"Sacrifice who? "
Braze forgot all about his mother. His hands were around Robert's collar and he demanded an answer.
" That girl they took... that Chemorian... She... She isn't a normal girl... we cannot let her die. Her death will usher in endless darkness. A Darkness that no one will be able to ward off. "
Robert was shaking so much Braze had to let go of his collar and hold him instead.
"Mira? Are you talking about Mira? I thought you were a Watcher... why do you look so concerned about her? "
Kian came forward.
" I think he knows something beyond what we know... look at his eyes... "
Robert's whites were gone when he had had his vision but they were gradually returning.
" Kian, we don't have any time to lose. Let's get that Heartstaff and find Guardian Yvonne. Every second we lose puts Mira at risk... "
" They are waiting for the right time... "
Robert murmured.
" What? " Braze turned around to look at him with irritation.
" They are waiting for the stars to align... with the right alignment, they will be able to unlock the vortex to eternal darkness. "
Robert said. Then he turned to look at their eyes.
" They are keeping her in a space between universes. It will be impossible for any other living soul to reach that place. "
" Quit paying attention to his nonsense... let's get going... " Braze was unable to stand and listen but Robert had all of Kian's attention.
" ! Let me listen. " He said pointing at Xen , asking Braze to try and wake him up instead.
" So... does it mean that you are worried about Mira? Are you willing to help us find her? You are a Watcher right? Does this mean that we are not under arrest and we can do something to rescue her... together? "
Kian asked.
Robert scoffed.
" I quit being a Watcher some time back. They haven't accepted my resignation or leave notice yet but it's over from my end at least. I don't think my old bosses will get the gravity of the situation even if I described it. But they should. If they kill that girl, earth would not last much longer. Eternal Darkness will take most known lifeforms down with its rise. "
" I believe Mira got abducted by minions who worked for her father. We know he is bad... I heard they call him the devil or something... but I am just trying to understand why Mira is so important? You are talking about a sacrifice right? Is it like some God or another superior species? Why her? A father goes after his own flesh and blood... What does he gain in return? "
Kian asked as Braze helped Xen up. He could hear his groans and moans in the background as he grilled Robert for more answers.
" It's her blood. It's her existence. I don't have all the missing pieces of the puzzle but from what I saw, I can say that eliminating her serves more than one purpose. They are about to use her body as a bridge. That girl is powerful. More powerful than we can possibly explain. I felt it when they took her at the last moment. She must have had something covering her true self... like that woman... "
He pointed at the limp body of Layla.
" That woman right there... " This was the first time Braze actually laid his eyes over Layla.
" Doctor Layla??? Why is she here? "
Braze looked confused.
He went over and sat beside her and placed his hands on her neck, checking for pulses because she looked too pale.
Braze checked for breaths and heart beat. He turned towards Robert with bewilderment.
" Is she ... dead? "
" No! Her body was being used by a Gala... a parasitic creature... She abandoned her host body when she was caught red handed. She used blood samples from you and me... and possible other creatures to aid in this unholy mission. " Robert tried to explain.
" Where... where is Mira? " Xen finally spoke, looking around.
" They took her. We must find the Heartstaff... I don't know if we should spend time looking for that stuff or just go after her... Xen hurry up. We can't just sit around and wait. "
Braze had had enough.
" What is this Heartstaff that you are talking about? "
Robert finally asked Kian.
" A mythical weapon that has a lot of power... we thought of the Dark Devil... I mean Mia's father was after that. But they took Mira without it...I am just trying to understand if this was a mistake on their end or if this was the plan all along. "
Kian said.
Robert shook his head. " I don't know.I have been blessed with certain superhuman abilities since birth. All my life I have been trying to suppress it and get rid of it because I hated being the freak out there. Blacking out and getting glimpses of people's future isn't an ideal ... you know. "
" So...you are different. But... you didn't answer my question. " Kian was about to wrap it up before heading out with the boys.
" All I was saying is that, I don't have the full picture. I think I already told you whatever I had in mind... The girl must be saved at all cost. I am willing to help. "
Kian took a look at Xen and Braze.
" Alright... I guess you can help. We will need to retrieve the Heartstaff. Those Dark Mages are crazy powerful... we need reinforcement... back up... if we want to stand a chance against them.. "
" Come back here when you are done finding whatever you are looking for. "
Robert ordered.
" Why? " Kian looked surprised. What had he given away to let Robert order him around all of a sudden.
" Even if you get your power supplement, you will still need one of them to take you to their lair... That's why you need to come back. "
Braze went for Robert's collar once more.
" Make sense of what you are saying.... quit talking in riddles. " He was about to land a punch but Robert turned his face towards Layla's body.
" That one will be coming back for her body sooner or later... I am going to hold her back...And force her to take us back to her master... and hopefully Mira. "