Chapter 21
Im sorry for uploading this late. I finished it but somehow ( being the muddlehead me) i forgot to upload it to the website. What a smart little girl i am =.=
Please R & R
Thank you for reading Crimson Night :3
Scarlett's Pov
''We are going to catch one,'' I said . Somehow , the thrill of actually meeting a Nightmare actually made me excited and happy for some unknown reason.
''Catch a NIGHTMARE ? You are out of your mind . It is near impossible to catch a Nightmare ,'' Sebastian said sounding surprised. I have never seen his face like this before. It was a new experience for me. I chuckled at his reaction. 'So a demon also can make this kind of face,' I thought to myself.
''It is NEAR Impossible , so there is a chance. After all, Nightmares are everywhere. Not just outside Lucifer's castle. So we do not have to actually lure them out from the underworld,'' I said trying to remember what it was that attracted them.
''What exactly are Nightmares?'' Cece asked , her eyes were frightened.
''Nightmares are creatures that form from human's negative emotion when they die. The stronger the negativity in the human , the more powerful they are. They are usually classified into different levels based on their power. The lowest level one are just shadows. They are basically harmless. Usually they disappear after being in the human world too long. The higher levels has a form and they can harm a human by corrupting their heart. They are beings that loves to cause chaos ,'' I said without missing a beat.
''The highest level of Nightmares takes the form like a human and they command the lower classes. They are the one that guards Lucifer's castle. They are able to think and do not act rashly. These Nightmares has a soul each. When a powerful Nightmare is born, 'it' is given a soul by the King of the underworld so that they can protect the castle more efficiently. Nightmares are the King's favourite creatures, next to high level demons,'' Sebastian said.
I have no idea why he said that. Usually he is reluctant to help me. When he said 'King of the Underworld ,' he flinched a little. Is he scared of the Lucifer? Who is obviously the King of the Underworld. But why did he flinched ? Is he really that scared of Lucifer or is it something else? As i ponder about it, I did not notice Cece calling me .
''Lett! Scarlett! YOhoooo! Scar! Scarlett Phantomhive?'' Cece said in a rather loud tone.
''Yeah?'' i asked, after snapping back to reality.
''How are we going to catch one? And I hope that we are catching the lower level ones,''Cece said, gripping the side of her skirt.
''By summoning them of course,'' I smiled lightly.
''SUMMONING?'' Cece and Ciel said, i mean shouted in unison.I nodded my head .
''But.. But.. But what if they corrupt m- i mean Ciel's heart? He is after all only human,'' Cece said.
''Sebastian is a rather high level demon , I think anyway. And there are two vampires. Ciel is more than safe. After all , i decided not to put any of you in danger ,'' I said patting both Ciel and Cece on the head and messing up their hair.
''I do not like people who mess with my food,''Sebastian said glaring at me with piercing cold eyes. If looks could kill , i would be dead there and then. Usually i ignore his glare but this time, his eyes made me quiver like a child awaiting his punishment from his parents .
''I... Lets start the summon. Summoning a Nightmare is easier than summoning a Demon or anything for that matter. But the only problem is luck,'' I said, trying to shake the chill in my spine.
''Luck?'' Ciel said in surprised.
''Yes , luck .When summoning a Nightmare, there is a possibility that we can get a high levelled or a low levelled one. What we are aiming for is a medium levelled one. It's not possible for a high levelled to come and steal the dolls. Since they never leave the castle without Lucifer's permission,'' I said calming myself down. My heart was still beating very fast due to his glare.
''Then how do you know its the medium levelled one that stole-'' Ciel said but Sebastian cut him halfway.
''She has done her homework. If not she will not came up with this plan,'' Cece said with confident. I guess she is trying her best to believe me. She looked at me with her 'please don't let me down' look.
''Let's start then,'' I said, clearing my throat.
I took a chalk and drew a big circle around us. Then i drew a decagram inside the circle . i stood in the middle and began my spell.
'Tranquilla ténebris, interveni meam audient,
LUNAE exponit timorem meum,
Cuius cor non percuties ,
Conteret lucem intra me ,
Voco nomen tuum,
Exite
Obruent somniorum meorum in crepusculo.
(Tranquil darkness, hear my plead ,
The moonlight exposes my fear,
You whose heart does not beat,
Shatters the light within me,
I call thy name ,
Come forth,
Drown my dreams in twilight)'' I whispered.
A gust of wind shattered the windows . The clouds covered the moon and the room was in total darkness.
As the clouds slowly float away, a figure appeared before us. His skin was light grey and he had a human-like form. He stood in the middle of the circle and stared at us.
His hair was long and onyx purple in colour. I touched his hair gently . It was soft and smooth like silk.
I was attracted to him. It was like i felt he was calling me. I couldn't stop myself from looking into his deep gold eyes.
He came a little closer to me and he undid my ponytail. He took a hold of a lock of my long silverfish-purple hair and knelt down while holding it.
He kissed it gently and looked at me.
''I have never seen such beautiful hair. Are you the one who summoned me?'' He said. His voice was soft almost like a whisper. I nodded my head and he chuckled.
''Why did you summon me? '' He asked . He stood up and looked at Sebastian . He placed his hand on his chest and knelt down once more.
''You can always call me if you needed my , My Lord. Or have you forgotten your loyal servant?'' He said and Sebastian smirked.
''Explain,'' I said to Sebastian. Looking at him with cold eyes.
''A high levelled Noble or Aristocrat Demon's servants are usually Nightmares given by Lucifer his self . It seems that you summoned my servant, Raven by mistake,'' He answered.
'' Now what?'' Ciel asked.
''It seems that you are in a mess ,'' Raven said .
'' Raven, I , as your Master command you. Find out which Nightmare stole the dolls,'' Sebastian said in a Ciel-like tone.
''How can I disobey you. You are the s-'' Raven said but then Sebastian gave him a piercing glare.
''*clears throat* Yes , Master,'' Raven said and then disappeared.
Sebastian whispered in my ear,''You underestimated me. You should fear me more , then maybe you would give me a reason for me to spare you.''
I could not move. His voice paralyzed me. Sebastian is not only a demon of noble rank. He is something more. Something i would have to find out if i am to save my brother.
I hope you enjoyed the chapter ! Thank you for supporting me :D
-Hayleyneko-