Here's Ch. 7

Chapter 7: A Welcome to The Crystal Palace

Something must be wrong with his ears 'cause Fatch had heard this demon say, AND appears to know his NAME! Fatch stared up in shock and disbelief as he slowly got up to sit onto his knees, and said in a slow-shocked whisper to the demon.

'' W-Wha... How?... D-Do you know, my n-name? ''

'' Aw Fatch, can you really not recognise me? ''

The demon licked its sharp-pointy teeth and then said in his icy-voice to him.

'' I'm one of your buddies, Fatch... Aquilo. ''

Fatch could almost feel his eyeballs ready to pop out of their sockets, for he couldn't BELIEVE that this dark, creepy, sinister, scary-voiced, emotionless and evil-looking demon, is actually the mute, wonderous, winged and sweet-natured ice demon... Aquilo. I-I mean!... How, or what has happened to him?

'' A-Aquilo? But how?... Y-You look an-nd... You can talk now!? ''

'' I understand. Quite surprising to find me like this, eh? Well, I gotta say that this is a better form to be in, other than that form with me wearing some helmet like a robot, or somethin'. ''

Fatch couldn't believe this. He just... How in the world almighty can he believe THIS?! Fatch could only sit and stare at the demon as he walked over to him, bends down to him and lifts the vampire to his feet, whilst talking to him.

'' But enough about the past. I feel so much greater now, like... I mean, I feel powerful, more smarter, tougher and I can finally talk. I feel like a true monster. ''

From seeing how this guy acted, Fatch could defiantly say that this is certainly NOT Aquilo at all, but... Unfortunately, it all made real and true sense, by Aquilo was indeed that strange creature who used to have that weird helmet and all. And he kinda did look like Aquilo too, only with a major changes and... Eugh! That crystal eye of his was, how could I say this?... Unnerving!

'' I... I don't know, what to say or think. This guy... Aquilo?! ''

Aquilo then noticed Fatch's still-shocked expression and tilt his head at him as he asked the vampire child.

'' You ok Fatch? You don't look so good. ''

'' Uh... I-I-I... Well... ''

'' Oh, I've almost forgot. ''

Aquilo exclaimed icily while Fatch looked at him with a now confused-yet curious look, then Aquilo looked up to the crystal giant which stood still behind the vampire and commands it.

'' Stay here and guard the ground! We have some, business to take care of. ''

With that all said. Aquilo was suddenly covered in blackish-purple flames, and then Fatch got covered in them too, which startled and shocked the vampire child. Before Fatch could let out a cry or say a word, he and Aquilo disappeared from the spot and left the crystal giant in the room alone.


Marco sat on the floor beside Aquilo's throne, glumly stared down at the gemstone in his hand... Alone. Marco let out a sad sigh when he suddenly noticed a couple of blackish-purple flames, had appeared in the centre of the room and whilst he got onto his feet. There he saw Aquilo and... His own little brother, FATCH! Why was Fatch here!? And how did he get here in the first place? Hold on a sec! Back a while bit, when Aquilo said the crystal giant returned, along with...!

Marco stood frozen in the background with wide eyes filled with shock and realisation, whilst Aquilo was showing Fatch his greatest creation: His Crystal Palace.

'' Tell me Fatch, have you ever seen a palace as superior as this? ''

'' Aquilo what?... Marco! ''

Fatch was shocked to see that not only Aquilo and he, but Marco, was also in the room too. With his head in awkwardness and shame as he rubbed his arm. Whilst Aquilo folded his arms over his chest, glanced at Fatch as he said to him.

'' I see you two finally noticed each other, and I'm glad that you did. Fatch... ''

Aquilo turned to the young vampire whilst Fatch slowly turned to face the demon, as he answered him.

'' Yes, Aquilo? ''

'' There is something I want to tell you. Something very, very important which can't no longer be hidden... ''

Fatch was curious about what Aquilo wanted to tell him, and then started to feel a bit worried when he saw the demon lower his head, and was silent for about a minute when he spoke in his icily voice.

'' ... But first. ''

Aquilo raised his now-glowing crystal hand, then out of nowhere, Marco was now trapped inside a crystalised-cage! Startling and shocking the vampire teen while so.

'' H-hey? Aquilo? W-Why did you- ''

'' Silence vampire. ''

Hearing Aquilo's icily-snapping tone made Marco immediately stopped his frantic-questioning, and wore a face of confusion, freight and hurt. Making sure he was silent, Aquilo turns back to Fatch and said.

