Chapter 2
"Dead of The Night"
"Yes it is me. Tho a little older now, and maybe bigger in some places" – Brigadier laughed as he hugged Scarlett.
"What happend here ? There's blood everywhere, and the bodies. They don't even look human." - she asked.
"We don't know. My name's Gideon Jones, Me with Brigadier and Christina here are the only survivors. We were looking for Mr. Rhodes but havent found him. I am sorry."
"Oh my God, my father! I have to go find him. I promise I will return soon. Be careful because there were cultist outside. Godfrey attacked me with them before this party even started."
"Wait". - Jonathan took a deep breath.
"Promise me you'll be safe. I don't know if I will survive this, but I already thank the Lord for giving me the chance to see you again."
"Dont talk like that! You have to live!"
"I will... try" – and he passed out.
"Oh my God , help him please."
"I know a little bit about medicine, put him on the table, but be very careful. He has a wound on his belly." - Gideon noted.
"For now go. Save your father."
"Thank you. Take care of him please."
March 22nd 1912. Rhodes Mansion
It's been two days since all the hell on earth broke lose on that party. Brigadier passed out and is currently in coma . Godfrey has died from his wounds but not after giving some answers. Scarlett has managed to save her father from the Order.
About 8 AM in the morning Madame Mirella came to check up on Jonathan. The moment he saved her life, she started to care for him. She's been by him the whole time he's in the coma.
She was sitting right next to his bed when she was seeing his eyes slowely opening.
"Where, where am I?" - He asked, very curious of what happend. He didn't remember much but he did remember Christina.
"Christina? What are you doing here?"
"I was waiting for you to wake up. You saved my life remember?"
"Nonsense! I was just upholding my duty! Where is everyone else?Where's Scarlett?"
"Well, it might be shocking, but you've been in coma for two days. During that time Gideon has returned to America. Scarlett managed to save her father. They are both here. And by here I mean the mansion. I am going to get them. I am sure they will be happy to see that you have awaken." - she said and smiled.
"Hopefully. I need to eat, my belly demands it." - he laughed.
She laughed with him and went for the Rhodes family. He did not have to wait for long.
"Jonathan" – An older men, with a white beard has spoken. It was none other than Alistair Rhodes himself.
"Alistair. Thanks the Lord that you are all right!"
"And you Little Scarlett, I see you kept your promise."
"I always do keep my word Uncle Jonathan. How are you feeling?"
"Truth be told, like a newborn. I feel like I could fight a bear."
"Really? You've been in coma for two days and you say you feel powerful?"
"Yes. Don't ask me why."
"Strange. You remember what exactly happend to you?" - Alistair asked.
"Yes, this ugly furry motherfucker bit me. And I think he also scratched my arm with his big claws." - Jonathan explained.
"Take off your shirt and see for yourself."
"See what?" - He asked but got no answer. He did what he was asked to do and was suprised.
"Wait. Where are scars or something? I was bleeding hard that night."
"I don't know. It self-healed. I didn't even have to do a thing just let you rest." - Alistair continued:
"Well, get some clothes and we're gonna eat the breakfest. Since you say you feel good, join us."
"Gladly, I am starving. Christina I hope you will come along, right ?"
"Well, I don't know if I can." - she answered
"Of course you can Ms. Fowler. You've been by Jonathan the whole time." - Alistair noded.
Jonathan turned red-ish. Was she falling for him? Whoywould she wanna sit by an old fart like him.
They went straight to the dinning room. Breakfest was already served and the house was cleaned up.
Jonathan has eaten so many things, and mostly meats.
"Well you were very hungry my friend. Atleast you have the apetite. Now, lets talk about what happend. What you've experienced is a Sentinel Trial. There are total of 4 of them all activated by A Sentnel Artifact. These were created by those who were before us, in an age before Christ. They are protecting the Prima Materia from people that want to use it in an evil way, just like the Order that abducted me. Over the years I've been trying to do anything in my power to stop them but they have finally gotten to me. They have activated The Danu Sentinel Artifact, but you've managed to complete it. This blue thing you saw, was an abboration of the Odin Sentinel Artifact. I know its location. Well not exactly but I know it will be on board of the Titanic on April 10th. I with my daugther and my previous collegues will go and collect it."
"I've been living in this world for 72 years and this confirms I know very little about it. Let me help you"
"You've helped me enough friend. You've almost died and truth be told its a miracle you are alive. I know how much you've longed to fight yet again but I think thats enough. Please." - Alistair stared at Jonathan awating his anwer.
"Fine, but make sure you will all come back safely." - Jonathan said.
"Its gonna be five versus one. We'll be good." - Scarlett added.
"I hope you will. Is there anything else you need me to do?"
"Just go home and rest. Or if you want you can just stay here."
"As much as I love your house there is nothing better like your own home."
They have finished up the breakfest and helped Jonathan get his stuff.
"Your uniform was destroyed, but your gun is intact. Oh and your horses are also fine"
"Great, I love this gun. Saved my life many times. Who knows when I will have to use it again? Also very good that they are alive. My ride home awaits" - he laughed.
"Christina where do you live?"
"You know Brigadier, Us Phony-Psychics dont really have their own places. I just go to parties to get some money there and sleep in the cheapest hotels I can find."
Jonathan was heartbroken.
"What? Such a lady without her own place? This changes today. I want you to come live with me. You will get your own room. Please. I can't live with the fact that you dont have a place to go."
"Brig- Jonathan. I-I don't know if I can."
"Yes you can my dear. Trust me, I will take care of you. Help you stand up."
"Okay. I will live with you. Atleast for now." - she smiled. He was amazed.
"Wonderful! We should go now, we have a lot of ground to cover. Alistair, Scarlett, if you need anything, just come. You know where to find me. If you can't come then write."
"You little Scarlett , well not so little anymore take care of your father."
"I sure will. Goodbye uncle Jonathan." - she hugged him.
"Farewell old friend " - Alistair came closer to hug him but also to tell him something to his ear:
"I see you have a crush on this girl. Good luck" – he laughed but only Jonathan could hear him"
"Yes, she's the one I've been looking for. You will see I will win her over!"
And they parted ways.
Brigadier and Christina walked alone to the back of the house. The carriage was already waiting for them
"This is our carriage and my horses: Veronica and Donovan. They both lived through the same battles I did. Since my chauffer is dead, I will have to take us home. Do you want to sit by me or you wanna go into the carriage?"
"I will sit with you. You've just got back to your health. Dont want anything to happen to you so I will watch over you the entire time."
"Splendid! Let's go then" - Brigadier jumped onto the carriage and lend his hand to Christina. She got up and they were on their way.