Chapter 3

"Catalina?"

"…y-yes?" Catalina looked up, as if she didn't hear me. "What did you say?"

"Uh…are you alright?" I said, looking at her closely. "You looked as if…you're…dazed. Wait. Are you thinking to leaving us?!" The thought suddenly came to mind. Catalina smiled.

"No. Actually, I would chase you out first." Catalina nodded. "Ah…it's just that…we were having a conversation that was so fun like the old times, but…suddenly…I mean, he just popped up." I smiled weakly. I understand Catalina, and I feel just as devastated. Especially the comment he made, how dare he! I felt my blood rise. From the way he is speaking to me, it really does seem like I am the person he wanted. If that is the case…

"Don't even think about it." I turned, and saw Dark leaning against a tree, yawning. "Do you hear me? Ivory Starlitta, don't even think about it, and that is a command." Of course, I learned long ago that "thinking" commands don't work. Apparently Dark doesn't know that…or at least he pretends he doesn't. But whenever he commands me not to think about something, I somehow unconsciously followed his orders. Whatever the reason, that's pretty weird. This time, though, I have to give it a thought.

"Did you know? Dark, you can't command me not to think about something." I said, raising my eyebrows. Dark's expression showed nothing of what he was thinking. It seems like he knew already.

"Oh? You've always listened to me when I command you not to think about something." He challenged, but sighed and nodded. "I've known that, but I thought you were too dumb to find out." I frowned. That was just insulting! That nasty little worm could just go to hell! "There is no use cussing at me, missy. After all, whatever you do, you aren't strong enough to send me to hell." Ah, that's right. When a demon wanted to, he or she can break into a servants mind without the servant noticing. I turned around and walked back to the stream. I needed to think.

"This has gotten complicated." I said to myself when I was at the stream. Well, I'm pretty sure Catalina and Dark don't want to be separated…and I do have a mysterious air around my birth and all. I frowned and pouted as hard as I can. "Perhaps if I go, they'll just think a random maid is gone." I thought about it. I'll sure miss them though. It's true, I will. "I've always liked Dark, and took care of Catalina." I sighed. If that's the case, I shouldn't be selfish…perhaps going is a good idea. Catalina will probably stop me…so how do I get out without them noticing? I suddenly jumped up. I'll go tonight. That's right; I'll go tonight, at midnight, when they're resting. I should probably be able to have enough energy by then to flood the two demons…but can I fool Dark? I sat down.

I watched the fish swim pass me, having no fear. They're so lucky, and carefree. I'm caught up in this mess…ugh, and I hate it. How do I wish I can be like them, swimming along the currents of the water…enjoying life. I sighed one more time, a big sigh. Oh well, no use pitying myself, after all Dark and Catalina are in a more terrible situation. Catalina seemed like she was able to break down back there. I didn't want to hurt her or Dark anymore. I've decided. I'm going.

"Where are you?! Ivory?!" I heard Catalina's voice in the distance. "Come on, don't hide!" I should probably act as normal as I can. "Don't make me get Dark to mind control you!" Right, Catalina's still doesn't know mind control…mind control…wait. Dark wouldn't have used mind control on me, did he? No…he doesn't do that often. He usually hears what I wanted to say directly from my mouth…unless I'm hiding something and is unwilling to spill it no matter what he asked. Right, if he asks me anything, I'll have to lie. I have to do it good. I'm not good at lying, but, I must at least try. He cannot find out about my plan.

"Here! I'm here! Sorry about that!" I cried back. Soon, I saw them running towards me. "Sorry, I was trying to get rid of the slight shock I had there…" I quickly said, so that no suspicions are raised. I'd rather answer directly than having been asked what I was doing. Catalina nodded in acknowledgement. Dark didn't say anything, or give any sign that he believed me. I tried to calm myself. He's always like this…isn't he? "Catalina, let's build some sort of camp so we can have shelter!" That's right; this will be the last thing I'm going to do for them. I'm going to build a place they can stay, at least temporarily.

"Sure!" Catalina smiled. "This is a great idea?" I smiled back.

"Let's find a suitable place, then I'll go find building material. Catalina, you just stay put. And you too, Dark!" I said. I shouldn't trouble masters into building a cabin with me. "Just take your time, okay?"

"I'll help time you!" Catalina smiled cheerfully. It looks like she is back to normal.

"What?"

"Let's see how long it takes you to build a cabin." I smirked. That is just my game. I nodded, and shot straight forward, away from the river in search for wood.

An hour later…

I plopped on the ground, exhausted. "I…I made it…in an hour!" The cabin was up beside me; all the blocks are exactly in the right place. All that's left is the furniture. "I need a rest…please…"

"It's okay; I'll somehow manage the furn..." Before I let her finish her sentence, I cut in.

"No, it's alright." I gasped. "It's almost noon, I'll just rest up for two hours and get to work. Once I'm finish…you could help with the food, Catalina. You were always a great cook." I smiled. Of all things, cooking is Catalina's only strong point.

"Okay…" Catalina agreed, although she was slightly resistant. "Why isn't Dark helping you? He always does, even though he doesn't like you at all." Catalina said, looking Dark's way. Dark didn't react.

"He's probably shocked about that silver demon…Evon." I replied, although I'm slightly unsure. Had he broke into my memories?

"Stop it, Ivory" My eyes widened at Dark's words. Had he found out?