Konnichiwa everyone!!! Here's my next chapter that I really don't
know what to do with. I mean I know what went wrong with the spell,
but I really don't know where to go from there! *Sighs* I hope you
guys are ready for another unplanned chapter of mumbo jumbo! Well,
I'm giving it to you!!
Chotto Matte o Kudasai!! I have to say the disclaimer first......... Teehee! ^^;
Evil Disclaimer that I always have to write: I don't own Digimon or Sailor Moon, nor do I own the characters that come from those shows. People more important and way richer than me do. SHADOW MATT IS MIIIIIIIINNEEEE!!!! So please don't steal him! ^^ Or Kive either. He's mine too! Oh and all the original characters are mine too. And not to mention this story plot. And my house. And also this computer and typing on. And NOT TO MENTION THAT BOX OF DONUTS!!! Hands OFF!
SM: *moves hand away from donut box* B-but you owe me one!
Megumi: Nuh uh! How do I owe you?
SM: You promised that every time you beat me up I get a donut. Isn't that what you said?
Megumi: Okay, but just one.
SM: *grabs whole box and makes dash for life*
Megumi: *shouts* I'll get you later. Ignore us! *Smiles dangerously* Anyhoo, here's Chapter 14. (I never thought I'd write this much! Dang, I have no life.)
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If Darkness Could Befriend
Chapter 14: Confusion
"Oh my Gosh. Matt." Hotaru gasped as she burst into the room. Everything seemed to move in slow motion. She watched, her mind brimming in pure horror as the spell hit Matt straight on. Suddenly the whole room erupted with the light of the spell but she didn't even flinch. "MATT!" She screamed in sheer alarm as the light faded. Slowly her burning, tear filled eyes adjusted to the light and she could see again. There was Matt, sitting on the ground, seeming perfectly normal, though he did look slightly dazed. Hotaru glanced around quickly, scanning for the ruler of Dark SM. They were gone from what she could see. To where, she could care less. She let out a sigh of relief and realized she was crying. She walked over and dropped to her knees, embracing him softly with one arm while quickly wiping away her tears. Suddenly he grabbed her by the shoulders and held her away. The confusion was evident in his face. He shook his head once as if trying to shake something away. What was wrong with him? "No........." Matt whispered and stood up, walking briskly away, leaving Hotaru sitting bewildered on the floor.
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Matt rushed outside the house avoiding Uma, though she had called to him, wondering if he was okay. He ignored her every word. Only one thought rushed through his head, repeating over and over and over again. 'No, no, no, no, no.........' Matt thought over and over again. Where was he going? He didn't care. He had to get away. Had to. Blinded by his one mindset he didn't notice as someone suddenly blocked his path. He stared up with annoyance and tried to move aside when this obstacle seized his arm. Matt focused on something but nothing happened. Frowning he struggled to jerk his arm away.
"What the heck's wrong with you? She was so worried that something had happened to you but.........nothing. If you were going to make her so grief stricken you should have at least lost an arm or something!" Kive scowled. He seemed tense and worried. Matt raised his hand, irritated, and blasted a fireball in Kive's face. He dropped Matt's arm immediately as his hands shot up to his face. Just the effect Matt had desired. With that he was off again.
"What the hell is his problem!" Kive growled, rubbing his face in pain.
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Matt stood in the stables, finally able to start thinking straight. He stood, eyes lowered to the ground, silent as he continually stroked a gray mare's forehead. Thoughts were rushing through his head, confusing him, but he struggled to keep himself from panicking. Slowly he suppressed his thoughts until he felt totally under control. How could this have happened? How could he have LET this happen? How could he be stuck in his worst foes body? He, Kazeru, was in quite the predicament.
