A/N: Okay, as my first fanfiction comes to a slow end (Another Future) I have decided to start work on my next story, End (not sure why I chose that name, but I did! ^-^). I have always wanted to do a Fablehaven story and that is what I have written. There is NOT be any OC's in here. I hope that there is no OCCness throughout the story. Without further adu~ let us go forward to chapter 1!
Disclaimer
Fablehaven characters DO NOT belong to me!
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Just close your eyes, and go to sleep. You'll fall asleep eventually. Seth cuddles deeper into the covers, closing his eyes.
We can help.
We know of spells that can help you through the night.
Just let us free master.
He turns in the bed, bringing the covers to his head, trying to block out the voices of the night. Count the sheep Sorenson: 1, 2, 3.
My lord, we require your assistance.
4, 5, 6, 7. His eyes close tighter.
Come, come to the dungeon.
We can help raise an army for you.
An army stronger than the demon's you fought.
Keep counting, keep counting! Seth scrunches his knees to his chest.
A knocking brings him from his thoughts, "Seth, breakfast!"
What! Breakfast!? He sits up, looking out the window, light streaming through the blinds. Seth rubs his face: Another sleepless night.
"Okay, be down in a minute Kendra!" another yawn. He quickly gets dress into a camo t-shirt, pulling on a pair of shorts and runs down the stairs. An aroma of heaven hits his nostrils, making him forget the ordeals of the night.
"Hey Seth! Up and early I see!" Warren waves, eating a plate of eggs and ham.
"Yep! Up and hungry!" he sits at his stool, starting to shove the food into his mouth with greed.
"Geez, slow down and enjoy!" Kendra scoffs, sitting at her own seat.
"Fanks, 'um!" small chunks fly.
"Ew, chew, swallow then talk!"
A door opens down the hall, making Seth freeze. The voices grow louder.
My lord, we are here!
Quick! The doors open!
He swallows: They came back from the dungeon.
He walks quietly over to the sink, washes his dishes and then runs up stairs, ignoring the questions shot at him by his relatives. I have to get away!
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Tap, tap, tap. Click, click, click.
Come, we can help you my Lord.
Click, click, click. Tap, tap, tap.
All you must do is release us.
Silence. A creak echoes through the room, the small electronic drops to the floor. A head turns to eye the door. Sweat runs down his pale skin, making shivers rake his body.
Yes, walk down to our dungeon.
Open the door once again for us.
Free us.
More creaks resonate from the wooden floor, robotics steps close the distance from the bed to the door. He raises his hand, ready to open the door. However, he stops, hand hovering over the nob.
Why are you hesitating?
Don't you want more power?
We can help you, serve you.
He's breathing deep, loud huffs. Hand shaking, wanting and resisting to grip the cold metal.
"Seth!" more noises behind the door.
Quick! Before the man comes!
"Seth!" the door flies open, knocking his hand to the side. The voices quiet down.
We'll be awaiting.
Seth brings his hand back, holding it at his side, a small red mark starts forming. He sighs in relief: They're gone. They're gone.
"Oh, sorry, didn't know you were heading down already. Lunch is ready." Warren grins.
Seth nods, walking back to his bed, picking up the fallen gaming device and sits back down. "I'll be down in a minute. Have to beat this last boss." blue and white illuminate his face.
Warren steps into the room, "Geez kid, how can you see when it's this dark?" the lights flip on.
Lights? They had been turned off? "I hadn't noticed. I was preoccupied with other things." more tapping and clicking.
Warren cocks his head, walking forward to sit on the end of the bed, "What's bothering you? You know you can tell me."
Seth continues to strike the keys, more furiously.
"I can tell something has been eating away at you. Ever since the closing of Zzyzx, everybody has taken notice of it."
Silence, a small thud signal the dropping of the device on the sheets. C-can I tell him?
Warren studies his cousin's face, "You've been, distant lately. That's not usually like you."
Seth looks up, staring into the worried gaze of Warren. He signs, "Y-yes, there are a couple of things." more silence. Come on Seth, it's just Warren. You can tell him anything!
You do not trust him, my Lord.
Seth's eyes grow wide: No, no, no! They never talk to me while someone else is around! He looks around wildly.
"Seth?"
No, shut up. Just shut up! He raises his hands to his ears, trying to drown out the many voices filling his head.
We just want what is best for you my Lord.
If you release us we will give you everything you desire.
"Seth!" he feels his body being moved back and forth.
"Just STOP!" he knocks the grip of his cousin aside, shoving him backwards, propelling himself off the bed.
