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Was he a puppet and someone hidden was pulling all his strings? Maybe the puppet master was the one on his way.
An even terrible and chilling thought crossed their minds. Maybe Chi-taki was one of the Dark Warriors he spoke about? Maybe he was in cahoots with Panthora's master and delaying them until his master arrived.
But this was Chi-taki, the one who has done so much for them in a short period. He had proven himself to be a friend.
Shark decided to take the first step to rebuilding their trust. He placed the conversation back on track.
"You were mentioning the Hyods and this Omegon, who are they again?"
"The Hyod's are the most respectable and noble warriors I have ever laid eyes on. They reside in the majestic Othyrus (O-thigh-rus) Castle, however know one is allowed there except the ones approved by a unanimous vote from them."
"Only the strongest of warriors in strength and heart are permitted to live there and become it's defender like the Hyods," replied Chi-taki, his head a bit down.
"I have never been to the Othyrus Castle and only the ones whom live there know of its secret location and what it looks like."
"We have seen you perform such daring deeds so why haven't you been asked to live there?" asked a perplexed Shark.
"Well, I personally do not know why however, I do have a theory," responded Chi-taki, now stroking his chin hair while he looked down at the ground with another depressing expression on his face.
"What is it?" asked Troy.
"I believe some of the Hyods might not appreciate my talents like the two of you do," answered Chi-taki.
"I don't get it? If they are as omnipotent as you've made them out to be then why don't they recognized a great warrior when they see one," said an irate Shark.
Chi-taki smiled at Shark seemingly sending thanks for his words.
"I adore the Hyods and so do many others and I believe some of them are the most knowledgeable and caring warriors I have ever heard of."
"Then there are the others who see my kind as being wild and disloyal because some Morphmals, not all, especially not I, tend to switch sides easily depending on who is in power. I believe some of the Hyods feel I might be one of the defectors."
"But that's not fair," howled Shark. "It's not fair you are judged because of the actions of others, that's discrimination."
Shark felt himself inside Chi-taki's shoes and many others whom he himself had denied many things too because they were not popular or from a certain social hierarchy.
He wished for a second chance to say how sorry he was and to make amends. Maybe this land he was thrown into was karma for all the wrongs he had committed.
Chi-taki looked at Shark intensely, sending him looks of thanks once more.
"Unfortunately, some warriors are looked upon as being substandard or of lower class, like Morphmals."
"Then we have to do something about that," said a bold Shark.
Troy's eyes fell on him and he could see the intensity on his best friend's face. It looked like Shark wanted change, in a land he had limited, very limited knowledge of.
Personally, he felt bad for Chi-taki but what could Shark do? He was one boy who knew absolutely nothing about the political system in play. He had to bring Shark back to reality and quick.
"Shark, we are trying to get home, not try to end discrimination," articulated Troy making sure his eyes did not meet Chi-taki's.
"Thank you Shark for all you have said, however Troy is correct. The two of you have to focus on getting home."
Troy walked up to Chi-taki and sat down next to him. He was not cold and heartless like his words made him out to be.
"I want to help too or find a way so we can tackle it all, but that might be impossible for the three of us to do on our own."
Troy needed Shark to listen to his words and understand that for two strangers to make a difference would be difficult without being targeted; like they were from the moment they arrived on Axial.
"Please go on with your narrative Chi-taki," said Shark, clearly ignoring Troy.
"The Hyods through secret messengers invite young warriors to Apprentice Hall, an extraordinary place where they can enhance their skills and abilities under the training of Othyrus Castle Warriors."
"Some are even able to ascend to the Othyrus Castle after the four-year semester, but only the ones who are judged to be in position of great strength and heart."
"That's great so what are the names of the Hyods?" asked Troy.
If some factor prevented this noble lord from helping them then at least, he and Shark could track down these great leaders with a name.
Chi-taki started to describe the Hyods in detail. He began with the Hyod of Wind.
"He controls the four winds of the world and uses them to aid him in the battle against the Messiah of Darkness. His long silver hair, his robe and paleness demonstrate wisdom."
"He is the most adored of the Hyods and most friendly towards Morphmals like myself," said a glowing Chi-taki with admiration in his voice.
Troy looked at Shark and whispered into his ear, "He sounds a lot like Mr. Valliant," but it was impossible.
Mr. Valliant was now a world away and come to think of it, he would give anything to see his face again which would mean they were in the comfort of their own homeland, the great and majestic blue marble, Earth.
Shark chuckled at the thought of Mr. Valiant wielding a sword and battling giants. His power, he thought, would be knowledge.
He would overcome his enemy by educating them to the reason why their wrongdoings were erroneous and to help them see the righteous path to take.
"Yeah, he does but of course it's not him, he's not an ancient Warrior of Wind, but a hardworking professor of history," said Shark.
Chi-taki continued on with the description of the Hyod of Wind.
"His Guardian Beastial is the brave eagle with which he soars into battle with whenever needed."
"Wow, I would like to meet this Hyod. He sounds like someone who can make a huge difference in this world," muttered Shark.
Troy had to make a mental note to convey to his best friend that his vision, honourable, was something truly out of his reach.
"Like the Hyod of Wind, the rest of the Hyods also where robes and armours distinctive to the Rudiment they control," Chi-taki said when something thumped Troy on his head, opening his eyes to a previous memory.
The one whom saved them wore a robe. Could he be a Hyod? No that was too outrageous, or was it?
"The Hoyd of Earth is Demetah (Dee-me-tah). She is very beautiful and one of the youngest Hyods. Her sacred Beastial is the majestic stag."
"She never walks with her weapon; however, it is placed safely in a hidden vault. Out of all the Hyods, she is the one to appear before her faithful followers and help if she can."
"I would definitely love to meet her," said a smiling Shark while Troy chuckled.
"Lord Ponthious (Pon-tee-us)!" interrupted Chi-taki with a loud roar to grab the two's attention. "Is the Hyod of Water. His weapon is his trusted golden shield embedded with his sapphire emblem."
"His shield could expand or contrast to the size he wanted. His Guardian Beastial is the dangerous hammerhead shark. I heard Lord Ponthious has the powers to link to all the bodies of water in the world and purify them if they are stained."
Shark quickly remembered something Chi-taki had uttered to them when they were in the Forest of Intentions.
"That Hyod must be the one Chi-taki talked about yesterday," said Shark to a baffled Troy.
"You know, the one he said I was named after, well not him but his sacred Beastial," clarified Shark.
Questions:
1) Any thoughts on the Hyods so far?