I don't really get the paragraphing here, I think changing to ½ or ¾ view can help to see the paragraphs better. Though you probably knew this already. =P

Chapter 10: Accusation

Thousands of years ago, human had lived in peace with the earth and its splendid creatures. The mainland was made of pure beauty; trees that grew to the sky leaning over creating a wonderful canopy over the small village. Flowers of every kind bloom stunningly under sunlight, everything was breathtaking. The animals lived freely together with people taking care of each other. But all that would likely to change tonight.

The leaders of the villagers harnesses a powerful sorcery; they protected the island and its inhabitants from danger and keeping order. Tonight was a special night, tribute to their family, a festival was held where they planned to hold the greatest demonstration tonight at midnight. One that would change their way of life. Now if only they knew what really would happen. The villagers spent the entire day working of the decorations, attending to all areas making it the best night as they did every year. Lights were hung around the buildings, with sequences of decorations and lantern seen everywhere you look; all to prepare for tonight's event. Excitement was the only emotion on the mainland. In one the village houses off the coast were the leaders, sitting there and making their own preparations.

As the sun set, the light lit up beautifully creating a extraordinary scenery, crowds of people gathering at near the river bank waiting for the performance. Suddenly the light went out drowning them in complete darkness, before anyone could react, two rows of light indicating a path. At the end of the path, three hooded figures stood.

"There they are!" excited screams were heard from their audience.

The hooded figures walked slowly, with the main leader in front of the other two, who were holding three fake dolls. The path lead up to the edge of the river bank and into the middle of the river where, a circle of light shone, in the circle, was a five pointed star. A pentagram.

"Everyone!" One of the two at the back had shouted. A male voice. The audience was quiet as they listen intently.

"We will now, start our demonstrations. We will use these dolls and call upon the spirit to take form into these doll, they will be strong. Fast. Cunning. They will be the protectors of this island." Cheers and claps were heard from the crowds.

The three leaders carried the dolls on a small rowing boat, rowing them across the river into the centre of the circle. Once in the circle, they dropped the dolls in the centre before coming bank on to the river bank. The three of them then stood, side by side along the ledge as they chanted words unknown to the crowd. The light of the circle had turned from yellow to green and then to a reddish purple. Gasps were heard as the dolls that were thrown in were now floating on the surface of the water; suddenly the sky was tinted red as the doll slowly took form of a creature they never seen before taking in the form of a human being. The one on the left was took form of a male with short brown hair, the middle which was also male had a longer and darker hair and the third was female having long blonde hair that went past her waist. They were dressed in completely black clothing, though there was a slight difference between the three; the left male had an overall weaved in an intricate pattern, almost webbed like. The one in the middle had a feathered sideward cloak and finally the female had a snakelike dress which cling onto her body. The three of them were pale but looked like angels, perfectly sculpted as if a piece of artwork; each of them had eyes red like ruby as they stared at the witnessing audience that were now silence from anxiousness and the exhilaration. The stares continued as the three 'dolls' walked across the water towards them stopping just in front of the leaders kneeling. Applause erupted as the event progresses and the night drawing to a close.

Over the next few days, the 'dolls' stayed with the leaders, following them every where they went. They smiled every time they walk pass people, helping around the village with their worry, though not many people were happy being assisted by a living doll. Later on that day, the leaders were called out on another animal killing around the outskirts of town, the animal had been ripped to piece, just as before, with claw-marks all over.

It wasn't the first time, a piece had been discovered near one of the village houses where the children were playing a couple days before. This had caused some disturbance amongst the villagers as this had started the day after the festival, rumours had spread that it was the 'dolls' that had did it though no evidence were made known. This had caused some irritation among the three dolls, though they were a creation, they could still feel and being accused was not pleasant, though they dismiss it as they carried on with their life hoping to find evidence to clear their accusation.

The leaders would be called and an investigation was launched, they asked the dolls to investigate and see if they find anything suspicious which they found none. Eventually, as the killings got worst, even the leaders had begun to grow suspicious; each case that was carried out by the dolls had come back with nothing. A thought had past their mind on whether instead of creating a media for protection; they had invited a greater darkness into the world. This thought didn't go unnoticed as the three could sense the change in attitude towards them. The leaders had end up asking them to stay in and "protect" the house.

"What are we going to do?" One of the male, Arachne, had asked.

"Whatever do you mean?" Replied the female.

"Have you not seen their stares! They think that it's us that have been killing those animals!" The other two sat in silence, knowing that only the truth had been said.

"I'm sure…that when this is over, they will understand." The raven spoke up.

"Ugh." Was the only reply as he went to his bed and laid, facing away from them.

