He strums his guitar, letting out a medley of random tunes, mindless of what song he was making. Not even thinking of a story or message in his head.
The music starts out soft and gentle. Sometimes, loud. And since he lets his fingers do all the strumming, sometimes he gets something like a scratch on a chalkboard.
His fingers stop strumming, and he opens his eyes, just as his one and only audience claps his tiny little arms.
"Splendid as always, Luka." Sass complimented, "As expected of the Star of Kitty Section."
Luka softly smiles, "Sass... You know we're all stars in our own way."
"A fan can't have favorites?" The Snake Kwami teases before settling himself on Luka's shoulder as his Holder continues his random impromptu concert.
Luka likes practicing alone. In his room, where all is quiet and all outside noises are blocked, he can think peacefully without any interruptions.
And he was thinking of something else other than music.
"Did you know?" Luka asks his Kwami as he strums gently and slowly.
Sass knew what he was asking. Yet, "Know what?"
Luka stops strumming, "Did you know Monarch would be defeated eventually? Even with all the Miraculouses in his possession?"
Luka remembers how Sass turned back time to prevent Shadow Moth's wish from coming true. If the little Kwami had that much power over time, then could he even see through time?
The Kwami of Intuition closes his eyes as he takes a deep breath, "When you have the power of time in your hands... you must do whatever it takes, to not be tempted. I make sure not to rely on my powers, not even for the smallest whims. And when the time comes that I have to, I have to keep both my eyes close."
"To resist the urge to change time." Luka adds.
"For changing time may not do you any good." Sass emphasizes, "Or anyone else good."
Luka understands what he means. He had seen movies and shows about time-traveling and seeing the future. People would quickly take action to change the future into one with a better positive outcome, not considering the possibility that their actions might result into... something that will turn against them.
"I traveled back in time countless times." He recalls, "I learned so many secrets. So, so many... And, it makes me want to protect them even more. It makes me wonder, if just knowing about them will put them in greater danger."
"Yes." Sass smiles faintly, "That's why I try to convince the previous Guardians to let me decide when my Miraculous can be used."
This surprises Luka, "So the day I was chosen as Viperion..."
"No. That was his decision." Sass points out, "First time in a hundred years I agreed to that decision."
"And what if I was the wrong choice?" Luka asks.
Sass slightly chuckles, "That is truly unsure of. But I believe you are someone with a pure heart. Someone who doesn't take advantage of the power of time for his own greed."
"But what if I will?" Luka asks, fearing the day he may use his powers for his own advantage.
Sass didn't frown. He just kept his small smile, "I trust you will find a way to fill up those cracks you'll make."
Luka couldn't help but slightly chuckle at his Kwami's answer. He admires his little partner's trust in him, and his positivity towards his bigger Holder's probable future flops, which he believes will be solved in a short amount of time.
Now that he thinks about it... He does recall his sister and bandmates telling him something similar about her brother... And to not tell HER BROTHER of what they just said.
Of course, he was Viperion back then. And they didn't know.
In a way, Sass is a little snake-version of him. Guess that's why they are partnered together.
Luka smiles as he continues to strum his guitar. Sass continues to sit on his shoulder, closing his eyes as he gently sways his head to the music.
The young guitarist doesn't know what the future holds for him. But it doesn't matter.
His family and friends are still with him. Whatever dangers the future throws at him, he'll protect them at all cost
And when they decide to protect him... Guess he has no choice but to fight alongside them.