The Last Primal

The little girl's words that night caught Aiden by surprise. Even as he tried to explain it to her that he was merely playing the role, -as if trying to convince the little girl to hate him, so that he could also finally put a just closure to this chapter of his life-, the little girl remained adamant in her stance.

Her explanation, her words were that her 'papa' never left her, she could 'feel' it within Aiden. She said that he wasn't killed, he is living through him, and his actions, thus making Aiden responsible for her from then on.

Aiden first was shocked by this explanation, but in the end, he couldn't argue. He smiled in an acquiescing manner and helplessly nodded his head with his hands raised.

Still, this wasn't the only thing on his agenda today, he then looked at his captains, that after his triumph, didn't seem to be the least bit phased by it. They already knew after all, ever since the connection has been made, they could hear the 'real' Aiden, feel his true emotions, catch glimpses of his thoughts…

Aiden told them, that the Saurus monster, General Zokor is no more. He had done to him, the same he did to his victims.

Once again, neither of them, not even Tolliah seemed to be phased by the slightest, they merely nodded at his reveal, looking the same as before. Tolliah, however, didn't hold back and asked immediately if he could now change his 'body', and use that big muscly uncle as well.

As he had already made up his mind before not to lie or hold anything back, Aiden nodded, and in the next second, he shapeshifted under the surprised -and in the case of Tolliah, sparkling, expectant- eyes transformed into this newly gained Draconic Saurus form.

Compared to the old general, who was forcefully evolved, thus not making a complete evolution, he was bigger, stronger, and unlike his predecessor, Aiden had scales covering his body, instead of the slimy, smooth skin.

The meeting, his reveal, went completely different from his expectations. Instead of being met with shock and hatred, like he expected, Aiden received nothing but compassion, understanding, and most surprisingly for him, love.

"[Reptilian] Papa! Pick me up, pick me up!" Tolliah's voice broke Aiden's reminiscing. Coming back to reality, he smiled back at the girl and nodded.

"[Reptilian] Sure, little one. Come here!" He said, reaching out and taking her over from Madam Dara.

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Looking at the giggling little girl and the revolution's leader, this mysterious man, Madam Dara herself was rather confused at her own actions. She, who was deeply infatuated, in love with the elderly archbishop couldn't understand how couldn't feel any anger, any negativity towards this enigmatic newcomer.

Was it because of his speech or their pledge? Was it because they could truly connect with him, feel his true emotions, his honest desire to lead these people, to protect everyone?

Or was it because they too knew that the archbishop never truly died but was living off within this boy, this Aiden's actions?

She was confused about herself, yet, at the same time, somehow, as she looked at the father-daughter duo happily playing around… happy and satisfied as well.

'[Reptilian] This is good, I guess…' She muttered inwardly, heaving a soft sigh.

Her heart didn't hurt through the loss of her idol. No, it's just that the picture, the image of this being had changed…

"[Reptilian] My l-lord… If I may…" Suddenly, the other feminine voice, Lady Pyre, the skink captain of the support battalion spoke up. From all the captains, Aiden found her the most enigmatic, the one with the most mysteries surrounding her being. She was very talented, exceptionally compared to the rest.

Even compared to the now-deceased warlord, the Saurus General, she would have been quite a hurdle to overcome, with all her unique magical affinities, skills, and experience. Yet for some reason, she kept all of that knowledge hidden, tucked away. She was hiding her abilities with such expertise, that if not for the system, even Aiden wouldn't have seen through her 'shroud'.

Hearing the call, the now-Saurus, robed elder, Aiden stopped moving and turned around to look at the woman. The little cheery girl was sitting, riding on his neck.

"[Reptilian] Yes, Lady Pyre? Is there something bothering you?"

Everyone looked at the woman, who gave a deep bow even before she continued.

"[Reptilian] I apologize beforehand as my inquiry may very well be a grave offense. But…" She took a moment and gulped audibly before continuing. Her speech, her demeanor were akin to a woman who was afraid of the repercussions of her burning curiosity.

Yet, Aiden didn't smell fear, didn't sense anything of the like. Beneath this shroud of ploy, whatever game she was playing, the only feeling he was getting was… a genuine curiosity… That of one reminded Aiden to the researchers of his previous life, back in the modern world.

"[Reptilian] …but, I would like to ask, if you could honor us and show me and to us who are here… your true form? How you really look like?" She asked with a meek tone, not daring to look up from the ground.

"[Reptilian] What are you doing, Pyre!" Draghan exclaimed, shocked by this peer of his audacity. Turning to face his Master, his Lord, he bowed joining in the discussion with an apologetic tone.

"[Reptilian] My L-lord, please excuse this woman's actions! H-he didn't mean any harm! I beg you, plea-"

"[Reptilian] It's okay, Draghan. It's not that big of a deal, though I have to warn you…" Aiden spoke, looking as calm and collected as usual. A warm smile was stretching across his face. Before resuming what he wanted to say, he gently reached to Tolliah and lifted her to place her down for the time being.

She didn't complain, though she pouted, she didn't fidget or complain. She took a step to accept Madam Dara's offered hand and gave a little space to her 'papa' to show himself for the first time.

"[Reptilian] … You might not like what you will see." After Tolliah stepped away, Aiden stepped forward, standing in front of his captains and daughter. He lowered his arms to rest beside his waist, as he asked with a warning look on his face. An ominous golden glimmer flashed across his gaze for a brief moment. "…Are you sure you want to see it?"

Though she was startled by the peculiar light that she caught only a glimpse of, Lady Pyre only hesitated for a few moments, before nodding her head with determination.

"[Reptilian] Yes, my lord. I… and I believe everyone is on the same mind… would like to see the face that we serve. We have already heard the voice, and felt his generous heart… but we never looked him in the face. Please, if you will allow us this honor!"

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