Chapter 4
The Making of a Beginning
The afternoon lights from the sun entered trough the window to the Grand Assembly waiting room. Kevin sit on the comfortable sofa at waiting room, awaiting for the call. He never liked the audience with General Assembly, as he thinks that was just arguing of fools. But nevertheless, he must attend it anyway...
"Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot, Natus Lumen of Uluz! Please step in for the audience!"
Calmly, Kevin entered the circular audience hall and stood at the center. Around him, sit in a large circle surrounding him, the representatives of the City Council Assembly. In front of him, The Elder Council. He bowed to the audiences before finally bowed to the elders. He wear his official attire, a long white sleeveless robe with gold trimming on top of his normal attire, complete with a turban with the same color. Everyone in the room become silent when the audience is about to begin.
"Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot, you had proposed a change of the approach of this 'Project : Returning' and suggest we shifted to controlled open scale…We would like to hear your reason of this…"
"Certainly, Elder Vabrascha…" said Kevin. "First, is because we just recently confirmed that a 'key' has been found in that area. And to protect him, as stated in our policy, it will be necessary to have contact with as much people as possible…"
"Some said that it's also due to an accident caused by your sister, Sil-Venat Fiona Fnn Winnicot, several days ago at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…is this correct?" asked the elder Vabrascha Vst Gudeat, the head de-jure of Scientia Military. "You must remember that 'Project: Returning' was actually come from your proposal as well…Can you make certain that this change does not affect the entire plan?"
"In matter of fact, yes…for both of the question…" he answered, followed by a low whispers among the audience. "I then formulate an open approach, because I think we better expose our self to a good portion of wizardry world, which will have shocking effect for the sake of ensuring the safety of the key, as well to bring good starting point for our negotiation…and as for the plan, there are many places for adjustment in the proposal since the very beginning…"
"Secondly, we also suspecting an artifact were buried in an area not far from Hogwarts, class two artifact supposedly from the era after our ancestor flee from Atlantis…" he continued. "For this matter, however, we still need some further investigation…But to recover it, if it does exist, we will need some negotiations…This is where our exposure will come in handy…"
"...Kevin Kvv Winnicot…You surely had already aware…with your position as a Venat, and the joining in chain of command of Uluz, Naudiz, and Tiwaz fleet, you are practically the head de-facto of a very large portion of power within the military…This position surely expect some…responsibilities…" said another elderly man. "Your plan of the exposure of Scientia…is also including the show of force of the newly formed Tabriz joint-op division…A division with the power necessary to wage a full scale war against a whole country…This is not a small matter, Kevin…Is this amass show of force is necessary?"
"Your Highness Elder Irvine-Valerian Di Anazasil, from what I have experienced during my previous contacts, I take a conclusion that the wizardry governments are…fool and stubborn. Because of that, I think showing our resolution as well as our absolution is the most efficient method to dealing with them." he replied. "You have my words that I did all this for the sake of Scientia and the good of innocent people of the Old Land"
Whispers once again spread across the room. Suddenly, one of the oldest elder speaks up. It was Elder Vanbrau Vb Deis-Diem Randall, the one that very well known as a supporter for Tabriz Division. His calm voice echoed with aura, dominating everyone and brings order to the room. Once again, the room fell into orderly silence. Then another elder raise his voice to speak with Kevin.
"Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot, do you still remember me?" he asked with fatherly tone towards Kevin. There is absolutely no any interrogation tone in his voice, and his face clearly says that as well. This man is one of the most respected elder, loved by all people because of his heart and kindness.
"Maester Wilhelm Wyv Van Garland…It has been quite a long time…"He replied with bowing to the elder a little bit. This man is the one who invited him to joining military for his ideal, which is pursuing peace, and also his guardian when he was still in training back then.
"Ah, I see...I must say that I am pleased to knowing you still remembering me…" said Maester Wilhelm in very informal tone. Measter Wilhelm Indeed dislikes formalities very much, and so did Kevin…or was it come from Maester himself because he was Maester's student? Nevertheless, it was said that from all students Maester Wilhelm ever teaches, Kevin is the one who closest to his ideals…
"Unfortunately, I don't have luxury to hear some interesting stories you might brought for me…" said Maester Wilhelm. "Then lets finish this matter in hand immediately…so that I can have the time I wanted and also some earlier rest, shall we?"
"As you wish then, my sire…" was Kevin's only reply.
