The dark guardian

C20

"It's not bad from what I see" I attacked James, but he dodged all my attacks, his speed was not the same as before, they were quite precise movements to tell the truth, everything was according to the plan.

-Surprised? Well, get used to seeing me this way , Lakai , this will be quick and easy—he was bragging about his speed—I'm still using all my strength and I see that you're having a little trouble keeping up with me.

" Even so, don't think that I'll have mercy on you just because you're my apprentice, you'll also have a lesson in pain." Our swords collided continuously giving way to sparks from our edges.

"Come on, is that all you got?" Sure old age has come into your life and you must be very tired from what I see—he stopped short.

Instantly I took my sword and slightly cut his cheek without him noticing .

—Mistake number one—I shook my head—you have lowered your guard believing that your opponent is weaker only because of age, you can never underestimate your enemy because of that, be it his size or appearance, you must always fight at maximum power without stick to that James, otherwise even the weakest enemy can defeat you.

used my transformation showing my true appearance, my body had changed as well as my sword, I vanished in an instant to hurt James's arm, I wanted to show him a little of my power.

—Do you still believe that because I'm old I don't have enough power? —his face had paled—you still have a lot to learn, you're naive. Now feel my power—I hit his body, throwing him towards some rocks.— Come on, get up—I yelled—get my next attack—I ran straight ahead, throwing my sword at him .

—it won't be easy for you—he struggled stopping my sword—I won't give up even if you have increased your strength. I'll not give up!

—It is admirable that you have the courage to challenge me to a battle—I kept advancing with my sword—few have been able to survive in a battle against me . You must know how to connect your soul with what you have, do not think that it is only brute force, your sword is also your soul, once you achieve that, your whole body and soul will become one just like your sword.

— what you say? - began to run away from me .

—come on, don't be afraid, you don't need to run away—I appeared in front of him stopping him in his tracks—you're scared like easy prey James, this will be the end of you, the bad thing is that you didn't even give me a fight—I mocked—apparently you new transformation only lasted a few seconds. Now I will destroy your whole body.

•

JAMES

Damn, the difference between our powers is abysmal, I didn't know that guy was so powerful, if only he had appeared to me as a simple human and now he is a vigilante with impressive abilities, I have to do something before he kills me , but how?

I started running as fast as I could devising a plan to stop him or at least last a little longer, because the truth is that although my strength had increased, his was superior to mine. Immediately a portal opened, leaving the demon that he had seen in that illusion.

"What did we talk about that time, James?" I told you that you and I were invincible, but you had to connect your soul with mine and now look at you, running away from this guy, you also hurt my pride every time you are afraid. show your face! Take danger head on! And let's show how powerful you and I can be. Now James Brixt reacts !— I heard a loud scream that stunned my ears

My body began to respond to the call of that demon giving way to a transformation, I saw how my arms began to thicken more as well as my legs, my sword lit up so much in the middle of the darkness and a new armor was impregnated by every part of my body, my weight was extremely light I could almost feel like I was floating, my vision was clearer.

"We'll see if you can stop this , Lakai ." I waved my sword up and down, a line of light came out of it parallel to my sword, hurting his chest, this time I thought I'd make it.

Damn, I just waved my sword and I could do that, I don't want to imagine the things I can do in the middle of a battle, it's amazing what can be done with all this.

—Bravo !— felt his wound—I see that you have been able to connect your soul with the inner demon you have, but this hurt a lot, but still I congratulate you, it was what I was looking for and from what I see you have achieved quite well.— He raised his thumb in approval.

I started to scream in pain, I felt like using this transformation, my body was the one that endured everything afterwards, my muscles returned to normal and my strength gradually faded. I noticed that Lakai came to help me in the midst of my pain.

—Calm down James, just close your eyes and relax, the important thing is that you achieved what we wanted—he took me in his arms, my vision darkened little by little until I fell into a deep sleep.

•

TWO WEEKS LATER

Classes were over, my training with Lakai had advanced a lot, today I was stronger and more skilled, I had to enjoy my vacations, I had done well in my exams that I didn't need to go to summer courses. Tonight he would have a walk with the family, after all he had to take care of her, they were part of the reason to get ahead every day. He knew that something big was coming soon and therefore a little time dedicated to them was the fairest thing he could do.

I was getting dressed in the room, but the emptiness that Katsuro had left behind I always felt, but I was sure that I could rescue him, I combed my hair to the side, buttoned my shirt perfectly, he looked at me differently when I dressed formally, although that I almost didn't like it, I did it just for the occasion.

