Chapter 28

"Ummm..... It is like this.... Scorpiogotintroubleandthenlionfishganghelpedmeinreturnofcarchingthem" Said Harlow in a full rap voice which no one understood.

"Hmmm... Very well" Said Her grandpa.

Others were shocked as how he was able to understand what Harlow said.

"I did not understand a word. Very well, any other who wants to explain" Said her grandpa while looking at others.

Everyone face palmed themselves. If grandpa did not understand then why the need of saying' very well'.

"Okay.. My scorpio ate something due to which his power was wearing and i was able to feel it. At the same time, the lionfish gang member Liam came about usual talks because he and i were somewhat friends. I said about scorpio and he told that he had a potion which would help him. But he told that they won't take money but my help . They told that the people who run Francisco bakery are bullies and they destroyed their base for no reason. So i thought that if bullies are really trying to hurt people, I should help. But after visiting you all , I was doubting that you are not bad, but scorpio was in trouble and so I captured them. But.... But Xander and Cole... They seemed that they understood that all this would happen, am I right or just my own theory? "Asked Harlow after explaining everything.

" You are right, Xander and i knew that you are doing some kind of drama. But we played along to find your real intention. When we saw you tied on the tree, it was obviously a trap that anyone can understand. So we just took a pill that i had with me , just being cautious"said Cole.

"What gave me away? From when did you understood that i was acting? " Asked Harlow.

"Your sandals... Hahah.. They were in good condition that contradicts with the story you made,you had very bad clothes but very good sandals..huh! . And you would go away on your own when we don't pay attention. If someone is afraid that they will be caught, they won't leave the house no matter what, but you took initiative of going out.That is where we caught you.

"Said Cole while keeping his chin in his hand and wiggling his eyebrows while looking at Harlow.

" Umm.. Ufff.. I made a few mistakes, I need to be better" Said Harlow.

"Did I taught you to do these things. What are our rules. To be upright, with a clean heart and clear mind. Where did all my teachings go... Lord take me with you... My granddaughter does not like me and does not follow... Lord!! " Said Mr. Windsor in a dramatic way while joining both his hands.

"Grandpa!! Don't talk like this.... I won't do this again.. Please" Asked Harlow panicking a little.

"Okay, you two.. It's enough... She misunderstood her and we also somewhat. So it resolved... So we will take your leave" Said Xander and stood up .

"No, no at all. Nothing is solved. You would have attacked my granddaughter if I didn't come there. You owe me one" Said Mr. Windsor.

"Hey, old Windsor.Don't you understand. It was all a misunderstanding. Misunderstanding!! Why would Xander owe you one! " Said Cole while folding his hands on his chest.

"I am talking to him not some shiny little fish" Said Mr. Windsor.

"SHINY LITTLE FISH!!! YOU OLD SNAKE...

" HOW DARE YOU CALL ME OLD SNAKE..DONT YOU KNOW SNAKE EAT FISH"Said Mr. Windsor.

"YOU....

" STOP IT. Are you two some small kids or a old couple ? "Yelled Xander and anger was evident on his face.

Cole and Mr. Windsor looked a little embarrassed and looked away from each other.

" And what do you want from me? "Asked Xander to Mr. Windsor. Windsor smirked and then quickly pulled Harlow in front and said.

" I want Harlow to be in your team. Train her with you. "Said Windsor catching everybody in surprise.

" WHAT?? WHY?? I can do the practice alone. No need for me to be....

Harlow got interrupted by her grandpa.

"I said I want her to be in your team. And dont take her opinion, she knows nothing. " Said Mr. Windsor.

"Okay , I will but she has to help me do the bakery work, like before. Because I won't help for free and besides she was a good help , is that okay? " Asked Xander. Mr. Windsor nodded at once and Harlow just started in shock.

"Okay then, deal"Said Xander and then he went out followed by others.

" Grandpa how can you leave your daughter to some unknown people, plus I had hurt them to some extent, I dont think they would be friendly with me. "Said Harlow.

" If you do something wrong, correct and I am not sending you to anyone, he is the one you were asking for "said Mr. Windsor.

" HE IS THE ONE ... REALLY? YOU ARE NOT JOKING RIGHT, GRANDPA? "Asked Harlow with big eyes like marble and mouth open.

" Yes, but promise grandpa that the secret will be maintained, you can tell it in other way but not the truth, got it!! "Asked Mr. Windsor.

Harlow nodded her head vigorously and then went outside to join the others.

" Umm... Sorry for causing trouble . It won't happen again"said Harlow.

"Hmm... Better dont. Now let's leave the bitter things and start over a new leaf" Asked Ajax and everyone smiled.

"Let's go bakery and many practices are waiting for us. " Said Coke and all of them headed towards their own homes, Harlow going to stay with Amelia like before but now paying rent from her own money. Amelia suggested that since they all need a little amount of money as they are running out, she said that they will also work in the bakery. All agreed to distribute the income saving more for Ajax and Xander. Xander did not liked this idea much because he needed money to save for Ajax as he has taken him as his brother and he is human after all so he needs to save money for his own family , but his heart was reluctant to say no to his friends, and plus he had the other way to earn money so he happily agreed.

"Okay, let's go and take a good night sleep. Tomorrow is our first day at work. " Said Cole while stretching his hands side to side.

All of them said Good night and went to their beds.

