As they slept, they dreamed of the day to come.
Their minds focused on what they anticipated and how likely it'll be that they can pull off the task that threatened an encounter with a Commander.
Hakai knew that the other two had no idea what to expect and since Sakura knew that Hakai ran from that group, she'd know that he knew what to expect.
'' Will the two of them be okay? Will I be okay? Seiya decisively ended that battle against Friegen a month ago and it seems like we'll be holding him back if things continue the way that they do. Me and Sakura have grown stronger since then but we haven't exactly tested our limits just yet. This doesn't even take into account the relative danger of our task or how Gakusha obtained his knowledge of the Dark Hand or why he's so quick to help us. Is he doing this just to help save the Empress of the East or does he have another motive? ''
Hakai's thoughts continued on in this cynical manner until the morning but something at the back of his head ate away at his thoughts. It was the same emotion that ate away at him when he wielded his power against Friegen, that same emotion that made it difficult for him to be open about his own nature.
'' I can't help Seiya save his sister to the best of my ability without being a liability. There has to be something I can do. ''
His dreaming and recollection of his thoughts felt like it was going in circles. What can he do to quiet these thoughts? It was difficult for him to find the answer, forcing him to remain stuck in these particular thoughts for sometime.
When the morning arrived, Hakai was the last to wake as the other three were busy looking out the window.
The black haired male got up and looked outside with them to see what was going on, prompting Sakura to greet him.
'' Good morning sleepyhead, did you need an extra hour of rest or something? You didn't wake even when I shook you earlier. ''
Hakai had shaken his head, implying he wasn't sure what was going on but soon enough he saw what they were looking at. Gakusha was outside giving out a public lecture to some of his students on the yard in front of the academy, wrapping up a lesson that started 40 minutes ago.
'' Our Principal always gives out a public lecture around the morning. It's always either a history lesson or some personal story about an experiment of his that has some underlying lesson about ambition and being careful about the things you pursue. You should join when you are able, you won't regret it. This I promise. ''
Mimi spoke highly of Gakusha, although yesterday it appeared she had made it out to seem like he was just some eccentric person but this just furthered the trio's curiosity about the principal. Who exactly was he? There was just a huge cloud of unknown information hanging over Gakusha and all the things they've seen so far, it just feels like there was more to him than what they've seen.
They only knew what others told them about Gakusha but surely there was more to him than what they've seen.
'' Lets go you three, breakfast should be getting served right about now. You don't want to start your day off on an empty stomach now would you? ''
Mimi left the window so that she could open the door for the three of them to go out. She couldn't let them stay in here for too long since they had not yet started classes and they needed to eat.
The female led them to the other end of the academy where many students were receiving their meals and helped the three get their meals before sitting down with them.
'' I've paid for your meals today, I'll consider my debt to you repaid now for the scissors from yesterday. ''
Mimi spoke in a cheerful voice as she began eating, which of course led to the other three eating their meals as well.
A brief silence followed as they ate until their plates were clean and by the end of it, the Principal had arrived at their table.
'' I hope I didn't catch you at a bad time, once you three are ready please come to my office. We have to finish our conversation from yesterday as I'm sure you three are just as eager to do so. I'll be awaiting your arrival. ''
The male spoke with a cheery tone before leaving the area to head up to his office. Seiya, Sakura and Hakai looked at one another with their own opinions on the situation.
Seiya : '' I will see you soon Sister..''
Sakura : '' I hope we can pull this off, then I'll be two for two for saving Seiya's family members. I wonder if I'll get some sorta reward. ''
Hakai : '' I have to ask Gakusha how likely we are to succeed and not get ourselves killed. As hopeful as the desired outcome is, the chance that we are killed is way higher. ''
The three of them had their thoughts in silence before inevitably getting up to leave. It was time to meet the Principal again and iron out the details concerning the rescue operation.