Chapter 47: Revelation Of The Chosen

                                    

                                          
Our four protagonists have finally come face to face. What does fate have in store for them. Find out.
                          
"This is outrageous," shouted Arion, like judge objecting. "The Hyods only choose the best fifty warriors to attend, only ones whom they have personally detected as strong and most have not even filled their Houses."
                          
"Now you want to have these inexperienced warriors become Elders. They are not even ready to step foot into the first of the four-year semesters; much less be in second semester as I am. This is preposterous."
                          
Troy was not pleased by Arion's outburst and clearly it was affecting Pyro the most, his dark stare at Arion said it all. 
                          
"I believe you wish for me to remind you of our last battle."
                          
"I want to see you try," challenged Arion. "And any ways there are strict guidelines. They have to pass the test of veracity to be admitted."
                          
"Enough," said Valliantious loudly. "I do not need to be reminded of the rules and guidelines. I was there when they were created, when I helped create them. However, this situation warrants an exception to the rule and you will see why."
                          
"Wait! Elders of what? What are you all talking about?" asked Troy who frantically needed some answers or else he would snap. 
                          
What was an Elder and what did it have to do with them going home? This sounded like an impediment to their way back to the majestic Earth.
                          
"My Lord, do you mean Elders of the House of Wind on Apprentice Hall?" asked a hopeful Pyro. 
                          
Would such honours be bestowed upon him? Chi-taki had taught him a lot but he needed a new teacher, someone who excelled at the Fire Rudiment, someone like an Othyrus Castle warrior or even better Lady Heliocana.
                          
"I have worked very hard for the title of Elder and so has Hyflame, it doesn't make any sense as to why you would allow three inexperienced trainees to become Elders of those better than them." 
                          
"Who are you calling inexperienced again?" interjected Pyro and he slammed his fist onto the table. 
                          
The reason for Arion's outburst came to him. Apprentice Hall was Arion's home. It defined who he was. It gave him bragging rights to someone like him.
                          
"Pyro, sit down and Arion watch your mouth," grunted a disappointed Chi-taki. 
                          
Valliantious ignored Arion and continued on, avoiding eye contact with each of them. 
                          
"There is something the four of you have to know. It is something which will change your lives forever?"
                          
This caught the attention of the four. What would be so important that it involved all of them who barely new each other and at the moment had friction rising to the surface. What was this life changing news?  
                          
"Each of you, Arion, Pyro, Shark, and Troy are one of four chosen warriors, prophesized to lead the way to end the reign of Omegon and the Dark Empire," articulated Valliantious. 
                          
The Lord of Wind might have well pulled the floor from under them or asked for their heart for that was how shocked Arion and Pyro was. They were taken aback especially Troy who had nothing more on his mind but returning to his parents and true friends.
                          
"We," exclaimed a surprised Arion, his hand on his chest. "We are the chosen ones?"  
                          
Such a title would be glorious and an honour. He could see why he would be one of these legendary warriors to be, but not Pyro and especially his two strangely dressed friends.
                          
"That can't be? How, how do you know this?" asked Pyro. 
                          
What made him a candidate for a chosen warrior; warriors whom he heard from Chi-taki were destined for greatness.