Meanwhile, Zed who was completely unaware of the reaper's battle got back home to call Cyrus telling him about the mysterious book. The book was written with different symbols, letters he couldn't put to words. Since he couldn't comprehend it himself, Zed sent a few pages to Cyrus using a tablet. Cyrus took a few seconds to glance at each page, scanning each word, while also nodding before explaining their possible meanings and implications. His conclusion was unsettling but also not confirmed: whatever had occurred that night was no accident. It was something undeniably supernatural. Still though, he had to visit the scene to confirm all of it.
Cyrus, who often wore black robes, arrived at the scene, scanning the smoke that still circulated around the school. Fortunately, no soul had fell victim to whatever this was. When Cyrus walked around more, it became clearer. This was, without doubt, supernatural activity. Although the sparks were gone, the smoke signaled that this was far from over. The book Zed obtained must have some sort of connection with this. Yet, for reasons unknown, the author would not reveal them yet. That means something. Did the author want to play with them like some loser or dare, or did he have a reason for keeping them hidden? Regardless of who their common enemy was, most of the authors who wrote these types of books were sealed away, to prevent their return. That means that the sparks might have been part of a conflict or some awakening that came from elsewhere. The only clues that might put this whole puzzle together are the other books at the library. He
had already instructed Zed to visit after school so that he could learn about each of them.
After school, Zed went directly to the building marked DEATHKNIGHTS It was his first
time here. The ground floor was alive with recruits who sought to prove themselves worthy of teaming up with the supernatural. They shouted the motto: "DEATHKNIGHTS FIGHT! DEATHKNIGHTS RISE~!" Zed laughed, but Cyrus silenced them with his own voice. "WE ARE THE DEATHKNIGHTS! WE ARE KNOWN TO DEATH, BUT NOT KNOWN TO LIFE! FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE, THE BATTLE CALLS US TO DIE! WE ARE CALLED DEATHKNIGHTS! WE FIGHT! WE DIE!!! WE RISE!!!!!" Cyrus shouted. The recruits were speechless.
Seconds pass as Zed runs up to the next floor, while Cyrus used the elevator. When Zed made it up, Cyrus was already there. This floor was where recruits were asked to show off their athletic skills.
This floor is off limits to those who had failed the trials below, because a strong body meant little without a strong mind. Around the room, countless weapons lined the walls, some new, others aging.
Lastly, they got to the third floor, where the special book room awaits. Cyrus's crew stood
near the door. When Zed approached, they looked him up and down. Zed didn't know much about them, but from what he remembered, they were Cyrus's most trusted crew.)
Upon entering the bookroom, Zed finds himself a chair; then feeling sleepy, he hits his own
head with a book. He doesn't want to sleep, yet he has no desire to read either. Instead, he
decided to browse the books that have awesome paintings and pictures. All the while, Cyrus
sits at his own desk, reading the book Zed obtained yesterday. He reaches under his desk
to grab a few more books that might be of the same importance with the same cover. The
emblems on each of the books appear different, though. After one last look each cover, he walks over to Zed with a variety of them.
"Zed. What exactly happened that night three years ago? After the party, I mean." Cyrus asked.
Zed turned away, unable to come up with an answer. Ever since that incident, he stopped
being with friends, refusing to be with them, because he lost confidence around them. He did not feel like he was the same Zed he once was, always happy, smiling, full of energy. That
version was gone. All he could say now was a single line.)
"It is not something I want to talk about," Zed responded.
(Cyrus paused for a few seconds before speaking again. He reassures Zed that he has not
done anything wrong. At least not yet, but "The truth will be revealed one way or another." he continued. "It is best if you reveal it now, so that you don't live with guilt the same way I have." Cyrus added. One thing that makes Cyrus stand out to other people is how trustworthy he is. His leadership skills most of all. He was called the leader of DEATHKNIGHTS for a reason. Unlike leaders around the world who craved power, Cyrus refused to hoard it. Instead, he shared it with his DEATHKNIGHTS, seeing them as partners in this mission.