Step by step the unlike pair of siblings came closer and he could slowly hear their conversation.
''... and my mother slipped while healing the head of the group. When the other healer came to help her he sensed child in her belly. You know, the problem with healers is that they cant heal themselves. So mom had no idea. Luckily they already finished with their task and were on their way back. When she came back father was on another continent, sent by our head elders. He didn't come back home for a long time. I was already a baby of one year when he came. But when they found out that I have water power he was so disappointed. Our paternal family is mostly fire. When father marrieD mother she had rare light power. But because of me, she couldn't grow her powers. After that, they had my sister's and he grew angry with my mom as she couldn't give him real inheritor, as he called that. Big sister, am I really such a big failure?''
Mikey pinched his soft cheeks and smiled. ''Only foolish people would think that their child is not worthy, no matter powers or no powers. They are not worthy of being their parent. But I still don't understand. If your mother is a rare talent, why didn't your father help her grow? If nothing else for his family's sake.''
Na'an sighed. ''It seems everything started the moment he went to the other continent. The other woman was much more powerful than mom. As he was a married man he adored her from far and was on her side when she was dangerous on her trips. With time the two realized their feelings for each other and when she finally accepted he was just waiting for a reason to expel mom out family. Even our Elders were so happy about that. She gave him 3 days to destroy anything that could remind him of us. My Grandmother herself called mother and erased all four of us from the family line by cutting the cord of destiny between all of us. It was something that the woman asked for. She was afraid that as the oldest son I would inherit family line.''
Mikey chuckled. ''Are they stupid? Wait doest that means you don't have absolutely anything to do with them?'' Her eyes became for a second darker as she patted his head. Luckily it was just a moment but that tiny moment was seen by the old man that just stroked his long beard.
''I don't know. Mom didn't explain...''But stopped as a sudden cold voice could be heard in front of them.
''You two chatty chicks, come here for a second.'' He froze as he saw the cold expression on the old man's face but Mikey was cool about it and came closer. People behind became a bit worried about these two.
He motioned with a hand to come even closer so Mikey came straight in front of him and stared at him with her big eyes.
He felt astonished by the color of such clear pools but then make them closer to himself and whispered. ''I heard your conversation.'' Making Na'an's heart jolt.
Mikey just patted his back and questioningly looked at him. ''Then may I ask, if they cut that cord of destiny, does he ever have to bow to them or reply to their orders or commands?''
The old man looked at the boy with interest and then at the young woman that held the shaking boy in comfort in her embrace. He then shook his head. ''As high Elder, I give you my word that he can always deny their existence as it was their doing. The moment they cut familiar bounds that means they gave up all rights. Boy, what is your name?''
He looked now with a tiny smile at the boy making him relax a bit. ''My name is Na'an Kiri. But my paternal family was Won.''
Mikey stepped back while a big smile appeared on her face making everyone in surrounding stunned. ''Elder, this will be my first time testing myself. Can you explain what I have to do?''
He pointed at the stone. ''Just prest the stone. That is it.''
Mikey nonchalantly shrugged and pressed her hand. At first, nothing happened but then a voice came. ''Nature powers. Tracking power. Other powers should be considered after growing your nature power.''
The old man slumped his shoulders. Nature power is something for commoners to use to survive. Even tho she had tracking powers, that is not something he would be interested in. But as he was thinking he didn't hear the last sentence and just sighed. He just nodded at her with a smile that made everyone seriously stunned.
''Your power is not much. It is great if you plan to plant stuff for yourself. Tracking power is something you can use in quests. It is still better than no power. Girl tell me what is your name?''
Mikey smiled at him. ''Mikey.''
He shook his head looking at her. ''Would you mind if I give you a new name?''
She was in a new world and the old name was something she could use for people that knew her good, nickname in this world wouldn't be even a bad thing. So she just smiled. ''If the elder has some nice nickname to give me, I would be honored.''
Of course, he had no idea what nickname is so he let it go. ''From today your name should be Mei Ling. My sister had that name so I hope you would take it.''
Na'an suddenly went on the floor and bowed deeply while Mikey (Mei Ling) went on one knee and clasped her hands like in olden movies while bowing her hand to hid small smile on them. After inhaling deeply she gave thanks. ''This lowly Mei Ling accepts the new name conferred by the Elder and hopes t live diligently.'' Then she stood up picked up Na'an from the floor and escaped the room, making even his disciples forgetting to make her pay.
When one f them wanted to run after her he was stopped by an old man whit a smile. ''I conferred her name. Do you want me to lose my face? Can I not even afford to pay such a small amount for my godchild. Tsk, tsk.''
Luckily he only whispered that to disciples that froze and rushed back to their work, If he didn't announce it loudly they will pretend they have no idea, absolutely no idea...