Jade thanked Butler Jerry and hurried to her great grandfather's study. She knocked and entered when she heard the permission to enter..
' Great grandfather what did you talk to Jayden about?' Jade asked.
' *tsk* you aren't even married yet and you are already protecting him.' Old man King replies.
' Oh please great grandfather, I'm just curious. Did you threaten to break his legs if he betrayed me? Did you tell him a heart-touching love story? Did you give him tips to nurture relationships? Did you give him your blessings? Did you try to intimidate him with your formidable aura?' Jade inquired.
System Jade was speechless.
' What do you take my great grandfather for? My greatgrandfather can never do such cringe-worthy things.' System Jade says scornfully but she was destined to be slapped in the face.
' Tell me the truth girl, were you eavesdropping at the door?' Old man King asks.
' No, why do you ask?' The stunned Jade asked.
' Because I did exactly what you just said. First I reminisced the romance between your great grandmother and I, then I gave him some points on developing relationships, then I gave him my blessings, then I threatened him and warned him not to break your heart and I oppressed him with my noble aura. You really are this old man's beloved child. Good good good, I didn't dote on you for nothing.' Old man King says smiling.
System Jade was speechless.
System Jade: Yes yes, I was in the wrong. I'm the only abnormal one here.
' So how was your investigation?' Old man King asks.
' Wendy Thompson's backer seems to be an enemy of the BSA.' Jade says.
' I will look into it. Take care of your safety for a while, I'll appoint a few hidden guards for you.' Old man King says.
*rumble*rumble*
Old man King and Jade exchanged glances and then burst into laughter. It was comical how their stomachs both rumbled simultaneously.
System Jade: *covering her face* I do not know these people.
' Come let's go for dinner.' Old man King says and the both of them head to the dining room.
Soon after, Justin, Tyler and Matt join in for dinner.
' I'm so sorry guys. Something came up.' Jade says apologetically.
' It's okay. We toured the house, we didn't even realise when the sun set.' Matt says.
It was at that table that the guys realised who Jade took after.
The older one and the younger one swiftly grabbed the food with a sort of intriguing elegance. It was a point to note that neither of them went for the vegetable dishes just meat!
This went on till there was one last piece of meat ( out of the 60 pieces prepared by the chef). Jade stabbed the meat with the serving fork and placed it on old Man King's table.
' I will reluctantly let you have the last piece.' Jade says.
Old man King broke out in a big smile.
' Good good good, I didn't dote on you for nothing.' Old man King says.
The three guys were speechless. Their parents had told them stories about the ferocious and strict business guru, Patriarch King but when they looked at the glutton who was happy because of a piece of meat...
The great grandfather and his great granddaughter slouched on the chair stroking their bellies.
' Pft.... Hahaha!' Justin laughed unable to bear it any longer. Butler Jerry was snickering "silently" enough for everyone to hear him. Matt and Tyler couldn't resist and joined the laughter.
Old man King and Jade looked at them confused.
' You really took after your great grandfather. It's like you are twins.' Justin says through laughter.
' Of course. She inherited my good looks, somehow it skipped my son's generation.' Old man King says as he stands up.
' You youngsters have fun. Good night.' Old man King says. The room is soon filled with the good night greetings.
After he leaves, Jade beckons to the three guys and they followed her to the garden on the roof. It was beautiful. There's wasn't an influx of electric lights which made the stars visible, the wind contained the scent of flowers and seating on the garden bench, one could see the full moon above surrounded by shimmering stars and below you would see roads and roads of flowers.
' There's something, I need to tell you guys.' Jade says.
Justin opens his mouth to speak but Matt beats him to it. ' We are listening.' Matt says.
' You guys are great and all but I am not a friendly person and I don't like the idea of having people around so let's just be common acquaintances for both our benefits.' Jade says but she was in extremely unwilling in her heart. These were her beloved new friends, the things one has to sacrifice for their loved ones.
' Tell me honestly, do you even believe the excuse you just gave?' Tyler says.
' What do you mean?' Jade asks posing a calm facade.
' Don't try to hide it. We heard when Josh Mark told you about the possibility of an attack against us by someone or some people. We know you are trying to keep us away to protect us.' Justin says.
' Then since you know, get ready and leave early tomorrow morning. Pretend you don't know me at school and then we can meet at some deserted cemetery if we want to hang out.' Jade says.
' We can take care of ourselves. We have the right to choose what we want to do. And we won't hold you down, we can be of some help.' Matt replies.
' You guys don't understand. It's for your own good, the last thing I want is for anything to happen to you lots. Just do as I say.' Jade says persuadingly.
' No we won't.' Came their chorus reply.
' Demoness from Day one, there's been this compulsion in me to do as you say and to do things in your best interest and it warms the heart to know that you have our best interests at heart as well but we won't listen to you. We'll either do these together or we won't do it at all.' Tyler says and the other two nod their heads in agreement.
Jade's eyes reddened but she refused to cry. Was this how it felt to have people who had your back no matter the situation.
' You guys don't know what you are talking about. It's dangerous and by the time you realise it, it will be too late.' Jade says.
' We won't change our minds. I, Justin Carter, solemnly swear with the full moon as my witness that the four of us will stay together that even death won't do us apart.' Justin says attempting to ease the mood. The other three break into a small smile at his childishness.
' Then I am right behind you. I, Tyler Brown, solemnly swear with the full moon as my witness that the four of us will stay together that even death won't do us apart.' Tyler says imitating Justin while nudging Matt.
' This is the result of negative influence. I, Matt Jones, solemnly swear with the full moon as my witness that the four of us will stay together that even death won't do us apart.' Matt says and then lightly shoved Jade.
Jade looked at the three adorable "kids" and decided to wear indulge them. ' I, Jade Thompson, solemnly swear with the full moon as my witness that the four of us will stay together that even death won't do us apart.' Jade says smiling at the joyful expression of the three guys. None of them noticed the formation of a white seal above their heads.
' It's like we joined a cult. We need a cool gang name and slogan and sign.' Justin says excitedly.
Jade thought for a while.
' Then let's be The Moonlight Demons. MLD for short.' Jade says.
' Oh and we can the full moon and four stars as our logo.' Tyler says excitedly.
' Then what will be our slogan?' Justin asks.
' All for one, one for all.' Matt says slowly.
' That's genuis. Then we can get matching printed shirts and we'll become a clique.' Justin says happily.
' And on the night of the 10th of August ****, we celebrate the birth of the Moonlight Demons.' Tyler says.
' All for one...' Jade says.
' And one for all, Go MLD!!!' Justin replies.
' Let's do that again. We'll stretch our hands.' Tyler says.
' All for one..,' Jade says stretching out her hand.
' And one for all, Go MLD!!!' The others chorus placing their hands on Jade's.
**********
Peace Temple, B City, Green Haven Country.
The old abbot opens his eyes breaking his meditation.
' She's back!!' He says.