Passing of the Torch! A New Guru Makes it Known [OPEN]

Hikaru, among many others of Tsuno’s village, paused their various activities, and looked to the skies as the new Guru spoke into their minds. Many of the Namekians around her smiled and softly chattered over the Guru’s announcement. There were a few who seemed worried over what changes the new Guru might enact, but they were definitely in the minority.

Hikaru herself wasn’t as invested as her green skinned partners. Not that she didn’t care at all. But she was a simple being who didn’t think she would have a part in the new governing of Namek. The once soldier still felt like an outsider, and had no right to intervene in the grand scheme of Namek’s workings.

“Will you go, Hikaru?” Mollau asked, looking down from the sky and to his assistant and close friend.

“Why?” Hikaru cocked her head at his question, pausing in the middle of her drink. It was an herbal concotion that Mollau had taught her. One that encouraged one's growth. Hikaru had taken to making it before her training sessions. She had planned to go out to such a training session before the Guru's words had echoed across the minds of all on the planet.

“To meet the Guru, and see what plans he has for our home,” Mollau seemed almost to read Hikaru’s thoughts, and subtly reaffirmed her place among them.

“Will you be going?” Hikaru asked in return.

“I will,” Mollau nodded his head, “I not only wish to see him and learn of his plans. But I also want to introduce myself and tell him about how I am a healer of Tsuno’s Village, home to most of Namek’s warriors. I think you, as my assistant, should come with me.”

Mollau smiled pleasantly at Hikaru while the human contemplated his words. Mollau’s words made sense. And his comment at her being his assistant made her feel obligated to go. Not that, that was a bad thing. Hikaru decided to come along. It wasn’t that she had been adverse to going, simply that she had no reason to in the first place. Mollau had given her a reason.

“Ok,” Hikaru nodded, “I’ll come.”

The Namekian healer grinned broadly and clapped a hand on the human’s shoulder, “Excellent! Then let’s be off. I already see quite a few others on their way.”

It was true, the sky had a smattering of people flying towards the direction of the ancient temple, like migrating birds. It was an odd sight, as Hikaru didn’t often see large groups of Namekians and other people flying on this planet. Many preferred to walk on Father Namek’s soft grass.

With a nod, Hikaru floated skyward, following Mollau’s lead. She didn’t know exactly where the ancient temple was, but it would be a simple matter to follow the collection of pilgrims on their journey through the skies.

The flight had been a long one, the ancient temple sequestered away from most other places. But it hadn’t been too strenuous. Mollau touched down, his slippered feet patting softly on the ground, soon followed by the heavier crunch of Hikaru’s weighted boots.

Mollau wordlessly went into the temple and Hikaru followed after him. It was obvious who the new Guru was. He was not only in the center of the room. But was also surrounded by a polite bubble of people keeping a respectful distance. With all eyes on him, it was simple to figure out that this was the one who had summoned them all.

Hikaru was surprised to see how young the Guru was. He definitely was no elder, but the power and confidence that oozed off of him was plain to see. No, even if he wasn’t an elder with many decades of experience in life, it was plain to see that this man was a leader. And he would be a strong one. He had the obvious look of a man of determination, principle, and drive.

Mollau waited patiently with Hikaru in the throng of people who approached and spoke with the Guru in an orderly fashion. There were many supplicants. Some merely coming to greet him, others to swear their fealty, and others more to ask him questions of his grand plans moving forward.

Upon reaching the front of the crowd, Mollau stepped up to Namorel and gave a slight bow of respect to his new Guru, his fist pressed to the flat palm of his other hand.

“Guru Namorel, I am Mollau of Tsuno’s village,” he introduced himself, “I am the healer there, keeping our warriors strong and healthy. Here with me is the human Hikaru, she has been assisting me for over a year now, and has become a member of our village. We came here to extend our respects.”

When Mollau introduced her, Hikaru stepped forward and gave a polite bow of her head. It wasn’t as formal as Mollau’s but the respect to the Guru was still clear.

Word Count: 850

Power Level: 44,665
Weighted Power Level: 11,166

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