Shadow, Love and Pride

XXXIX

Tea Time Disturbance

It was early morning, Bellz opened her eyes flustered, sweating and anxious. She heard some clanking from the kitchen and looked to the rooster clock, courtesy of Derpy, and it was exactly 5:58 in the morning. “The Fuck?” She thought to herself. She slowly got up and looked to the kitchen. Kido was there drinking from a big steaming mug. He saw her big blue eyes and gestured hello raising his mug. She smiled and started to head over to him. Even though she was only wearing her usual tank top and bottom underwear. Her male housemate has already grown accustomed, thinking of her as a sister.

“Good morning my dear.” Kido whispered. He was only wearing shorts.

“Same to you boss.” Bellz whispered back, sat at the opposite side and helped herself from the kettle. She quickly stood up since she forgot her own mug. “We aren't suppose to be awake for another hour. What's up?” She sat back down.

“I always wake up at five I'm just too sneaky for you to notice.” He gave her a sly smile.

“Okay. Why?”

“Everything's quiet. I take it to think of every variable that may occur in the coming days.”

“You mean the whole becoming a ruler thing?” She pointed her spoon at him.

“Yes. It's like a game of chess with myself in my own mind.”

“A game with lives on the line.” Bellz frowned.

“Making it that much harder.” Kido looked down.

“You're doing the right thing boss.”

“I'm trying to convince myself of that.” He closed his eye. “On one hand I'm trying to save innocent lives. But on the other I'm trying to achieve it by becoming a conqueror. I keep thinking that there may be a better way. A peaceful one.”

“You would've used it by now. If Celestia took a stand, Inferos would attack making the whole country submit to provide slaves. But she won't take a stand, because the residents of Canterlot aren't the ones paying the price for this... “”Peace””.” Bellz tried to convince her friend.

“Exactly my thoughts. War seems all but inevitable.”

“But if anyone should lead this conflict. I'm glad it's you.” Kido turned to look at her. “You're a fierce warrior yet you're compassionate and will show mercy where others wouldn't. You saved me.”

“I was the one who caused you pain.”

“I don't mean that. I mean... from the clan I belonged to. I feel free now... Yeah I'm kinda working for you... But I want to be here. I want to do this. You understand?”

“Perhaps.” He turned pensive.

“Why did you let me live anyway? You killed Raaza easy enough.” She asked

“You regretted what you did?”

“I could have been lying.”

“I decided to take the chance with you. You convinced me more than you're former comrade.”

“That's it?”

“No. I can hear a heart beat. I could have told if you were lying.” He smiled.

“You have to teach me that.” Bellz's eyes turned wide.

“Perhaps.” They laughed together quietly. “But tell me. I did kill one of the members of your former clan. How do you feel about that?”

“You getting all psychoanalyst on me now?” Bellz made a mocking gesture.

“I simply worry about you.”

“I really don't care. Being in the clan wasn't about wanting to be there but about having to. It was either with or against them. In all honesty, the only reason they haven't looked for me is because, in their minds, I failed the mission I was assigned and payed with my life. I was gonna end up dead anyways. They would've killed me. I was scared to take the risk in proving that I was truly immune to magic. Risking becoming stone like Discord or sent to the moon. I also didn't wanna give up my shouts. They're pretty awesome.”

“That they are.” He lifted his mug in approval. As did Bellz while giving a happy smile. A moment passed in silence. “It's okay to be afraid Bellz. I will protect you.”

“Wha... What are you talking about?” Bellz tried to watch her tone, as to not awake the others.

“I felt her presence the exact moment you did when you woke up. You smell of fear my dear.” Kido looked directly in to Bellz's wide eyes. She wanted to deny her feelings but knew her friend too well.

“Wolfboss... I was the weakest of the clan. Raaza was the second strongest only because of her telekinetic ability. But if it really is who I think it is... Boss... I can easily compare her to you... But she likes to kill. She's a sadist...”

“That's enough Bellz.” Kido interrupted her lifting his free hand.

“Wolfboss I'm trying to help you be ready.” Bellz grew anxious.

“When the others wake up. We will act like normal. As if nothing has disturbed us. Am I clear my dear?” Kido sipped his cup.

“But Boss...”

“AM I clear Bellz?” Kido looked at her seriously.

“Yes.” Bellz surrendered and decided to obey. “Can I ask why?”

“Of course.” Kido finished his tea and smiled widely at Bellz. “Because I can tell it's going to be a good fight."