Chapter Two: A Demon's Revelation
DISCLAIMER: I claim NO OWNERSHIP over ANY of the characters in this story except Nightshade and Neo!
"I can't believe I'm here right now.'' said a dull Brad. Brad and Tuck were in Jenny's room, while Mrs. Wakeman, Neo, and Jenny were in Nora's lab.
"Stop worrying! If she acts as if it never happened, then she won't mention your so-called relationship.'' Tuck explained, holding in his laugh at his last few words. Brad looked off to the side, taking in a restless but heavy sigh.
Down in the basement, Nora was at her computer with Neo and Jenny standing behind her.
"For some reason, he's obsessed with this…I call it the Transformator.'' Neo said, pointing to the device on his wrist.
"I see. Did you see anything strange about his appearance?" Nora asked.
"Besides the point that he's a nut job trying to use this as a weapon…nope.'' Neo replied.
"Did he ever mention his name?" she asked.
"He said his name's Nightshade the Cloakmaster.'' Neo told her.
Nora immediately formed wide eyes, turning around in her chair and immediately beginning to type. Neo and Jenny exchanged looks then looked back at Nora.
"Are…are you sure that's what he said?" Nora stuttered, turning around in her chair.
"Yeah. Why? What's wrong?" Neo questioned.
"Nightshade is much more of a threat you grant him for.'' she replied.
"Is there something you're not telling us mom?" asked Jenny.
"No…it's just that…this is definitely not the situation you should be getting involved in. He's extremely dangerous!'' Nora exclaimed.
A sudden beep came from the computer screen. She received a message. Nora opened the message. The messenger's name was unknown. The message read this, "Some see him as a simple myth. But he is what they call him…a nightmare. Nightshade is a force to reckon with. I'll send you more information, hopefully enough so you can bring him to his knees.'' The three looked in confusion at the screen.
"Mom?" Jenny said.
"I have no idea who would send this message. Whoever he is, he knows how to defeat Nightshade. How? How can you defeat a…'' Nora stopped.
"Stop a what Mrs. Wakeman?" Neo asked.
Nora looked at the two teens with regret of about to telling them this. "Nightshade…is a Demigod.''
"Recap…what in the world is a Demigod?" asked Neo.
"A Demigod is someone who has the powers of a god, but is still mortal. It's quite astounding that you were able to hold your own against him.'' Nora explained.
"I faced him before.'' Neo replied.
"That doesn't mean you're invincible! Nightshade is very evil…he will go to great lengths to get what he wants.'' she explained further.
"What do you suggest we do to beat this 'god'?" asked Neo.
"No one knows his weakness. He's the most powerful being on Earth!'' she exclaimed.
Another message appeared on Nora's screen. They all turned their attention to it. Nora opened the message. It read, "Nightshade is still half mortal. You must learn of his past in a secret temple that holds his secrets. Only then, can he be defeated.''
"A secret temple? How does this person keep sending us messages?" Jenny questioned.
"We mine as well use it. It's all we got to stop him.'' Neo added.
The coordinates to the temple were put on the screen. "That can't be.'' Jenny said.
"What? What's so surprising about the location?" asked Neo.
The coordinates read; Beijing, China, The Temple of Fates.
Beijing, China, The Temple of Fate, 2:30 pm
It was very awkward for our heroes. Not that they were going back to the Temple of Fates, but the fact that Brad was with them. Neo, Jenny, and Brad found the same entrance way Jenny and Omega used to find the temple the first time they were looking for it.
"You sure this is the way?" asked Neo, peeking his head into the hole.
"This isn't the first time I've been here. Me and a friend of mine came here before for answers, hopefully we'll find the ones we're seeking now.'' Jenny said, jumping into the hole.
Neo slid down the hole, as well as Brad. The three walked throughout the dark and dank caverns. The group turned down a cave that curved left. Up ahead was a light. The three made it to the end. Neo and Brad wore shocked faces due to seeing it for the first time. "Pretty nice, huh?" Jenny said, nudging Brad with her arm.
The mighty temple with the large crystal chandelier in the ceiling. Jenny picked Brad up and flew towards the temple. Neo changed into his hedgehog form, dashing down the slope and across the single road that led to the massive steps in front of the temple. Once the heroes made it to the top of the steps, the giant doors were still blasted open from Jenny's last visit. After putting Brad down, Jenny activated her radar. It read the coordinates of the room where it holds the secrets of Nightshade.
