We all sit down at the dinner table and I feel myself slowly die inside. I was correct on what I guessed. The old woman wants us to enter the 'secret area'. I'm not sure if I can ever go back down there but I can't say no now.
"There is an unspeakable evil that lurks down there. I know I should have said something earlier but I don't think anyone could vanquish it" Thando says, rubbing her temples.
I turn my head to Lyla who sits there, puzzled. Her eyes narrow and she shakes her head. "Is it really that difficult to kill this thing!? How long have you known? Now you bring it up?" She groans, crossing her arms.
She faces Mika and Cia and they huddle together, whispering quickly. Mika steps back first then the others follow. She crosses her legs and places her hands gently on to her lap. "Well...fine. However, we need to make a plan together. Does this beast have a name?" She questions. Thando slowly nods "As I have lived here, a name echoed in my dreams. It called itself the 'Crypt'. It actually seems to resemble a wendigo; a monster that fills the world with its well-known mythology. Whether it is one or not, it lived here since or snuck in" she explains.
I catch myself shivering at the thought of it. Wendigos are usually beasts that lived in dark forests. Cannibalism or not they made me uncomfortable. I'm still confused, however. Why was there a fountain of blood down there? Furthermore, I wasn't sure if it was time for me to even say anything yet. I had recently started using my powers again. They laid dormant for so long. I'm not even sure if they'll help in this case.
I catch Opera's eye and turn my head quickly. I guess I was making a bunch of weird faces again. When I think too much it happens. I facepalm and groan.
"I meant to ask you. Have you used your powers yet?" Thando asks. I slowly lift my head up and nod. "Yes...but not in a while. I was practicing years ago but then I finally released them again. Well, some of it that is" I answer, sighing. She nods her head and looks to Ophira. "I apologize for our first encounter, young pup. Your parents would have scolded me. As well as Julian's. Well, his mother that is."
I watch as Phira's eyes light up. I felt uneasy for myself, of course. I haven't seen my mother in forever. My father was long gone before I had ever known. It was too late now. Much too late.
"You...knew them? Are they alive? Where are they? Why did they leave me?" Ophira quickly asks, firing questions? "Calm down pup! Patience is very important. Now I have something for both of you. Come" she says, getting out of the chair and walking away. I follow behind her with Ophira. I glance back quickly and frown at Silvaus. He frowns back and shrugs his shoulders.
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I sit down in the chair and Julian sits next to me. I have never felt so uneasy before. At the same time, my mind was running wild. This woman knew my parents? She apparently knew his mom too. Is there a loop?
Thando sets herself down in front of us. She reaches into her bag and pulls out an oddly colored bottle of liquid. "This here is something I brewed up a few days ago. It doesn't really have a name but I've made it before. My tribe uses this to help calm the mind and show things to others that have not seen what someone else has" she explains, reaching her hands out to give me the bottle. I hesitate for a moment then gently take the bottle. It was white but had tints of red in it. Almost making it seem pink but not quite.
Thando slowly gets up and heads to the entrance of the room. She closes the door behind her and I look down at the bottle. I hope this wasn't a joke.
I pop the bottle up and a fruity aroma fills the room. Then it turned sour almost like a skunk. Julian covers his nose and he gets up. "That's...horrid! Did this woman kill a skunk and shove it's scent glands or something in her cauldron?!" He gags. I shake my head and chuckle a little. "Well, I don't know. I guess I have to take this" I reply. With a quick swig, I downed the liquid. I placed the bottle gently down on to the ground. It took me a few seconds to swallow it. The taste was all over the place. Whatever it was, I hope I don't die.
I take a few minutes to kick in but, oh boy was I loopy. I feel drunk and really tired at the same time. I wasn't clearly paying attention and nearly dropped to the ground. I feel Julian grab me and lift me up. I turn my head and narrowed my eyes. "Thanks. Julie Bug" I slur. Did I really just say that?
I hear him laugh as he gently places me back in the chair. I close my eyes and drift off.
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I open my eyes and find myself laying on a beach. I slowly get up and see two people walking towards me. Except they aren't. They pass straight through me. Is this them?
It's a woman and a man. The man has long black hair that was tied into a braid. He had a scar running down his face and a claw mark on his neck. The woman has a soft face and a similar complexion to mine.
"Matto? What are you planning on doing now? You know our baby's due soon" the woman says.
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I look closely and see her stomach more clearly. It had a baby bump. I don't know how long it was but she said soon. After a few seconds, I realize something. This is before I was born.
