Master Of None

Tears had started to fall from walkers eyes as he reached out a hand to midnight. I response midnight tackles him to the ground rubbing he face close to his. The understanding between them was deeper than it had ever been. The two could finally understand each other, sharing real words. Midnight hadn’t understood at the time why walker and the party he’d lured her out with food, however as things progressed she felt safe with them and eventually understood her mother’s passing. The more she observed and grew the more she realized that life as a monster was basically waiting for something stronger to defeat you. This was the case for her mother, who had left to find a place to raise her young but unintentionally came to close to a large human city. The natural reaction was to properly defend the city and get rid of threats, he mother being the possible threat. Learning these things midnight knew that walker had more than just rescued her, he had given her a home and an even bigger family when she would have instead been slain herself. Through their adventures she had even gained a title no monster known had ever gained before, she was walking a great path.

After the emotional moments had oases and the three had finally calmed down a bit walker stored away all the crystal shards, his collection of them had grown significantly. Walker couldn’t help but wonder how much onyx would want to eat now, hopefully he could make the most of the sun during the day.

Wondering where everyone else had gotten to walker began to realize it what fairly late, maybe they had all headed to the square to join in the larger dinner. ” hey midnight, onyx it would seem everyone else went off to the square without us, why don’t we go get a little revenge and give them a shock.” Midnight seemed happy about the food dinner would have but onyx did seem excited to now properly greet everyone, he had felt trapped the whole time waiting to have enough energy for his growth spurt.

Heading towards the square midnight pranced about around Walker more excited than ever to see everyone. She may be food driven as always but knowing she could ask for onyx to get her words across she was even more energized. Walker on the other hand began to developed a unique fear, he had often paired Remey and midnight as the strongest offensive attackers. The fear was plain as day that the two may get even closer and commit to only rushing in to battle. He’d be keeping an eye out.

” I know you already know this but Elise is going to freak out and ask a million question. You two won’t have to answer every single one but don’t let her overwhelm you. Onyx I know you get along with Hyde well but be careful not to frighten him, you grew pretty large all the sudden. Also you may be able to really help Laurence get Hyde more comfortable with crowds and combat, I’m sure he will rely on your assistance.” As the three came in to view of the nightly bonfire walker tried to tighten up some loose ends.

”Brother I know Hyde is often frightened but his ears are sensitive and even footsteps are too loud. Sister says she will ask a million questions to Elise in revenge.” Naturally midnight would choose to but heads directly. The interesting part was that onyx already learned that Hyde was sensitive to sound, this was definitely a fact Laurence didn’t know and would be extremely helpful.

Remey was the first to notice them coming, before even getting sword out her jaw had hit the floor. Having onyx not many times larger trapped around his shoulders and neck gave walker a much more intimidating appearance.

Noticing the extra silence from Remey not speaking Gils attention was drawn next, his reaction was much the same but he did manage some words, ” soo umm really embracing the evil villain kind of look huh?” Onyx raised his head not sure why Gil thought he would look evil, this was just the way he grew.

” brother is not evil, he is kind.” Yup that was it Gil was now frozen.

” onyx I think you broke gil with your new skill. He’s stiffer than the icicles.” Looking at su and Remey walker smiled. ”Now that onyx has had his growth spurt he gained a telepathy skill, I’m not sure if it’s normal for his species but it’s amazing. Midnight why don’t you say hello as well.” Thinking midnight would flat out start talking they got stuck as well, anything could happen now who knew what crazy stuff happened every time the blinked.

” sister says she’s going to beat up more monsters than you Remey. She says you are very warm Su and always share the best food. Sister thinks Gil has good eyes but needs more brains.” All eyes fell to midnight Gil however was a bit more shaken.

” what do you mean more brai-..” Gil started to rant back at the words onyx translated but caught himself.

”WHATTTTT!!???” Su Gil and Remey all cued out in unison. They had just realized what walker had been shocked by before, not they could communicate with midnight.

” yup not only can onyx communicate with you but he can also tell us what midnight wants to say. I’m still struggling to believe it.” Proud would be an understatement to how walker felt saying all this. The final barrier between them and their final party members had finally been broken.

Remey in her own energetic fashion did her beast to crush midnight in the biggest bear hug she could manage. Midnight of course struggles to break free but they all knew it was only for show. Su was naturally more reserved giving midnight a pat on the head but showing more emotion than most on her face.

Kneeling down Gil looked right in to midnights eyes, ” I need more brains huh? I’ll show you brains next time we train I’ll show you who’s boss.” With a decisive snort midnight stood there trying to individuate Gil.

” sister says she’ll crush you from the shadows, bring it on.” Onyx chimes in with the translation, he was really getting in to this finding that it was only him who could take this task.

” onyx you really are becoming a great brother, I can already see how much happier everyone will be with your contribution to the party. You’re already part of the family but now that you’ve grown, welcome to the omnipotent party. You’re the sixth member!” As the others heard walker welcome onyx to the party their chatter increased. The overwhelming feelings of happiness radiating from them drawing attention.

” well you are all surely loud and in high spirits tonight, did you get another quest?” Laurence had seen them all grouped up wondering what the commotion was, knowing them it could be anything.

”Oh you know same old same old, onyx had a growth spurt and now he has telepathy to speak to us and translate for midnight.” The nonchalant manner of walkers comment out Laurence at ease without fully realizing what walker had said.

” Ah I figured something like...wait” as he caught up on what walker had just said Laurence trailed off. ” telepathy, you mean onyx can speak now! And he can translate for midnight!” Yet again the tamer was learning something new and wondrous from the party.

” yes it’s nice to finally greet you. I am onyx, can you please summon Hyde for me, I’d like to show off my new growth.” The soft voice in his head threw Laurence of just a bit but instead of freezing in shock all he could do was laugh. The fact that walker now had his own abyssal black serpent translator that doubles as an intimidating scarf was too much.

Retrieving his breath Laurence finally managed to reply, ” yes yes sorry I just needed a minute, it’s just too much you’re all so amazing. Let me bring Hyde out. Does this mean you can translate for Hyde as well?” Bobbing his head up and down onyx showed his willingness to do so.

With a small flash of red Hyde had appeared in Laurence’s hands. Rolling in to a spiky ball immediately seeing at everyone was gathered around. Onyx repositioned himself small hissing sounds trying to get Hyde to relax. Moments later Hyde had poked his head out, jumping up in happiness they could only imagine that Hyde was excited for his friends growth spurt. Soon the two grew silent and instead onyx had turned to Laurence, ” Hyde says everyone hurts his ears so he curls up to cover them. He likes when you whisper to him.”

Laurence wasn’t entirely sure how he felt about this, this whole time he had believed Hyde to be afraid not sensitive to sound. ” thank you very much onyx, I might just have a solution.”