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(Player)
The screen faded to black from the previous scene, it gives me the option to save. I save promptly and turn off the gameboy.
I sat in the silence of my room for a minute.
"Logos, I know your here, come out!" I broke the silence. Out of thin air materialized Logos in her human form, for lack of a better word. She floated there for a bit then set down on the bed I was sitting in. She sits cross-legged in front of me. It was something else to see her in person rather than on a screen; she was stunningly beautiful.
I quickly banished those thoughts, she may very well be an enemy. Even still her presence induced a strange calm. I set my Gameboy aside on my bedside table and turn my attention to the strange woman sitting in front of me.
"I didn't want to reveal myself to you this early in the game. I will answer whatever questions you have but I will not be able to answer all of them because some truths you and Zero must arrive at on your own," Logos explained.
"Ok," I replied.
"I was told by another voice that I die if I lose and this game is cursed, is it true?" I ask.
"What do you mean by die, and what do you mean by lose?" she asks casually yawning.
"Sorry, the transfer between this world and changing forms combined left me a bit tired. I don't mean to appear apathetic," she adds trying to be as polite as possible, but losing her bearing again with another yawn.
"You don't have to be polite. I am the one who called you and didn't bother to make my bed or wear something other than these pajamas," I say, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Death, well, that is that thing where the body stops moving, forever. I guess lose would be the same thing, except it happens to Zero, and if the curse is real it would lead to the first thing happening to me," I explain in as simple words as possible.
She wasn't human so she probably did not understand the concept.
"You mean physical death?" She asks.
"There was more than one type of death?" I ask.
"Yes," she replies cryptically.
"The other voice told you the truth, but not all of it. He did not state what type of death and for a reason. I cannot go into full detail without divulging the truth that you and Zero must learn on your own. But I will tell you this, he wanted you to assume that it was physical death, because ultimately he wants you to fall prey to the other form of death," Logos explained tiredly.
"I'm sorry, I am really tired I don't mean to be rude," She apologized once more.
"Don't think of me as a stranger, as I played I saw everything through Zero's eyes," I explain.
"Everything?!" she asks, her pale face turning a bright red.
"I will fix you some coffee," I answer back getting out of bed.
"Thanks," she replies sheepishly. I was just about to pass through the door to the hall
"You remind me a lot of Zero, well you ought to given the situation," she adds.
"The situation?" I ask. "Oh nothing," she says back.
I start down the hall, a small chill goes up my spine as I remember the dream I had the night before. I fight the tears, Ceil told me not to blame myself. I remind myself of the fact and grit my teeth. I put my hands to the task of making the coffee. I reach a little spoon into the bag to scoop some out only to draw out nothing.
I forgot to throw out the old bag. I get a new bag of ground coffee and an idea struck me. I got out a packet of hot chocolate mix. I wait for it to brew as something strange struck me. This is all real, this really happened. Not only am I playing a cursed video game, but I am also fixing coffee for a being that isn't even human.
My life really is in danger, not just some characters on a screen. I am not the spectator but an actor. My stomach felt weak. So did my spine, I felt as if I would fall limp and hit the floor.
The gurgle of water going through the filter ceased. I turned and reached for an empty cup with shaking hands. I took a deep breath to calm myself. If I am going serve a guest from what I assume is a parallel dimension coffee, I bloody well better not spill it on her.
At least from what I can tell her intentions are earnest, unlike a certain brown cyber elf. With steadier hands I pour in the milk and hot chocolate mix into the coffee and stirred until the liquid looked homogeneous except for the little marshmallows that spun about the cup.
I took the round mug in both hands and walked slowly to my room. Logos was asleep curled up like a kitten on my bed. Under normal circumstances I would have let her sleep, but right now I needed questions answered. With a twang of guilt I reached out a hand and gently place it on her shoulder.
Her body suit felt rubbery under my fingers. Before I could shake her awake I hear her say, "Zero..." Her eyes open to a slit. Her legs unfurl as she yawns, "How long was I asleep?"
"A few minutes. Here is your coffee," I hand her the mug of coffee. I sit down next to her, both our backs to the wall. I look with anticipation as she takes a sip.
Her eyes light up and proceeds to drink down the hot liquid with gusto. She looks towards me.
"How did you know I liked chocolate in my coffee?" she asks, her face beaming.
"I had a feeling you would also like it," I say with a shrug. She puts an arm around me and leans her head on my shoulder.
"You are so kind, just like Zero," she says with a smile.
"You like Zero, don't you?" I ask.
"He's on my top ten, you also just landed a spot the list," she says with a grin.
"Who's number one, me or him?" I ask, humoring her.
"I will tell you if you win," she said, looking at me with a sly grin.
"Anyhow, I still have questions to ask," I say. Logos loses her grin, and it is replaced with solemn expression.
"Shoot," she replies.
"What is this other form of death you speak of?" I ask.
"I cannot tell you specifically, that you must also learn yourself, but I can tell you that it is really bad. It is not only the destruction of who you are, but you are doomed for an eternity of pain and suffering." She says with a pained expression on her face.
"Next question. What is the awakening?" I ask.
"Awakening is what happens when you realize the truth," she says.
"What are you?" I ask, somewhat frustrated at how little I am being told.
"I sadly can't tell you that without revealing what you must discover on your own. The other voice both you and Zero hear that comes in the form of a brown cyber elf, and I are the same species, for lack of a better word. The other desires to steal, kill, and destroy. I desire to save your life." Logos continues.
"Why is he after me?" I ask.
"There is something special about you and Zero. I can't tell you what without revealing too much. He wants to use you for his own ends," she says.
"And what about you. Why are you trying to save me?" I ask.
"It's my job," she states bluntly.
"Well, that was my original motivation. There is just something about you and Zero, despite being what I am you both seem to somehow manage to see through me when most others can't," Logos replies.
Her eyes begin to tear up, "You have the same question that Zero asked me, but you didn't ask because you thought it would be rude," she said, wiping her eyes.
"How?" I ask. "You and Zero are much alike," Logos replied.
"The answer to that question. You and Zero are not my first client, many of my previous ones...I l-lost many of them," She said, her voice shaking. Her eyes glaze over for a second, as if remembering something. She snaps out of it with a grimace.
"I-I tried to close my heart to them so it wouldn't hurt when I failed, but...you...Zero," she trails off she looks away from me. Silence fills the room for a minutes, until it is broken by sobbing coming from Logos.
"Logos," I say her name to try and get her attention. She does not notice. I put an arm around her and draw her close.
"Logos, I promise you. I wont lose," I say looking into her deep blue eyes. Her cheeks redden.
"C-can you defeat Zero, if it comes to..." Logos trails off.
"I-I think I have stayed to long, thank you. U-um, if you need me, just call my name," she said pulling away.
"Thank you for the coffee," Logos says as she dissipates into thin air.
"Logos, I promise you, I will make you smile for earnest!" I yell into the silence.
I grab my gameboy and turn it on.