As Sadie and Amos looked upon the real form of their enemy they couldn't help but realize that his aura, while fearful and insecure, also gave off a feel of hopelessness. Amos saw the pure look of hatred directed at his niece and within the few seconds they'd been standing and staring, had pulled Sadie behind him ready for a fight. The only issue was the fact that Amos and Sadie were only astral projections and they didn't know if they could use what little magic they had without damaging Carter's mind. So they decided not to test the idea out and chose instead to stall until they could get past and make it to the end of his mind.

" what are you?!! " shouted Sadie at the

figure.

"Me? well...i'm many things..." replied the imposter with a smirk.

" What's that supposed to mean?" questioned Sadie, her anger and protective nature showing through her fear.

" I mean, i'm the negativity within Carters mind. Quite a lot of it too. I'm his nightmares, fears, insecurities, and...well you get the point." proudly stated the figure as if everyone already knew that. "All i have to do is spread a little doubt or fear... whatever you want to call it and I get a great...shall i say "feeding" of power.

"That's...that's cruel!" shouted Sadie, still trying to process all she was just told.

" I am aware, now...time to put an end to your little trip." admitted the figure moving towards Amos and Sadie, as the darkness and shadows began to reach out, almost as if they were trying to absorb both uncle and niece.

Amos and Sadie moved back quickly, but the Shadows kept advancing. Amos turned to Sadie; He had an idea as to how they could beat this imposter, but he only had hope that it might work, not actual proof that it was a good or bad idea.

"Sadie! There may be a way to beat him, but to do so we need to help Carter!" stated Amos

"What do you mean? that just made no sense. What do you think we've been trying to do!" exclaimed Sadie confused

" No...Sadie we have to help Carter...more specifically, his subconcious. That thing feeds off of fear and other negativity. If we can somehow get Carters' subconcious to be more positive, then that thing will have no strength to fight us." explained Amos

" How in the world are we going to be able to do that!!! Carters subconcious isn't exactly a manifestation right now or possibly even a real figure, BUT he is!" inquired Sadie looking toward the figure. Even though he seemed far away Sadie knew they were running out of time.

" just try to think of any positive memories you have about your brother and talk as if you were talking to him. Ignore the fake Sadie, and just try. It's trying to stall us, so don't give it your attention okay?" answered Amos

"Ok, but if this doesn't work...apart from me looking like i've lost it, then what?" asked Sadie

"Then we hope it does. It's all we've got." replied Amos

" Okay...um...Hey Carter? I...um...I don't know if you can hear me, but we could really use you help. We need you to fight Carter. This thing of negativity...it isn't you...you're stronger than it. Remember all the fights we've been through and survived? That was you, I know I don't say it a lot, but Carter you're strong, you're brave... You're smart and I know I make fun of you and I tease you, but it's because we're family Carter and really... I love you. You're my big brother and I can remember all the times when we were little when you helped me. Remember how you were there to comfort me after mom died, before you and dad had to leave? I do. Carter please...remember all the good you've done. You've been through a lot that most kids your age shouldn't have to, heck even things i haven't had to go though and you're still going. Please... I know you and I know you can beat this. Don't just do it for me or Amos, or Mom and Dad, do it for yourself... Beat your own demons and put them in their place... I know you can." pleaded Sadie, not paying attention to the imposter, though he was shouting curses and other things that should never be repeated, hoping that her brothers subconcious actually heard her.

Back in the real world hours had passed and Ruby watched over her son, while Julius dealt with the days judging of souls. That's when she noticed a slight change in Carter's Behavior. It looked as if he was in some type of serious REM because of how much his eyes were moving, though they were still closed. She could only hope that the development was something good and that her son would soon be back with them awake and moving, not as still as a dead person.

back in Carter's head, Sadie and Amos finally turned to see if anything was happening. They watched as the figure shrunk with the process of positivity being spread throughout the small Hall like area, seeming to light itself up from nowhere. They listened as the figure cursed at them and shouted lies and hopes of regaining power again.

" you'll never save him in time, the darkness of the curse has spread too far... Soon... Oh so soon... He'll be nothing but An Empty Souless Spirit... Soon... My power will be so much more... Soon... Soon!" shouted the figure as it finally dispersed and was no more, like a cloud of dust. His haunting words sent a chill through the spines of Sadie and Amos' body.

" What do you think he meant?" asked Sadie slowly coming out of shock as to what had just occured.

"I do not know, but we have to hurry Sadie, we don't have much time." replied Amos realizing that the current task still needed to be completed.

"Okay." said Sadie as she and Amos began to run down the hall, not wanting to waste any more time than they already had. They only hope to that they weren't too late like the figure had said.

I AM SO SORRRRRRY that this has taken so long. I've been really busy with school and chior concerts so i havent had time to type this up and post. BUT i do want to let you all know that im almost done with chapter 9 which means I should be able to type it up and post it sooner that I have with the others. again I am so sorry that this took so long I hope you enjoy reading it and let me know what you think in the comments. thank you*