The question lingered in the air like smoke. It was so direct.
A killer? Sure protecting someone does get messy sometimes but do I really want to be your killer?
" I know what your thinking. You only want to protect and not to kill right? Newsflash Bright,some people won't stop even if you break their bones. They'll come back stronger and more determined. Its better to kill them from the start than to face the enemy twice."
Philly's words were true. Who knows what goes on in a mind of a psycho. Bright scratched his head.
"Is the responsibility that great?" He asked eyes on Philly.
"Only to those who aren't true to their cause. Sticking to your word will never mess you in any way."
"I see..... I don't Wana say crap like l need more time, am certain of what I want to be. If I was strong I would have protected mom from her fucked fate..... I'll do it, for the sake of those I love."
The silence then creeped back in again. Nightly sounds could be heard from outside the house. Philly leaned forward her eyes dead serious as they focused on Bright.
"Soul of flame.....I finally figured out your invocation. Your passion to become strong and your rage, fueled by your insecurities... your fine wine Bright. I can see the Tesshi blood really does flow in your veins," Philly said full of pride," so then....let's talk about the seal." Philly said sipping some water.
"Huh? Seal? What does that have to do with becoming a killer?" Bright asked intrigued.
"The seal will act like a covenant to our little deal. It'll be like a rosary of some sort,a reminder of who you were and what you became." Philly explained.
Bright nodded. He was ready to be the man he needed to. All that was left was Philly's guidance.
"Anything else I should know before we officially start auntie?" Bright asked his speech showing ease in his earlier anguish.
Philly grinned. It was scary to look at her face in that expression.
"Bright....the philly you know now, you'll have to bury her away. My methods are brutal and you'll find out soon enough.....be prepared for it chipmunk,your sure to become a prodigy....either if you are one or if I have to force it into you."
Bright's body froze. Was it fear or was it the vibe from Philly.
Fuck was that about? What's auntie mean and why am I scared. Aunt Philly's bluffing,am all she's got.
Bright comforted himself. It was probably a bluff.
"Well then,am of to bed. Am giving your one week to settle in and then we begin your turning point.....be ready Bright, what you'll experience won't be sunshine and rainbows as you expect it to be." Philly said limping to her room.
"Don't underestimate me auntie. I might be a genius like Bruce Lee or maybe mike Tyson?" Bright said high in self esteem.
Philly chuckled as she continued her way.
" You better hope so. What you'll experience will break your mind otherwise."
Bright followed shortly after doing the dishes. He showered and hopped into his room.
"I need a phone. " He though before switching off the lights and drifting off to sleep.