Path to Liberation, A Taste Of Freedom (Chap 5)

 Synopsis: With the Draknights out of scene, things suddenly went downhill for their previous love ones. Meanwhile, the knights landed somewhere known as the 'Land of Freedom'.

In the Previous Story, the knights attempt to leave the school, but a few idiots did not get the message. A fight was begun and the knights were quite cornered. But Hou Ren unleashed his powerful knockout move and knockback everyone away. In the end, the knights successfully escaped.

Anime opening: Usseewa

The Sunlight shun above the glorious city of Los Angeles California. Everyone is so peaceful as they chat with each other. Buildings have shimmered bright as sparkly diamonds. At a dumpster area, A portal appeared above like 3 feet in the air and the Draknights come out of it.

Draknights: AHHHH. (Falls onto the ground)

Trickstar: (Gets back up) Owww, where are we?

Hou Ren: My friends, welcome to LOS Angeles, California.

They walk out and before them is the glorious streets of California. They gaze upon the city in aw. The city itself sparkle as a shiny diamond. It beam with sheer light. The people are all friendly with each other.

Lost Ren: Incredible.

Rockstar: Check out dem drips.

Garga: Very Impressive. I don't think even my sword can catch it's beauty.

Agent: Yeah....(Realized) WAIT! How Come right now is morning? We're in a different time zone.

Hou Ren: I fast forward the time when I used the portal card. I mean literally if we landed in the actual time then it would be 10 P.M. already.

Blaze: By the looks of things, now it's two days already but like evening time while Malaysia is like already tomorrow but in the morning.

Sensei: Still, we're practically fugitives on the run. Don't you think we need money to survive and a bunch of others.

Hou Ren: No problem with that.

Hou Ren then use the Mirage Crystal to create a briefcase full of 10 million dollars.

Lost Ren: (Sigh) I thought this might happen. Don't get too addictive.

Hou Ren: I know, I know. I'll control myself. Now let's get some new clothes and then get some dinner.

All: Okay.

At Hou Ren's school. Or rather, Former School to be exact. Hou Ren's Parents, Ms Pauline and the principal are there at the admin office. Everyone is feeling sad and guilty.

Hou Ren's Mother: I just couldn't believe it. I mean our son leaving? I thought he was lying but he really is gone when he wrote this letter.

Hou Ren's Mother reveals his Letter. Ms Pauline reads the letter for a moment before handing it back to the latter. She felt extremely guilty.

Pauline: I'm sorry, it's our fault too. If only we knew and investigate what had really happened, all of this would have been averted like Hou Ren said.

Principal: Calm down, there's nothing we can do right now.

Pauline: Not to be rude sir, but how can you say that?

Principal: Think about it, if we hadn't been so blind and handle it without any fuss, then the school wouldn't have lost it's reputation and he wouldn't have left. We don't even know where he is right now.

Hou Ren's Mother: Is it true a lot of News Reporters came to interview you all.

Ms Pauline: Yes.

In a flashback, many reporters interviewed the two.

Principal: Many asked what will become the school's status and how can everyone know it's a safe school. "Do we even know where Hou Ren is" they asked.

Hou Ren's Father: Preposterous, like we have any Idea where our son is. However, for the responsible part...

Pauline: True. Hou Ren.... I'm sorry...I always thought you had a senseless mind. But really this whole time.... you're extraordinary.

Hou Ren's Father: Yes. I failed him....as a father.

Hou Ren's Mother: Regardless, right now all we can do is pray that he is alright and we need to find a way to convince him to come back if he is found.

Hou Ren's Father: Agreed. (Hold his wife's hand) We Lost someone in our life once and we cannot lose it again.

Hou Ren's Mother hold his hand while closing her eyes and crying. Ms Pauline and the principal still felt guilty of what happened.

Pauline: (Thought) So that's what he meant by "don't have to deal with my attitude soon enough"...I wish I hadn't....(Thought) (Sigh)

Later at the Buddy Police HQ at Malaysia, The Powerful Commissioner is reading a newspaper at his office. The lights were half lit up and He felt stern as he read what's on the headline.

Tasuku: (As He Reads Article) "Draknights No More. Sudden Disappearance After Dealing with an Unfair Vixen".

???: Commissioner.

Light Kurouzu enters the room.

Tasuku: Light? Update.

Light: They are still in 20%. Hou Ren covered his tracks well. It's gonna take a long while to find him.

Tasuku: I see. I felt sorry for him…..

Light: The entire school back then looks down on him greatly. Citizens even discriminated the knights even when they do good.

Tasuku: And because of that, he felt like he's a lost cause. And therefore, he chose to leave. Why didn't he tell me this?

Light: Probably because he does not want anyone involved in his personal conflict.

Tasuku: Interesting?

Light: Moreover...How did he and his brothers disappear instantly? I mean Lost Ren doesn't have the ability to teleport very far.