Needless to say that Maester Wilhelm still takes this matter seriously, despite of what it may looks. Just as much as Kevin expected from his teacher, after all.
"Kevin, as you see, some people here was having some objections if you are about to move the entire Tabriz Division. Could you somehow bring only several ship of your choice, perhaps?" asked Maester Wilhelm
"If that what you say, Maester…" Kevin replied. "Although, my plan is actually just requiring two ships from Tabriz Division…"
"Oh? And may I know what those ships are?"
"Ellis Nirvana 'The Winged Road' and Oratrio Noir 'The Requiem', sire…"
Those statement immediately causing whispers to spread again among the audiences…Well, if it may said, a little uproar would be more appropriate…forced Elder Vanbrau to requested order to the forum once again…
"Kevin?"
"Yes, sire?"
"Are you choose those ships because that was two of most powerful ships in Tabriz Division possession?"
"Indeed, sire…"
True, The Winged Road is a ship with twin hull, 6.8 km long, originally built as catapult for Scientia space project long time ago, the current flagship of Tabriz fleet. Despite its low maneuverability, it has the most powerful strategic quantum weapon, capable of attacking a coordinate on earth sphere from where it originally stationed, Moon…while The Requiem is being a heavy armed floating fortress with 5.6 km tall, built to house majority of Tabris Division's fighters and war machines. To use those against wizardry worlds that know nothing about technology would be simply defined as overkill. But Kevin always had his own definitions about words…unfortunately, that's including overkill as well…
Immediately, one of the audiences raises up to voice his objection.
"Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot, to using such force, wouldn't that being too much, if not overkill? And how about the mass panic? That even might endanger our mission!" he claimed.
"First of all, this won't be overkill, because we would not kill anyone, nor fight anyone…" Kevin calmly replied, as if he was actually waited for that protest (which he did). "Second, if there comes panic in wizardry world, that would be better for the plan…"
"Did you mean you expected that kind of reaction?" he asked again.
"Certainly." replied Kevin Winnicot.
"Kevin…?" asked Maester Wilhelm. "Would you mind to explain your reason?"
"Certainly, sire…As I said before, wizardry world's current government is…rather foolish and extraordinary stubborn…" Kevin said. "Therefore, the best method to achieve our goal is by giving them a major shock. Besides, with this situation become an 'unexpected' development for them, it would make us easier to put the status of current war in wizardry world into temporary static, which definitely bring advantages to our interests as well…"
"I see…" responded Maester Wilhelm. "But, by the way, are you not setting this up for your own interest, Kevin?"
Most people think Maester Wilhelm is a supporter for Kevin's plan, so it would be no surprise if no one expects such kind of question from him. But even with this, Kevin is only smiled.
"Indeed I am...I always think of the best interest for this country…just as well as my own interest, sire…for that is true…" he replied, his trade mark smile hang up on his lips. "But I promise that no one need to questioning about my dedication..."
"Can I trust that? He asked once again.
"You have my word of honor, sire…" Kevin replied. "Never would I do things selfishly just for myself…"
"I see…Then I shall give my voice to you…" said Maester Wilhelm.
Maester Wilhelm stood, facing the audiences, then spoke…leaving his normally informal tone, thus replacing it with his overwhelming charisma.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the City Council Assembly…my fellow Elder…allow me to speak as well in behalf of Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot…I hereby declared that I will give my voice to support Venat Kevin's proposal…" he said. "As for the reason is because I believe that peace and order must be bring down immediately to the Old Land for the sake of the innocents. Venat Kevin has claimed that he able to provide the fastest solution, therefore I think his offer is worth to be considered…However, the right to make decision is yours, so I will return it to you to decide the outcome…"
With that, he sits back and another elder stand up, Kevin immediately recognize him as Elder Weiss Faum Von Bahbem. Although they are often crossing ways, Kevin put a lot of respect to Elder Weiss objectivity that never let personal emotion cloud his judgments.
"As written in the Law, Venat Kevin Kvv Winnicot has obtained a voice from an Elder…therefore his opinion is worth to be considered…" he said, as he speaks. "And now...we will ask to the Elders and the Council to give their decision…"
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"You are really crazy, you know that?"
"I'll take that as a compliment then, thank you…"
"Correction…twisted suits you more…"
"Was it bad?"
"It is…but that was exciting…and being exciting is an important thing, you know?"
