It was the next morning when nearly all the Monster Hunters from Chancellor West’s branch entered the Training Deck only to find Hazel, Gabriel, and the twins killing the monster illusions with both breathtaking speed and accuracy. Most of the level three and below Monster Hunters stayed at the viewing part to watch the four hunters.
“Seems like they’re enjoying the show.” Gabriel muttered as he killed three manticores with a single arrow, “They’ve been staring at us for two hours straight.”
“We grew a reputation overnight.” Rachel explained before she dropped to a low whisper with a smirk clear on her face, “Especially Hazel, thought I heard a few guys talking about asking her out yesterday.”
“Excuse me, what?” Gabriel asked a hard and threatening glare appearing on his face.
‘That was fast.’ Rachel thought her eyes widening a little before she chuckled and folded her arms, “Looks like someone is jealous.”
Gabriel scoffed before he slipped his bow on and folded his arms, “So what if I am?”
Rachel looked at him oddly for a few moments before she let out a small giggle, “Call me crazy but I think you’re starting to be more open. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you and Hazel getting together is the best thing that’s ever happened to you.”
Just as Gabriel opened his mouth to say something a dagger was thrown across from him, nearly taking his eyes out, and pierced the skull of a Cockatrice that was coming in their direction. As the crowd of onlookers cheered Gabriel calmly walked over to the silver dagger that now laid on the ground, picked it up, and scanned the room for its purple-eyed owner. The blue-eyed boy only took a few seconds to find her – going hand to hand with a Minotaur – he let out a loud whistle, catching her attention before he threw the silver dagger at her. Hazel’s eyes widened a bit before she jumped – kicking the Minotaur in the process – and caught the dagger before slitting the Minotaur’s throat and stabbing the back of its head. Landing on her feet Hazel took a deep breath before she turned to Gabriel and gave him a closed-eyed smile, the boy returned it with a loving smile of his own. Their moment however was interrupted when balls of fire came shooting at them, the two then turned their attention to the giant green dragon that just appeared.
“Woah,” Hazel said in awe as Gabriel and the twins walked up to her.
“Took the words out of my mouth Hazel.” Rachel commented before she dropped to a low whisper, “Though I got to wonder why the hunters here weren’t exactly keen on letting us turn it on in the first place.”
“Let’s figure that out later.” Ace said as the dragon aimed its fire at them again, “For now let’s show these people what the Monster Hunters from The Hideout are made out of.”
The other three hunters smiled at him and nodded before they all readied themselves.
∞
“Have anything new to report Charles?” Chancellor West asked sensing the man’s presence in her office not taking her eyes off the numerous papers on her desk, “Are Hazel and the others faring well?”
“Well, might be an understatement,” Charles said biting back a smile as he stood in front of his chancellor’s desk with his hands behind his back.
“Understatement?” Chancellor West asked finally taking her eyes off the papers, “What do you mean by that?”
“They’ve grown quite the reputation amongst the hunters.” Charles reported, “Cameron and the other Captains were just talking about recruiting them if they decide to change branches, Amelia also told me that her daughter will be coming today.”
“Without discussing it with me?” Chancellor West asked surprised, ignoring the last part, “I wouldn’t have suspected that from Amelia or Cameron. How odd.”
“Well, I did hear some of them say that the four of them would just be a problem rather than assets,” Charles added.
“Hm, I see.” Chancellor West said as she turned to look at her papers again, “I’ll go talk to them, you may leave now Charles.”
“Are you going to tell them?” Charles asked quietly.
“It’d be best to keep them all in the dark for now.” Chancellor West said before she sighed, “As soon as we get solid information those four are to be monitored at all times. If I’m correct then we’ll need them all ready for what’s coming.”
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“Ready for what? And what’s coming?” Charles asked, “If you don’t mind my asking.”
‘Well isn’t he nosier than usual.’ Chancellor West thought as she furrowed her brows and sighed again, “A possible revolution.”
Charles eyes widened as he staggered a bit, “C-chancellor, you aren’t thinking of-”
Chancellor West let out a breath before she sat back, “There’ll be some major changes within The Monster Hunter Ranks coming and we need The Moonlight Society to be ready for it.”