The morning came, the three of them woke to a chaotic noise just outside the house. The three of them looked around, as they looked out the window they saw the villagers with the leaders standing in front, their faces carried a range of emotion they seen before; worry, fear and anger. This confused the trio as they stepped outside to see what was going on; upon opening the door, before words were spoken, they felt rocks being thrown at them.

Screams and shouts of, "Demons!" and "Kill them!" were heard across the crowd. They had no choice but to run to avoid the objects thrown at them, they had reached the river bank before turning around; they saw the villagers crowding around them. The main leader of the group, Alaric Seiran took a step forward, "I just want to ask one thing." He had a look of despair as he continued.

"Was the killing your doing?" He looked at the trio with accusing eyes, they looked at each other with a frown as the female replied, "We did not kill those animals sire."

"I am not talking about the animals!" This had confused them as they tried to figure out what was going on.

"Did you, or did you not kill a member of the village, a boy no older than 15 at that." Their eyes widen.

"We didn't! We would nev-"

"Lies!" One of the villagers shouted, "Rosary said she saw them! It had to be them!" Murmurs and shouting were heard; some started to throw stones once again.

"We didn't! Honest!"

"They must be destroyed!" The villagers walked closer as they tried to apprehend the fiends. Struggling, they could not get loose not unless they were to harm these people, which they did not want. Trying to plea that they were innocent, but their voices were drowned by the angry mob of people.

"Enough!" Arachne, who was beside them push the villagers back with all his strength as they flew hitting on each others and on the trees knocking them unconscious. His eyes widen.

"Archane!" He looked at the pair.

"I didn't mean do it on purpose!" Using this abide time, they slipped away from the villagers.

Hiding in the shadows, they listen for any signs of people.

"So what are we to do now?"

"There must be a mistake! We did do anything wrong!" Arachne yelled.

"Someone said that Rosary saw us. If we can get to her and explain, maybe she will listen." The raven suggested.

"But where would she be? I couldn't see her just now." The female, Belinda was in hysteria as she spoke.

"We'll split up, whoever gets to her first will explain and then get her to explain to everyone." They nodded and separated in search for Rosary, the third of the three leaders.

Later on in the evening, the raven, Bertram met up with Arachne, neither of them had found her. They seem to have not seen Belinda either.

"Have you seen Belinda?"

"No." Came the reply.

Suddenly a scream was heard near the banks of the river. The two rushed as fast as they could, pushing pass the villagers, they saw her lifeless body, covered in blood, next to her was another body, one of the villagers. Alaric had a knife made of bloodstone and carnelian in his hand covered in blood. The two of them stared lifelessly as the villager now gathered, trying to withhold them, binding their arms and tying them to the wooden stake. Rosary finished off clearing the platform as the other two went to gather items they need, ready to destroy them.

"Rosary, please. Listen to us; we didn't have anything to do with the killings." The raven eyed their female comrade as she too was place beside them. Rosary smiled.

"I know." Arachne who had his eyes fixed on Belinda was now staring at the girl in front of them. Their eyes focused in on the teethes, no fangs, as she smiled.

"It…was you?" Arachne spoke quietly, his anger flaring up as he spoke.

"Of course." She looked behind her to make sure no one was listening to their little conversation.

"Why?" This time it was the raven that spoke.

"I needed, no, wanted to find a way to reach immortality. Though Alaric and Cedric didn't seem to agree, so I did it in secret, luckily for me that someone else was to blame for all the…misfortunes." She looked at Belinda's lifeless body again.

"Shame the girl had to see me just then." This time Bertram's eyes glowered, as his anger also rose.

"YOU!" In an instant, both Bertram and Arachne used all their force to free themselves launching at her before she could react sinking their teethes into her.

"Rose!" Cedric called out running towards them but it was too late. Scream were heard as the villager started running, but Bertram and Arachne were not going to let them go. They were too lost in their anger to care. They realised, that taking the souls had made them stronger, especially those that created them. From then they made an oath, that they will never forget this incident, they will make everyone pay. But it was no fun just to kill people; they would make people suffer of their own darkness before taking their soul away, making them plea for their life.

This was probably one of the hardest to write since I always imagine this differently every time.

Note: I created this story from a dream I had (Actually, it was because of Kuroshitsuji that I had this dream. xD), I only remembered the pentagram in the river with three figure above it and the weird killings and a few…bits of conversation (I always have the weirdest dreams…) so I tried to fill in the details as best I could and hopefully it will make sense. xD

Other Notes:

Bloodstone: related to 'crucifixion'

Carnelian: Increase physical power and abilities

(Closest ones I could find.)

R&R =)