Chapter 2: Mysteries
"Such a pity that the tournament was canceled, we were just getting to best part where I wipe the floor with your faces." Ren's features were bunched up in an expression of annoyance.
Lyserg's head perked at the comment. "Yah and when you really think about it they didn't really give a straight answer as to why it had to stop."
"It seemed that there was debate even within the council itself, I guess not all its members regard the Great Spirit's choices as law." Yoh paused as if to ponder some idea that had formed in his mind. "It's almost like nobody really knew what was going on, and they just had to trust the judgment of the Great Spirit. I can see why some members would be upset over that."
They turned off the main road onto a less busy side street, not wanting to be overheard.
"I guess nobody does know." Lyserg contemplated.
"How can they even dream of forcing us to sit back and listen to some old dead spirit on such important matters such as these? I probably would have won!" Ren practically yelled, exasperated.
"If the council members don't even know the reason, then how do you expect us to find out?" Lyserg commented, desperately trying to stop Ren's rampage before it even had a chance to start.
"Well, there might be someone that does know." Yoh absentmindedly commented, "the only person I can think of would be Hao, but-"
"Hao!" Ren and Lyserg yell, surprised.
"It does make sense…" Lyserg comments.
"Oh yes, we'll just go up to the overly powered psychopath trying to kill us and ask him a question. Yes, that will defiantly work." Ren sarcastically states.
"All we have to do is find him…"
"And what! Beg him for answers! I, Tao Ren, will never stoop that low!"
"I see his point Yoh. Even if we use your spirit connection to find him, how will we get answers from him?"
"We'll figure that out when we get there… It will work out somehow…" Yoh replies, completely at ease.
The conversation finally finished they continue walking not realizing that Lyserg had stooped in his tracks.
"Ow! What was that for!" yelled Ren when he and Yoh eventually walked directly into the halted form of Lyserg.
"What's wrong?" You questioned concerned for his friend. There was no reply.
"So that's just another think that we have to worry about! Great!" Ron pouted.
"But according to the description, he wasn't a wizard. So we shouldn't worry so much." Hermione says reassuringly.
"I know from experience that underestimating you enemies is dangerous." Harry points out.
"True, if even Voldemort took interest in him, he must know something." Hermione agrees.
"Remember, Dumbledore said to be wary of him, maybe there's a valid reason?" Ron questions, still unsure.
"He must have information on the artifact!" Harry suddenly realizes.
Hermione finally notices that their bus stop is approaching and pulls the string so they can get off. Waiting to get to a more private area to continue their conversation, they walk in silence. Turning onto a deserted street Ron opens his mouth to make a comment, but is cut off by Harry's sudden warning.
"We're being watched."
He had green hair and a matching green outfit, his gaze was trained directly on Harry.
Something triggered at the back of Harry's mind.