“As you wish Chancellor West.” Charles said turning to leave before he asked, “And should I inform the captains of a possible meeting?”
“Yes, that would be the best choice of action for now.” Chancellor West agreed.
Charles nodded before he left the room. The man let out a heavy breath before he made his way back to The Training Deck.
∞
“Do you four ever get tired?” Charles asked as he set foot on The Training Deck, “Because the four of you have been in here for over four hours.”
“I’m confident that the four of us can spend another hour.” Ace replied before Gabriel and the girls walked up to him, “Did you need something, Mr. Charles?”
“I was just making sure the four of you are fairing well.” Charles explained before he glanced at the crowd of onlookers, “Looks like you four have some admirers.”
“Seems like it,” Rachel replied before she turned to the crowd and waved accompanied by her usual smile.
“Not to sound rude Rachel but I think you’re indulging them a bit too much,” Hazel whispered.
Gabriel chuckled a bit before putting a hand on her shoulder, “Just let them have this Love, gods know we could use SOME humor nowadays.”
“I-I suppose.” Hazel stuttered a bit as she gave a faint blush.
‘Well, aren’t you just precious.’ Gabriel thought smiling at the girl before he kissed her right temple, “Leave them be for now Love.”
Rachel was now squealing when Hazel grumbled and hid her face blushing face into her hands.
Meanwhile back at The Hideout Abbey, Cairo, James, Kade, and Matthew were in the Great Hall, seeing Eve off before she went home to visit her mother.
“Promise me you’ll tell me if something happens?” Eve asked as she and Abbey separated from their hug.
“Of course, we will.” Abbey promised her along with a smile, “Tell your mom I said hi, okay?”
“Sure.” Eve said smiling at her before she turned to look at Matthew, “If there’s anything I can do to help tell me as soon as possible.”
Matthew chuckled before he bowed slightly, “As you wish Ms. Nevermore.”
Eve giggled lightly before they heard her uncle call her, “I’ve got to run. I’ll tell you when I get there, but if you need anything-”
“Yeah, yeah, we’ll call you.” Kade interrupted her with his hands in his pants pocket and holding back a smile, “Jeez Eve you sound like my grandmother.”
“Kade!” Cairo scolded as he punched his side.
Eve laughed a little before she smiled brightly at them, “Well I’ll see you guys later.”
“Yeah, see you E,” Abbey said returning the smile before the light-haired brunette ran to her uncle.
“You ready to go Eve?” Chancellor Nevermore asked as he and his niece made their way up the stone staircase.
“Yes, Uncle Joseph.” Eve said quietly as she fidgeted with her bag strap, “Just a bit nervous.”
Chancellor Nevermore chuckled softly before he patted his niece’s shoulder, “Don’t think too much about it Eve. I’m sure you and your mom will be fine and if either of you need anything I’m always as mirror away.”
‘It's hard to tell whether or not he’s faking or not.’ Eve thought before she gave him a small smile, “I know uncle.”
The older man returned the smile before an all too familiar wall blocked their path.
Chancellor Nevermore inserted the tip of his Urumi belt blade into the crack, “Mahan jvalamuk hi main tumase poochata hoon mere liye apne rehasyon ko kholane kay liye.”
Once the wall had disappeared and her uncle picked up his weapon Eve wasted no time in drawing a ritual circle on the ground.
“I’ll see you later E.” Chancellor Nevermore said as Eve stepped into the middle of the circle before it and her eyes glowed bright pink.
“Bye Uncle.” Eve said before she smiled at him and started chanting, “Jal aur Bhoomi ke davata, main tum se praarthana karata hoon, haren aage le aao, Golden Hawk Forest!”
There was a flash of bright light as the ritual circle glowed even brighter before Eve disappeared.
“That’s at least one possible victim gone.” Chancellor Nevermore said as he looked at where his niece stood a few seconds ago before he looked back at Mt. Bedgami, “Now just a few thousand left to go.”
He sighed before he walked back inside and once again inserted his weapon blade tip into the crack, “Mahan jvalamukhi main tumase poochata hoon mere liye apne rahasyon ko kholane kay liye.”