man. "Might I offer you something to help you feel better?"
The man produced an apple from his sleeve. He held it out in front of him, holding it out for Sky. The leader glanced at it, eyes moving between the man and the apple.
"Why is it…gold?" gulped Sky, gingerly taking the apple.
"It's magical in property. It'll make you feel better, trust me," nodded the man.
"What are you a magician?" chuckled Sky, putting it up to his mouth.
"I prefer sorcerer. You may call me Seto."
Sky took a bite of the apple. The second it hit his tongue, a tingling reverted through his body. After it had passed, the tiredness and soreness relaxed into a numb feeling and eventually nothing. He felt well rested, for the first time in a long time. He consumed the rest of the apple quickly, each bite reducing his ailments.
"What is this, again?" perked Sky, having finished it.
"A golden apple. It is the best healing magic I have at my disposal," offered Seto. "And I'm willing to add my magic to your arsenal."
Sky looked up.
"What?"
"I want to help you in your endeavors, Adam," Seto instructed.
"Why?"
"I believe you are destined for something…important. I would like to be there when it happens."
Sky sighed, looking around. His messy office. He could practically hear Ty down the hall, no doubt screaming at the young Jerome and Mitch. Things were growing tiring. It wouldn't hurt to have someone who could make healing things, regardless of how. Magic, science, it didn't matter to him right now.
"Can you make more of this?" perked sky, pointing at the remains of the apple.
"Yes."
"Then deal!"