Rebirth

"Mommy, mommy look," interrupted Hector as he lifted the bird that he held with both hands. "It’s still alive, can I keep it mom? Huh, Can I keep it?"

* * *

The Enforcer slowly opened his eyes and stared at the young boy that was quietly observing him. The child gave a small and hearty laugh of delight upon seeing that he had already woken up. A laugh full of joy and innocence, a laugh that lifted his spirits, a laugh that he would never forget.

This boy took care of me when everybody was afraid to even be near me. He never gave up on me when I myself had given up. He showed me that there are other things in life. He taught me to live. I owe him my life.

"Stay here for awhile Petre while I get you something to eat," said Hector as he placed Petre gently on the ground and ran towards his house.

"So it’s Petre now e?"

Petre turned towards where the sound came from and gave an astonished cry, Joven.

"How are you my friend? It has been awhile"

"Isn’t that what I’m supposed to ask you? You left without even saying goodbye. You know why I’ m here, the giants have begun their massive attack, we need your help my friend."

I have a new life now, I am no longer the Enforcer, he replied as he slowly turned his head away.

"Then do it for him," said Joven as he pointed at Hector who had just gotten out of his house. "Don’t you see? If the giants win, there will be no new life, all these will be destroyed, this town, this garden, that kid,"

Petre examined Hector as he walked slowly towards him with a glass full of seeds. He had a new home now and he knew he was always welcome here but he could not bare the thought of letting innocent people die of a war that never concerned them. Petre turned around, looked at Joven and sadly replied, Very well.

"Petre?" Hector dropped the glass that he was holding and ran after Petre when he saw him took flight. "Petre, where are you going? Petre, don’t leave me. No, Petre doooon’t!"

Tears began to trickle down Petre’s cheeks as he soared away. I will do anything for you. I owe you my life. Till we meet again my friend.

* * *

Levi watched the Enforcer as he hovered above the burning rooftops and scanned the landscape below for any signs of life. I have to admit, he fought bravely, Levi thought. The giant host was overwhelming and for an instant the battle seemed lost, lost until his father returned with the Enforcer. Levi could never forget the look on one of the giant’s face when he saw the flying figure that came at him with great speed, "Giant slayer," Levi heard him curse as the Enforcer took its life in an instant.

* * *

A sudden cry pierced the air.

"Petre!"

I know that voice, the Enforcer thought as he flew towards direction where the sound came from. The flames that blocked his path blurred his vision yet he could still recognize the outline of Hector and his brother. They’re alive!

"Enforcer," said Joven as he reached out his hand. "Come, the battle is already won."

Maybe for you, he replied.