Still trying to shorten these notes, so I'll be straight forward. I couldn't update on time because my computer/internet imploded again. Also I got a little depressed because I lost my student ID yesterday (found it)and again today. I guess I'll just have to look in the lost and found... Sting looks the same, Rogue's hair looks unkempt, Minerva is nice, Juvia is out of the picture, and Gray is definitely a demonic being now from his magic taking over. NOTE: I will be remastering both this and my other story, meaning I will be editing past chapters. You might see strong connections or things from that story in this one, vice versa. Now, LET'S GO GO GO!
DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING OF MASHIMA'S
"Hey, hey, Noroi-chan follow me…"
She did as she was told. The monster had been leading her through whatever this place was for a while. Her surroundings had changed multiple times after she left the chess board. First a black forest, then a huge spider web, a field with wavy blue grass, then her current one; a broken toy box.
There were no toys though, just a hollow shell. It resembled ruins more than a structure. Chunks of the place were everywhere, like it had exploded from the inside. To say it was eerie was an understatement. It seemed as if dolls would start climbing over the chunks of walls any second. The dead silence didn't help either.
"Who are you? What is this place?" Noroi asked curiously. The monster didn't respond for a long moment, but when it did, it whipped around to face her. She once again took in it's appearance. It was wearing a top hat decorated with flowers, but had no head to support it. As such, there was no mouth but she still heard a voice speaking for it. The rest of it's body was like that of a mannequin; white, stiff, and shiny. It had no distinguishing gender features, so she labeled it as an 'it'.
The closest thing it had to clothes were the bandages wrapped around it's neck and torso. It 'looked' at her for a moment then 'spoke'. The voice sounded feminine enough, but something about the being in itself was masculine. "I'm here, there, everywhere. I am he, she, and you. I am the chain that drags you down. I do not have a name, give me one."
Noroi blinked at the figure a few times before snickering. "Do I humor you?" It asked. Noroi shook her head and looked It where it's eyes should be, " It's impossible to be everywhere and everyone….unless you're a God. By the chain that drags me down, I'm guessing you mean my past right? To tell the truth, I don't mind my clan disappearing. Their tampering in the occult and dark magic would've destroyed something sooner or later. As for your name, I'll call you Saitzuko."
Saitzuko 'laughed' then turned to resume their journey. Noroi started to follow it, "I'm guessing we're in my subconscious right? What are you? "
"I am a part of your mindscape," Saitzuko said. Noroi stopped with a sigh, "My mindscape? How do I get out?" She asked. Saitzuko suddenly disappeared. "...?"
A second later, a hand caressed her face from behind. Noroi's eyes widened a little but she didn't flinch. "The only way out is freedom. For that to be accomplished, I need to eat you," Saitzuko 's voice murmured into her ear. Noroi turned her head sideways, "Oh? Is this spider going to feast?" She mused. Several mannequin arms wrapped around her from behind. As they dragged her into the darkness she managed to whisper, "Don't hurt you host too badly okay?"
The alarm on the device went off. Kiren paused in her action of adjusting the dolls. She craned her neck to see Noroi still slumped against the wall. Kiren stepped away from the girl doll she'd been tampering with and stalked over to her prisoner.
As soon as she reached it, the device stopped blaring. She looked between Noroi and the device a few times then dismissed it with a shrug. She turned her back just as Noroi opened her eyes. She surveyed the room with her newly red irises. "My host has gotten herself into quite the bind hasn't she?" She giggled.
Ito opened her eyes. Her head was pounding. She vaguely wondered how long she'd been out this time. The clicking of heels signaled her torturer was still in the room. "Oh joy, you're awake," Doctor said.
Ito just kept staring at the ceiling. The sound of heels clicking got closer until they stopped right next to her. "Hey kid," Doctor called. Ito blinked and looked at the woman with hollow eyes. "Ever heard of dollification?"
Ito shook her head, prompting Doctor to explain. "It's a process in which the victim is transformed into a living doll. They will be able to breathe and blink, standard bodily fuctions, but they'll have the more physical limitations of an doll. For example, they won't be able to express any emotion except the one they're set to have. They won't have any free will, and will need people to guide them around and tell them to do things. It really is the perfect person,"
Ito stared at her blankly for a few moments then nodded absentmindedly. Doctor narrowed her eyes at her. "The first step is breaking the victim. Making them hollow, like you are now."
Hollow...? So that's this odd feeling. I'm so tired...Maria-nee, please...
"Eh? The numbness finally wear off?"
Ito jumped at Doctor's voice, having completely forgotten the woman was there. "You're crying," Doctor pointed out. Ito's eyes widened and she quickly looked away. Suddenly, fear struck her like a punch to the gut. Her eyes darted around the room in a slight panic, but found nothing particularly alarming.
She heard the creak of the door opening. "What the…" she heard Doctor muttered. She turned her head toward the doorway then froze. "N-Noroi...san…"
There she stood in the doorway. She had several wounds but the most alarming thing was the amount of blood splattered on her clothes and skin. She couldn't see her face clearly, but she could tell her friend was smiling. The look of shock on Doctor's face faded into interest and amusement. "My my…you killed her didn't you?" She mused.
Noroi lifted her head to reveal her glowing red eyes. Both Ito's and Doctor's eyes widened and their jaws went slack for a moment. Noroi chuckled and said, "I can't wait for the host to praise me for my work. You're going to be beautiful works of art~!"
Once again sorry for the late update. I think I'll just start using Microsoft work now, I can't trust my internet anymore. I now have 41 followers on Tumblr, 23 followers on Anime Amino (app and I only posted 1 poll, nothing else), 3 followers on Art Amino (I didnt even post anything O_o), 315 followers on Google +! On a side note, anyone else notice how in the FT movie Gray looks sexy and actually his age while Natsu looks like a kid with eyes too big? It's funny how Gray looks more mature than Natsu even though they're in the same age group (Trying to dodge spoilers here). Also, so excited to see Gray who's definitely a demon and if he isn't in some way shape or form, I will flip next chapter of FT~! AND, look forward to getting back to Maria next chapter! It's about time they found Ito don't you think? And FYI, occult and the like involve demonic beings. Remember that for later ;).