Tasuku: There's a hunch that he created something that allows him to teleport very far away. But to where? I don't know.

Light: You're not going to arrest him are you?

Tasuku: Of course not. I just want him to come back home. I want to help him. But we can't do this alone.

Light look at the Commissioner with a serious expression. Back To LA. The knights are having dinner at a Japanese restaurant. On top of that, they are wearing new casual clothes.

Lost Ren: These new clothes are comfortable. The food is exquisite as well. Especially this tuna sushi right here. (Holds up a Tuna Sushi with his chopstick and eats it)

Sensei Ren: I agree, Lost Ren. You can also feel the breeze.

Blaze Ren: You said it. The best part is that we don't have to worry about money because of well, you know what it is.

Trickstar Ren: You know when you think about it right. It kind of feels like we are bad guys.

Rockstar Ren: I beg to differ. They literally HATE us, even when we do good. So we might as well leave.

Kaizer Ren: True. Enough is Enough. All of this is possible thanks to Hou Ren himself.

Gar Trio: Yeah, to Hou Ren leading us to a life of freedom. (Lifted up their glass of orange juice)

Hou Ren: Thanks, you three. Honestly, I thought I would be doing this alone. But I'm proud to say I'm proven wrong. To all of us experiencing a life full of happiness.

All: Cheers. (Did the same)

All of them drink their orange juice. Suddenly some people arrive through the restaurant entrance and Rockstar seem to recognize them.

Rockstar Ren: (Happy Manner) Wait. Guys, Look there. At the entrance.

The knights turned their attention to the entrance.

Hou Ren: (Happily Surprised) I don't believe it. It's my favourite content creators, Shiloh & Bros.

Garga: Of course. I forgot. They live here in LA.

Blaze Ren: (Teasing) And we all know Hou Ren has a crush on Shiloh.

Hou Ren: (Blushing angrily) DID NOT, we'll talk about this later. (Back to Normal) But first, I'm gonna get their Autograph.

As Hou Ren gets up.....

Lost Ren: Wait. Hou Ren. Cover yourself.

Hou Ren: Oh right. (Wears a cap)

Hou Ren walked to the group.

Hou Ren: (Nervous but excited) Hi, I'm....James. Let me just say it, I'm a huge fan of your videos and well... Can I have your Autograph?

Elijah: Haha, yeah sure. Always happy to meet a fan. Do you have a pen and where do I sign it.

James: Here (Hands over a black sharpee) You can sign on my hoodie.

The Draknights felt absolutely confused as a lost camel.

Sensei Ren: Where that came from?

Magician Ren: He's full of surprises.

Elijah signs the back of James's white Hoodie, followed by Daniel, Judah, Micah, Josiah, Mary and finally Shiloh herself.

Judah: That being said, you don't really have to cover yourself.

Shiloh: Also, you looked kinda familiar.

James: (Puzzled) What do you mean.....

Elijah: Uhhhh, ignore her. Anyways, we love to keep chatting but we gotta get to our table so...

James: Oh Um, My apologies. right....this way.....don't mind me.

James went back to his table in a funny and yet weird manner.

Micah: That was weird...

Shiloh: He's kinda funny.

Elijah: Whateves.

They walk to their table.

Lost Ren: (Disapproved but in a happy way) You're Horrible. Can't you like call yourself Lee or something?

Hou Ren: Ey Easy for you to say, it's better to like instantly say a fake name.

Sensei Ren: I envy you Hou Ren. You got famous signatures on the back of your hoodie and I must admit, it goes well with what you are wearing.

Hou Ren: I know, talk about lucky. But uh Blaze Ren, you really....

Blaze Ren: What? Can't I say the truth.

All but Blaze Ren: NOT IN PUBLIC.

Blaze Ren: Oh.....well either way, I'm right.

Garga: Okay enough guys, let's pay the bill and head back to our Hotel.

Hou Ren: Got it. (Walks up to the counter) Hi, I like to pay for our bill please. It's table 10.

Cashier: Sure, here's the bill. (Hands the bill to Hou Ren)

Hou Ren hands over the cash required and the bill is dealt with.

Hou Ren: Okay, let's go.

The Draknights left the restaurant. Meanwhile, Shiloh is having her meal while thinking about what happened with James.

Shiloh: (Thought) I could have sworn I know him from somewhere. That James guy, why can't I stop thinking about him? (Thought end) Huh?

Shiloh noticed there's a picture on a seat at Hou Ren's Table. She then walks to it.

Elijah: Heeey Shiloh, where are you going?

Shiloh: Just a sec.

She looks at the picture and gasped.

Shiloh: I knew it!!!!

Story End.

Anime Ending: Horizontal Oath.

Preview:

Hou Ren: Something tells me tomorrow is going to be a good day. But I also need to find a roof over my head. Wait is that? Next time, "Wasteland". Join Us For A Buddyfight.