Wow it's been how long since I've update? About a month maybe? Sorry I kept you guys waiting and I'm not going to bore you guys to death with another of my many excuses. Please enjoy the next chapter of The Return Of Damien.

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It was evening.

The air was cool, and the sky was a beautiful ombre of colors in the sky. The air was warm. They had just finished no more then an half and hour ago playing with all the Pokemon in Professor Oak's lab and had decided to relax outside before heading back to Ash's home. It was perfect. They were happy.

Well now they were nervous.

Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie looked over at there friend who was staring up at the sky contently, hands behind his head and a small smile on his face. The warm wind blew back his dark black locks and he shifted slightly.

The three teens didn't want to ruin the peaceful serenity that had accompanied this fine day, but they all knew it was now or never. So with a deep breath, Serena crawled towards Ash, and tapped him on the shoulder.

He turned to her and gave her the same lopsided grin that always made her swoon, but this time instead of bringing her immense happiness that that smile was directed toward her, it ended up making her more nervous.

Swallowing the forming lump in her throat, she bit her bottom lip and said the five words that would change everything.

" Ash we need to talk."

A confused expression appeared on his face, then he smiled softly. " Sure Serena what do you need to talk to me about?" He sat up slowly and leaned on his hands.

Turning her head back, toward her other friend and little sister figure, she motioned for them to come near her. Shuffling over, she took another deep breath.

" You remember that house we went to not that long ago?" Serena said looking at her hands.

Ash nodded slowly. Continuing on, she reached up to play with her short locks.

" Remember how we wouldn't tell you about the experience since you couldn't remember? Well there was a reason why. You were the reason why. Something terrible happened at that house and you were unfortunately sucked into it. Please by the end of this story don't blame yourself. It wasn't your fault. Always remember that." Serena paused for a moment and stole a glance at Ash.

He looked confused and slowly turned to face her. " Ok Serena. Just please tell me. I just want to know what's going on with you guys."

Taking one last deep breath, she plunged into the story of the haunted house they had visited a mere few weeks ago with help from Clemont and Bonnie in certain parts, and the whole time she was telling the story, she knew that Ash was going to go against what she said and blame himself.

His expressions ranged from confused, to horrified, to despair at what he had done, and then neutral. That was is face the entire rest of the story and when they had all finished his face remained neutral.

They all sat in silence for a moment. Then in a horrified whisper, Ash looked at them with tear-filled eyes.

" D-did I really d-do that to you g-guys?"

All three children looked at him with sad eyes and slowly nodded. Ash looked down at his hands, his hair covering his eyes. Then he let out a sob before standing up. Then he started running.

" Ash wait!" Serena shouted about to run after him, but a hand on her shoulder stopped her.

" Just let him go. He might need time to process this." Clemont said solemnly. He wanted to go after his friend too, but he knew he needed space to process what he had just heard.

Looking into the steadily darkening sky, Clemont let out a shaky sigh.

He just hoped his friend would be alright.

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*{Ash's POV}*

I batted away branches and leaved out of my way as I ran and tears blurred my vision. I can't believe that I hurt my friends like that. My friends. I always swore I would never lay a hand on my friends and that's exactly what I did.

I know Serena told me not to blame myself, but how could I not when they got hurt because of me? Because I was stupid enough to touch a goddamn vase I wasn't supposed to touch. It was all because of me that Damien possessed me. It was all because of me that my friends got hurt trying to save me. It was because of me that now they all must have mental scars from the terrible experience.

I tripped and fell onto my knees and ran fingers through my hair managing to pull out a few strands in my frustration.

I know they said they had gotten rid of Damien, but what if he decided to possess me again? I have been hearing his voice the last couple of days.

I sighed and wiped the tears from eyes.

" Aww does the little boy want his mommy?"

I jumped and shivered.

" Is see your little twerps for friends told all about my wonderful deeds. I don't know why your so mad. I was just having a little fun. You see I don't get many guests."

I growled and responded angrily. " Well your "little fun" almost got my friends killed, so I have every reason in hell to be angry."

"Oh. Touchy aren't we? I can feel the absolute horror and sadness your feeling. You feel that it's all your fault don't you?"

I gripped my shirt tightly and didn't answer.

" I see I hit the nail on the head. Your not wrong. All your little friends think it's you fault anyway."

I shook my head. " No they don't! They told me it wasn't my fault!"

" Well I hate to break the news to you kid, but, They. Were. Lying."

I shook my head again adamant. " They wouldn't lie. Especially Serena. I know she wouldn't. She's to sweet, and kind, and honest, and beautiful to lie to me. That's just fact."

He was silent for a moment. Then I heard laughter that sent a chill down my spine.

" Aww my little host body is in love. Well hate to break it to you, but your girlfriend lied to you. Lied straight to your face."

I began to again shake my head, but then I thought about what he had just said. What if she did lie to me about this not being my fault? What if she held secret anger toward me for almost hurting her and Clemont, and Bonnie?

I looked down and bit my lip. What if she hated me? I felt my heart shatter and a deep weight settle in my stomach. I couldn't handle it if she hated me. I just couldn't. She inspired me to become better at what I do. Without her I would be nothing. Absolutely nothing.

" This is adorable, but I kind of have a schedule so I will have to bid you farewell. Forever. Goodbye Ash. I wont miss your annoying talk about being a Pokemon Master and the twerp girl. Finally it will be quiet at last."

I was confused at what he had just said, but before I could think on it further, I felt a sharp pain go through my head making me scream.

I heard laughing, but I couldnt focus through all the pain. It felt like getting stabbed with a knife in my head a million times non-stop.

I screamed again my throat feeling like it was being ripped to shreds. I twitched and moved around on the ground in pain. Then I heard one last thing before I blacked out.

" Have fun in the afterlife Ash. I wont miss you."

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*{Damien's POV}*

I opened my eyes and saw the night sky above me with leaves on tall trees. I moved my fingers and smiled.

It had worked.

I sat up and slowly stood up. I could still feel that damn kid's consciousness, but he would be gone soon so it wouldn't be a problem.

Rubbing my hands together, a form of black energy appeared in my hands. Releasing it, it hit the tree in front of me making it fly into another tree starting a chain reaction.

I smirked. Wonderful I still had my powers. Now I can rule this puny world even easier than I had anticipated.

I was going to have a lot of fun in this body. Heading out of the woods, I headed back to the twerp's home.

As I reached the house and stood in front of the door, I managed to change my eye color to the amber brown of the twerp and schooled my features into as much of a smile as I could.

Opening the front door, I was greeted with a hug from the Serena girl. I hugged her back tightly.

" Are you okay?" she whispered.

Smirking, I tightened my grip.

" I'm absolutely perfect."

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Yeeaahhhh, I kinda lied about the action. I was going to put some in there, but it turned out this way instead so I''m very sorry guys, but I promise I'll try to put a ton more in the next chapter. Anyways, please R and R and give me some feedback please. See you guys in the next chapter bye. :-)