The man known as Matto took her hands. "Everything will be fine. I promise...Olina. Now let's get home before the others freak out. You know they are dead serious when someone is carrying a baby" he says.
Olina rolls her eyes and snorts. "Fine but don't blame me if something goes wrong. This little one is feisty. It won't be long until she's here, pushing everyone to the side."
The two fade and the scenery changes to a house. There is screaming and the two sit up startled. A man swings the door open and Matto stands up.
Sweat dripped down the man's face and he nearly collapsed. Matto runs over to him and Olina clutches the baby close to her.
"Eli! Get up! What's happening?" He asks, helping the man up.
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Eli shakes and raises his head, "They're coming! The hunters. You have to get to safety!" He answers.
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Matto stands there for a moment. He looks up at his wife and tear runs down his face. Olina shakes her head and sits down. "Don't...please don't do it. We all have to go! I'm not leaving you here to die!" She cries. He wraps his arms around her and smiles weakly. "I'm sorry. I have to do what is right. I can't leave everyone in jeopardy. Take Ophira to that town I told you about. It's the safest place for here. Someone will take her I know they will" he says, watching Olina freeze in her spot. "Are you sure? Will you come back safely? Please promise me you will" she sobs.
Matto nods and places a kiss on her head. He turns towards the door and bends down. His body shifts drastically and black fur sprouts out of him. He howls and rushes out the door with Eli behind him.
Olina runs out the door and travels down a path. A few howls and snarls echoed throughout the darkness and several gunshots rang. Olina picks her pace up and disappears into the forest.
She stops at a familiar town. Olina heads to the nearest house and places the baby down. She looks down and her eyes water up. She kisses the baby on the head and knocks on the door. Then she quickly disappears leaving her child under the golden moon.
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I open my eyes and sit there. My head is pounding and my eyes begin to water up. I hear Julian speaking but I'm too worked up to even listen. I lean into him and bury my face in his chest. His arms wrap around me and I quietly cry for a bit.
I would have never imaged something like that happening. Are they dead? It never showed me anything after my mom leaving me. Everything seemed to happen so quickly.
I take a deep breath and heard a sniffle. I look up and see Julian's eyes watering up. Wait...why was he crying?
I wipe my eyes and frown at him. "Are you okay? Why are you crying?" I ask, trying not to laugh. I don't know why I found myself laughing. Sometimes he would just burst out doing or saying something ridiculous. This time I wasn't sure why. It may have been ruining the mood but I was more concerned about this at the moment.
Julian covers his face. "I'm fine. I just don't like seeing others upset. It makes me feel the same way" he replies, sniffling with a laugh. I wrap my arms around his neck. "I guess you really felt that. Anyway, I just learned who my parents are. It wasn't much but I guess that's what she wanted me to see" I whisper. Julian sighs in response and closes his eyes. I look up at him and smile through my tears. "I really don't want to drink the rest of that. Either that's all that can be shown or there's more to it. I don't think I can handle right now" I say.
"I just don't know what to say right now. I don't want to bother with this anymore. Not if it's hurting you" Julian answers back, opening his eyes and frowning. I shake my head "No...I'll probably get over it soon. Well, probably not. At least I got to see what they looked like" I pause and gaze up at him "You never said anything about your family? Are they okay at least?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. Julian looks down at his boots for a few seconds. He looks back up and sighs. "They're nothing special really. Technically, my mother never really said much about my father. I guess there was a falling out or something. She didn't even bare a ring on her finger. She said his name was Hugo Doppler. Promised to come back but never did. I don't know if he died in some war or he was just a coward. It doesn't matter now..." He answers, placing his hand on the side of his head.
I sit there for a moment. My eyes trail to his hand then his face. He looks really...annoyed. Well, I can't say for sure but I think he looks fed up. "So basically your a-" I say then stop myself. He looks up and nods "Yes, Phira. I am in fact the bastard son of a weird German man and an English vampire. So help me" he mumbles.
I unwrap my arms around his neck and grab his face. "You listen here, you beautiful pale piece of crap. I don't care how you feel about that. You're here now in a world that makes no sense to you. You're stuck with me and I'm stuck with you. Don't weep and moan about your past okay. We're probably here for a stupid reason or not but that doesn't matter now. Clear?" I rant. His eyes widen and he stares at me. "I thought I was the one with weird outbursts but, okay," Julian says wrinkling his forehead. I let go and snort. "Look I don't like being sappy so, there. Let's go see what they want now" I answer, getting up and walking towards the door.
"Sure. Can't wait to die to whatever the Crypt is" he mumbles, sarcastically.
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