26 An Unexpected Gues (1/2)
Will went straight to the dining room, he knew that Michael probably wouldn't be there but it was a quiet place where they wouldn't be distracted during his conversation. Taking out his phone, Will inserted his flame into the screen and thought of his uncle. Within moments he showed up on the screen.
Michael was in his room reading when he felt his nephew's presence. ”I would refrain from using this form of contact in the future William,” He said as he looked up from his book. ”You don't know what the person you are contacting might be doing.” he put his book down and stood up. ”What do you need me for?” Will had to think for a second. Bianca never knew when he was there unless he spoke. The fact that someone could actually sense him was something he would have to keep in mind later on.
”I'm in the dining room, we need to talk.” Finally able to find his words, Will watched as Michael exited his room before he let the image fade. He only had to wait a few minutes before his uncle opened the glass door to the dining room. He greeted his nephew with a smile before he sat in the chair facing Will.
”What's the emergency?” He asked, more curious than he was worried. Will told him of the events that happened during his friends training session. With every word, Michael's smile grew wider as if he were anticipating the results the whole time. By the time Will was done explaining, Michael was beaming. ”William this is great news,” he said with excitement. ”Do you understand how rare flame users are now?” Michael couldn't hold in his excitement any longer, he launched himself out of the chair and ran to Will's side. ”Since the king had closed himself off in the castle, the amount of flame users had reduced only to the royal family.” His expression turned from pure joy to disappointment. ”He had made it possible for his advisors to take all the power to increase their position, it was how they practically seized the throne.” Michael stayed quiet for a while, thinking about what the return of flame users could mean for the future.
”That's great and all,” Will said with a little hesitation. ”But how exactly did I give them the power?” That was the only thing Will could think about. He had done nothing but train them the way he had been trained by Michael, he couldn't think of how it could have transferred just by teaching them swordplay.
Michael stayed quiet for a time, thinking of a way to tell his nephew what he had done. ”While you were training, what exactly were you thinking?” He asked, obviously intrigued as much as Will was. ”What did you want for them?”
”I just wanted there to be a way that they could even out the threat, instead of me protecting them I just wanted to give them a way to protect themselves so I wouldn't have to watch all enemies going after me and them at the same time.” Giving the explanation, Will started to understand what had happened. ”I wanted them to be able to help me instead of me being their own source of salvation.” Michael nodded at his description. It seemed like he came up with the same conclusion as Will did.
”You gave them the flame so they could stand with you.” Michael looked Will in the eyes with a look of respect. ”You unwittingly gave birth to the first two of the next generation of flame users.” Michael couldn't help but laugh. ”Anyone you wish to stand with you will now have the ability to do so, you and your father alone have the King Flame which allows you to give the power to anyone you deem worthy.” He said as he sat back down.
Will couldn't believe what he was hearing, he himself was now responsible for choosing who he thought was worthy of power? Not knowing how to take this new information, Will remained silent for a time. It was true that he needed help in order to get his vengeance on wraiths, but after that happened, what then? The advisors would still be in power instead of the true king. He remembered the state that Maya had lived in. He remembered the Crimson King guards who were trying to take her livelihood. He remembered what they were planning on doing if she didn't pay. Will's face wrinkled in disgust.
Will now not only had the power he needed to fight the wraiths, but he also had the power to help others like Jake in the other world. He could give others the chance to fight for what was rightfully theirs. He could forcibly have his father look at what his kingdom had become. With a new generation of flame users, he could take the corruption from the land and purge it. Finally he could ensure that what happened to him as a child never had to happen to another one so long as he breathed.
As Will was lost in his thoughts, Michael received a call. Stepping out of the room, Will barely noticed he departed. His mind was still spinning with the information he had just gotten. He needed to make sure that Bianca and Jake were prepared enough to be able to support him on another journey.
”William, it seems you have a visitor at the gate.” Michael said in confusion. With the announcement, Will was broken from his thoughts. He hadn't told anyone where he was, there shouldn't have been anyone who could find him.
'Who could have found me all the way here in New York?' He thought to himself as he went to the speaker for the gate. ”Hello?” he said awkwardly, he honestly didn't know who to expect. If it was Jonathan, Michael would have just sent the driver.
”Ello,” A familiar voice greeted him through the speaker. Will was shocked speechless. ”So you planning on letting me in anytime Will? It's kinda cold out here.” Leo said as he chuckled a bit at what Will could only assume was his shocked silence.
Will turned to his uncle as he turned the corner. ”You can let him in,” He said as he could almost read the confusion on his face. ”It's only my best friend.” With that, Will went outside to wait for Leo to get to the driveway. Sure enough within a few minutes the car came into view.
As the vehicle parked, Will could see the usual Mass Effect sweatshirt clad best friend exiting the car with his usual satchel holding his laptop. His hair as shaggy as ever as he straightened his glasses. ”Didn't think you could really leave me behind did you?” Leo said as he walked up to Will. ”All joking aside man,” Leo grabbed Will in an embrace, ”It's good to finally see you again.”