In one of the ministry buildings of Varsandra, Human Empire:
"How is this possible!" an elder shouted.
"Calm down, she might have received help from a stronger being to help her escape her own predicament". An elder guessed.
"Yes, that is the only plausible explanation" another said.
"We have made thorough research about the family ties of her family, there is no one that is currently close to Kairi Shou, that they would send a strong bodyguard". An elder reported.
"There is no use thinking about that now, we should plan our next move".
A voice came out from the corner of a room."If things goes south, we can still turn the tide by using him"
"Yes, your Excellency" the elders responded.
...
The Magic Academy, Varsandra, Human Empire:
Students are noisy as always, they are excited about today's competition. Kairi arrived alone today, Val didn't go because her family had ordered her to stay home after what had happened. Kairi wore a sad expression as she was thinking on what would happen if those cloaked men came back. If they managed to sneak to school without getting caught, they can do it again as security is reduced because more personnel is tasked at the school competition. She then arrived at her class then took her seat. She suddenly recalled Kaito, if Kaito really does know about the Dark Element, maybe he can help her get the power she needed. After mustering some courage, she walked towards Kaito.
"Hello, I am Kairi, one of your classmates" Kairi said with a gentle voice.
"I am Kaito, nice to meet you" Kaito replied.
The other students were watching, some are confused as why would a Noble like Kairi talk with a commoner.
"Can we talk?, somewhere private" Kairi asked. "Sure" Kaito replied.
"How about, after the morning classes?" Kairi suggested.
"I'm fine with that" Kaito said.
"Great, then I shall wait for you" Kairi then said her goodbye. Jake was also watching all this. He was annoyed as Kairi even invited Kaito, a commoner, to talk somewhere private. She never invited him this way, nor talk to him with the tone she did with Kaito. He then stormed out of the class, whenever he thinks about Kaito, his blood will boil.
...
After the morning class, Kairi then excitedly tidy her things and went to Kaito.
"Surely you haven't forgotten about our talk, right?" Kairi asked.
"So, when shall we talk?" Kaito replied.
"I reserved a table at a Library, it's enhanced with magic, no one can hear us there". Kairi whispered at Kaito's ears. They then proceeded to go to the Library. After getting the reserved table, Kairi activated the magic that is enhanced on the table to make sure nobody can hear what is happening inside. She then asked Kaito.
"Let me get straight to the point, do you know anything about the Dark Element?
"And what if I do?, what are you going to do with it?" Kaito responded, his face with a serious expression.
"I... need it for something" Kairi responded. Kaito then looked at her for a while then finally made his decision.
"I do" Kaito said.
"Really" Kairi asked happily.
"Yes, but I don't know much". Kaito replied.
"Then how did you managed to know about it?" Kairi asked curiously.
"That I cannot say" Kaito said with a firm voice. But that was fine with Kairi, if she could at least know something from the Forbidden Element, then maybe she can get stronger.
"I can teach you, but it will be difficult" Kaito said with a serious tone. He was wondering how Kairi knew of this.
"I can handle it, I'm not the top student of this Academy for nothing!" Kairi proclaimed.
Kaito was reluctant to let Kairi know about the Dark Element without him knowing what she would do with it.
"Before I teach you anything, I really must know why you need this knowledge, if your aim is to be strong then you should just hone your own skills" Kaito said. Kairi remained silent, Kaito was getting ready to leave when,
"I want to get stronger" Kairi said hesitantly.
"Like I said, if you only want to get stronger then you shou-". Kaito was interrupted.
"I want to get stronger to protect the ones I love!" Kairi shouted. "I know that I am weak, I know that I am powerless, I failed to realize that...and because of that, I failed to protect her, she suffered because of my own foolishness" Kairi said while her tears roll down her cheeks. Kaito looked at her. She has long red hair, she has a pretty face of her own, has blue jade-eyes and her well-developed body.
"For humans, I guess she be classified as a beauty" Kaito said to himself while looking at Kairi.
"Fine then, I shall teach you about the Dark Element".
Kairi abruptly stopped crying then looked at Kaito. She then thanked him. As Kaito was about to say something, the bell rang thrice, not twice. A loud voice can be throughout the Academy.
"The School Competition, Starts!"