[Scene : Colt and Luna (human form) in the academy, Colt's staring into the distance waiting for classes to start.]
Luna : "Is what grampa said still bothering you?"
Colt : "I get that they're hesitant to start the preparations for "the big move" but really, we don't have the time for this."
Uuuh, guess I'll have to give a speech... seeing that it was my idea and all. Why can't I rest in peace?
Colt : "And then there's the other matter-"
*Colt stops talking as Luc and Lea walk in but instead of sitting with them they both head to the front of the class on the left without so much as glancing towards them.*
Colt [without showing much reaction] : "You think Luc finally had it with me?"
Luna : "You know that's not it."
Colt : "I know. I was just kidding. Guess we'll have to talk to them later."
*A few hours later when the classes just ended.*
*Colt and Luna stand, start walking towards Luc and Lea. The siblings though, get going immediately, borderline running out of the classroom.*
Colt [raising his hand] : "WAI- uh."
*Colt puts his hand down.*
Colt : "Wooow, I feel like they're avoiding us."
Luna [with a sad, empathetic expression] : "Conflict, regret, shame, sadness, pain... it's really taking a toll on them."
Colt : "*sigh* We'll have to end it by the end of this week; dragging this along won't do anyone any good."
*The next day the scene repeats itself with Luc and Lea bolting out of the room.*
Colt : "So that's how you wanna play it?"
*And on the next day, as soon as the classes end, before Luc and Lea stand, a mini-static is activated under each of them rendering them unable to move or speak.*
*Colt and Luna wait at their seats until the rest of the students clear out of the room.*
*Colt slowly stands up with Luna behind him and casually walks to face Luc across the desk. Colt leans on the desk.*
Colt : "Did you really think I wouldn't know how to stop you? Or did you think I couldn't do it subtly?"
*Luna takes her place facing Lea, Colt releases "static" so Luc can move.*
*Luc stands up without saying a word, side steps around Colt. Colt straightens up, turns around and grabs Luc's arm.*
Colt : "I'm not letting you go that easy."
Luc : "I'm sorry."
Colt : "What?"
Luc : "I'M SORRY... I'M SO SORRY."
*Colt lets go of Luc's arm.*
Luc : "I… I betrayed your trust. We can't be friends anymore, leave this kingdom. Go to the kingdom of Candola or Melissandra. I'm sorry. We tried everything. Father tried everything. I... *his voice starts shaking* and... and after you cured, and and the wheat, the fish. Anya. I'm so so sorry. You can't talk to us again. Please. We don't deserve it."
*Luc and Lea leave with tears dripping on the floor without giving Colt or Luna the chance to say a word.*
*Colt and Luna remain silent for a time, Colt slowly raises his hand to the level of his chest, looks at his palm, then places it on his chest and clenches his fist.*
Colt : "It seems... I was more attached to these two than I realized, there's still some blood in these veins. This hurts a bit more that I thought *slowly turns his head to look at Luna* How're you faring?"
Luna [still looking at the open door] : "Even though it happened like you said it would, it's still painful."
Colt : "Yeah…"
Luna : "Is it okay to end it like this?"
Colt : "That's how he chose to end it. He never even explained how he betrayed us."
Luna : "Why did it have to be like this?"
Colt : "It's because-"
Luna [wiping a tear, with a sad smile] : "I know. It's because he's-"
*The view shifts to Luc and Lea wiping their tears that won't stop flowing as Luna's voice appears in the background.*
Luna : "An idealistic idiot."
[Scene: Colt and Luna walk into the abandoned ally where an open gate awaits]
Colt : "I thought he'd ask to talk somewhere else. What a pain."
Luna : "How're you over it this fast?"
Colt : "I know it hurts but we have a duty here, not to mention, that asshole overheard."
*As they cross the gate.*
Luna : "You mean Robert?"
Colt : "Do you know of any other asshole?"
Luna : "He's too frightened to do anything."
*The gate lead to the elf village, Colt and Luna walk towards her house.*
Colt : "He's terrified of me, because he knows I won't hesitate to go through with my threat. What annoys me the most is that it only took him two years to slightly think of revenge against the Starleas."
Luna : "Isn't that too long?"
Colt [looking at Luna, stunned] : "What the hell?!"
Luna : "What?"
Colt : "I thought what I did to him would destroy his psyche for the rest of his life. He's only avoiding me now the same way a goblin would a dragon. What's with his mental fortitude?"
Luna : "Isn't that normal though?"
Colt : "For someone who was raised in a village constantly under attack, maybe. But I thought a spoiled noble brat couldn't take it. At least Luc can't. And weren't you shaken when I was playing with him?"
Luna : "I could experience his pain. Of course I would be. Besides, it was my first time seeing you do something like this."
Colt : "I see. Your powers kind of backfired there."
Luna : "I had to learn to control it more since then."
*As they reach the house.*
Colt [smiling] : "Ooooh, someone's been training in secret."
Luna : "You wake up earlier than me to do the same. Don't think I didn't notice."
Colt [looking away] : "We'll talk about that later."
*Inside, the rest of the family was waiting.*
Zenon : "Edwin isn't with you?"
Colt : "He... has his own thing."
*Everyone, even Luna, tilt their heads*
What's with them all being in sync? Did they practice this?
Zeno : "Moving on, did you think how we'll convince them?"
