The Arks

"What if they are Mages?" asked Tomoe, finally chiming in.

Everyone in the room looked at Tomoe, who was standing at the corner of the room.

"I beg your pardon?" asked Gillian.

"From what we've gathered on our site, we have noted that there were major amounts of blood transfusion from a Mage to allow the children to live. We have not confirmed it but I won't rule out that possibility," explained Mavislin.

"So we are dealing with human kids with Mage's blood pumping in them?" asked Z, sounding quite worried.

"Yes," chimed Mavislin and Tomoe.

"If that is true, this makes them first humans have powers without having to be born from a Mage's bloodline. They are the start of a new generation of Mages and this poses new trials. Are you ready for those new outcomes?" asked Gillian, looking right at Mavislin.

Without missing a beat, Mavislin agreed to the terms of what she would be dealing with. Of course, she knew that right from the start but if she was having second thoughts, she need to sound out now. But the Valkyrie was a stubborn one.

"Well, that takes it to another level. Don't worry, I'm not against this idea. I think it's a wonderful idea. But this makes it easier for us, so count me in. You've got my vote here as well, I'll even help you out if the kids turn out to have powers," said Z, smiling.

"Come on! Do you think that this is a good idea?" asked Ysabeau, looking at the older Mages that agreed on Mavislin's idea.

"Why not? If the children do have powers, we can't just toss them into human society! They'll die! And that reflects badly on us as well, so the best thing is to get onboard with Mavislin's idea to nurture them to control their powers and give them a place to belong first."

"I don't know why you are so against that idea, seeing that you were part of the mission as well, Ysabeau. And usually, it's Baldwin that rejects the idea, yet he was the first to agree. Why is that so?" asked Z, staring at the High Queen.

"I just felt that Mavislin wasn't ready to take on such a huge role as of yet. She's still young and she has a problem with her temper. In the long run, that won't be good for the kids or her. I'm not against the idea of the orphanage," said Ysabeau, looking away from Z's intense gaze.

Ysabeau may be the higher-ranked in the Arks but when it was back in the Congregation, Z was there before she had even touched down on earth, making him more senior than her. His gaze could make Ysabeau uncomfortable at most.

He may look fun and nice but he could be a monster if he wanted to. And his reasons were always backed up with strong arguments, enough to silence the wisest of humans.

"So why are you protesting then?" asked Z, once more.

"I'm protesting for Mavislin to do it alone. I don't think she can handle it all by herself. She needs us as well. And I will offer my help as well if Mavislin agrees to share the orphanage with my Ark as well. Like what Z stated, I was in the mission as well, so let me handle it with you," replied Ysabeau.

Mavislin looked conflicted as the High Queen offered her help. It was slightly worrying to know that her adopted mother did not trust her to run the orphanage all by herself. But it was ȧssuring that Ysabeau was offering help to stabilize the orphanage's situation.

"Accept Ysabeau's offer. But after you have fully taken care of the orphanage, I would need you back on the missions, alright? I am giving you three months to do so. And during this time, I need you to find people that can look after the orphanage while you are away," said Gillian.

"Meanwhile, the rest of us can help out in whatever way we can. For instance, I can start by teaching them how to control their powers when they get it," said Z, smiling at Mavislin.

Mavislin smiled back as she realized what that meant.

"I will accept Ysabeau's offer to help out. Thank you, Headmaster," said Mavislin, bowing to Gillian.

"Raiyen, you haven't said a peep yet... Are you going against Mavislin's idea?" asked Gillian, gazing at Raiyen.

The Time Mage clutched away from the deathly stare of the Headmaster and next to Mavislin. Placing a hand on Mavislin's shoulder, Raiyen gently squeezed his partner's shoulder to say that he was on her side.. But his words said otherwise.