Whiff of Nostalgia

The mayor stands at his desk. The commander standing in front of him.

"I'm sorry... You really are my best friend... But this was an order given by my boss" the mayor's eyes widen as the commander points a Katana at his neck.

"Imma have to send you to the afterlife now man" the mayor looks at him.

"Wait-" suddenly one of the glass windows explode in. Kiyoko and Diafthora landing behind the Commander. Backlit by the windows. Their faces shadowed.

"Who are you!?" Kiyoko doesn't respond and kicks him straight in the head. The commander goes flying into the wall. Diafthora walks over and stands in front the Mayor.

"Are you injured... Feeling uneasy... Anything we need to know...?" Diafthora helps the mayor sit down and relax.

"...just... Betrayed... He used to be my best friend..." Diafthora sighs.

"I know how you feel... Just take a few deep breaths..." The commander grits his teeth. Kiyoko lifts his hand. The commander jumps at Kiyoko with a fist of green Flames.

"You ba-" Kiyoko exhales. He dodges the punch. In a swift movement touching his arm and freezing it to the ground.

"Watch your language... You're flames are nothing compared to prince Oji's..." The commander tries to stand but struggling. Kiyoko resting his boot on the man's neck. Diafthora looks back at the Mayor.

"How did you know you can trust us? For all you know, we're here to assassinate you" the Mayor sighs.

"You guys are knights from RoeKanaoWorth... Since you guys are enemies with Haineil... The enemy of my enemy is my friend... Right?" Diafthora takes a seat as Kiyoko ties the unconscious commander up.

"I can... Offer you guys an escort...?" Diafthora looks away.

"What good will it do us?" The Mayor gulps.

"I-it's only fair... Since you rescued me" Diafthora grits his teeth and stands up.

"Riding in a carriage would take too long... And the longer we wait... The more of my comrade's die in battle" the mayor is slightly shocked.

"Uh... We can make a four person Caravan on horses... It's the least we can do..." Diafthora smiles.

"That should do... Get the caravan together... They ain't going to like this mission... So give em' some encouragement Kiyoko" he stands up and pats Kiyoko's back. Kiyoko staying speechless as Diafthora walks out.

Kiyoko stands in front of four large men. the mayor behind him.

"So this is who we're escorting...?" Kiyoko gulps.

"W-we'reKnightsfromRoeKanaoWorth... O-onatriptoraidHaineil... Andfreeallthecountriesfromtheirgrasp!" The men glance back and forth.

"What... Was that... Little dude?" Kiyoko gulps as he hears Diafthora.

"He said 'we're Knights from RoeKanaoWorth on a trip to raid Haineil... And free all the countries from their grasp..." The men look back and fourth.

"Awe that's cool man! Glad to help you on your little journey here" Kiyoko nods.

"It's best if we leave now, follow us to our horse stable..." They turn around and walk out. Kiyoko and Diafthora following.

"Speak normally Kid... They're here to escort us... Not assassinate us..." Kiyoko nods.

"Right"

The four of them surrounded by horses. The men look at Diafthora and points at Kiyoko.

"I'm sure you can ride a horse... But can the little dude..." Kiyoko's face turns red as he shakes his head no. The leader smiles and laughs.

"No need to be embarrassed!... You can just ride with me" Kiyoko slowly nods. His dry eyes now have bags under them. His hair was now halfway down his neck.

"Let's get going!" One of the men hoist Kiyoko up onto the horse. The people rushing around. The tense atmosphere. Riding horses. Giving him a whiff of Nostalgia. Back to the Riot in the low Class. Oh how he missed the simple days of training at that castle.

"Keep sharp!" Kiyoko jumps a bit and glances around. The horses barreling at high speeds.

"We should be at the capital in half an hour!" Kiyoko gets more flashbacks of the tension in his chest. A slight ring in his ear. Trees flying by as the wind blows Kiyoko's hair. His left eye slightly twitches as it starts tearing up. Kiyoko quickly wipes his eyes.

"You okay sir...?" Kiyoko gulps as he nods.

"Just feeling a bit nostalgic is all... Don't mind me..." The men look at Diafthora who shrugs as they ride through the trees.

"Anything we should have to watch out for at the capital?" Diafthora looks at one of the men.

"Since we're in the boonies we don't know but a ton of rumors" Diafthora nods.

"Anything will do... We need all the help we can get" the men sigh.

"From what I've heard... The Kernal is holding the Monarch here hostage as a second barrier to stop Haineil from reigning over us... None the less, we also heard he has some strange latent ability that no one knows" Diafthora sighs.

"Not the most grounded info but it helps..." Diafthora turns to the leader.

"Just know... The amount of casualties in this war... Depends on how fast you can get us to the capital" the leader gulps and makes the horse run faster.

"Yes sire!"