His first thought was to kill Matt's friends. Upon closer inspections of Matt's powers, though, Kazeru discovered three spells, none of which proved to be fatal. Never had he felt so useless without magic. Magic was out of the question. His next alternative: the sword. Kazeru could do away with all of them with a sword. But to his utter dismay he soon discovered this solution was impossible as well. As he tried to reach for the hilt of Matt's blade an awkward, warning feeling shot up his arm. What's more, when he touched it he felt a whole shock wave of unbearable pain current though him. Kazeru had given up immediately. He searched for extra daggers or swords in Matt's bag and found none. He could fight with his fists, but it would take forever and could easily be trounced with a weapon. With no magic or weapons he was pathetic and defenseless. But yet, this body wasn't completely useless. It had its advantages. At that he smirked. Kazeru could use Matt's body to find out more about this little group of opposition. It would be a wonderful upside to learn their weaknesses. Fitting in with his enemies would provide him with an abundance of knowledge that could surely use against them. And if he was to be stuck in this body for longer than he'd like he could always ruin Matt's friendships for amusement. It was perfect. And even if Matt had somehow gotten back to Kazeru's home in his body he probably wouldn't be able to pose as Kazeru for long. He'd be found out; if not by his followers, then by Her. He stopped petting the mare suddenly as if troubled. Would Kazeru be as easily found out? Would Uma be his undoing? He must try to pretend that he had no knowledge of horses. The horse nudged his hand longingly and he sighed, turning with sympathy to the horse.
"I'm sorry, Whisp." Kazeru began to pet it again. "It's me, Kazeru. You do remember me, right?" So strange, the ruler of Esirnus speaking with such calmness and kindness in his voice. He paused as the horse snorted. "I'm not stupid enough to dye my hair blonde........." Kazeru growled. "I'm just stuck in someone else's body." Whisp whickered.
"Ha, ha, ha, very funny......... No, I'm not that stupid anymore. And my hair wasn't intentionally white. I just had an accident with the flour." The horse seemed to laugh and remind him of something. He blushed terribly.
"SILENCE! I told you NEVER to bring up that incident again!! It was just a phase! Uma and I are just friends. If you keep saying stuff like that then I'll never tell you another blasted thing in my life!" He paused suddenly as the horse commented again. His eyes darkened instantly.
"I had to leave. For Uma's sake. I didn't plan on coming back and I don't plan on staying." Whisp whinnied again. "No, Uma doesn't know. If she found out it would ruin everything." Kazeru's eyes softened again. "Of course I missed you. But I can't stay here. I have a purpose now and being here would only take that purpose away." The horse glared at him.
"Don't you dare." He growled. The horse stared at him with a look of 'what'll you do about it?' "If you dare tell Uma, I'll never, ever return." Kazeru said coldly. The mare was silent.
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"Shut up, Midian!" A voice shouted. A very familiar voice.
"You fool! How could you let this happen! Master will have your head!" A girl said. Her voice was very beautiful yet very dangerous at the same time.
"Why would he have my head when it's all your fault!" The familiar voice raged.
"My fault? How the HECK is it MY fault! You interrupted the spell!" The girl snapped back. Matt sat up and felt strangely different. Everything seemed smaller. And wherever Matt was he had never been before. He felt like lying back down. Why did he feel so terrible? He remembered the spell. Was this terrible feeling because of the spell? What had the spell done? Why wasn't he dead? He'd try to find out the answers later when he felt better. Suddenly the two that were arguing instantly stared up him. The girl instantly shot up from her seat at the foot of the bed he laid on. Matt stared to the owner of the familiar voice and saw Shadow Matt. He looked a bit different. He too straightened when he realized Matt had awakened. What was going on?
"Master? Are you okay? Thanks to the hatchling over here, you went unconscious. He luckily had the sense to teleport you back here." She rolled his eyes.
"Ahem, I'll get back to you on that later." Shadow Matt said sternly, practically letting it slide. Matt frowned. What was this nonsense? Suddenly it hit him! This girl was not a friend, but one of the ruler's followers. The guy was not Shadow Matt, but Dark Shadow Matt, and he was in the body of the single most powerful human on this side of the planet. He was in the body of the ruler of Esirnus. He bit his lip to keep from panicking. He had to stay cool and not let them find out it was him. He believed his life depended on it. Or at least his freedom. How would he do this? He would never be able to fool them! He knew nothing of the ruler and thus he didn't know how to act. His mind searched for a way through his predicament. Maybe he could feign amnesia. Maybe it would work. He had to try it at the very least!
