Chapter 419 - The Four Sacred Beasts New Masters (1)(unedited) (1/2)
The four sacred beasts surrounded the twins. They protected them at their center.
”Leader!” A robed man called. ”T-These… these are the four sacred beasts!”
”Yes, I know.” The tall man replied. ”They are the ones that we need to bring back to Xing.”
”They are quite big!” One of the robed men said in astonishment.
”How can we capture them sir?” One robed man asked.
”Tsk, we planned to take the kid in our custody. With that, the four sacred beasts would follow us back to Xing.” The tall man said. ”But our plan backfired.”
”What are we going to do now sir?” Another of the robed man asked.
”Just give us your orders leader.” One of the robed men said.
”We shall follow your orders leader.” Another robed man said.
”Tsk…” The tall man was in a bind.
On the other hand, the sacred beasts were keeping the twins out of harm's way.
”This is not good. The four sacred beasts have strong power that we cannot match for now. Fall back!”
”You heard the leader, fall back!” Another robed man yelled.
”Fall back!” The order was passed to the robed men.
”This is just the beginning.” The tall man said to Alphonse.
”I know.” Alphonse politely smiled. ”Do not worry, I am sure my descendants here will prepare for your coming.”
The robed men started to fall back in haste. Not long, only the four sacred beasts together with Alphonse and Aerith were left.
”It is nice to see you all again.” Alphonse replied with a happy smile. ”I am happy to see you all together again.”
”We have come back to your side, master.” The four replied in unison.
”I see that you all have awakened together with me as well.” Alphonse replied. ”Genbu, the black Tortoise, guardian of the north. Seiryu, the azure dragon, guardian of the east. Suzaku, the vermilion bird, guardian of the south. And last but not the least, Byakko, the white tiger, guardian of the west. My friends, it has been a long time.”
”Master.” The four called Alphonse.
”Yes, I was your master.” Alphonse replied. ”But in this new age, you will have new masters. These masters will be the one that will help me in my journey in the future.”
”Master, it has been so long, but you are giving us away?” Byakko said with a sad face.
”Byakko is right, master.” Seiryu said.
”We are not what we used to be, my friends.” Alphonse said. ”Everything has its place. And once I have fully awakened, so shall your reincarnations.”
”Does that mean we will not be ourselves?” Suzaku asked.
”We have reincarnated for many times now.” Genbu said. ”Surely, we are not our old selves.”
”Do not worry my friends. When the time comes, your past selves will unite with your new reincarnations.” Alphonse replied. ”Like I will be once I have awakened.” The four sacred beasts nodded in understanding.
”Aaahhh… cannot follow on your conversation.” Aerith shouted in frustration.
”Hahaha, my twin sister is such an adorable little thing.” Alphonse hugged Aerith with a happy face. ”I am sorry, but you need to forget this conversation for now. Do not worry, once the right time comes you will remember this day.” After saying this, Aerith was put to sleep all of a sudden.
”This little girl, I feel something from her.” Byakko said while looking at the cute sleeping Aerith.
”Is she not cute, my twin sister.” Alphonse said while poking her pinkish cheeks. ”But that aside, what you feel Byakko is the connection. She is your master now.”
”Oh, I see.” Byakko had a smile on her face.
”How about me? Will I have a new master as well?” Suzaku asked in excitement.
”All of you will have your own new masters in this new generation.” Alphonse said.
”We understand, master.” The four replied in unison.
Alphonse started to rub his eyes. ”Oh, it looks like it is time to go back to sleep.” He yawned.
”Then see you again, master.” Seiryu said.
”Once we awaken again.” Genbu said.
”We will see each other again.” Suzaku said.
”Till then.” Byakko said.