Chapter 42
Dante's POV
In the distance, there was a smoke tower that could only be my students fighting against the Organization. Grier looked at it with disgust.
-Are not you going to help them?
-They know how to take care of themselves- I think that has been one of the biggest lies I has said, but I said it with such conviction, that for one moment I believe it until I.- I want to know what you are proposing.
-The Organization has taken the island, nothing more.
- Really? That's the kind of thing that I usually prevent, in the way that is necessary.
-So, why do not you act?
-Because I hoped to reason with you. "Grier's eyes widened." You instill loyalty to your men, and even though you're from the Organization, I've seen you order them to have mercy on the weak.
- Without order there is no peace or security.
-And what about Lok? When you captured him, you gave me clues to rescue him, and you even made sure to keep him safe.
-Honestly, I did not think you'd find him, besides, I could not leave Defoe. And to keep him safe, the child in the Professor's new pet, I cannot let anything happen to him, let alone being in my care.
-I know that's a lie, just like I know you're not what you say you are.
Dante's POV end
Zhalia's POV
Since I entered the water I did not stop immersing myself more and more, I just wanted to find the ship and the titans fast so I could go back and help Dante, I did not like the idea of facing the single against Grier, I could have problems.
I managed to find the ship, it was huge, but it was so well hidden that despite its size it was difficult to find it even from the surface.
-It's immense. How am I going to find the titans in something so big?
All I could do was start searching and be very lucky to find the titans soon.
Zhalia's POV end
Lok's POV
Sophie and I were surrounded by the Organization, and our titans had been defeated.
-Lok, get ready.- Sophie took out an amulet that she had never seen before -Feyone!
A samurai woman came out of the amulet, wearing a red plaid skirt with thin yellow lines, a short, light brown shirt with an upturned sleeve to the elbows, a kind of green fur with a jewel on the neck, and on top of this a red wine fur, on his head she wore a kind of tall, semi-circular hat with long ornaments on each end of the same green fur that she had on his shirt, she was also wearing brown boots. She had a blond pearl and white skin and had chain-like symbols on her arms and an ornament on her skirt. Her weapon was a long, thin sword.
-I'm sorry- Cherit apologized, he sounded very weak- I wish I could help Lok, but that blast has left me without strength.
Cherit stopped flying and fell into my hands, I pressed it against me.
-Quiet Cherit- I leave it gently on the floor to rest. - We'll get it.
-I'm not so sure, Lok- Sophie looked at me worried- Feyone is my last titan.
-If we leave, the Organization will continue to treat these people as slaves.
-Then we will not leave. We will fight, even if we do not have possibilities!
The agents of the Organization began to approach, Sophie remained firm in her position. I clenched my jaw, I could not let Sophie deal with this alone, I had to try again, I had to control it. I got up and stood next to Sophie, her face brightening with joy when she saw that I took out Lindorm's amulet.
-I will not allow the Organization to get away with it. Fight furiously, Lindrom!
When Lindorm appeared he created a sandstorm, seeing that two agents did not back down, I ordered him to get rid of them, he was very enthusiastic about the idea, too much for my taste.
Lindorm slapped one of the agents, the other was crouched on the ground protecting himself from the storm, when he raised his head he saw Lindorm's tail pouncing against him, the agent fell into the water.
- Fantastic Lok, you have perfect control over Lindorm!
-You piece those two.
When I pointed to the titans Sophie was very surprised, Lindorm was still excited to destroy things, and I admit that I too, as long as they are from the Organization, I have no problem. Lindorm rolled himself up and began to turn, headed for the titans and destroyed a Redcap without giving him the slightest chance to escape.
-Well Lok, you look like another!
I smiled at Sophie's exclamation. Lindorm re-joined and located his next victim, once he found it, he again used the same attack on a Jokoul, he tried to defend himself with his claws, but Lindorm's speed broke them. I took advantage while he was in pain to use "Electric-jum" and push him to the ground, in front of a group of agents of the Organization, Lindorm wasted no time and threw himself against them. The agents defended themselves with fiery energy beams causing Lindorm to lose his form and end up lying on a dune.
-Do not!
I did not like the way things were going and Lindorm so little, if I did not keep control of the situation, I would lose control of Lindorm. I noticed how Lindorm's anger and anger increased and if I was not careful, they would take over me. Sophie ordered Feyone to distract the Organization while meeting with me.
