Crystal's Adventure in the Blackwood Mansion
Chapter Two:
Unexpected VisitorMeanwhile, in another room, a dark figure lived in an area untouched by the years of abandonment. Everything was red, dark red and dark pink, including the couch and coffee table. The figure couldn't be seen because he was in shadow, all except his teeth and green, demonic eyes. He was 6 feet and 6 inches tall, with red skin and claws for hands, wearing a woman's jacket and skirt, with the pink tulle at the collar and hemline and black, thigh-high spike heeled boots. He was watching his favorite TV show, until the red mist caught his attention.
"Ah! There you are," said the figure, speaking in a feminine tone. His voice echoed as he spoke. "What news do you bring? Hmm?"The red mist covered his body, showing him Crystal, who was in shadow, for he didn't recognize her. When he sees this, he is overjoyed.
"Oh goody! A guest has arrived!" he said, excitedly. "Although," He paused for a brief moment. "I didn't expect any company here." He chuckled. "I'll just send her a little greeting." He flicked open his claw and unleashed a red mist towards her location.
Meanwhile, Crystal and the gang were on their tour of the house, with Zenobia as their guide. She still had her camera friend beside her and the Cheshire Cat in her sweater pouch. She looked around at the old paintings of the original owners, from side to side. They were very old, as they seemed to be torn throughout the years of being hung up. As she looked, she saw the red mist again. This time, it was swaying right past her.
"Hey, Zenobia," she said, with curiosity. "Where's that mist goin'?"
"It's headin' towards its master," said Zenobia. "Where else?"
Crystal turned to her camera friend. "Techi, are you gettin' this?"
"I'm getting it all, Captain," said Techi. He was still recording the area. The gang suddenly stopped, only to find that the mist had gone into three different directions at once.
"This is confusin'!" said Crystal. "It's best if we split up. This way, we'll cover more ground." She gave out the directions for her allies. "Cheshire Cat, you go to the left. Zenobia, you take to the right. Techi and I'll go straight and check out what's up ahead."
"Roger that, kid," said Zenobia.
"All right," said the Cheshire Cat, nervously, as he jumps out of Crystal's pouch. The gang split up into three different directions at once. Meanwhile, the mysterious fiend was looking into his crystal ball to see who his mysterious guest was. He had someone else in the room with him. He was just a boy demon wearing a red jumpsuit, dark red boots and gloves, and two ray guns for weapons. He looked to be 10, as he was standing at 3 feet, 5 inches. He had orange skin, dark-red hair, and yellow eyes.
"Zack, my boy," said mystery fiend. "who do you think this guest is?"
"Well, boss," said Zack. "the visitor looks to be female, and is about 14 years old. She's possibly a magical being, for all I know." As he says so, an image of a person began to form in the crystal ball. When the mystery fiend sees this, he says, "Why, it's a little girl."
Zack was surprised. His description was right all along. He spoke again, "Boss, you want me to bring her to you? 'Cause I will-"
"No," the figure replied. "Not just yet. First, we'll have to give her the fright of her life!" The soft, girly voice was replaced by freaky demonic voice. He cackled at his evil plan, while Zack looks at him with a blank look. He's gone looney, he thought. Meanwhile, Crystal is exploring her side of the mansion, with her camera friend beside her. She was in the old ballroom. The floor was as clear as crystal, and was shining as Crystal lit up her own light. There were cobwebs all over the walls and ceiling. She heard music that sounded similar to the one she used to sing a long time ago. I know this song, she thought as she looked around for the red mist that she saw twice. When she walked up to the piano, she found out that it was playing by itself. This fascinated her. She sang along with the piano music and Techi recorded the piano music as he was instructed to do. When it finished playing music, Crystal realized that she had a job to do.
"Come on Techi," she said, with a satisfied look. "Let's move on."
"Okay," squeaked Techi. The two go to another room to look for more evidence.
