William

I chased after her and caught her by the arm again, I needed to get her to listen to me. I needed to explain what was happening.

"Look Bonnie," I was trying to look her in the eyes but I couldn't manage to keep up to her accusing stare and I kept looking away.

"I," Truthfully I didn't know where to begin so I started at the first place that made sense. "Right now I'm really confused Bonnie. I have no idea what to think or what to feel. I just found out that Master Moomow was my father, he's dead now and he sent me on a trip but," I paused and finally could looked her in the eyes without faltering. I continued, "My father gave me a final list of instructions." I held up the paper she had thrown down. "This is a list of things he wishes I complete. First on the list and the most important, as it says, is to guard, protect and watch over the keeper of the gatekey. He goes on to say that she must reach the gate alive and well and that it is my sacred calling to make sure she does. I know I'm a terrible monk and I never took the monk oath of being celibate and all that stuff."

She looked stunned for a moment and I took the opportunity to continue, "The letter goes on and tells me that second and, just as important as the first, I must protect you and make sure you reach the gate as well." There was more to the command than that but I left it alone for now; she looked just as confused as I, perhaps more so.

"So will you grace me with your presence on this journey?" I spoke the end to show her some kindness and let her know it was her choice to follow or not.