"What?" He asked. His voice was so different. It was so strange to hear the words he said in such a different voice.
"Is.........something the matter, master?" The girl asked.
"Where am I? Who are you?" He asked, putting on the best confused face that he could. "Who am I?" The girl and Dark SM turned to each other.
"Master, are you okay?" She asked, confused.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Matt snapped. Maybe it would seem more realistic if he threw a bit of cruelty in.
"You don't remember me?" Matt shook his head.
"Am I supposed to remember you?" He asked suspiciously. She bit her lip, obviously more than a little irritated. Apparently she found favor in her position under her ruler and it hurt her that he didn't know who she was.
"My name is Midian. I am the Maiden of Kindness, though many don't think me to fit the position. I have also been your apprentice and devoted follower for five years." She said, eyes sparkling with hope. She thought maybe that would make him remember. But Matt couldn't remember. She was beautiful in his opinion. But to be the all-mighty ruler's apprentice was quite a feat and she must be very cruel and powerful. But that didn't seem to match with her being the maiden of kindness. How was that possible? In the whole time he had been in this land he hadn't heard of her once. Matt sighed. It was obviously hard to remember her when he had never known her in the first place. "I watch over everything that goes on practically. I put a stop rebellious people and towns? I'm your first in command?" She tried desperately. Dark SM rolled his eyes.
"He doesn't remember you, Midian. He doesn't remember anything about you. He probably doesn't remember anything at all. Just as well. I was starting to resent him and his constant blaming."
"Don't talk to me as if I'm not here." Matt scowled. "Who are you?" Matt asked, glaring to give the affect of being pissed off.
"I'm Dark SM. I'm Lanalli's creation. I posses power over shadows and slight magic. I don't enjoy working for hotheads who demand me around and don't do anything themselves." He growled. Matt understood what he was implying. Suddenly and explosion occurred in front of Dark Shadow Matt's face, blasting him into the wall.
"How DARE you speak to our master in such away. If he remembers you speaking like that he'll torture you so terribly that you'll be begging for death." She hissed. Dark SM twitched and pulled himself out of the hole in the wall he'd created. The attack had been so unexpected he hadn't had the time to think about going into the shadows. He winced, rubbing his face. "You deserved it."
"I did not! You're just being a wench AGAIN!" He shouted. Midian slapped him and Matt admitted it sounded very painful as it echoed through the room.
"I may be a wench, but I'm a powerful wench who could disintegrate you in five seconds flat." She growled.
"I'd like to see that!" He snorted. Matt saw a spell materialize in her hands. It looked very deadly, though it was white magic, and he shied away a little. Dark SM saw it as well. "You wouldn't." The spell got bigger. "I was just playing Midian, stop it!" Even bigger. "I'm serious Midian! I'm sorry!" He said, getting a little freaked. She smiled and it vanished. "I'm sorry you're so stupid." Dark SM snickered. Midian sprung upon him and knocked him over. He slinked into the shadows before she could do anything further to him.
"Coward." She shrugged.
"Shut up. I don't want the crap beat out of me." He growled from the shadows.
"I'm sorry, hatchling. I forgot you couldn't handle it." Midian taunted to draw him out. Because of all his pride and hard-headedness, it worked. She didn't try to beat on him any further as a thought raced through her head and she grew angry.
"You know, master's amnesia is all YOUR fault!" She growled. He glared at her.
"I thought we already went through this. It's not my fault, it's yours!" He growled.
"My fault? Psh. It's all your fault! You interrupted the spell, delaying him!" She accused.
"No, I didn't. Hotaru interrupted the spell. If you had just killed her like you were commanded to Matt would be dead as well and all of our problems would be resolved!" He blamed.
"Whatever. It was my first true failure in five years of dedication to our master. With you hatchling, you've barely been alive long enough to learn how to use your powers and you blow your first mission!" She pointed out.
"It was unfair. You wouldn't understand." He growled.
"You're useless." She said, ridiculing him.
"You're more useless." He growled.