-Lok, is Lindorm okay?
-Very well! Let's go for the others!
Lok's POV end
Zhalia's POV
My logic and my experience as a seeker told me that the Hoplites could not be hiding on the outside of the ship, or somewhere where any crew member could find them, so I saved myself from searching the decks and the hold, and most likely it was that Jason would like to have them at his fingertips in case he needs to invoke them. I moved through the corridors of the ship with speed and agility while following my instinct.
-The captain's cabin must be here! Farslip!
With the spell I opened a door that all it did was lead me to a room that contained three pillars, one next to another, each pillar had something on top, a golden apple, an arrow and a fleece. I went back to using the spell to open another door, but my spell bounced and went straight to me, I had to bend down so it would not hit me. When I recovered, I hid behind the pillars to go unnoticed by a shark.
Zhalia's POV end
Sophie's POV
Thanks to Lindorm we had disposed of most agents.
-Sophie, this is ours.
Lok, me and our titans threw ourselves at the few remaining agents of the Organization, but several villagers asked us to stop. An older man with a white beard, long wooden cane and green clothes, spoke on behalf of everyone, he did it quietly, but you could see the despair and fear hidden.
-We, the inhabitants of Sutos, have been at war for ten years, waiting for peace. And we will do whatever it takes to maintain it.
The villagers who went with him were very agitated, Lok and I looked at each other in bewilderment, did these people want the Organization with them? We send our titans to stay still and do nothing. We wanted to talk to the older man to explain what was happening, but a villager got into a car and headed towards us, the old man tried to stop him, but he could not, just as Lok could not stop Lindorm. As soon as he saw that the man was approaching us, I do not hesitate to attack him.
-Lok, stop it!
-Lindorm, listen to me! Returns!
Sophie's POV end
Dante's POV
Grier had not liked my suspicions, his expression changed, he was not as calm as before, he looked nervous, restless, clenched his jaw and his body had tensed. Unfortunately my expression also changed when I heard Lok's scream, he was in trouble.
-Lok! -I tried to leave to go help him, but Grier did not leave me.
-I thought they knew how to take care of themselves.-Grier was not so nervous anymore, now he had the advantage.
-We both know that it was a huge bluff.
-If you want to go to help them, you'll have to defeat me first.
-I told you I did not come to skin. But I will do it if necessary.
Dante's POV end
Sophie's POV
Lindorm was going to attack the helpless villagers who had been frightened and were trying to flee.
-Lok, stop Lindrom, they are innocent people!
Lok was scared, I know he did not want those people to be hurt. He took a breath and was as calm as he could.
-Lindorm, come back!
I was a little surprised, I knew that Lok had calmed down, but I did not know he was angry, the tone of voice I use, and his bodily expression, was the same as when he confronted me in the training room. Lindorm immediately returned to his amulet, I suppose, that like me in the training room, he felt intimidated and did not want to risk that his seeker get angry.
When Lindorm came back, Lok sighed in relief and returned to be the frightened puppy he was just moments ago. Cherit congratulated him from his shoulder and Lok was encouraged, although his joy was short, because the remaining agents of the Organization attacked us. Feyone defended us using his sword and managed to block one of the attacks, but another hit her in the abdomen and returned to her amulet.
Damn, I had forgotten those guys, -Lok protested.
-We are surrounded by enemies.
Sophie's POV end
Dante's POV
Grier and I silently challenged each other, hoping to see who would surrender first, I was about to give up when the sigh was defeated.
-I do not want to fight Dante so little. But you do not leave me a choice. If you do not take the first step, I will do it.
-I feel them Grier, but I've already given it.
Metagolen came out of the arena behind Grier, grabbing him and holding him in the air. Grier was surprised, he did not expect that movement, but, unlike my students, I had found all the possibilities and was prepared for everything.
- Why did you take the island? What interest can the Organization have in Sutos to subject and enslave these people?
-Some and enslave? You do not know Dante, here the enemies are you. The Organization has brought peace to these poor people who have suffered for so long.
-What?- I could not believe what he was saying, but he seemed genuinely scandalized by my accusation.
-By the way, I do not intend to make it so easy, Dante Vale. As a prince, Zant Grier, from Sutos, has given me the real titan, Megatauro!
