little talk

the last chapter, I felt that it was incomplete. Trying to meet other deadlines, I rushed the story. so here at the beginning of chapter 7, it'll do more detail on what's going on ((mostly the setting)) sorry about that.

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Since this fanfic is in Kharl's POV

Italics are Master Kharl's thoughts

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My Only Son

Chapter 7

Normally, I just manipulate other creatures, and turn them into demons. So making this omnipotent creature had to take lots of time. I sat at the marble table in my library. Many shelves full of tomes, some making prophecies. Almost half of my library books were stacked, one after another, on the dark, glassy floor.

I crept out of the library with the book I needed in hand, hoping that Garfacy wouldn't stop me from my business just to tell me that the library is a mess. I went down the empty corridors, and reached my headquarters. I looked around the room, and noticed how clean it was, I could see my reflection on the obsidian floor.

"I'm in for it now." I sighed. It was obvious, Garfacy cleaned the whole castle.

I set down the large, burgundy book on the table. Then I took out the jar of blood Star gave me. If she knew, she would know that I'd never use all this blood on just this one demon I am going to create. I poured some of the blood into a cauldron, and manipulated it. Then I cast a spell on myself to bring out some of my blood through the skin. It is always easier to work with your own blood. That was the beginning of this creature.

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"She's here," Garfacy said after knocking on the door. I sat on the sofa, waiting for Star, in one of my lighter looking rooms. The demon I crafted slept beside me from one of my spells.

Star came in somberly, and sat on the sofa opposite of me, with a table between us. "Don't speak," she said, "I'm running out of time."

"...Okay." I said, unmoved by her dramatic approach.

"I know that this demon that I just made you create will tear out the heart of Dusis. No one can stand up to this creature, except the Dragon Lord. He is the one who will change this demon."

"Tell me why."

"You already know why. Every life form has a heart broken in some way, or just out of fear when they see the demon. This demon you've created shows what you fear, or what you desire the most. The Dragon Lord will see his old friend, and cannot kill him. Instead of letting the demon go, he will use his power against yours, and change the demon into a human form. This demon will then be given a name."

"What is it's name?" I asked.

"Rath Illuser. He will be the one who is favored by the heavens."

"It's because of you, isn't it?" I started my interrogation. Star just blinked at me with her large, batty eyes.

"Your blood, it's stronger than the Dragon Lord's. And did you think you could fool me with the name 'Star'? You are the Heaven's Star Princess, aren't you?"

"Y-yes. I am," she said, revealing her true personality, and appearance. Her black hair turned pink, like a flower petal.

"So tell me, Princess, why would you set a perilous demon lose here in Dusis? What is you mission coming here anyway?"

"I-I ran away." I saw her trembling a bit. Her eyes glistened as the sun began to set.

"..And why would you do that?" I asked calmly.

"Because my parents want me to marry this man--"

"--and you don't want to." I completed her sentence. Everything was quiet, and still for a moment. "And what about the demon? You still haven't answered that question."

"Being the Princess, I don't receive a lot of information about this kingdom. And so I always have to go find out myself. And one time, I heard about you. How so many people dislike you because you tortured, and altered many innocent lives. But I've always wanted to meet you, I've always thought you were a good person."

A 'good person'? Well...I've never thought of myself that way.... How old is she anyway? Maybe she's just some naive child...

"So..." I said, as I watched tears fall from her eyes. Acting humanly, I went over to her, and wrapped my arm around her, "Can you still tell me? About the demon?"

"Didn't I tell you already? I've always thought that you were a great person." her voice trembled.

It didn't take me long to understand what she was trying to say. I let her lean against me, and oddly enough it felt alright. I kept thinking that I'd be killed or something to being this close to the Princess especially since I am a demon.

"My parents will be looking for me," she said looking up at me, "They will find me."

"Well, you do belong up there." I whispered, and placed my other hand on her cheek.

"You don't understand. I don't want to go back." Her eyes shifted quickly.

"You will eventually." I sighed. I let go of her cheek, and turned away from her.

"Kharl."

"Yes?"

"What if I return home, and never have a chance to come back again?" she asked.

"Then I'll still be here, waiting for you." I spoke softly.

I felt her embrace me as I still looked away. Her warm touch was the heaven's gift befallen to me. Never in my life have I been treated equally, or in any benevolent way.

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And this is how Rath came into this world.

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eck. I feel like I'm typing up a soap here. But then, this is just what I thought the Princess' personality would be...oo maybe it's off...does she even have a name?!?

-yes, I know, the chapter is still short. But if you want a long chapter...then it might take a month at this rate. TT so busy...sorry.