"Gulf!"
Shion's voice stopped him.
"Gulf!" The three yelled.
Gulf fainted. Shion carried him and when they try to follow, Shion stopped them.
"You're not coming. I'm taking him with me,"
"You can't do that!'" Brent yelled trying to get Gulf but Shion's men blocked them.
"I will not let him stay with people who are lying to him from the start," he told them. Brent scoffed.
"And you're not?" He mocked the don. But Shion smirked only.
"He knew who I am. You know how to contact me when you decided to come clean and do remember who you vowed your loyalty to. To Gulf who is also become your brother or to his grandfather that's paying you?" With that, Shion left them. They are shocked to hear it.
***
The three are inside the café. Miko and Will are not talking to Brent.
"He knew everything but he didn't tell us," Will said.
"Maybe he wanted us to tell him ourselves," Miko answered him.
"I, I can't see him like that. Hurting and he is right, we are his family but we..." Will didn't finish because he is crying hard and Miko is crying as well.
"Are you happy now?!" Will burst at Brent. "You promised that we will come clean when he's stable, but you didn't!" he added. He is mad and disappointed with his lover.
"Will-
"He is so broken can't you see that?! He knew it already but he gave us a chance to tell him but we blew it and it's because of you! It's because of your fucking pride!" Will yelled.
"William!"
"What?! Am I wrong? We almost lost him before and we did too today. Do you consider him as a family? He endured so much already. Isn't that enough? Was your pride that important than him? Have you ever thought that it's not a failure if we told him the truth and we can protect him without leaving him in the dark?" Will said dejectedly.
"Why are you so afraid to be a failure in front of his grandfather? Was it because of your family? I understand if it's because of your father's reputation but Brent, whether Gulf knows the truth or not, it will not define if we failed or not. If we keep him alive and out of danger even if he knows the truth, it's still a success for us. At least he will be aware that there are enemies out there," Will continued.
"Will, that's enough. Let's just think about our next step and as for me, we need to face Mr.Trion before we talk to Gulf," Miko said.
Will nods and left the café with Miko.
*****
They arrived at the mansion. Shion hurriedly brings Gulf out of the car.
"Who is she son?" Lia asked her son. She thought that it was a girl because of Gulf's long hair.
Shion didn't answer her and go straight to his room. Her mom just followed him.
"Heighten the security," He commanded. Zeke followed his order.
"What's going on, son? And who is she?" This time it was his father asking.
He put down Gulf gently on the bed before facing his parents.
"I'll tell you everything later but, Mom..."
"Yes, son?"
"Can you look at him closely?" he asked. He wanted to see if his mom can recognize Gulf. His parents' faces show confusion.
"She's not a girl?" Lia asked as she checks the sleeping figure.
"No, Mom," Shion answered.
Lia went slowly near the bed and sits beside the unconscious Gulf. She's looking at him closely.
"He's very pretty for a boy," She complimented
"Look closely, Mom," he told his mother.
"What are you trying to do-
*Gasped*
His father was cut when Lia gasped.
"What is it, hun?" Alex asked his wife.
"Could it be?" Lia ignored her husband and looks at her son. Shion smiled at her and nodded.
"Oh, my!" Lia exclaimed covering her mouth.
"What's wrong, hun? Shion, who is this boy and why is your mother crying?" Alex asked. He's about to go nuts.
"Hun" Lia called for her husband stretching her hand. Alex took it and stands beside her.
"Look at him," Lia told him. Alex looks at his wife first before looking at Gulf.
"Look at him closely and tell me, who do you see?" Lia said.
Alex stared at Gulf's sleeping face for a while then, the realization hits him. Tears start pooling in his eyes too.
"Derek, Alice...We, we found him. Finally, we found your little... Kanatha."
*****
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At Gulf's grandfather's mansion-------------------------------------Brient, Will, and Miko are now at the mansion of Gulf's grandfather.
"Sir"
The three greeted the man.
"I heard what happened," Alaric Trion said calmly.
"We are sorry, we failed," Brent said.
"No, you three didn't. He's alive and that's what matters." The old man said.
"What do you want us to do, sir? He wanted to meet you," Brent informed him.
"I don't think it's a good idea. He'll be in danger if we meet," The man replied
"But sir-
"He said no, Will," Brent stopped Will. Will glared at him.
"Then with all due respect, Sir... *the man nods at him to continue* ...I would like to withdraw on this mission," Will said boldly. Brent's eyes widen.
"You can't do that, Will! You promised to protect-
"I can and I will. Yes, I promised to protect him and I will do that. Not because it's my obligation but because he is my friend," Will answered back.
The old man is happy inside that his grandchild has a friend like him.
"Uhm, Sir, I want to withdraw too," Miko said.
"You too?" Brent asked in disbelief.
