Chapter 26

Aria's POV

"I will trust you, Christopher, because you are here, and I will discuss important matters with the nine protectors," I said to Christopher, who nodded.

"I can go home now if you want. You know, this is very important and I can't interrupt you," Christopher said, about to leave when Lucas stopped him by touching his shoulder.

"You are already a member of this group, so you must cooperate, and you already know everything about the Auxier," Lucas said, which surprised me.

"What do you mean, he's now one of us?" I asked Lucas about it.

"You know, if we're planning something, he can suggest anything; maybe he has some useful ideas that we can use," Lucas stated, and he was correct.

"You are correct, Christopher. Please stay." "This won't take long," I said, and he simply nodded as the nine protectors did.

"All right, I'll just listen, and if I have any suggestions, I'll let you know," Christopher said, and I smiled as I looked around at the other protectors, who were all serious.

"I'm nervous if we're planning to fight our enemy," Irish said, and I looked at Lucas because I was concerned about the spiritual animal.

"You can start talking about it right now," Lucas said, and I smiled.

I'd like to inform you about Auxier, and I'd like to introduce Khalil; he will be one of us from now on, and he is a spiritual animal, a white wolf," I told everyone, then Logan and Jaxon were shocked.

"Where is he now? Why is he not here?" Logan inquired.

"Good question because he's waiting for my signal to come here," I said to Logan, who nodded.

"He'll explain something to us; it's about him, and we'll learn more about the Auxier because of him," I said, walking to the front door and opening it with my hand.

"I welcomed Khalil, a spiritual animal who will guide and protect me; we will treat him as a friend as well," I told the other protectors, and I immediately approached the white wolf.

"Can he communicate?" Irish inquired, and Khalil responded.

"Nice to meet you, and yes, I can talk. I'm a spiritual animal, and I'm exceptional," he said, shocking the Irish.

"I still can't believe it! We'll have a spirit animal among us!" Irish expressed her delight.

"What brings you here now? Why didn't you appear when Aria died in the battle in the past that we're having?" Logan inquired about Khalil.

"Because I will only appear if the Auxier has chosen the Eternal Master of Auxier, and when Aria was chosen as the Eternal Master of Auxier, I was summoned." Logan nodded as Khalil explained.

"Is there anything you'd like to tell us about yourself?" Logan inquired as Khalil examined the nine protectors and Christopher.

"Yes, I truly have something to tell you all, because I promised Aria that I would explain everything about myself as a spiritual animal," Khalil said, and I felt Lucas take my hand in his.

"But can he see us?" Khalil inquired about Christopher, who was now sitting on the floor.

"Me? Yes, I can see you," Christopher responded, and I knew Khalil was taken aback.

"That surprised me because Aria was close to you in the past, and I can feel that, which is why you can see me," Khalil explained, and Christopher simply smiled.

"I know that because she was my younger sister in the past, but I don't remember the past," Christopher said, as Khalil stared at him.

"I can help you remember everything, but I know it's not good to go back in time because we might alternate and change the past, which could ruin the present," Khalil said, which surprised me because he mentioned going back in time.

"I had a feeling! Is it correct that you can travel through time?" When I asked Khalil, he waggled his tail.

"I only have a limited amount of time to use it. I can fight, and I have the power of protection," Khalil said, and I nodded before looking at Lucas.

"Did you hear he has time travel abilities?" I asked Lucas.

"I know, I heard that," Lucas said, and Khalil continued his speaking.

I mentioned that Aria dreamt about me last night and it was a human figure. I was human before the Auxier chose me and I got involved in a fight which I won and I have a scar beside my left eye," Khalil said, and I was shocked to know that, so he was a human back then.

"If you were a human back then, can you go back to being a human now that you have power?" I was surprised when Isaac asked Khalil and he shook his head.

"Unfortunately, I can't do that right now, and I'm not sure how, but maybe someday if the Auxier gives our master a hint," Khalil said, and everyone nodded.

"I understand. Thank you for telling me everything," Irish said, and Khalil yawned.

"If you need my help, I can help you with things like cleaning and cooking, even though I am a wolf," Khalil said, shocking me.

"Wait a minute, you can cook? But how are you going to do it?" I inquired of him.

"Of course, using my power," Khalil said, making me laugh.

"Wyatt can cook and Jaxon can clean the house. You can come with me wherever I go to school, plus you can protect me, because Christopher can see you but everyone else in the school won't," I told Khalil, and he just lay down.

"I agree. I'll do it, and I'll protect you," Khalil spoke up, and I looked at Wyatt.

"Did you prepare anything for our dinner tonight?" I inquired, and he nodded.

"He cooked while you were late, and the food is ready at the table," I spoke up, and I smiled as I looked at Christopher.

"You are welcome to eat here because you are my brother." I told Christopher.

"I will be your brother figure because we have different parents," Christopher explained as I wrapped my arms around him.

"I forgot to ask how old you are. Why didn't you tell me? You just wanted to talk to me at school," I questioned Christopher.

"You are correct. I'm not sure why I came to you that day," Christopher explained.

"You know, instinct? I think that's what you felt that day, "I told my brother, who was taken aback.

"I think that's it; I'm 19 years old," Christopher said.

"Are you aware of my age?" I asked him, and we went to the table.

"The other protectors told me, and I believe them because your face looks young," Christopher said, and I remained silent.

"Let's sit down and celebrate Aria's passing her entrance exam! This time we're going to celebrate!" I sat in the middle, with Khalil beside me, eating the raw meat that Wyatt had prepared for him.

"Congratulations on passing the entrance exam, master!" We all cheered as party confetti was thrown, and I'm drinking juice right now while the nine protectors drink their wine.

Wyatt prepared some delectable food while the protectors ate as well; there was seafood fried rice, lobster, crab, shrimp, some steamed vegetables, homemade hamburger steak, and mashed potatoes. Salmon, mojos, fries, pasta, homemade pizza, and spaghetti were all delicious and well-prepared.

Isaac was also preparing some wines and liquors for the other protectors, as well as cooking his homemade hamburgers. Elias has a grill that he can use, and he was preparing the homemade black forest cake that he made for me.

Jaxon, Irish, Logan, Aiden, Elias, Ezekiel, Irish, and Christopher were all enjoying the gathering, as was Khalil. I wish my family was here to share this joyful event.

"Thank you for the delicious food, Wyatt and Isaac. Both of you are great chefs," I said to Wyatt and Isaac, who both smiled back at me.

"You are always welcome, master," Wyatt and Isaac said.

"Technique is everything!" Isaac added, and I just laughed as he held his spatula in front of me.