Warren gazes in horror at the panting form in front of him. Seth starts shivering again, voices still making their way to his mind.
Do not grow upset.
Like we said, we just want what is best for you.
"Then SHUT UP!" he throws his hands down, frustration and fear bubbling through his system. Warren shivers as the temperature and light seem to disappear from the room, bending and running away from the darkness radiating off of Seth. The light flickers off, leaving the two in darkness.
"H-hey kid. I-it's okay, just t-tell me w-what is bothering you." Seth glances at the now standing form of the taller man, "I j-just want-t the best for y-you!"
Seth grows rigid, growling and glaring, "That's exactly what they are saying. How can I trust them, how can I trust you!" he points accusingly at Warren, taking no notice of the decreased light and warmth of the room.
They just think you're an evil shadow charmer, the next Sphinx.
"What's going on up there Warren?" more thumps resonate through the small hall outside the door.
Seth glances at the door, more fear coming off of him in waves: Don't come in!
"Hey, S-s-seth." he looks back at his shivering cousin, "Don't listen to who every 'they' are. Just listen to me." the door comes open again, revealing Kendra and Grandpa at the door way. "You're a smart boy, you know that you can talk to me."
Seth lacks a little, shoulder dropping as the dark waves come back to him: What am I doing? He falls to his knees, looking at his palms.
"What is going on here?" Grandpa looks at the two, eyes still adjusting to the darker environment.
"Warren, what is happening here?" Kendra glances with worry at her brother. Seth looks up, seeing everybody's gaze: Eyes full of worry, fear and confusion. Like I'm some crazed maniac! He looks away, sinking back into the comfort of the shadows.
"Come on Seth, don't start shade walking on us." Warren looks around, trying to find a sign of the now invisible boy, "We still need to talk, remember? I said I would listen."
Seth brings his knees closure to his chest, cowering in the darkest corner. A click sounds through the room, Seth looks over at Kendra trying to turn the lights back on.
"Bulbs gone. Come on Seth, we can talk alone over lunch if you want."
But we won't be alone, they're still here. Seth tightly shuts his eyes, trying to block out the oncoming storm of whispers in his head.
Grandpa signs, rubbing his temples, "This kid. Warren, I'll ask again: what happened?" he folds his arms, leaning against the wall.
Warren stands from his crouched position on the ground, rubbing the back of his head, "I came up stairs to tell Seth that it is lunch time. When I did, I found him in front of his door with all the lights off. I asked what was wrong, but he just went on about 'them'."
"Who?" Kendra looks up from her hunt underneath the bed.
Warren shakes his head, "I don't know. He kept telling them to 'shut up' and such. All I know is that I couldn't hear them, but he could."
Kendra crawls over to a corner, peering into the darkness, "Seth, if there is something bugging you then you can talk to us." she stands, panning the room, "Please. I hate seeing you like this! This isn't you." she looks closure, placing her hand forward to feel if Seth is there, allowing fairy power to bring light.
Seth looks up at his sister, how she's reaching for him. He tries to cower back, but can't go any further. She makes contact with his left shoulder, warmth flows through him, Seth leans into the comforting touch on instinct. The warmth quickly turns into a burning sensation running through his arm, he shrieks, dropping his veil of darkness. Seth attempts to stand, gripping his upper arm. He falls forward, legs giving out, falling right into Kendra. She embraces him in surprise, one hand at the base of his neck with the other on the back of his right arm. More pain, he screams again, struggling from her grip.
"Woah, what's wrong?" Warren and Grandpa watch as Seth pushes his sister away, stumbling again.
Seth breathes heavily, burning still pricking his nerves, "She, she burned me!"
The fairy hurts our master!
Destroy her!
Release us so that we may take revenge!
He winces in pain, the voices making his headache thud louder.
"Seth, I'm sorry!" she backs away, hands up in defense.
Warren and Grandpa look over Kendra's shoulder at the injured shadow charmer.
"What are you guys doing?" Grandma peeks into the dark room. Dale follows, bringing out a small flashlight.
Seth wobbles, more voice, more whispering: I, I can't take it anymore. He closes his lids, allowing absolute darkness to fill his vision.
Nerd: Hope that was good some what! If you can't tell, Seth is my favorite! ^-^
Jai: *door opens, Jai and Mino peek through* Well, that was interesting….
Nerd: What are you two doing here!
Mino: Sorry, wrong fic wrong fandom! Let's go! *grabs Jai's horn and closes door*