"Kneel."
Just as the crowd was in an uproar, Lucien spoke.
Instantly, silence spread outward.
What was this?
They had just met five other awakeners, five who were clearly ready to fight, take over the shelter, and kill if necessary and this was what he said?
Kneel.
Doubt rippled through the crowd.
Was Lucien truly wise?
Even the council members raised their eyebrows.
Was Lucien trying to intimidate them?
But it was literally two versus five. No one should be intimidated.
Yet, amid all the doubt and uncertainty, something magnificent happened.
"Kneel… what do you.." Limo's voice suddenly trailed off.
His consciousness blurred.
And he wasn't the only one.
The remaining four awakeners followed as their eyes glowed pink. Slowly but surely, their knees buckled, and one by one, they knelt on both knees.
Lucien slipped his hands into his pockets, looking thoroughly pleased.
His pupils turned a star-like pink as he gazed at the five awakeners.