Grier's titan was a blue minotaur with gold chains on the wrists and neck, had earrings on its ears, a shoulder strap and a belt with gold pieces. In his hands he held two double-bladed axes similar to those of Montehue, although older. Megatauro cornered Metagolem in the stomach causing him to release Grier.
-The prince? That explains that clothes.
Dante's POV end
Zhalia's POV
-Why do I have to entrust myself to this? - I looked at the pillars thoughtfully- I think they are Greek legends. The apple of Paris, the arrow of Hercules ... Which one is it? - I was about to take the apple.- Unless ...
I swam to the fleece-Jason was after the golden fleece. I took the fleece and put it on an empty pillar that was at a distance from the others, I added a gold coin that I had found in the previous sunken ship.
- It is not a key, but two.
The fleece and the coin shone and on the wall behind the pillar, a secret compartment was opened, inside was a box. The other door was just a distraction mechanism.
-I'll take her to teach Sophie a lesson.
I saw something out of the corner of my eye that caught my attention, I turned my head just in time to see and be able to dodge a huge shark by addressing me with open jaws. The shark did not give up and integrated to eat me, I managed to dodge it twice, but I began to get fed up and decided to teach him a lesson.
-Sorguínzulo!
A green ray came out of my hands and hit the shark, it shone in the same shade of green as my ray and it became a tiny fish, I smiled contentedly when it left scared where it had come from. I took the box and left myself, unfortunately the ship had a plague of sharks hanging around the corridors and the rooms of the ship.
Zhalia's POV end
Dante's POV
Grier finally gave up when finally realized that he really did not want to fight against him, I explained our mission to retrieve the Hoplitas from Jason, that when we arrived we found the current situation and we set out to free the people of Sutos because we believed that the I was submitting, but what convinced him completely was that now, all I wanted was to help my students. Grier explained the situation and the story of Sutos. I also understood that we were in error.
Grier and I ran to stop the fight between the guys and the Organization, while we arrived, we saw that Lok and Sophie were surrounded and about to be attacked. Two officers were suddenly knocked out, thank God, or rather, Zhalia, who appeared in the water on King Basiliscus carrying a chest.
-Stop
Everyone present looked at us, my team was surprised to see that Grier and I did not fight.
-What are you doing?- Sophie asked.
-We were wrong, guys. The Organization has not subjected these people.
-What do you say? - Zhalia was scandalized.
-Grier is the prince of the island.
-What?! - Everyone asked at the same time.
-My father ruled Sutos, but resigned his power and was killed. -Explained Grier approaching Lok- Without the firmness of his leadership, we fell into a civil war and lost everything.
-Why did you lose your father did you join the Organization? - Lok asked sadly.
-I promised myself that I would return one day and free Sutos.
-I was so wrong. I did not think if the people of Sutos really wanted to be saved. I do not know what to say. - Lok was really embarrassed.
-I do-I went to them- I'm glad that we resolved our differences without fighting.
-My superiors do not know anything about the Argo. Finish your mission and leave. -Grier and I shook hands.
-The Organization is rotten, but you are not Grier.
-I'm ... I'm sorry to interrupt-Zhalia approached us- is it a bad moment to inform you that the powders are going to lose their effect on the brats?
-That means…
Sophie was happy and even more when her wings appeared, she beat them a little floating a few inches off the ground. The tails and wings of Lok also appeared causing commotion among the villager's present. Lok put a hand to his face hiding his eyes, he was quite embarrassed.
-As not...
Grier and I smiled. Grier let us refuel and take provisions for the long trip that awaited us, while the villagers helped us I went to talk with Grier, I watched from afar my team on the beach, the girls were sitting on the sand while Lok and Cherit played in the shore.
Dante's POV end
Third person
Grier watched the Huntik team from a prudent distance, his eyes fixed on the puppy playing on the shore, where the water barely reached his knees. He turned to address Dante.
-I wanted to thank you again for your help.
-You're welcome.
-And I also wanted to thank you for giving me the key to open Lok's cell.- Grier looked at Dante surprised and nervous, he could not believe he had discovered it.- I know he did not fall. I can ask because if you work for the Organization, do not you want to be captured?