"Come on, we have to go this way.'' Jenny pointed at the right passageway.
"So…the first time you came here, what were you looking for?" asked Neo.
"We were looking for a prophecy. The prophecy of the Chosen One; Sonic the Hedgehog.'' Jenny replied.
"I'm curious. Who was Sonic? What made him so amazing?" Neo questioned.
"He saved the world from the hands of a psychotic madman bent on turning the Earth into nothing but space dust.'' Jenny quickly explained.
"Really? That's it?" Neo replied.
"He risked his life for us all. What he went through changed his life. The things he did would forever haunt his life…until the day he died.'' Jenny continued, lowering her head with sadness.
"He was extremely conflicted with himself. He was destined to fight Eggman on the day the world ends, but it didn't. We wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for him.'' Jenny said, turning around to face the two.
"Must've been great to have him as a friend.'' Neo said, smiling and crossing his arms.
Jenny returned the smile, and turned herself back around to continue walking the passageway. "So after all that, you think he's dead?" asked Brad.
"I try not to think about it. He was one of us. But that blast, it was too powerful, even for him.'' Jenny responded.
The group stopped in front of a large circular hole. The huge stone door was broken off to the side. "Has someone been here?" asked Neo, examining the massive piece of rock.
"Don't know.'' said Jenny, walking inside.
The rest followed her inside. There was a pedestal in the middle of the room, with a light shining down on top of it. Jenny walked up to it, holding her hand over it. Jenny pressed down on it. The pedestal sunk into the ground. In the front of the large room, a light shined on a wall with a large number of ancient writings.
"Is this what we're suppose to be searching for?" asked Brad.
"It's distinct enough, I'll admit that.'' Neo added.
"They're the same as the inscriptions Omega read. I can read them too.'' Jenny said, scanning the glyphs.
After a few minutes, it was done. Jenny projected the inscriptions in English with a hologram screen. It read, "By the dawn of our time, when sanctity has finally came to us, another shall rise. Born from hatred, the Cloakmaster will walk our earth. He shall instill fear and suffering. He shall show no mercy…no doubt…no emotion. We heard him in stories. Now we hear him outside. People screaming, fires consuming our city, he cannot be stopped. Only can the presence of the one of pure metal…may calm him. He will show restrain, protectiveness…and confusion. As he searches for the mysteries of his past…he will find himself only in the future. He shall meet those who want to stop him…but he shall forsake them. We can hear him…outside. His heavy breathing…the door is opening. Screams pierce the ember filled night sky.'' The group stood dumbfounded, but above all; scared.
"So was Nightshade real at that time? He was just a myth right?" Neo questioned.
"That's what I'm worrying about. That's all there is about Nightshade…there's nothing else!'' Jenny exclaimed.
The group looked and felt nothing but failure. "Nightshade's probably on his way here." Neo said.
"No. He's not. We have to get back to Tremorton!'' Jenny exclaimed, as she just realized something.
Jenny dashed out of the room and headed for the exit. "Jenny! Jenny! What's the hurry?" asked Brad.
"He's probably setting a trap. He's going after my mom!'' Jenny shouted from ahead.
Neo and Brad exchanged looks. As the three made it to the large set of steps, Jenny quickly grabbed Brad and flew toward the hole that leads to the surface. Neo quickly dashed at super speed to keep on their trail.
Tremorton, 11:45 am
Mrs. Wakeman walked into the kitchen, the light was off. She fondled her hand to find the light switch. She found it, and flipped it on. Sitting on a chair was Nightshade. Mrs. Wakeman jumped back in surprise. "Good evening.'' he greeted darkly.
"W-wh-what are you doing here?!" she exclaimed, backing up to the counter.
"I know the robot girl would leave. I knew…you would be her only…weakness.'' Nightshade replied, standing up.
Nightshade marched towards her. Mrs. Wakeman slumped to the floor, her back against the counter. "I'll never let you get Jenny, you monster!'' Mrs. Wakeman snapped.
Nightshade stopped in front of her, he raised an eyebrow. "I can't even begin to count how many times I…was called that.'' Nightshade said.
"What do you want?" she asked.
Nightshade glared at her, bending down. "My past."