Colt : "Yeah, it won't be easy though, but the ground work's been laid."
[scene : On a makeshift platform made using earth magic, Colt stands with Luna and Zeno]
Zeno : "As you all now know, we are in grave danger, for the past few months our knights have been training in order for them to fight against the monsters. These monsters are on a whole other level than the monsters in this forest. However the man before you, is the one who proposed we move to the wasteland. He was also the one who made those weapons that left you in awe. He came here today to ease your concerns and answer all your questions."
He had to make a production out of this.
Colt : "Many years ago, when I first came into this village, many of you looked at me with fear, some with malice. But, the one thing I noticed, is that you kept your children's hearts free of hatred and... for that. *bows* I truly thank you, with all my heart *straightens up*Now. A new threat looms in the near future. And even if it passes, another will take its place. In order for you to protect those you love, you can't hope that things work out, or that the future is bright. *his voice lowers a bit as it's engulfed in sadness* it only gets worse *Colt raise his right hand horizontally, facing the crowd with an open palm. His voice regains his confidence* Instead, in order to create a better future *clenches his fist* Make it yourselves. Do whatever it takes. A bright future will only be created by your own hands. Against that, the wasteland you fear is trivial. The knights have been training in the wasteland for months, taking down monsters and making it more suitable to live in. All you have to do is take the leap. The decision is yours."
*With earth magic, the stage slowly sinks into the ground as if it was never created.*
A production requires a grand finale.
*Some murmurs start.*
A female voice : "He's been living there with the princess for years."
Another woman : "You should've seen my husband's face when he came home with all that silver."
A man : "I'm thinking it might not be that scary."
Another : "You're right, if it's for my daughter I'd even defeat ten golems."
Colt [smiling, heading towards the house] : "And with that, it should go smoothly. *to Luna* sincerity really is the best."
Luna : "Yeah, but did you have to show off at the end?"
Colt : "If I don't show off now, when will ever get the chance?"
*Out of nowhere a voice interrupts the people's banter*
Male voice : "Ogre Oaths."
*Colt calmly turns around*
*The man cuts through the crowd, aggressively heading towards Colt*
*Colt looks at the elf before him, a huge man, twice his size that Colt looks like a child in comparison. Golden eyes and black hair.*
Colt : "Sorry?"
The man : "I said: ogre oaths, goblin gibberish, dragon dung."
*Colt stands calmly facing the man, awaiting his arrival meanwhile*
Who the hell is this guy? And is what he's saying this world's equivalent of bullshit? I wanna ask him about it so bad.
Colt : "I don't think we've met before."
*The man faces Colt, towering above him. Trying to assert his dominance*
The man : "My name's Maximillion. I used to be a knight 50 years ago."
Colt : "Well met my name's Colt, I'm a mage."
*Meanwhile the villagers.*
A man : "He's at it again."
Another : "He never quits."
A woman : "He's refused to accept it ever since the beginning."
*Maximillion turns around, glaring at the people, the crowd disperses hastily*
Isn't this guy too big for an elf? seriously, what does his family look like? What genetics created this build?
*Zeno intervenes trying to de-escalate the situation before Colt's triggered.*
Zeno : "Maximillion, didn't we agree we'd discuss this later?"
Maximillion : "We've discussed it again and again chief but it doesn't seem like you care."
Is it alright to talk to the chief like that?
Zeno : "I understand your frustration but he's nothing like any human you know of."
Maximillion : "All humans are untrustworthy garbage. He'll stab us in the back soon enough."
Does he realize I'm standing here? Or he just doesn't care?
Zeno : "I assure you, that's not the case here."
*Colt leaves them to their argument and goes to talk to Luna*
Colt [using a soundproof barrier] : "What's the deal with this dude? He's more aggressive than Zenon was."
Luna : "Just let it go."
Colt : "No way, it's good teasing material."
Luna : "His entire family was killed in a human attack, he then quit being a knight or a soldier as you put it and decided to live as a blacksmith."
Colt : "No wonder he hates me."
Luna : "He's more aggressive than Agnar, I'm surprised you're not mad, this calmness isn't a façade like back then."
Colt : "… good question. Why am I-"
Maximillion [heading towards Colt and Luna] : "---------------------"
He finally noticed.
*Colt drops the barrier.*
Colt : "Sorry, what was that?"
Maximillion [glaring daggers into Colt]: " I said don't you dare ignore me."
Colt : "Far from it. What is it that displeases you?"
Maximillion [grabbing Colt by the collar, lifting him up with one hand] : "You are, you human garbage."
*Zeno and Luna rush to help, Colt stops them with a gesture of his hand.*
Colt: "Sir, this is extremely uncomfortable for me. Please put me down."
Maximillion [veins throbbing in his forehead] : "You dare patronize me you bastard? At least defend yourself."
Seriously, why am I so calm? Shouldn't I've crushed a bone or two by now?
*Zeno grips Maximillion's arm, Luna prepares to use "suffocate"*
Zeno : "I insist you put him down."
Maximillion : "And what if I don't?"
This guy's so blinded by rage he forgot who he was talking to.
Zeno : "Then you leave me no choice."
*Maximillion halts all movement for a second, opens his hand, Colt lands on his feet. Maximillion bites his lips so hard they bleed.*
Maximillion [walking away mumbling] : "---kill---damn traitors----cheeky bastard---"