The next morning everyone came early and started helping Xander and Ajax. Due to their help, Xander and Ajax got more time for training and he started to count that whether the idea of all of them working is really the idea of Amelia. The doubts increased as he remembered that Amelia is very rich as she was the one who brought a whole truck full of weapons for him and Cole to select. So how come she can be short of money. But he was just thankful and focused on his training. Harlow realized that she lacks in terms of power from all!! She was the best in her group at her home, but here all are better than her in some or the other way! She was thankful to her grandpa that he sent her here . In this group everyone supports each other and if someone slacks or is becoming lazy they decide for punishment in fun ways like eating burnt cake or eating raw material like coco, egg or anything that they disliked. All of them enjoyed each other's company and their was no bitterness for each other. Cole and Xander was the strongest in the team , however both of them did not compete so no one knows who is the first and who second. Ajax and Amelia both lack in fighting with their spirit partners but Ajax was the best with inner power /soul fight while Amelia with her weapon. Ember had very good co-ordination with her 'cuddles'- the grizzly bear totally opposite to the name. While Harlow was very good in combat as she was is quick in speed and agile in her movements.

After a few days of the guys helping and training together , everyone was enjoying each other's company. Ajax said his idea of betting with their beasts and hiding their identity sparked interest in all and they agreed on it.

"Brother, I have a question, how can I see at which stage my soul power is and I have many many doubts... Can you help me clarify them" Said Amelia to Cole.

"Ohh.. Then gather everyone here, I will take a teaching session for all of you.And dont forget to bring Xander. Okay? Go" Said Cole while taking his apron out and going to the backyard.

"Why Xander brother? He must know everything, so why him? " Asked Amelia.

"Ufff... Don't ask, just go, let me prepare some benches for you to sit. " Said Cole while waving his hand as an indication to go.

Amelia went to gather while Cole made some benches from his water power. Crystal clear with intricate designs shining in the sunlight and very solid and does not wet one person but one can feel like it is water.

All of them enter the backyard one by one being amazed by the benches touching then out of curiosity . Xander was going to sit but Cole indicated him to stay beside him.

"What are you doing? What is all this? " Asked Xander while looking sharply at Cole. Cole got a little bit scared and exaggerated his expressions as if he is afraid.

"Yahh.. Don't look at me like that. It hurts.. Here, it pains" Said Cole pointing towards his heart and for a second his eyes we're full of sincerity and they also showed pain. Xander's expression also tensed up and fixated on Cole's eyes and was going to say something when Ajax interrupted.

"Thank you for helping us . I also have many doubts about my idea of earning money through betting, so I also want some answers. " Said Ajax. Xander patted his head and nodded.

"Now what are your doubts? Asked Coke with a smile.

" Can I know how many levels of beast power are there and when can I get the power of new element "Said Harlow.

" Beast power or you can call it spirit power has 7 stages. Sixth one is not fully known and seventh stage is not known at all.

You can get you new element power at fourth level but before that it is necessary to have a beast of your own. Because according to that you get your new element.

Soul power or mind power as many say are something you have from birth . And if lucky it is full that is upto hundred. But being lucky is very difficult, no one has that much but there are with 99,98,97 etc soul power.

Now, you must have seen your soul power and at what level your spirit power is. So end of class. "Said Cole while Xander gave a smirk because he knew what was going to come next.

" We don't know our power. How can we see it? "Asked Ajax. Amelia and the other girls also nodded.

" WHAT?? YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SEE YOUR POWERS!! Said Cole while widening his eyes.

"Why? You said that you would help them. Now what? " Asked Xander.

"Uhh... Haha... I thought it would be a class of three to five minutes and then I can get some time with you but now I will standing right here teaching them for hours,see. Wow! " Said Cole slowly to himselfhimself but Xander was able to hear and snickered a bit but also had a small smile.

"What is the problem? Is it difficult to explain or what? " Asked Amelia.

"The thing is spirit power can be easily seen but for soul power one needs to enter the 'sea of soul' which is inside everyone. And the 'sea of soul' differs accordingly. High soul power menas difficult to enter and by your own power you can't. At school teachers do this job. But entering one person's soul power drains a person as he has to use his own soul power to enter and that makes a person physically weak. "Said Xander.

" Sea of Soul! ' Awesome!! Brother I want to see how powerful I am" Said Ajax excitedly. Other three also said in unison.

"Harlow, you must have seen yours, your grandpa should have said about it. " Said Xander.

"Ummm.. I was not so strong when I was young , so when my grandpa did before I fainted. Because his soul power is too strong for me to handle. So after that he never dared to do, even if I told him. " Said Harlow.

"I see... So Cole you see the soul power of Ajax and Amelia, I will see of Harlow and Ember. " Said Xander to Cole who was staring down in blankness and pale face without blinking his eyes.

"Cole!?? What happened? " Asked Xander.

"Ahh.. Nothing I am thinking how will it be. It is my first time to enter someone's Sea of Soul. "Said Cole and gave a laugh that anyone can see is fake.

"Lets begin then" Said Xander and Ember came first. And Cole said that he will see Ajax's first.

"How to tell them that if they use my power to see other's sea of soul, they will get hurt. Ahh!!! What now! I will have to tell them otherwise, they might get hurt. Yes, I can't hide myself like a coward and get other's hurt. " Said Cole to himself and took a deep breath ready to reveal some things about himself.