'' ... Now we can begin. ''

Aquilo made two crystal chairs appear and sat in his own, while Fatch was at first hesitant but then sits on it as well, and then a crystal cup appeared in front of the young vampire's face, who just looks at it surprisingly until Aquilo said to him.

'' I thought you'd like something to drink. Its only fresh blood. ''

'' ... Fresh animal blood, right? ''

Fatch asked the demon with a slightly raised eyebrow. Aquilo faintly nods at him and answered.

'' Of course, it is truly animal blood. ''

After a second of uncertainty, Fatch takes hold of the cup, took a small sip of it, and was surprised to see that it really is animal blood. Which is quite a relief to the young vampire.

'' Now that things are settled, I'll begin my part then. ''

Fatch stared at Aquilo as the demon begins to tell the young vampire as calm, and cool as ice.

'' ... Do you remember what you told me, Fatch? Back on that very night on that school roof, underneath a night-time's blanket? ''

Fatch was a bit confused at first when he immediately starts to remember them times when Aquilo and himself sit ontop of the school's roof, and stargaze at the night's beauty.

'' Yeah... I do remember, but, what's that got... ? ''

'' Well Fatch... Do you remember that "promise"? We both made to each other on one of those nights? ''

Fatch's ruby eyes went wide in realisation as he remembers that one night, where the two made their very first promise to each other.


(Flashback)

'' Aquilo... Listen. ''

Aquilo turned to look at Fatch as he now wore a solemn face as he said to the demon.

'' I want you to know that... If you ever and I mean EVER! Have something to say or if its something you're unsure about or not know what to do. Tell me and don't be hesitant nor afraid to do so... We're friends and that's what friends do for each other. We help out one another. ''

Aquilo just stared at him for a second then nods faintly at him which made Fatch smile at him now and said as he now held up his pinkie finger to him.

'' Great! Let's seal it then. ''

But Aquilo only looked blankly at his pinkie, which made Fatch realise that he has no clue about pinkie promising. After a sheepish chuckle, Fatch explained to him.

'' S-Sorry... You're probably don't know about this one yet. You're supposed to hook your little finger with mine and that makes our promise sealed. That is called a pinkie promise. ''

Aquilo faintly tilts his head at his pinkie before he slowly intertwined his own pinkie with his, making the young vampire smile from seeing their promise now sealed. After un-hooking their pinkies, Fatch excitedly said to Aquilo.

'' Awesome! That's our first ever promise we've made together! But you must remember though... You must NEVER, break a pinkie promise. Alright? ''

Aquilo writes on his notepad and shows it to him.

'' Ok. ''


'' Oh yeah I remember, we made a promise to help each other out when we are ever in the dark! It was our first ever pinkie promise. ''

Fatch's bubbly moment dissolved away as it was now replaced with curious-confusion as he asked the demon.

'' But... Why do ya ask that? Are you in some sort of trouble Aquilo? ''

Aquilo faintly shook his head at him as he replied.

'' No, no, I'm not in trouble Fatch, but... I really do need you. ''

Fatch blinks at him whilst Aquilo tells him.

'' You see, through out the time I spend in the fleshie world and the Underworld. At first I didn't understand how or what you creatures and people acted, or worked in separate worlds. But most of all... I didn't understand the reason why... I couldn't have feelings. ''

'' Aquilo... ''

Fatch looked at the demon with a slightly sad look, just like Marco is as he listened in the background, when Aquilo began again.

'' At first I thought it didn't matter and it'd never bothered me, but then... I soon came to be interested in these emotions and feelings, and so desperately wanted to try and search for reason how you all can feel and know... What I don't have to feel. ''

Fatch felt pretty sorry for the poor demon. He too know that Aquilo wanted to learn emotions and feelings, and had searched so hard in trying to find the answer.

'' But do you know all the reason behind my longing Fatch? Cause you see, what has really started my personal goal in the first place... Was you, Fatch. ''

Fatch stared wide-eyed in surprise at the demon and said in a surprised voice to him.

'' Me? ''

'' Yes, on that very, very night... ''


(Flashback)

'' I'm worried... About Aquilo guys, I mean... He doesn't really have a good knowledge of the world and I'm scared that he'll... Might fall into the wrong company and... ''

Fatch shut his eyes closed as he couldn't finish his sentence to them... After a second went by, Aria says to him.

'' You're protective of him, aren't you Fatch? ''

Fatch opened his eyes in shock as he looked Aria who now had a soft smile on her face, as she looked over the distance while saying to him.

