AN: I'm late, yes I know. Sorry bout that. I've had the busiest few days. Stayed at a friends for the weekend and it's been too hot to even think of writing anything remotely long. Just got back from Spednic Lake not long ago and now the sun has set so, here I am again. Hope this makes sense.
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Everything moved slowly after that. Hitomi edged closer to Van as she recalled the events that had lead them to this point. The past had risen it's weary head and was back with vengeance.
"F-father?" Hitomi asked as she gripped onto Van's arm.
"Yes, my father! I take it you didn't know that he had a son. Did you even know his name before you condemned him?" He asked.
"No, I..."
"That's right you didn't! His name was Karlin Mophateal. I bet you never even gave him a chance to beg for his life! You should have been the one to perish! You're the one who brought this darkness upon us all! You're a curse to this world and you always will be!" He yelled as he pointed in their direction. Van had way too much and drew his sword to attack.
"I don't play that way Fanel. I've been studying my father's work and have even exceeded his knowledge. We will fight on my ground. I, Jarik Mophateal, will avenge my father!" Jarik yelled, pushing Faith in front of him.
"Faith!" Both parents yelled in unison as they ran for their daughter. A black mist cover them and they fell to the floor.
~Van?~
~Where are we Hitomi?~
~I don't know.~
~Mommy?~
Hitomi looked up to see Faith sitting in the darkness with her knees pulled tightly to her chest. She ran over to her and hugged her tightly.
~Faith, are you ok sweetie?~
~I was scared. I've been here all alone and that bad voice keeps saying mean things to me. It hurts my feelings Mommy. He told me that you weren't coming for me.~
~I would never abandon you Faith. Never.~
~He told me that you didn't love me anymore but, that's not true. It can't be true.~
~No, we love you very much. We came for you as quick as we could.~
Van knelt down beside them and hugged them both.
~We will always love you. No matter what.~ He said. Faith smiled and hugged him tightly.
~What's a demon? The voice told me that you wouldn't want to come for me because I was cursed and a demon. He said that nobody could love a demon like me. What did he mean? Am I a demon?~
Van pulled her close to him. It was obvious to what this man was trying to do. Faith's innocence had saved her somewhat.
~You are neither cursed or a demon. I could never ask for a better daughter than you. Believe me when I say that.~
~I believe you Daddy but, I'm scared that he'll take you away. He wants to...~
~Now, now Faith. We can't go giving all my little games away can we?~ Jarik's voice bombed around them.
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TBC.
AN: Well, this is all I've got for now. I'm not feeling that well at the moment so that's why this is so short. Need to rest so I can post another chapter tomorrow. Sorry if my names sound really wacked. I just typed whatever my fingers wanted to type. Well, I hope this is good enough. I'm trying hard to think of new interesting ideas. Any comments or anything at all would help so R&R please. Thanks to everyone that's reviewed so far. I'm happy that I've pleased you. Your reviews mean a lot to me. I treasure them, honestly I do. They make me beam! ^__^