"I'm not useless at all. The master trusts me most out of everyone here. But with you, you're lucky you're still alive." She scoffed. "You're useless. I on the other hand am different. I'm not useless. He likes me. He needs me. He doesn't need you. You're disposable." She laughed. Dark SM opened his mouth to protest but had nothing to counter her statement. He looked down, refusing to admit he was useless.
"Aww! Just kidding, Shadow Matt! You know I love you!!!" She said, pouncing upon him and crushing him in a hug.
"ACK! Don't touch me!!!" He roared, totally appalled, as he disappeared into the shadows. "I'll get you for that Midian........." His voice echoed throughout the room, totally filled with embarrassment. And then he was gone. Matt knew he was gone. He was too embarrassed to stick around. Matt smirked. It was funny hearing them argue. It as like they were related, except the weren't. He wiped the smirk off his face as he noticed her staring at him weirdly.
"You never smile anymore. You used too......but......." She murmured, almost inaudibly. "Anyways, I've got a lot of things to remind you about. Maybe if you see some familiar things you'll remember everything." She sighed. "And master, please forgive me for forgetting my place in front of you and yelling so loud. You know I get carried away when I'm around Shadow Matt. He's such an imbecile, I can't really help myself." She laughed. "I know I'm probably confusing you, but hey! I owe an apology none-the-less. Now let's go. You've got a lot to remember. Geez, master! Can't you walk ANY faster!" She said, dragging him off.
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Kazeru walked in calmly into Uma's house and suddenly all eyes were upon him. He frowned as if confused and rubbed his head. "...............What happened?" Kazeru murmured as if slightly dazed. It was all an act of course.
I'm so happy you okay!" Hotaru said, launching herself at him and crushing him in a hug. Kazeru wanted to push her away. He wanted to smack her. He wanted to blast her with magic. Sadly, he couldn't do anything.
"I'm sorry for making you worry, but I'm fine." He said, very seriously. She nodded and let go of him, frowning.
"Gee Matt. Thanks so much. I've always wanted a fireball straight into my face. You're such a freak." Kive growled.
"You deserved it......... I bet........." Kazeru snapped and sighed. He hadn't meant to do that, but oh well. Soon everyone began to ask if he was okay. He assured them all he was. His eyes landed on Shadow Matt and he frowned in disgust, the words 'traitor' forming on his lips. In his mind he pushed it aside. He had never needed this Shadow Matt anyways. Uma stepped forward and Kazeru suddenly felt extremely nervous.
"Matt, I think you've had enough action for a night. You should go to sleep. You must be tired." She said sternly. He frowned.
"No, I'm fine" He assured, smiling, though it seemed slightly fake.
"You should really go to sleep now. It's past twelve and I want you to get better........." Uma sighed.
'Better from what?' He thought out curiously. She frowned at his long silence. "I'll go to sleep now." Kazeru said quickly before she had anytime to think about it. He dashed up the stair and made his way to the room on the way left on impulse.
"What are you doing Matt?" Kive growled, twitching. Kazeru frowned, immediately feeling as if he had made a mistake. But what?
"Matt? Why are you going into Kive's room?" Uma asked suspiciously. Kazeru cursed his foolishness, reminding himself that his time here would be extremely different from before. He turned around as if nothing was wrong and walked calmly to Matt's room.
"I'm sorry. I made a mistake. So many rooms, you know." He said grinding his teeth. He walked into Matt's room and slammed the door. He cursed himself over and over again for trying to go into his old room. How could he be so stupid? Being in Matt's body must seriously be affecting his brain.
Meanwhile, outside, a frown crossed Uma's face.
"What's wrong, Uma?" Hotaru asked.
"Nothing! Nothing at all!" Uma said, waving her odd feeling away while smiling fakely at Hotaru.
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Midian was giving Matt a tour of the whole place. She was really nice to him and acted as if she was important to him. Matt knew she would be very important if she was the ruler's apprentice. But she was also the mistress of kindness. How could she be the maiden of kindness when she was under the most dangerous man in all of Esirnus? And for five years. Were the other maidens fine with this? Was there something he wasn't getting? How would they get the crest of kindness if this girl was working for their enemy? His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden appearance of a boy. Matt stared curiously. The boy reminded him, peculiarly, of a wolf....