Grier looked back at Lok, in his head had a debate, tell Dante the truth or continue lying. He knew he could not allow the Organization to put a hand on Lok, he knew he was in danger, he also knew that Dante would protect him, at his head came the image of Dante desperate when he heard the boy scream, only wanting to go help him For reasons he did not know, a vampire of Dante's status did not care about an orphaned demon puppy, of which not even his own species had bothered to be a hybrid. Dante did not know the truth about Lok, who he was and what he could do, but he wanted him safe from all danger no matter where he came from, other magical, human creatures, the Organization ... Grier surrendered.
-It's just a puppy, he's only 16, he's still a boy and he's already lived and suffered more than most people. He does not deserve to be harmed by the Organization, I do not know what the Professor's plans are for him, but they cannot be any good. -Grier turned around and looked very serious at Dante.- I can keep him safe from the Organization, I can sabotage his attempts to capture from within, but I cannot protect him from everything, but you can. Promise me you will keep him safe, Dante.
-That does not even matter, I will not let you put a hand on anybody.
Dante looked tenderly at his team, at that time Sophie scolded Lok for getting so wet.
-Dear, the Organization does not know of the existence of Sutos if you ever need to take any of your team, even a safe place, you can bring it.
-Thanks Grier, I hope it is not necessary.- Dante was going away to be willing to start the return trip.
-Dante- Dante looked at him again- Do not get confused, our alliance is unique o keep him safe, I think I'll continue to beat you and steal titans, we're still enemies in that field.
-I will not forget.
Dante could not help but smile thinking about his next encounter with Grier, both wanted that fight. Grier watched the Huntik team leave on his boat, he had not told Dante the whole truth, but he knew that at that moment it was not relevant, and that sooner or later he would discover it himself.
Third person end
Dante's POV
Once on the boat the rest of the team returned to put on their normal clothes, Lok was leaning on the rear railing along with Cherit watching Sutos become smaller and smaller.
-It's hard to believe that Grier joined the Organization just for this day to come- Cherit commented even a little surprised- He did it for his father.
-Very beautiful everything- Zhalia got everyone's attention- When are we going to open that chest?
Lok, Sophie and Cherit were very encouraged by the idea of Zhalia, and I admit that I, too, had never wanted to finish a mission so much. We all stood around the chest and waited impatiently for Zhalia to open it. The chest was full of sand, but on the surface there were several fangs and three amulets.
-Great, shark teeth- Zhalia said while making a grimace of disgust.
-They are not shark, they are dragon! - Sophie exclaimed- In the legend Jason planted them in a field and grew warriors.
-Zhalia, you got them, you decide what to do with them.- Zhalia looked at me with a grateful smile.- Did you have many difficulties?
-Some, but solve them.
-What happened? - Lok asked taking one of the fangs.
-A few sharks- We all looked at Zhalia worried, I immediately looked at her to make sure she was okay.- But I got rid of them, and now that ship has a huge population of colourful fish.
-Did you transform them?! - Lok was very excited about that idea. Zhalia nodded.
-Yes, great, a witch who can turn things into shape.
Zhalia and I glared at Sophie. Sophie picked up the Holotomo. To look for information about titans.
-The Hoplites are easy to invoke, but very powerful when working together.
"Hoplita: attack: 2, defense: 1, type: chrono-titan warrior, size: medium, special abilities: teamwork"
-As we- Cherit said looking at the boys.
Zhalia picked up the Hoplites, kept one in her thigh bag along with the rest of her titans and threw one to Sophie and one to Lok.
-Then do not complain that I do not give you anything.
The boys were surprised by the gesture of Zhalia, I was not surprised that I gave one to Lok, since after all, he is still a rookie, but I was glad to see that despite his differences with Sophie, it was able to watch over her.
-Zhalia, I'm surprised by this- You commented Sophie- I admit that I thought you would keep the treasure for yourself, it has been a great surprise.
Zhalia and I looked at Sophie angrily again, that comment was out of place.
-Zhalia, you could turn it into something that did not speak.
Lok teased, although it was noticeable that he was also fed up with Sophie's attitude towards Zhalia, was he so hard to say thank you? Zhalia and I smiled at her joke and Cherit laughed from the safety of my shoulder, however, Sophie did not thank her and started screaming at Lok.
Dante's POV end