"Are you ready , son?" Dad knocked on the door, "don't delay too much."

"Almost, wait I finish combing my hair" I buttoned my pants.

" Okay, don't be late, we're all waiting for you" his footsteps could be heard going down the stairs .

Well, I hope everything goes well—I finished getting dressed.

—ready, family we can go out—I smiled to see them all reunited as the great family we were , full of flaws, but the important thing is that we always got ahead.

"It's amazing how my son doesn't have a girlfriend yet, if he's so handsome." Mom squeezed my cheeks, it made me a little uncomfortable every time she did that, I just didn't get used to being flattered. How I wish Astrid was the one to do this.

—Yes, mom—I took her hands removing them from my cheeks—don't exaggerate, in the same way even if I had a girlfriend I would never bring her here, if she knew my two devilish sisters that I have they would drive her crazy—we laughed in unison.

surely you don't have one because you're really ugly." Katrana stuck out her tongue. " What happens is that mom sees you that way because you're her son and mothers never see them badly, but we, who are your sisters, see you very ugly." She put her lips in a single line.

"Let's go now" I caressed the hair of the two. After all, they were my sisters and I loved them very much. They were unique and made me happy.

•

—Dinner was very delicious, we should go to that place, don't you think so?— We returned home satisfied with having tasted the dishes.

—That's right, but in another we'll go at another time because look how long it takes me to carry my sisters, they are such sleepyheads—I was carrying Katrana in my arms, dad was bringing Karina. — Yes , they are heavy—we entered their room, accommodating them in their Beds.

—good night father—pat his shoulder—may you rest very well, I hope to see you tomorrow.

"Good night James," he squeezed my hand, "you're a champion."

•

THREE DAYS LATER

I was walking around the city, it was night and there was a lot of nightlife, open discos and women prostituting themselves on the corners. I walked and felt that someone had grabbed my arm and I immediately turned to hit him, I thought it was someone who was going to attack me and I was always alert to everything that was happening around me.

—calm down, champion—a woman had done it—we could use that energy you have in other things—he bit his lower lip—I can give you a good discount since you're very handsome and it would be a pleasure to try you from head to toe—he kept seducing me .

"Let go of me please" I kept walking, I wasn't capable of going to bed with a prostitute knowing how much I loved Astrid even though we were nothing, but I felt the obligation to respect her.

I arrived at a very dark alley when suddenly a man appeared in front of me . shit! Now I am really lost.

"It's time James." His voice sounded familiar to me, but I was still trying to remember where I had heard it.

"Is that you , Lakai ?" My voice echoed off the walls.

—That's right—he came closer, took my arm and we teleported to another place in an incredible way.

—Where are we?— There was an old house, we were in a patio, it seemed that no one lived in this place.

—This house you see is not just any house, it is the portal that will take us to the underworld, but first I wanted to show you something.— We entered—you see, I don't know if you have noticed, but there are people with powers apart from you.

"I know, but what does that have to do with this?" I frowned, I didn't understand what he meant by that.

"Well, I tried to warn them, but they didn't listen no matter how hard I insisted," he shook his head.

"What are you talking about, Lakai ?" I don't like detours, come on, talk—I glared at him.

"Come on, get out of there," he ordered.

"But what are you doing here?" Kai Logan came out of a room. It was strange that he was here.

—Don't be obnoxious James, I know you're going to need my help, last time we hung out with those idiots , but this time I've become stronger and I'll give them what they deserve.

Immediately from another room Mike came out.

Mike? Do not tell me that...

—That's right James, I also have powers and I must pay for what you did to me the other time, you rescued me.

-not! Definitely not!— Astrid Colleman was standing in front of me— Lakai , are you crazy? How do you think I'm going to put her life at risk? —I shook my head.—This is complete madness.

—I thought the same James and they know how many times I insisted, but they are stubborn. It only remains to trust them, we must not underestimate them, ok?

"On one condition," I stared at Astrid, "she will always be with me."

—Well, the time has come, hold hands and for nothing in the world when you go through the portal do not let go of hands, put aside fears or those fears that have haunted you for the rest of your lives.

Instantly a portal opened below us, I grabbed Astrid's hand tightly, an almost blinding light emanated from that portal.

"Are you ready, Astrid Colleman ?" I looked directly into her eyes, they were bright, I had never seen Astrid that way, she looked so beautiful.