Tristan shot Finn a puzzled look for a while before he composed himself.
"You know, at this point, I can firmly deduce that all of you on that student council love leaving people in surprises," Tristan said as he accepted the shocking news.
"You look quite surprised. I wonder why?" Finn joked around with a smile on his face as he teased Tristan.
Tristan just shrugged off the question and decided to remain focused, "So what now?" Tristan asked as he seemed to remain stuck on what to do; his brain struggled to come up with ideas to avoid the upcoming dilemma before it began.
"Stop bawling, your brain will come up with a solution, alright!" Galaxy said, snapping Tristan out of his thoughts. Her voice was strict, but for some reason, she was talking out of worry for him. How strange?.
"Prez is right, we can come up with a solid plan in no time- and by we I mean me cause I already did," Finn said, shocking the two as they stared at him in curiosity, itching to know what the plan was. His sly grin grew wider at the sight of their eagerness.
"I see you're eager to know what it is."
"Just tell us the plan !" Galaxy yelled quickly, bringing Finn's head out of the cloud before his head could grow any bigger.
"Yes prez!… Well, you see, since Tristan isn't part of the main student council, he's not on the mission. He can provide support as the Princess's new bodyguard! While we go search that room, he saw them sneak off too," Finn said, placing his hand around Tristan with a smile before looking at Galaxy for approval.
"….sigh…" Galaxy sighed as she took the plan into consideration, "It's not a bad idea, and I think it could work… but there's one problem: how are we sure the princess would agree?" Galaxy asked as their plan hit a major wall.
"Don't worry about it, as long as it's Tristan who does the talking, it will be fine, don't you recall that awkward conversation the three of you had?" Finn said with a smile, reminding them of the strange interaction that had taken place with Lenora. Galaxy shot an angry look, remembering Lenora, but she had no clue as to why. Tristan, on the other hand, stared at the two, not knowing what they were talking about.
"Alright, it's decided, Tristan. You go try to convince your friend Lenora, and we'll regroup with the other student council." Finn said as he and Galaxy ran in the opposite direction, while he remained where he stood.
"Alright I need to find Lenny before anything bad happens to her." Tristan Said as he turned around, eager to go find her, but as he did, he noticed Lenora's bodyguard, the same one who had tried to attack him in the main hall.
"Wh-What are you doing here!?" Tristan nervously asked as he clenched his fist. The air around them felt eerie yet strangely calm at the same time. Before Tristan could do anything, the guard had brought out his sword and placed it on the ground while bowing at the same time.
"Listen, I'm sorry for earlier, I attacked you without thinking, and worse, you were once an acquaintance with her royal highness." The guard said with his head lowered to the ground.
"How long are you there?" Tristan asked coldly, ignoring his apology.
"I followed the other male". The guard said while remaining in his position, he must be talking about Finn, Tristan thought as he walked past the guard, not even batting an eye.
"Please let me join you on your mission!"
"No!" Tristan quickly shut down the guard immediately after the request. Tristan's tone was serious yet stern, and his gaze was icy and cold, as if he were staring into his soul.
"I beg of you, I could be a valuable asset to you." The guard said as Tristan halted his footstep.
"Is that so?…cause the way I see it, someone who doesn't consider the people around him isn't much of an asset!" Tristan coldly replied as his statement hung in the air. The guard was silent, maybe because of the guilt, but he still didn't give up. He quickly raised his head and tried to say something, but before he could, Lenora appeared before two of them.
"Now…now you guys shouldn't argue on who gets to protect me from some kidnappers." She said, as a spread of shock could be seen on both Tristan and the bodyguard, we were shocked as we were left speechless.
It took Tristan a while, but he soon regained himself, "I take it you've been listening as well, Lenny…sigh… at least I don't have to overcomplicate things here." Tristan said as he turned serious all of a sudden.
"You really are something else since we last saw each other… but you're still the trishy I love and adore," Lenora said as she warmly smiled at Tristan. Lenora then glanced at her bodyguard for a second and then looked away.
"Trishy, is it alright if he comes along?" Lenora asked as she begged Tristan not out of pity but as a means for the bodyguard to redeem himself.
Tristan stopped and closed his eyes, considering Lenora's plea, "Hey, what's your name ?" Tristan asked the bodyguard as he stared at him.
"It's Riot Hugo from the Hugo household. It's a pleasure to be of service to you!" The body said with joy, clearly visible on his face, as his voice was like that of a determined kid.
"Yeah, yeah, let's just try to work together okay," Tristan said as he stood close to Lenora, and quickly, Riot had joined them as they all walked towards the party.
***
Galaxy and Finn had arrived at the three gigantic doors, and behind them were guards; in actuality, they were student council members undercover.
"Alright, guys, according to our sources, the unknown assailants who attacked our school during the exam festival are right behind these doors… so I want you all to split up… we're fifteen in total so for each door five of us will be sent," Finn said like a general speaking to his soldiers, they we're ready as they had sword and wands in their hands, Each member had a stern look that was as empty as a hollow shell, yet still it felt right to them.
"Finn, I'll go towards the middle door. You and your team take the left while the other team takes the right." Galaxy said as she looked at Finn with a serious gaze, and Finn just nodded his head in agreement.
After a while, the Massive door in the middle opened, and Galaxy and her team walked in.
"See you later Prez" Finn said as the door behind Galaxy closed.