Auron's first day at Nocturne Blade Guild went smooth if you ignore an angry Rex glaring at him whenever they meet. Other members of Guild didn't even glance at him and Auron is glad for that. Kael was polite, showing him respect but he knows Kael just wants to use him as Arin left the Guild. Kael and others can't forget about Arin and they all even Kael think Auron as just a mere replacement for Arin. But Auron is not someone's replacement and he never could be. Auron is not like any other Guides. When most of the Guides are warm, soft, depended on Espers, Auron is polar opposite to this. Auron is cold, stoic, untouchable and independent. Auron doesn't need an Esper to keep him safe unlike other Guides. And he is clearly not like Arin Valen, who is warm, soft and friendly clearly showing a normal Guide behaviour.
At night in his apartment, Auron look through his now Guild members medical records. 'Mm, look like Arin was really good at guiding' Auron thought as read the records that is written neat and perfect. Rex was the one who mostly get contaminated, while other do get but not as much as Rex. Due to this Arin have to guide Rex every once in a week. After Arin left, Kael brought many A class and B class Guides to guide Rex but it is not effective as Arin's guiding. Due to this Rex was prohibited to enter the Rift. Now from Auron's analysis, he should guide Rex tomorrow if not Rex's contamination level may exceed beyond 60%. But the problem is, that muscle brain may not allow him to guide him. 'Well I gonna guide him if want it or not' Auron thought.
Next day Auron wear his usual clinic coat when he went to the Guild. Auron was greeted by Kael, but others just look at him. He glanced at Rex before saying "Rex, follow me to the medical room". "Why should I" Rex asked clearly showing his displease." If you don't come, I am glad to drag you there" Auron said with stoic face. Tension began to rise, seeing this Kael stepped in. "Rex, go with Auron" Kael commanded. Rex angrily muttered something before following Auron to the medical room. "Sit there and relax" Auron said as they entered the medical room, pointing at the bed. Rex stilled as he found out why they are here." Are you going to guide me?" Rex asked looking confused. "Yes I am" Auron replied. Rex scoffed before asking." Do you even know how to guide?". Auron just stared at him before grabbing both of Rex's wrist. "What-Huh!" Rex couldn't finish what he wanted to say as Auron began to guide him. This is different from Arin's guiding. Arin's guiding was like warmth and comfort, like sunlight on skin. But Auron's guiding is different. It is like snow pressing against a wildfire, calming his burning core like an ice pack on burns. It was like experiencing the first snow after long summer. Different, too different from any other Guides who have guide him." Done. You can leave now" Auron said releasing Rex hand before walking towards the table where everyone's medical records is placed. "What?" Rex asked baffled. It only been two minutes and Auron said he finished guiding him. But Rex felt refreshing than ever. He never felt free like this after guided by Arin." I said the guiding section is completed and you can leave now" Auron repeated as he writes down Rex's current condition. Rex wanted to something but he couldn't voice out, so he just nodded his head before walking out.
Rex looked at hands as he walked out of the medical room. Auron's guiding is really different than Arin's. It felt like the chain that was binding around him completely loosened, no it was like the chain completely vanished. Whenever Arin guided him, he only felt those chain being loosened little ,not like this."Did something happened, Rex?" Kael who saw Rex coming out of the medical room asked." Huh? Ahm. It's just Auron just guided me and it felt different from Arin" Rex replied. Kael sighed." Of course it is different, he is not Arin" Kael said as he looked out of the window." I know, that's not what I mean. Auron's guiding is really different from any other Guides that have guided me. Not only he complete guiding me in two minutes, I feel more free and my powers are under control" Rex explained. Kael looked impressed by this while others were shocked. At this time Auron is writing down his analysis. Ting~ A notification popped in his phone. Auron looked at it, a rare soft smile bloomed on his lips. It was from one of his friends, Leon Zephyros, an S class Esper who was Auron's classmate and Auron's close friend who Auron trust the most.
Leon: How was your first day at Nocturne Blades?
Leon: I was too busy with the recent Rift that's why I couldn't message you earlier. I am sorry 😣. I will buy you whatever you want when I get there.
'Typical Leon' Auron thought as he read the message.
Auron: Its okay. First day at Nocturne Blades went smooth.
Leon: Good to know. Auron, I will come back next week
Auron was surprised by this. He asked if there is any important events happening. Leon replied that he just wants to meet Auron as he miss him so much. Auron sighed at his friend's antics.
That day at evening Kael received an email. An invitation card for the Guild Banquet, inviting every members of the Guild. Kael looked through it. Last time when he went to this banquet, Arin was still with them. Kael sighed before walking towards Auron's cabinet. He knocked the door before entering the room. Auron was immersed in his work that he didn't notice Kael. "Auron" Kael called out. Auron looked up from the files." Yes, Guild master. Is there something you wants to tell me?" Auron asked. "Yeah. I just wants to inform that an invitation card arrived. We all have to attend the Guild Banquet. Hope you would free that day" Kael explained. "Do I have to come" Auron asked. " You have to. All the Guild members should present." Kael replied. Auron sighed before agreeing. After hearing Auron agreed to come along with them, Kael walked out of the medical room.