"Yes. Will is right. We can protect Gulf as his friends. We will protect him just like how a friend should protect one another not because of something else. And we don't care about your opinion." Miko said.
"So, sir, please let us go. Let us be free from this mission. We want to stay with our brother Kana," Will told the man.
Eric smiled at him.
"I'm happy that you care for my grandchild. So, go ahead. You are free," Eric agreed.
Will and Miko bowed respectfully. They left without sparing a glance to Brent.
"What about you, Brent? Do you not care for your friend?" Eric asked.
"I do care but, I have responsibilities," he answered politely.
"So, what's your plan?" The man asked.
"I will continue watching over him even from afar," Brent said.
"Very well. Go on, you should take a rest," Eric said dismissing Brent who bows before he left.
"Stubborn. Just like his father.' Eric sighed...
The old man will do everything in his power to keep his grandson safe even if he needs to sacrifice himself.
/Flashback/ One fine day little Kana is playing in the garden.It was beautiful. Then he heard his Mommy's voice calling him. "Kana dear, look who's here" The young boy look behind him and saw two people. His favorite person with an older boy. "Mama Lia!" The little boy runs towards them and hugs his Mama Lia but when he's about to hug the other boy, the older boy moved away. "Big bwader doesn't want Kana's hug?" Kana asked sadly. "Shion, what's wrong? Kana is just greeting you," his Mama Lia said to the boy name
Gulf came back and Lia welcomes him with a tight hug. "I missed you!" Lia said making him giggle. "Mama, I was just out for a couple of hours," Gulf said. "I don't care," Lia said clinging to him. Then she noticed the two new faces. She detached herself from Gulf. "Oh, Mama, they are my best friends, brothers rather," Gulf said. "Oh? Are they..." she trailed off pointing at them while looking at Gulf. "Yes, Mama. But they chose me," Gulf said a little teary. Lia cupped his cheek before facing the two.
"Ah! F-fuck! M-Mew! Hnngg~. Be gentle, please," Gulf pleaded. "Endure it," Mew answered. "Ack! Mhhmp~," Gulf whimpered when Mew puts more pressure. "This is what you get. Who told you to train the whole day on your day-off?" Mew scolded him. Gulf is lying on his stomach receiving a massage from the older guy. "It's your fault," Gulf said pouting. "Oh? How is it my fault?" asked Mew. "You should be the one to train me. Luke is so harsh,"
With that being said, the two elders gasped. They are not sure if they heard it right or their ears are playing them. "A-are y-you saying that- "Yes, Nana. Kana is home,"Shion confirmed. "Oh, my," She covered her mouth and cry. Her little grandson is alive and back. Mr.Nakor is in tears too knowing about the news. They are waiting for so many years. Searching and hoping that the child is alive and well somewhere. Shion went to Mrs.Park and console her. "Tell me, where is he? Is he well? Healthy? He's not sick right? Oh, my poor child. He must've suffered
Gulf called Mew's name a few times but to no avail. "Shiton!" "Huh?" Mew snapped back to reality. "I've been calling you for quite some time and you're not responding. Just standing there like an idiot," Gulf said suppressing his laugh. Mew cleared his throat and hurriedly went to the bathroom. Gulf followed his movements with his eyes and burst out laughing when the bathroom door closes. "I'm going downstairs, Mr. Shit-on!" Gulf yelled teasingly. Mew on the other hand is facing the mirror with his hands gripping the countertop of th
Before the inauguration...They arrived at the building and Mew asked Gulf to come with him first."Where are we going, Mew?" Gulf asked.Mew is holding his hand and just leading him somewhere.*Oh? Are we heading to your office?""Yes and no. Yes, we're heading there but no. Not my office but yours," Mew answered him. They arrived and Gulf gasped seeing the changes inside."Wow""Do you like it?" Mew asked back hugging Gulf.
Two weeks after the inauguration, Gulf became busy. Mew is helping him to adjust so he is still at the T. Empire. Many are trying to approach Gulf for their business. Sending different proposals. Gulf declined all of it because it's not beneficial for the company. "Will, did you get what I asked for?" He asked "I told B1 to get it. Wait, I'll check it," Will said going out of Gulf's office. "What the hell? I asked you for one simple task! One simple, freaking task!" Gulf and Miko heard Will's loud voice and slowly went near the door. "What did you do all this time, huh?!"Will asked angrily.
At Eric's mansion"Sir, you called for me?"Brent bowed."Just call me grandpa, Brent. And yes, I called for you. Any news about my grandson?" Eric asked."Si- I mean, grandpa, I was informed that up to now, the Serpents haven't done anything,"Brent said."Hm, I think they are planning first. We will know that soon enough. Just keep an eye on Kana for me. I know the Jensen will not let anything happen to him but still, make sure he's fine,"Eric said."Of course, grandpa. But, if I may ask, why don't you meet him? I think it's the right time to meet your grandson,"Brent asked.