The seventh guardian

"So where is this sword?"

"In a tomb"

"What?, a tomb?"

"Yes, it can only be opened when all the rings are inserted"

"So is that what I need to do?"

"Of course not, Aria, it's not your job to do that, all you need to do is just look for seven good guardians, bestow unto the them the rings and they help open the tomb"

"So, I can't use the sword?"

"Yeah"

"Ouch, I thought I was going to get something unique"

Demitri laughed

"But you said no one knows my mission, so how do you know all these"

"This is the first step taken by any Rings master, looking for their guardians"

"So, what if I'm unable to find the best ones?"

"You would surely be able to since you never opened your face to anyone, or have you?"

Aria looked down at her fingers

"Don't tell me it's what I'm thinking, Aria" Demitri looked at her daughter seriously

"I'm sorry mother, it's.."

"Who?"

"Huh?"

"I asked who?" Demitri raised her voice slightly

"Lu..Lucius and he is just my best friend but he loves me and he will help in finding the perfect guardians"

"Finding the guardians is your job, Aria, I can't believe you disobeyed"

"I'm sorry"

"So you love him too?"

"I guess I do"

"I asked a question Aria, give me a clear answer"

"Yes I do..love him"

"You've made things more difficult Aria, but I want to trust that you are brave and you would fulfill this mission okay?"

"Yes mother, I'm sorry"