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Chapter 14-The Plot Thicken
Noel was sitting on the couch. She was waiting to see what the decision was. Dwayne and I were trying to convince grandma and grandpa to let her stay. There would be no problem. If it were for the fact, that Noel was partly responsible for what had happened for the pass month and a half.
"Grandpa, grandma, she has no place to stay" Dwayne pleaded
"I am sure; she and her uncle can work it, if they talk it over. It was probably just an argument. Things needed to cool off," said grandma
"No, he threw her out," shouted Dwayne
"It was apart of a deal that she had with him" I spoke up "She would interfere with the thefts. In addition, her uncle would let her stay. The reason he threw out was she disobeyed his orders. He wanted her to stop for a time. However, after Krad attacked me. She felt she needed to find out the truth"
"This is becoming complicated," said grandpa
"She said she is more than willing to tell us what we want to know," I added
"Okay, let us hear what she has to say. After that, we will make a decision," said grandpa
We went into living room. Noel stood. Waiting to hear what was she staying. Dwayne guides her back to her seat. "Can we hear what is going on with you" Dwayne asked her
Noel had head down. After a couple seconds, she took a deep breath. She started to explain the whole ordeal with her uncle.
"Ever since I was a little girl, my uncle would talk about the Price family legacy. How my great-great grandfather started the Cultural Reform"
"Cultural reform" I repeated
"It was long time ago" explain grandpa "Some members of the government decide to put a censor on anything, relate to the arts. Artwork and literature had to be changed or were destroy. Because it fits the guidelines the the cultural Reform had set"
"Wait, how someone dictates what should an artist do? Art is expression one's self," I said
"It was a different time back then" my grandpa replied
"Noel, what does the Cultural Reform have to do with you involving yourself in this" asked Dwayne
"It was not until I started to live with him. I found out. At first, I thought the reason that my ancestor started the Cultural Reform, because some weird notion" she said
"The minds of men can be corrupted by the ideal of the artworks. The subject matter of the artwork would have some influence on the people," Dwayne said. I found it odd. It was as if he heard it before. Could he know more?
She nodded. "That was not the case, however. It was because he had one of the artworks. It would have an affect on him. It causes him to see what the damage that the artworks could do. Or so my uncle told me"
"You don't believe that?" I asked
"I believe he was affected. However, he did not enlighten him. I think he was possessed," Noel said
"Possessed, you mean that one of the artworks has took over his mind," I asked
"It is not the first time" grandpa said
"Why would a Hikari's artwork want to others to be destroyed?" asked my grandma
"Well, the artworks can have an affect. It cannot dictate want the person should do," answered grandpa
"Okay, your great great father was possessed. Eventually, it stopped. If what you are saying is true, would he gotten more crazy in sure that not artwork gets that type of power" I asked
"Well, he destroyed the artwork himself" she said "In his state of paranoid, he smashed it. Then, he stores the pieces in the attic"
"Why the attic, couldn't he just throw them away," my grandma asked
"I guess, he thought that by keep locked the away than were someone else could be under it spell" Noel replied
I sat there. Something was nagging at me. She was talking about her great great grandfather. What could that has to do her uncle? Could she implying that was happening to her uncle. He is under the influence of the artwork.
"Noel" I started "Are you trying to say that what your uncle through. Is the same thing"
"Yes"
"How is that possible?" asked Dwayne
"My uncle found the the pieces. He decide to have it repaired, not knowing what it was really. Then, he found my great great grandfather's journal. With that, he found a way to call upon the spirit. The rest is history"
"I should have come to the realization that an artwork was the cause of this," asked my grandpa
"Daisuke, there no way you could have predicted any of this" my grandma replied
"Why bring Dark back? All of the artworks were sealed" grandpa inquired
"We weren't sure which of the artworks were created to the Hikari family. Not mention, it would keep the attention off us"
"Dark was a cover" said Dwayne
She nodded. "Wow, how does Dark feel about this?" I asked Dwayne
"He is not saying anything. I think really wants to know what is going on," Dwayne said
"The reason my uncle wanted me to do this. Even if the artwork were seal, they still will be gaining power. Because people would still admire them"
"I remember you said that night" said Dwayne, "But wait; you told me that you did not believe that"
"I don't" she said, "My uncle told me to say that if I ever came across Dark"
"I have to say, Noel" I started "I know you wanted to find a place while your parents are away. They have to worry about you. Still, the deal seems so crazy to say yes. Even if you told your parents, there is no way they would believe you"
"What do you mean?" asked grandma
Noel told them exactly what she told me. How she made the deal to stay with her uncle. Therefore, her parents could continue on their dancing career. They would not have to worry.
"Noel, when someone become a parent, they have to give up things, in the best interest of the child. It is not your fault they chose to raise you. Besides, they would tell you that you are their world. It is not up to you to make those types of decisions. Not to mention, you could have told them something," said grandma
"I know" Noel replied, beginning to cry, "I thought it would bring them closer"
"Closer" Dwayne repeated in a whisper
"They were some huge arguments, between the two of them. I was afraid that they were going to get a divorce"
"Did you ever talk to them about that?" I asked
She shook her head. "I was afraid too"
There was a moment of silence. I went over and embraced Noel. I guess, I felt sorry for her. Knowing now, that her reason was not simply she wanted power.
"What are we going to do, now?" I asked
"Well, it probably best for everyone to get some sleep. Noel, you can share Erin's room. We can discuss more in the morning. Noel, you also need to call your parents. You do not have to tell them everything. However, you need to let them know you are staying here" grandpa told everyone
We were settling into bed. Noel and I share the bed. It was quiet between the two of us. We were both exhausted. I turned out the light.
I laid there for a few seconds. Despite, how physical drained I was. My mind was swarming with everything that was going on. A few things would not leave me alone. I got up and went into Dwayne's room.
He was awake. His head turned towards me as I approached. "What is matter, Erin? You cannot get to sleep"
"There is something that I cannot get over" I told him. I took a seat on the ladder to his bed. "It is not that I do not believe Noel. Still, it is possible that she could be lying"
"It is possible," he said
"Then, how can you act like you do?"
"You have to admit that her story gives insight into her reasons. I have to say, whether they right or wrong. It is understandable"
"Yeah" I said, "I just want to make sure that you are being so inattentive to her. Because you are blinded by love"
"Well, I am in love with her"
"Yes, there are some girls that would take advantage of that"
"Erin, you are the best sister that any brother could ask for. However, you are overprotective of me. You need to let me handle myself"
"I know" I answer "I guess, it because you were really affected by mom and dad's death. I did not like seeing you that way. I do not wanted you to go through anything like that ever again"
He pulled me into a one-arm hug. "I understand. I am grateful for you being there for me. Still, you do not have to worry. Everything will be fine"
"All right" I said "Good night, Dwayne"
"Good night"