"Now see who's twisted…"
"Hah! You're not any better than me!"
"Whatever…"
Kevin Winnicot and his childhood friend Lukav Shevant walked along the corridor of the Central Assembly Office at Junan. Lukav's appearance looks like another 12 years old boy, aside of his long grayish hair, despite his age is not too far different with Kevin. His body contracted Cell Growth Delay Syndrome when he was 21, so his appearance did not change much since then. Many people would have mistaken him and Kevin as brothers, although actually they did consider they are. If there is a man around his age Kevin cares most, Lukav would be the person. Not to mention that both are still acting like a child when they together.
At the council meeting, Kevin barely won minimum quota of 60 voice of the council and agreement from elders to approve his plan. He admit that was a close one, but saying 'has predicted that as well'…Lukav seems pleased with this, knowing Kevin's ability to manipulate things are still as good as always...
"So…you will return to surface again?" asked curious Lukav. "Ailia has missed you a lot, you know?"
"I will go to Oratrio Noir after taking care of some business down there…" he said. "Besides, a slave must behave well for her master…don't you think so?"
"Just be careful, if public knows the step-daughter of one of the top brass is your personal slave, you will be high on fire…" Lukav said, in tone between concern and disconcern. "Gee…did you love scandal that much…"
"I don't want to hear that comment from you…" he replied with a mock snort. Not much people known that Lukav Leiv Shevant, Chief of Technology of Tabriz Division, was in deep romantic relationship with his own mother, Elena Lein Naiv-Shevant. In fact, almost all high echelons of Tabriz Divisions are having somewhat…'interesting' (or, like Lukav said, twisted would be more appropriate) background. Only a handful of them are truly 'straight' and 'clean', which is practically a rare sight in this division's daily life.
Not so long, they arrived at the connecting door to the exterior of Junan City, where a military grade ref-board catapults attached to the outside of the city circular air duct. This area is off-limit for civilians, and only some daredevil, even from military who would dare to use this place to launch instead of safe and comfortable Junan Airport runway. The winds blows wildly when they open the connecting door to the outside, messing Lukav's hair. Kevin opened his white turban and tied it into a simple headband to Lukav's hair from behind, which mumbling thanks for it. Nevertheless…this area was built for daredevils like them. Who else would use ref-board catapults here, anyway?
"Alright, I think I'm off now…" Kevin said, stepped onto his beloved custom ref-board. "Give my regards to your mom, and please invite me to another dinner next time."
"Sure…mom would love to hear that…" Lukav replied. "You almost like another son for her…but save the 'night watch' for me, 'kay?"
"I won't steal your fun…unless if your mom wants to…just kidding…" add Kevin immediately seeing his friend disbelief looks. "Juts make sure to remember…Fiona is mine alone…got it?"
Lukav just shrug. He could understand, because he just as possessive as Kevin if it about his mother. That's one of few things that make them understanding each other, though.
"…I think I will see you soon…" Kevin said.
"Nah, just enjoy your time with Fiona…I want you two to have some good time together…" said Lukav as he casually wiped his long hair that blown to his eyes. "It's really troublesome to wear ceremonial dress, but I think it's alright if it for our dearest commander…"
"Thanks…You look handsome in your ceremonial dress, you know?" Kevin said and laughing heartily.
"Idiot…what do you mean with that? Aren't those some pick-up line? Sheesh…" replied the other boy while kicking Kevin's leg playfully. "I swear…you are unbelievable…"
Kevin said nothing more, but instead he patted Lukav's head and grinning wide. Lukav tried to get rid of his hand, but his small body seems didn't allow him to do so, so he just sighed in defeat. Without any more words, they parting in silence when Kevin's board slowly drifted along the linear line and catapulted away…
"Poor me…Why must I have such an idiot like him as my brother anyway…" said Lukav to himself, smiling, and then leave the place.
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Author's Notes :
Before you starting to throw curses to me, Kevin and Lukav is not involved in romantic relationship. Instead, as stated before, they act more like brothers, with Lukav being the little brother (he's about ten years younger than Kevin). There are indeed will be a lot of uncommon (adult or non-adult) materials, but that can wait until later.
The next chapter will be Hermione-Fiona and Hermione-Harry...I've planned it to be a long chapter, but still needs some adjustments in details before its ready...School duties and this recent exams are really going to kill me...Argh!!