Chapter 25 Chaser’s substitute
A few days later, a group of contractors rebuilt our Living room wall and cleaned up all the stuffing. It took three weeks to fully rebuild the living room wall that was right next to the Fireplace. While housekeeping cleaned up the boys’ dorm, everyone gathered in the Hall of Sayis Dragons. Vogler, Tovar, Kiraces and Adagar stood in front of us with Richard between them. Richard extended his hands and stepped forward.
“For those of you who don’t know, Chaser died in battle by the strike of a self-shooting arrow. Because of this, he must be replaced as Gator Sayis. Adagar, please state your nominee.”
“Skyrid Crop; because of his courageous sacrifice for Chaser. Voyage, go.”
“Mitchell Crop; because of his selfless act on saving us all. Kiraces?”
“Well, I’ve chosen Parser Jerricus for his effort in trying to protect his dorm. Tovar?”
“Jaren James; because of his effort to resist becoming Darkomega.”
Richard put his hands to his sides.
“Will the nominees please come forward now?”
Mitchell, Jaren, Parser, and I walked up to the front of everyone and turned around to face them. Richard came between us.
“The First Round of Voting will happen now. Vogler will be first. “He said
“Skyrid’s mine. Kiraces?”
“Jaren is my vote. Adagar?”
“Mitchell Crop. Tovar, you’re the final vote.”
“Mitchell Crop.”
I know Tovar can’t vote for his own nominee. Mitchell saved us from a possible extinction though. So, I believe he was the better choice than Jaren. I am glad with his vote.
Richard narrowed his eyes.
“Tovar! Mitchell killed thousands of aliens! He should be put in chains, not given Sayis Powers!”
“He saved us all though.”
Richard rolled his eyes.
“Parser and Jaren, since you both had the lowest number of votes you are eliminated. Please go back to your seats.”
Parser and Jaren walked back to their seats.
“Now for the last round. Mitchell and Skyrid, would you like to say anything before we proceed?”
I glared at Richard. Why’d he yell at Tovar? He is right. Mitchell did save us.
“Alright. Skyrid, you’ll go first.”
“Chaser died as a Martyr for all Cithians. He embodied someone who was friendly, courteous, someone who cared about me and a trustworthy human being. He’s gone, but his example lives inside us all. I was the one who tried to save him and had to move on with my life. Or, I would be stuck in the past. The Council Members should choose the person who embodies Chaser’s soul the most.”
Tears streamed down my cheeks. Mitchell patted me on the back and put his hands back to his sides.
“I don’t want to face my Brother, but I know that these people will choose the right person. So, may the best Warrior Win.”
Richard looked left and right as the members nodded and Kiraces stepped forward.
“Skyrid is my vote. Vogler?”
“Mine is Skyrid. Tovar?”
“Skyrid’s mine. Adagar?”
“Mitchell.”
Richard stepped in front of us.
“Mitchell with one vote, you have been eliminated and Skyrid is the new Gator Sayis.”
Everyone cheered.
“Silence! “Richard said.
We all went silent.
“Michael Crop was running for President last year. Today, which is January 8th, 2053, he has won his spot in the Red Mansion. He’ll be moving into his new home with the rest of his family while Brian Gunderson (the old President) moves out.”
We all cheered Michael on. My dad came forward and raised his hand in the air.
“Say your last goodbyes. It’s time for everyone to go home.”
Jaren came up to me.
“Thank you, Skyrid. At least you tried to save him. “Jaren
“No problem. Chaser was a great friend.”
“Have a good time being the Gator Sayis.”
“Will do.”
Parser came up to me.
“Congrats. You definitely embody chaser more than anyone in this room. “He said.
“Thanks. I was just trying to do the right thing though.” I said
Crystal came up to me along with my Mother.
“Skyrid, thank you for freeing me. Nancy was a Psycho.”
“You are very welcome! I fear there is even more to come than this though.”
I walked up to Michael.
“Hey Bro! Or, should I say President! You did it!”
“I did! Now, I can overrule the Cithian Outlawing.”
“That would be nice. So, good luck.”
“You too. You’ll do a great job as a Sayis!”
Kodyack walked up to me.
“It is just like I thought. You decided to take control of powers! How does it feel?”
“Good. We won the War.”
“True. Unlike last time.”
Mitchell, Michael and I held hands. My parents and Crystal held our hands. We all turned into crystal white orbs. We all flew into a green portal.