'' Hearing you say and seeing how worried you are for Aquilo... You're like a father trying to protect his only son. ''

After hearing her say that made him feel EXTREMELY flustered now as he stuttered to her.

'' W-W-W-Wha? ''

Then Fatch hears Thatch giggling and turns to him as he says to him light-heartedly.

'' I agree with Aria Fatch, you do make it sound pretty like that. ''

Fatch was at a loss for a words at the moment until he tried to explain, whilst a small blush was on his cheeks.

'' A-Aquilo's one of my friends guys... Sure I do worry about him but OVERPROTECTIVE OF HIM? I don't... ''

unexpectedly, Flippy piped up slyly.

'' Sounds 100% overprotective alright. ''

'' Aw Flippy! ''

Fatch covered his bears mouth while Thatch and Aria both laughed heartily at this and after they calmed down.

'' Thanks for being understand and cheering me up as well... I only want what's best for Aquilo and the very thing that I want for him, is for him... To feel emotions. ''

Looking at him softly, Aria said in a reassuring voice to him.

'' He will Fatch, he will. ''

Thatch nodded reassuringly at Fatch as well, which made him smile at the two of them. While not noticing at the tower below them, was Aquilo as he heard the whole thing and with his usual doll-like face, he places his right hand over his chest for a second. Until he heads back inside the school.


'' Aquilo... Y-You were there, on that night during... ? ''

Fatch was surprised and that Aquilo was there on the night where he told Thatch and Aria his feelings as well, and embarrassed that Aquilo also knew his feelings for the demon's safety and health.

'' Your words somehow... Lit-up a determined fire inside my icy-feeling body, and that's how I started to in dove on my little quest to feel like you and other people. ''

Fatch was feeling slightly-awed with the demon when he suddenly spoke up to him.

'' And now, I want to show you... My apprecitation and everlasting gratefulness to you Fatch. ''

'' A-Aquilo... T-There's honestly no need to...? ''

Fatch's words disappeared when he sees a giant screen appeared from flames, right above Aquilo and before he could ask the demon, Aquilo motions to the screen as he said to Fatch.

'' This screen which I conjured here will show you... What I mean. ''

Aquilo turned halfway towards the screen, snaps his fingers and alive came the screen, as it now acted like a television with the slight-fuzzy picture. Fatch was pretty confused by this sudden-screen and Marco too was curious and quite oblivious in what was happening.


(Meanwhile Outside...)

" Cra- FIZZlee! ''

'' Urgh... Not again. ''

Lucas had the idea of trying to break the force-filed by using some spells he and the family knew from their spell books, and so far... It wasn't going to well as all the spells were repelled back by the force-filed, leaving it without a crack or scratch.

'' That's the seventh spell that hasn't worked now... This force-field is quite something. ''

Lucas said as he looked at the pulsing force-filed with frustrated eyes, when Dusk placed a hand onto his shoulder, which made Dusk look and see his eldest son giving him determined eyes, then he said.

'' So what if it is? We're not gonna let some force-field stop us right Dad? ''

'' ... You're right Dusk, we can't give up now. ''

Lucas said to Dusk whilst giving him a determined smile, and the other vampires watching the two now combining their magic at the force-filed, with full faith in the pair of them.

Though to none of them... Way, way up in the cloudy sky... Stood a witch and a vampire as they watched the vampires from afar, with sneers on both of their faces.

'' Tch... Look at the little rescue team, thinking they can accomplish anything with measly teamwork... Bleh. ''

Thanatos stuck his tongue out in both disgust and annoyance from watching this little determined, stuck-together group of vampires. He glanced over to the witch beside him as he asked her with mild boredom in his voice.

'' Just how long are we gonna keep our heads in the clouds and watch this crummy show? I wanna see some blood and tears here already! ''

'' Oh, hush up now. ''

WitchyLina commanded to the teen vampire as she re-adjusted herself on her broomstick, and speaks to the vampire.

'' We're spying on the vampires from afar and let them take down that worthless-troublesome creation of mine, first. Before we can take action and go on to the next phase of the plan! Which includes... Your little mission. ''

Hearing her say the mission bit made a wicked smile appear on the vampire's face, as he licked his lips and said darkly to her.

'' Oh yeah, I almost forgot that... ''

He resumes his sight onto the vampires below them, and said with sadistic-glee.

'' My little, special misson... Heheh. ''


Chapter end for now guys.

What'll happen next I wonder?! =0

Stay tuned for next Ch. and thanks for R:R ^u^