Sitting up, I carefully look around the room and saw that everyone was asleep. Gently opening the flap of the item pouch and saw my fairy friend sleeping too. It was adorable. She looked so peaceful when she was asleep.

Closing the flap, I got onto my feet and maneuvered my way to the door and picked up my swords and went out the door. Carefully making my way to the front door, I turned around to make sure that no one was watching me.

I wasn't.

Opening the door and feeling the night air against my face before going outside, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness for a minute then started walking to the open field. As I enjoyed the sight of the bright stairs and the full moon that gave me some light.

The stairs and moon were amazing. I wanted to stare at it forever. I enjoyed the sight since I was little; in fact, it was my sister that wanted me to see it. At first, I wasn't really on board with sneaking out of the house until I saw the moon… that beautiful full moon.

I was looking at the stairs… until I felt arms wrapping around my body.

"The stars are beautiful tonight,"

A female voice said softly, coming from behind.

Placing my hands on top of hers, I smiled and replied,

"And so does the moon,"

Turning around to see my sister in the moon light, "Hey Max," she smiled, hugging me warmly. "Hey Cressa," I said softly, returning the hug. "How is your traveling going?" she asked, pulling away. "It's going good, I made some friends." I told her. "I saw that when I came." Cressa replied.

I know it's confusing but it's hard to explain why Cressa 'killed' me one minute, then being all 'caring' the next. It was too long to explain and you'll won't get it. The short version is this: she was brainwashed.

Well not brainwashed, being controlled against her will… maybe that was being controlled like a puppet… hang on, that didn't make sense, does it?

Told you that it was confusing.

"Hey Max," Cressa said. "Yeah?" I replied. "I'm sorry." she told me sounding sad for some reason, hugging me again. "I didn't wanted to kill you." she whispered, regret in her voice. "Just mess with you… I'm so sorry." she said quietly, hugging me tighter.

"I don't blame you Cressa." I whispered. "It's the mind control thing. So it's not your fault." I told her. "You're too kind Max." she chuckled, now looking at me. "Want to look up at the sky?" I suggested, wanting her to stay as long as possible.

Cressa smiled, "Maybe next time, ok?" she said. "I have to go, They will be looking for me if I don't come back soon." she told me quietly. I hated when she had to go. I hated it so, so much. Why? Why did it have to come so quickly? It wasn't fair!

"Don't go Cressa." I begged, trying to hold back my tears. "Max," she whispered, cupping my cheek. "I have to go, I'm sorry." she told me sadly. "Cressa… please don't. I don't like it when we fight." I said quietly, my tears now falling.

"Don't do this," she said slowly. "Than don't go Cressa…" I whispered, now looking at the ground. "I have nightmares that I might lose it and…" I trailed off, not wanting to tell her about the nightmares I've been having.

"What?"

Cressa asked, placing a hand on my shoulder. "What happens in the nightmares?" she pressed on. Looking up at her, I told her, "In my nightmares, we fight… and I…"

I couldn't do it. I couldn't tell her about it. She'll hate me for it.

I'll know she'll hate me.

"Never mind."

"Max, please tell me." Cressa begged, more sadness in her voice. "We fight and the Sword of Damnation takes control of me. It'll give me the power to free you." I went on, but I wasn't done. "That doesn't sound bad." she said softly in a more cheerful tone then hugging me.

"I save you… then I kill you…"

That was the nightmare. Me saving Cressa… then killing her… in cold blood. In the dream, I'm actually laughing as I'm covered in her blood.

That scared me… so bad.

"Max, I know you and you won't do that." Cressa told me, trying to reassure me. "You're a smart, strong boy Max." she said softly.

I'm my own worst enemy…

"But what if it happens?" I asked fearfully, afraid if it might happen… afraid of the mere thought of it alone. "Don't worry, it'll won't happen." Cressa said. "I have to go now. I'll see you during the next full moon." she told me then kissing me on the forehead.

"I love you Max."

She said softly then disappearing into thin air.

"I love you too… sister."