Amos

"Why the Hell does this damn brat never listen to me? Or better, why did I let myself convinced by that old crone in coming here to explain the situation to people from another world that I don't even know?" Amos regretted, repressing the desire to burn the place!

<<Dear family, this is the "person" I talked to you about, Amos and, since he had so much insisted to come here to explain the situation, I think I'll leave him the floor.>> Clara explained, slipping away, feeling a shiver through her spine.

<<To be honest, it's not like I had insisted... but it doesn't matter. So, as your daughter will have already explained to you, the situation is critic and, apparently, even if I still don't know the reason, Clara plays an essential role and it's necessary that she joins in the "mission".>> He ended embarrassed. It doesn't matter the age, how can one seem serious giving this kind of discourse?!

After his explanation an unsettling silence followed, worth of the best westerns before the final battle!

The first speaking was the firstborn, Cristiano, since he seemed the only one not in a catatonic state.

<<So, you come from another world and you want that my sister, who, among the other things, doesn't like you very much, no offence eh, helps you in saving an unknown world for an unknown reason. Is my summary good?>> He told with a tone even too much calm for the situation going on!

<<I couldn't have said it better.>> Amos answered, closely looking at his interlocutor. Clara thought that those ones were establishing a sort of male bonding.

At this point the girl couldn't avoid taking action, since her brother, not voting against the dude's idea, seemed to give his consent. But, how can anyone blame him when, at most, he could have paid with his life, a "small thing", or ending up dispersed who knows where without any possibility to come back?!

<<Hey, can you explain to me why do you keep exchanging glances with this guy? I would like to remember you that something could happen to me and you aren't doing nothing to stop him. And please, mum and dad, say something!>> Clara spurred her parents.

The brother, offended by those unfair accuses, uttered: <<Dear sister, what could I say? We have a non – human guy with incredible powers in our bathroom, a particular place for this kind of speech – even if, on second thought, I don't think there exist a suitable place regardless of – but, except this, this "person" affirms of needing you. It's your choice, but we all be by your side, no matters what, even if I don't know how he could react to a no our new friend.>>

<<And I bet you wouldn't want to discover it, am I right?> Amos ended his sentence.

<<Well, if I must confess, we all would prefer avoiding it, but if my sister thinks this is the best choice, then know that we won't back out.>> Cristiano told, extremely convinced of his affirmations. Maybe he wasn't completely aware who he was in front of, but Amos seemed to like this sprint of brave, lightly lifting the sides of his mouth almost forming a smile.

"He really seems a fallen angel." Clara thought, almost careless of the disaster that could have happened from a moment to another.

<<Hey, where the hell are you wings?>> The girl asked like just awaken from a trance.

<<With all the things going on, do you worry about my wings?>> Amos asked shocked. The question had to have awaken her parents too, since they took action in debate.

<<Do you have wings?>> Lara and Flavio asked at the same time, as it was the most important thing!

<<You are not a normal family, let me say it, and your daughter doesn't make an exception.>> The dragon affirmed shocked.

Clara flashed him with her gaze, like her family. Amos felt into a corner, in every way, since he was practically pressed to the wall.

<<Well, I did my part, I've even been kind, but now, the time for niceties has ended and you, girl, come with me.>> He sentenced, lightly impatient.

<<I knew that this skit wouldn't have resisted for a lot more, but if you think to come making a show of force at my home, you have misunderstood, dude!>> The girl made it clear, furious like a panther.

<<Hey, are you aware that I could you everything I want, right?>> He asked sarcastically, getting nearer ever more to the girl, who was covered just by a towel and this wasn't certainly helping his self – control.

"Oh God, why do I keep lending myself to these tricks when I could easily get around it coming back with her without too many words. Who am I kidding, it's useless that I persist if when I see her, I lose all track and it's a very uncomfortable feeling..." He thought, not managing in avoiding taking part to the usual interludes.

<<Sorry, we wouldn't like to break the romantic atmosphere, but Clara, are you really sure to go?>> This time was Flavio to take the floor, remained in absolute silence until that moment.

<<Mph, like I had a choice, or do you want to finish toasted? I think it's unnecessary underlining that this story must remain here. And, anyway, what romantic atmosphere were you talking about? I wouldn't like being forced to share the air either with a being like him and if I'm doing it, it's just because I don't want innocents to die.>> She ended, huffy. The three relatives looked at each other, but they weren't convinced by those words.

<<The same thing it's for you. Along my long existence I knew the most beautiful women, but, surely, never with a dull and anonymous woman like you and I want to continue on this path.>> He replied with an annoying smile (According to the girl).

<<Sure, but this trip will be dangerous, how can we trust you our daughter's life? Would you trust yours to a stranger?>> Her father asked seriously.

<<What I can assure you is that I will protect her even if it costed my own life. I have a debt with her and I want to honor it.>> Amos affirmed, looking at the worried parent.

<<Anyway, she could come back whenever she wants, she will just have to open a portal with the pendent she was given. She will have to join in this adventure and help us finding a series of objects of fundamental importance based on her duties, but I don't guarantee for the contingencies, in a way or in another, they are always around the corner!>>

At the end, even if with a heavy heart, had to accept her choice.

<<We believe you.>> Her brother added, holding his hand.

<<I will keep my word.>> He replied, returning the holding, even if using just a minimum of his strength, otherwise he would have squished it.

<<Right, I should be back in a few days, lucky we're still on vacation. I will take some books and my laptop with me.

<<What is a laptop?>> Amos asked curious.

<<I will tell you later. Now, please, let me dress and getting ready and take him with you!>> She answered, leaving everyone out and "poor" Amos in at the mercy of her family.

And now let the journey begin!