"Oka..........." Midian growled slowly, a completely different side from what she had been showing him. What was this girl really like? What would happen if she discovered who he truly was? He shuddered, not even wishing to think about it. "What do you want....... Can't you see the master and I are busy........."
"I........ Forgive me lady Midian......... Orders. They come directly from Mistress Lanalli. She wishes to see the master immediately." The boy known as Oka bowed slightly, seeming somewhat irritated at her rudeness. Midian yawned.
"There you go again, Oka. You're rank is practically the same as mine yet you always yield to me......... you really are so weak at heart." She pointed out, almost as if chastising him. She opened her mouth to speak once more. "Anyways, tell that wench to find something else to do. The master stays with me."
"..........You know very well he must come with me." The wolf boy sighed.
"Meh, I think your wrong. He's stays with me." Midian yawned.
"You know very well, Midian, that I can't go back without him! Besides, it is folly to challenge Mistress Lanalli in such a way. Now stop your selfishness. Master, be it your will, come with me." Oka said, suddenly cross. His eyes shifted to Matt, almost begging him to end Midian's "madness."
"He's not going ANYWHERE with you! Now flake off and die somewhere. I'm FRICKIN too busy to deal with you and your stupid errands!"
"You're such an IDIOT Midian! I've never heard such nonsense in my life! I've been increasingly aware that all that ever comes out of your mouth is trash!
"SILENCE Oka! What? Are you bitter because I almost killed the girl you developed a crush for in five seconds? You DARE to speak to me with such insolence! I tell you, if you don't shut it, I'll destroy you, you stupid wolf! I don't have to listen to that cold old bag and neither does the master. Off with you before I blow a hole through your head." Midian fumed, her eyes suddenly glowing a lavender color.
"Lanalli will be enraged! She'll kill you! Stop this foolishness. It is a simple request and its not like this is anything new! What the heck has gotten into you? And since when did you decide where our master goes or what the heck he does!" Oka shouted, his hands glowing with a dark force as he prepared to fight her.
"Why don't you two just shut up. Your arguing is rather... annoying." Matt snarled, rather coldly, if he did say so himself. Instantly they silenced.
"Forgive us master, we forget our place, quarreling so childishly before you." Oka offered quietly, kneeling before Matt as if he had committed a sin.
"I too apologize, master. We have, indeed, forgotten our place. You have every right to punish us." Midian murmured, dropping her head. "Especially I, this being my second offense today.... In addition Oka and I both failed in our previous missions........ We proved unfit to carry out your orders."
"I suppose I ought to........." Matt growled. He noted instantly how they both shuddered and seemed to brace themselves for some kind of blast. "But I don't think I'll waste my time....... who are you anyways?" He said, directing his stare towards Oka.
"Did I hear him right? He's not punishing us?" Oka murmured almost inaudibly towards Midian, who looked equally as stunned. She seemed to nod. "What was he saying after that? He doesn't know who I am?" He continued to gaze at Midian but she gave him no reply. "You don't remember me master?"
"That's enough Oka. Just go away." Midian grumbled harshly.
"He can answer for himself." Oka snapped to the girl. Then he turned submissively towards Matt. "You don't remember me master?"
"No" Matt replied bluntly. It was the plain truth. It was the first time he had ever laid eyes on this 'Oka.'
"I see. Mistress Lanalli must know about this, immediately." Oka thought out loud, a sort of urgency dwelling in his words.
"You tell her and I'll make you regret it. I have your sister bowing to my every need. Don't forget it." Midian hissed. His two "underlings" locked gazes, their optics narrowed into thin lines. The hostility between them began to spark again and Matt instantly felt the need to interfere.
"You. Oka, I believe. I demand to know who you are and what you want with me." Matt's eyes stared coldly at the wolf, and his tone was nothing short of indifferent.
