Part 3 "Reunion"

This is it, the last destination. They both appear under the ground in a place that by what Reek stated appears to be an entrance to the laboratory. Quite a tall figure, at least by human standards is standing at the end of the corridor behind the doors, it is unclear who it is or how he looks because of distance and a small amount of light source.

Probably this might be the man that Reek was mentioning before. They proceed to approach the person, as they got a closer look at the silhouette, it gets more clear that the person standing at the end is a man, his hands are crossed as if he would guard something. He wears a tight, black neck jumper with a stylish, elegant white overcoat on his shoulders. White, tight jeans and grey brogue style shoes only compliment the choice of his fashion style. What really stands out is his left hand, a red glove with a place for fingers cut off, and another hand is just naked. Stylish blonde scruffy hair and athletic body make this guy look like a high possibility playboy. And altho Zeltar never could even tell the name of every clothing element because of the fact that he never got a chance to wear them himself, it is obvious that this stuff isn't near at the price meaning compared to what he wears now.

''Are you some kind of fashion star today?''

Despite the fact that they still don't see men's face, it seems like Reek already recognized him. The guy starts going towards them as he answers in a joyful tone.

''But of course! You can't just walk around officially dressed like a teacher all the time, it is just such a pain in the butt to put on this tie.''

''Well, I heard that Amanda really likes when men are able to wear classic costume properly.''

''Hah nice try Reek, but you have to keep in mind that I can identify every bullshit that is coming from you by a mile.''

''Heh, at least it was worth of try.''

''So what do you have for me?''

As he asks that he turns to face Zeldar. After their eyes met, both realize familiarities in each other. They stay silent as Reek explains the situation.

''This is Zeltar. I told him that you will be his guide and will take care of him. He is quite scared of everything right now so take it slowly.''

''As you wish.''

With that Reek just turns back to the teleporter room and leaves Zeltar alone with an oddly familiar-looking face. Man opens the metal doors and allows the boy to go in front. After Man closes the door he starts to ask questions that make no sense to Zeltar.

''So, what exactly needs to happen in man's life so that he would let himself degraded as a person?''

Straight to the point type question makes Zeltar stop on his feet and wonder to himself, what kind of business does this man want with him?

''I-I don't really understand what you are talking about sir.''

Man looks surprised at the response, after understanding that kid isn't on the same level of understanding.

''Sir huh? And I already thought that this glance of yours back there was a sign of realization for who I am.''

While thinking for few seconds Zeltar wipes out all possibilities of who this stranger can be, until he starts to consider all of the people that could have such a bold and open attitude in conversation as only one person comes to mind.

''Are you Alan?''

The man smiles wisely as if this could be approved of the right answer. As Zeltar realizes that it's none other than his brother standing in front of him, he quickly hugs him as if letting him go would be meaning of losing him again. He starts to sob with his face pressed against Alan's jumper making it soggy from all the tears and snot that got on it. It is not like Alan would insist, because even if he doesn't show it, at this moment his heart breaks in thousands of pieces as well.

''And I thought that you have grown up after all these years.''

It doesn't seem like Zeltar is a least slightly bothered by Alans teasing. This moment makes him feel like family is here, it didn't go anywhere. Fealing of finally having some light in his lost path makes him feel like there is something to live up to.

''Where have you been? All I remember is that five years ago it was the second of Yon and because of that, we agreed to prank our parents, but instead, of helping me to set up our plan you just vanished.''

With a slightly upset and calm voice, Alan asks.

''How did parents felt about it?''

''They were dismayed, dad tried to search for you throughout the district, mom was calling to every single of your friends and hospitals in our city. I even convinced all of my classmates to help me look for you but none of us succeed. After that day everything felt...empty.

Alan sights as if feeling guilty for all the trouble his dissidence caused, but then he smiles up and says: ''That's because it was my prank on all of you fools!''

Right after he punches Zeltar's shoulder with his left hand which causes him to shrink in pain covering the involved hand.

''AH! SON OF A BITCH!''

After Alan screams in pain, Zeltar clearly is scared by what could result in such a reaction. He already wants to ask if his brother needs any help but Alan just stands up and takes out some sort of pills from his overcoat and with a trembling hand swallows three of them in a row.

''What-what happened?''

''Just don't think about it. Ahh shit! Little bastard from first grade broke my palm because I said that his mother was quite surprised when she found out that shit she forgot to flush started to grow.''

''What?! Why would you say that?''

''He didn't want to let me take his place in the cafeteria line.''

''And this is the whole reason?!''

''Oh, no no...yes.'' I mean, a teacher has to have at least that kind of benefits, such as place in line.''

''But it is not a reason to assault people.''

''Okey, Melot II let's get you to Dr.Amanda for a check-up.''

''Who is Melot II?''

''Ah, common Zeltar! Didn't you learn the history of the magic continent?''

''No, why?''

''Holly crap how did you pass the exam?''

''At first, the time I didn't, the second time was simple luck.''

''Well, that's quite pathetic.''

Both kept walking to the check up a center but Zeltar still had will to demand answers from Alan. He just thought that Alan needs a little bit of time for processing everything and right after check up is over, this will be the right moment for interrogation.