Winston wakes up in his bed with the day restarted, the thought of his allies betraying him and his brush with death still fresh in his mind
A knock on the door is heard, "Mr. Sparrow, it's me Miss Green" the sound of his maid calmed him, she was one of the only people to have treated him genuinely
Winston was born into the Sparrow family, a long line of perceptive and clever tacticians who worked closely with the king of Eldoria and his family, which was one reason he was enlisted to join the Silver Blades
"Come in" Winston replied, Miss Green entered with his breakfast ready she initiated a conversation, "Will you go on the mission with the Silver Blades this afternoon?"
It was all anyone could talk about, the party was entering the village and many of their admirers would be there
"I definitely will, and you can leave my breakfast on the table I'll be out in a while" Winston gets up slowly getting his gear ready for the day. Although he wasn't the best fighter he was able to fight, he received training from his now deceased father. Every time he tried to fight he would always end up badly injured or worse near to death
Okay then! and Mr. Sparrow I've received news Master Yuno will be here on a short visit to see you, so until then you can get yourself together. Miss Green walks out
Winston smiles, the mention of his best friend always never fails to give him a grin, especially since the two haven't talked in months.
Winston finishes his breakfast as he finds a book in his desk drawer, upon touching the book he felt the same way he was during his meeting with death, this was clearly sent by death but he didn't bother to grasp the contents of the book, placing it back on his desk drawer
Eventually Yuno Astrid arrived at the Sparrow Manor, knocking on Winston's door
"Win man, it's me" he says
Yuno enters his room and the two shake hands and hug, the two haven't seen each other since Yuno became a cadet for the Knight's Academy in Eldoria over four months ago
It's been a while my friend
Yes it has my brother, Did Miss Green help you walk inside?, Pamper you and offered tea?
Yuno nods "Some things never change huh Win?, it's like she still treats me as the little boy who used to play with you" while placing his sword down
"You and me both Yuno, but its a blessing in disguise, I wouldn't know what I would do if she wasn't in my life she's the closest I've had to a mother" The both of them laughed
Anything new with you? Yuno takes a seat on Winston's chair near his desk
I'm going to the village this afternoon in an hour with the Silver Blades, I assume you know the Malakar mission already?
I do know that, almost the entire village is waiting my friend, you've gained quite the popularity
"Popularity for being the weakest you mean" Winston was more than aware of where he ranked among the Silver Blades, but he never viewed it as a weakness himself considering the things he was able to do without being apart of the battle, designing every battle plan the Silver Blades utilized.
Yuno shakes his head "You're pretty damn smart as well, if the silver blades never had you I'm sure they wouldn't have survived most of their battles"
"Well it's all for the sake of common good" Winston says, well at least it was, now knowing his allies will betray him he wonders if they are even still entitled to that motto
How are things at the knight academy?
Still the same, we're graduating this year and getting our knight badges, I'll most likely be in the black division like my father
"That's great Yuno, you seem to have your work cut out for you, I would have never guessed the indolent and playful kid I grew up with would turn into a man of chivalry and a courageous knight"
Yuno laughed "I basically would have no choice either way, I have to continue my father's legacy and I can say the same for you Winny"
"Yeah I agree, anyways other than coming by to catch up what else did you want to talk about? I know you Yuno"
"Well the village, I'd love to visit it brings a nostalgic feeling, that's where we spent most of our childhood and to watch over you as you enter"
Yeah why? Winston asks confused
Maya, would it not be awkward?
Yuno I'm going back for a mission, not to rekindle old flames
That's what you always say Win, then a few beers later you're thinking about her again, I know you as well.
Well I promise its strictly for the mission, You headed out now?
"Yeah I am" Yuno grabs his sword ready to go "See you at the village" exiting his room
Winston waits for the Silver Blades to arrive at Sparrow Manor.