"As you will, master. I am the wolf demon, Oka. You created my sister and I from your own magic three years ago, if I recall right. You placed my sister under Lady Midian's command, and Lanalli instantly became fond of myself, taking me under her command. Thus, I have been under her orders to bring you back to consult with her over a significant issue-" Midian suddenly interrupted Oka's talk.
"Let me explain to you about that woman. She's a cold- hearted slave driver who expects you to bow to every single one of her commands. She thinks that since she's insanely powerful she can just- "
"I DEMAND you to stop, Midian!! What if she were to hear you spouting out these traitorous words........." Oka seethed, glancing around nervously.
'Silence, Oka. Midian, dearest, do go on. I'm rather curious as to what you were going to say about me.' A voice called, echoing around them. It filled the room, fouling the very air they breathed. Matt couldn't help it; he shuddered. It was so hollow......... so devoid of any feelings. So filled with corruption. He could practically feel it seeping into his body from every side, tightening a grip in his heart. Suddenly Midian instantly dropped to her knees screeching in sheer pain while clenching her head between her hands. 'What were you about to say? I really want to know. I can just what? Manipulate your master? Enslave the world? Oh, and didn't you forget to add that I was a cold, heartless bitch? Or were you getting to that?' The voice began to grow sinister and Matt nearly cried out himself, feeling suffocated, lost. What was this sorcery? It was consuming him, disintegrating his soul with its evil. He began to quiver helplessly under the darkness that seemed to devour every shred of hope; light; everything of goodness. Midian screeched again, so tortured a cry that Matt swore it could shatter glass. 'What, Midian dear? Can't you answer? I'm asking you a question. I do expect an answer, you know, dearest.' The 'voice' seemed to taunt.
"Stop, Mistress, please." Oka whimpered, voice lost among the power of this 'thing' that threatened to destroy them all. Unexpectedly he dropped to his knees, grinding his teeth as if some sort of force had suddenly launched itself upon him.
'Stop Oka? Did you tell me to stop? Is that what? So now must I take orders from you? You would like that wouldn't you?'
"No- Mistress.........Lanalli. My.........only............purpose.........is............to..................serve-" He choked, clenching his fist so hard his nails dug into his skin, as if the pain slowly became more weighted. Then he was released and he collapsed, gasping for breath.
"Stop........." Matt whispered weakly, almost hopelessly.
'As you wish. Though I might advise you, my lord, to severely tighten your grip upon my niece. After all, you don't wish to have a dead apprentice, do you? Ah, and, my lord, I WILL see you later. I guarantee it. Though you may come visit me when ever you see it fit.' It hissed at him, words like poison. 'Yes, and my dear Midian, I'm glad we could have this chat. Aren't you? Perhaps, I should observe your conversations more often. What do you think? And, don't think I've forgotten about you, Oka. I want you by my side in an hour's time. Do feel free to join him, my lord.' As suddenly as it had appeared the voice vanished, taking all its malice and darkness with it. Matt shivered once more, wondering what kind of evil he was up against. Was the ruler his true enemy after all? Or was it really this Lanalli. If so, he was in for a heck of a rocky quest. He didn't even want to think about ever encountering her again, much less defeating her. With just her presence he almost felt himself becoming corrupted. She was so evil. So heartless. So deadly. And so powerful. He was helpless to do anything as she struck down Oka and tortured Midian with no evidence of any strain. Realizing that Midian must have been released from whatever magic inflicted her he instantly looked to her. All he could do was stare as she dropped to the ground, whimpering, her fingers still digging into her scalp as her chest rose and fell shallowly. Tears fled from her black eyes, her face twisted in a look of utmost agony.
"Midian......... Are you-" Oka managed to murmured, shaking off his own pain.
"Get away from me........." Her voice emerged, almost inaudible as she trembled violently from the ground. Matt's eyes softened, and instantly he was by her side. He didn't care if he knew barely anything about this girl; he couldn't watch her suffer like this. No matter whose body he was in, he could never force himself to be that heartless. With worry he placed his scarlet-gloved hand on her shoulder as his crimson orbs scanned her face. Her frightened, tortured eyes looked up at him and he saw, not evil or darkness, but confusion, and deep within them, a sort of trust. "Please master, don't waste your pity on me like this. I should be punished for my weakness; for showing my self so pitifully before you." She whispered hoarsely, struggling to push herself up. Matt cringed upon seeing her spirit so crushed and he longed to help her.
