Hector and Arkus were being led by gramps to a house, and the road were directly head to the house, the house land were slightly higher from the other houses, "have you ever talk to your grandfather?" Gramps asks starting a conversation, Hector stop looking around and answer his question, "I've barely talked to him. And I don't see him around often." He said a hint of sorrow in his voice. "I see…well, I'm not surprised. Shirogane bloodlines sure have short lives pans." Gramps said while opening his house door, "please come in." He smiles welcoming Hector, "the pleasure is mine, gramps." Hector said bowing.
Hector look around the house, a couple of paintings is on display, vases stand on the cabinet, and a couple of photos of him with some peoples.
"Can you wait a moment? I'll be back, please make yourself comfortable." Gramps said before going off somewhere, Hector was about to say something but gramps already left his sight. Arkus jump off his shoulder and went to sit on the couch. "Whoa, it's so comfy!" Arkus said and ended up sleeping.
'Ah…I remember this old man.' Iris said in Hector's head, "who?" Hector asked, sitting down on the couch beside Arkus, 'He's your grandfather friend, nothing special.' Iris said boredom filled her voice, "Eh, you actually have a good memory, I thought before you were forgetful." Hector snickered teasing her, 'I'm not even a human, don't treat me as one, you human.' Iris said with malice in her voice. "Sorry, sorry." Hector chuckle and plays with his sword cases.
After a few seconds of silence, and no signs of gramps yet, Hector decide to ask something. "Hey…can I know what fight my parents got into and ended up getting killed?" He asks getting serious, 'I don't get any order to tell you.' Isla replies while playing around on her world. Hector grits his teeth in frustration, Iris stop playing and said, 'Though I can give you a hint.' She smiles when she senses his change of mood.
"What is it?" Hector asks his hope raises slightly. 'Something you won't mess with. But there's no guarantee you won't meet him.' Iris said closing her eyes remembering how that person fights. "What do you mean?" Hector ask frowning, 'I don't know. I myself didn't understand after all these years.' Iris said laying down on the ground. "Then, I suppose he is so strong." Hector sigh, 'Yea…But I definitely will kick his ass this time we meet him.' Iris said cockily. Hector nod in agreement, "yeah, we will." He said his eyes filled with determination.
"Who were you talking to Hector?" Gramps ask suddenly making Hector jump from the couch, "ah…it's uhh…" Hector trailed off confused with what to answer, 'Don't tell him, or I will make you stuck in my world.' Iris said seriously. "Uhh…just speaking to myself…" Hector sweat nervously at her threat. "I see. Would you mind opening this? Kazuki tells me to bring it to his grandchild when I meet them." Gramps said handing him a box.
Hector then lift the lid, and put it down beside the box, "What is this?" Hector mumble, inside the box is a sword hilt. Just the hilt. 'Oohh…I see…' Iris said inside Hector's head, with pure interest, "Seems like he leaves it for you." Gramps said. "Did he leave a note or something?" Hector ask searching in the box. "Hmm…Ah, let me grab it." Gramps said and stand up to leave once again.
"Did you have a clue?" Hector ask observing the hilt. 'Well, yes I do.' Iris smirks, "Can you tell me?" Hector ask again, 'hmmm…nope. Imma leaves you hanging.' Iris snickered in reply, "I hate you…" Hector muttered annoyed.
Gramps then returns shortly, holding a book, "It's yours now, Hector." Gramps smiles handing him the book, "thank you." Hector said bowing a little, and just about to open the first page, a sudden loud screech was heard. The house shakes violently because of an earthquake, making vases, painting, and photos falls to the ground, Hector noticed a big chandelier lamp is shaking because of the earthquake. And Gramps is standing right in the middle, under the chandelier.
'Do something, or a tragedy will happen.' Iris said an amused smile on her face, "I know! And I will not let that happen!" Hector said pushing Gramps out of the way and quickly rolled over and guard his head. To avoid the chandelier, the chandelier crash down, the sound of glass shatters filled the room. After a while, the earthquake calmed down.
Hector lift his head when the earthquake has calmed down. "Gramps!" Hector said quickly runs to check on him, "H-Hector…t-that thing is here…" Gramps said shakily, before collapsing. "Gramps? Gramps! Oi Iris! Is he okay?!" Hector shout worries filled his voice, 'try checking his pulse silly.' Iris said rolling her eyes. "Oh right." Hector said and check if there's any pulse left.
"Faint. What to do?" Hector ask again, his eyes filled with worry. 'Take him to bed, and handle that thing.' Iris said closing her eyes, "Alright. What do you mean by that thing?" Hector ask while picking him up, 'Jeez, you're asking too much, just see what's outside later.' Iris said annoyed, "Yeah, yeah." Hector scoffs and walks to Gramp's room to place him there.
"Is he safe here?" Hector asks concerns, 'Dunno. Let's just hurry and help the other.' Iris said doesn't seem concerned much. "Tsk, if something happens to him I'm blaming you." Hector said clicking his tongue and run out the room, 'like the others would trust you. You can't possibly blame someone they can't see~' Iris chuckle mocking him. "Whatever! Just shut up!" Hector shout getting pissed.
When Arkus see Hector, he immediately latches himself to Hector, "Huaaaa!! I thoughts you're gone!!" Arkus cried dramatically. "Oi, oi, this is not the time to cry! Let's go!" Hector said grabbing Arkus by his neck and put him in his shoulder.
Hector opens the front door with a bang, as the view of citizens being scared, and panic greets him. "What happened?!" Hector shout, as suddenly Ashley was thrown to the wall beside him, "Ashley!" Hector said surprised and quickly checks on her, "Damn…that packed some punch!" Ashley said lifting her head, she noticed Hector and greet him, "Hey Hector! Sorry! Got no time!" She grins as Hector sigh, offering her his hand which she gladly takes, "What happened?" Hector asks, "I don't know man! Things flashes in front of my eyes!" Ashley said with pure excitement.
"Seriously, do you have any bones or not?" Hector asks sweatdrops at her act, "my bones won't break easily!" Ashley said pumping her fist, she then turns her head to him, a smile appeared on her face, "can you give me a push?" She asks wiggling her eyebrows, Hector sigh and form a shield, "Yeah, up?" Hector asks as Arkus jumps down from his shoulder knowing what will happen. "Mhm!" Ashley nod happily.
Hector kneel down and point his shield flat on to the sky, Ashley takes a couple of steps away from him and runs at him, she jumps right at the shield, as Hector pushes the shield with his muscle power, same for Ashley, but she uses her foot muscle. "WOOOHOOO!" Ashley can be heard shouting, she forms a cannon and pulls the trigger, multiple bullets were shot and goes to various directions.
Ashley makes her cannon dissolve and lets her body falls freely, while Hector is trying to stand under her, when he is sure he is under her, he stops and waits for her to land. Ashley then falls to his hands, "thank you!" Ashley grins as Hector immediately let her go, Arkus then jump to his shoulder again. "Let's go! There is actually something bigger!" Ashley said motioning her hands, telling him to follow her.