She appeared before me, before my eyes was Kaya Oboros, the descendant I was supposed to protect, however the presence did not disappear, I was confused, was this woman really the person who required my protection?
-I am sorry for my distracted attitude and lack of courtesy, since you are aware of the situation, I must ask you directly.
I swallowed my breath before asking my bold question - are you a descendant as instructed?
I have always been one of those people who think that asking things directly leads to a better course of things, it would not hurt anyone, but before me stood a person whom I did not yet know whether she was a friend or an enemy.
Kaya looked at me with surprise for a moment but after a few seconds I felt a certain compassion in her eyes
- Just as I feared," she said, holding her small, pale hands to her face.
- They didn't tell you anything, did they? her voice trembled.
Slowly approaching Kaya I said, "I beg your pardon, what are you referring to, my lady?
-This will never stop, I always end up alone, they are always afraid of me.
Kaya knelt down right there at the entrance of the University, letting out a slight sob, some students turned to look but did not fuss, they murmured among themselves, I could hear what they were saying with my second blessing, it seemed as if this had already happened before.
-Here it goes again," I heard between the whispers.
I leaned towards her, a feeling of pity arose in my heart, if at that moment I had resorted to what I learned during my 4 years of training I would never have approached my hand to this woman, at that moment I didn't think like a Watcher, I thought like a human, the pity, the guilt of seeing Kaya crying with her knees on the floor dirtying her beautiful dress, as absurd as it sounds, seeing such a scenario was a terrible feeling.
I took her hands with mine and delicately pulled them away from her face revealing her blushing face, her expression was paralyzed, she stared at me surprised to see me so close to her.
-Don't cry Miss Oboros, I may not be aware of what is happening, you may be afraid, but I am here to help you, I am not leaving.
Bold words for the coward who a few minutes ago was totally terrified of the same young lady to whom I held out my hand.
I helped Kaya to her feet again, she shook her knees and wiped her eyes to direct her gaze to me again.
-Thank you and I apologize for my childish way of acting," she said with a trembling voice- I just nodded.
-You being a Watcher I'm sure you already noticed the demonic presence in me," said Kaya quietly, making sure the conversation stayed between us.
I nodded confidently
-I have never seen or felt anything like this before.
Kaya smiled sarcastically and discreetly.
-Yes, I had already had this conversation before
At that moment it was not difficult to come to the conclusion that I was not the first Watcher who had been assigned to Kaya, from her previous reaction I could also guess that the previous ones had not ended on good terms for some reason, highly related to her demonic presence.
-I'm really sorry I don't have all the details, Miss Oboros. I'm sure the organization didn't give them to me for some reason.
I lied, for I did not know why not to mention such a detail to me.
-But don't worry," I said firmly, "if you can explain it to me, I swear I will help you as much as I can.
These words resounded inside her, as her look of sorrow and sadness still present turned into one with a slight hope, at that moment I managed to notice how her mouth opened slightly to say a word when just at that moment
"Riiing"-this was the sound of ceremonial commencement at the University.
-It seems we should go Miss Oboros, we can't miss the entrance ceremony, I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to talk later," I said, turning away from her.
-Y... Yes, you're right," she said looking slightly down, I noticed at that moment a certain sadness.
I knew that at that moment she had something very important to say, something about the demonic presence still present, but I was sure that the subject could wait a few hours, besides maybe it would be better to talk about it in a more private place.
I was about to walk towards the auditorium but when I saw her sad face I did not move, looking at this scenario I remembered something very important, she was my protégée, despite the presence I felt in my heart, despite all the indications that this was a bad idea I was disappointed in myself, as our oath said "I have no value, I am not better than anyone, I only serve, I only protect people who have a destiny", I am not a judge, if the organization sent me to protect the great evil of evils then that is what I was going to do.
I extended my hand towards Kaya- Come on miss, I'm here to accompany you.
Time stopped again, this time not because of a bad feeling, Kaya looked at me and I looked at her, I felt as if it was the first time our eyes were honest, I felt, a... connection?
Kaya smiled slightly, she extended her hand taking mine, I thought it would be cold because of the pale of her skin, because of the sensation in my heart; it was not like that, I did not feel the demon approaching my soul, neither did I feel an Angel fallen from the sky. In my hand, there was a person, a person like me.
Without saying a word we started walking towards the auditorium, the whispers of the curious students intensified as they saw what was going on.
- And who is that?
-It can't be.
- Did he touch hands with Kaya Oboros?
I decided to ignore them, I was supposed to be in that place to help her, not to question the organization, I would have time for that later on my own and bad play of my thoughts.
I continued walking slowly with Kaya at my side.
"Haha"- Kaya let out a small, subtle laugh as we walked.
I turned to look at her
- What are you laughing at, Miss Oboros," I said in a friendly tone.
-You are very kind, no one has ever dared to touch me before, Watcher or not," said Kaya.
- Well, what bad taste the others had," I said in a humorous tone, but at the same time it was true, because Kaya was a very beautiful young woman.
Kaya smiled
-Thank you very much .... - said Kaya as she searched for courage to finish her sentence- but I'm sure you already know what I mean.
Of course I knew that, it is said that even unblessed humans can sense a bad aura around places where demons have dwelled, many times this is how myths have been created, it is normal that the students of the University noticed a certain rejection when approaching Kaya.
-I know, miss, but you have nothing to worry about now that I'm here.
Kaya stopped and held the right sleeve of my suit tightly.
-Neville .... You... aren't you afraid?," said Kaya looking into my eyes searching for an answer.
It was at that moment that in complete confidence I said.
-Very much miss, I'm very afraid- I smiled as I finished the sentence,
I knew from Kaya's expression that this was a totally unexpected response.
-But the fear I feel is not towards you miss, it is the fear that both as humans and demons have, the fear of the unknown.
"a newborn demon is no different from a human, it is when the demon knows human nature that it inherits its evil and fear."
-I know we have just met and a promise from me may be totally insignificant for you so I will not promise you anything, I swear Miss Obo...-I stopped- Miss Kaya, I will not be afraid of you anymore, since we already know each other you are no longer unknown to me.
Kaya's eyes were illuminated, a relief was noticed on her face and a big smile made its presence, my heart raced a little at such a reaction and the image of this happy woman, she was simply beautiful at that moment.
- Shall we go on, Miss?" I said trying to get out of the illusory state I was in.
Kaya nodded her head
The introductions were made, I had met the one I had to protect, there were still many things to talk about, many things that if I had known at the time I might not have had the courage to have made such a bold oath but to this day, I do not have a single regret of what I said at the time.