"Stop." Matt snapped, but his voice grew increasingly sympathetic as he proceeded in speaking "You going to hurt yourself. Where's your room? I'll carry you."
"No. No! I can- just warp. You- should leave. Find.........something better to do. You're- just..............wasting your time w- with me." Her voice trembled with strain. But it was too late. Matt had swept her up in his arms and was waiting for directions. Midian looked up at him, her pain slightly forgotten because of the bewilderment and awkwardness. "Why? Why are you.........being.........so nice?" She murmured, suspicious.
"Let him help you, Midian. You're in no condition to get there on your own. Plus, when he gets his memory back, he probably won't show such kindness for you." Oka sighed, returning from his period of silence. Matt pretended he hadn't heard him, but Midian made it obvious she had.
"Sh-shush it. H-he's right here.........you know." She managed to snap. "And why don't y-you do it, O-ka. Y-you still......... remember how to.........warp."
"Desist, Midian. You'll over exert yourself and I don't plan on just standing here for the better half of an hour waiting for directions."
"Forgive my......... incompetence." She begged and began to weakly direct him through the maze of halls in the fortress, leaving Oka to watch them as they disappeared around a corner. There was something definitely strange about the way his master was acting. Something was wrong............
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So! That's it, guys! It's a bit weird, but I felt I REALLY needed to get it up. And I don't want to reread it cuz then I'm probably not put it up; I know that's probably what'll end up happening if I do read it. *dies* I'm a little rusty so if things don't make sense please understand. I haven't posted for almost a year! Geez, I'm a slacker. I wasn't really into it, and well, I like the plot of this story kind of, but the way I wrote a lot of it......... SUCKS! Yes. I definitely think a lot of parts suck. But I do like a few things about it a lot, and since, apparently, some people still want to read it I'll go on. Heck, I have a lot planned for the future so I hope to finish it, no matter how crappy it turns out. Thanks for your comments, suggestions and supports. And please feel free to tell me if something didn't make sense! Anyways, I need to keep updating so I can use my many chapters to pressure my best friend to continue writing her fic! WEEE!!! Pressuring sure is F.U.N.
M.U.N is R.U.N + R.U.M = F.U.N.
Agh, school is eating me. I'm doing horrible and it is too hard. I'm really busy now a days. I'm sorry my writing isn't very efficient and doesn't make much sense. Perhaps I will try to rewrite the first few chapters, cuz they kind of stink. And please forgive my lack of grammar and spelling skills, and not being articulate. Anyways, about this chapter being so gosh darn SHORT! Well, I DID plan on making it longer, but I decided to cut it down. It seems like I just decided to pick a random spot to cut it off, cuz well that's what I did. But hey, it wouldn't be as fun if I just made them go back to normal right away, right? So, I know, my idea for the spell going wrong was crappy. I had no idea how to do this. I've been debating over it for a long time. So much so that I made two versions of this chappie just to decide which way was better. Well, this chapter is crap but at least it's going to go up. I seriously needed to update. But I was afraid that if I went on I would get too caught up and not haven't anything *S*T*U*N*N*I*N*G* for the next chapter. *gasp* I actually planned this crappy chapter! *dies* Oh well. I guess the whole planning thing doesn't work, cuz it still didn't end up right. Eh, you guys probably aren't even reading this anymore!! GRRRR. Anyways......
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT CHAPTER!?!?!?!? Will Matt and Kazeru be cured of the spell? Will their true identities be discovered? Will Matt fall for this new girl, Midian? WHO is this mysterious Lanalli character? What connection does she have to Kazeru? WHAT dangers does she pose for our little group? FIND OUT, NOT NEXT CHAPTER!!! You guys do realize I'm not going to answer all those questions in the next chapter, right? Heh. Good! WEEEE!! See ya! ^^
~Sleepy Shadow Mistress
Chotto Matte o Kudasai!! I have to say the disclaimer first......... Teehee! ^^;
Evil Disclaimer that I always have to write: I don't own Digimon or Sailor Moon, nor do I own the characters that come from those shows. People more important and way richer than me do. SHADOW MATT IS MIIIIIIIINNEEEE!!!! So please don't steal him! ^^ Or Kive either. He's mine too! Oh and all the original characters are mine too. And not to mention this story plot. And my house. And also this computer and typing on. And NOT TO MENTION THAT BOX OF DONUTS!!! Hands OFF!
SM: *moves hand away from donut box* B-but you owe me one!
Megumi: Nuh uh! How do I owe you?
SM: You promised that every time you beat me up I get a donut. Isn't that what you said?
Megumi: Okay, but just one.
SM: *grabs whole box and makes dash for life*
Megumi: *shouts* I'll get you later. Ignore us! *Smiles dangerously* Anyhoo, here's Chapter 14. (I never thought I'd write this much! Dang, I have no life.)
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If Darkness Could Befriend
Chapter 14: Confusion
"Oh my Gosh. Matt." Hotaru gasped as she burst into the room. Everything seemed to move in slow motion. She watched, her mind brimming in pure horror as the spell hit Matt straight on. Suddenly the whole room erupted with the light of the spell but she didn't even flinch. "MATT!" She screamed in sheer alarm as the light faded. Slowly her burning, tear filled eyes adjusted to the light and she could see again. There was Matt, sitting on the ground, seeming perfectly normal, though he did look slightly dazed. Hotaru glanced around quickly, scanning for the ruler of Dark SM. They were gone from what she could see. To where, she could care less. She let out a sigh of relief and realized she was crying. She walked over and dropped to her knees, embracing him softly with one arm while quickly wiping away her tears. Suddenly he grabbed her by the shoulders and held her away. The confusion was evident in his face. He shook his head once as if trying to shake something away. What was wrong with him? "No........." Matt whispered and stood up, walking briskly away, leaving Hotaru sitting bewildered on the floor.
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Matt rushed outside the house avoiding Uma, though she had called to him, wondering if he was okay. He ignored her every word. Only one thought rushed through his head, repeating over and over and over again. 'No, no, no, no, no.........' Matt thought over and over again. Where was he going? He didn't care. He had to get away. Had to. Blinded by his one mindset he didn't notice as someone suddenly blocked his path. He stared up with annoyance and tried to move aside when this obstacle seized his arm. Matt focused on something but nothing happened. Frowning he struggled to jerk his arm away.
"What the heck's wrong with you? She was so worried that something had happened to you but.........nothing. If you were going to make her so grief stricken you should have at least lost an arm or something!" Kive scowled. He seemed tense and worried. Matt raised his hand, irritated, and blasted a fireball in Kive's face. He dropped Matt's arm immediately as his hands shot up to his face. Just the effect Matt had desired. With that he was off again.
"What the hell is his problem!" Kive growled, rubbing his face in pain.
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Matt stood in the stables, finally able to start thinking straight. He stood, eyes lowered to the ground, silent as he continually stroked a gray mare's forehead. Thoughts were rushing through his head, confusing him, but he struggled to keep himself from panicking. Slowly he suppressed his thoughts until he felt totally under control. How could this have happened? How could he have LET this happen? How could he be stuck in his worst foes body? He, Kazeru, was in quite the predicament.
His first thought was to kill Matt's friends. Upon closer inspections of Matt's powers, though, Kazeru discovered three spells, none of which proved to be fatal. Never had he felt so useless without magic. Magic was out of the question. His next alternative: the sword. Kazeru could do away with all of them with a sword. But to his utter dismay he soon discovered this solution was impossible as well. As he tried to reach for the hilt of Matt's blade an awkward, warning feeling shot up his arm. What's more, when he touched it he felt a whole shock wave of unbearable pain current though him. Kazeru had given up immediately. He searched for extra daggers or swords in Matt's bag and found none. He could fight with his fists, but it would take forever and could easily be trounced with a weapon. With no magic or weapons he was pathetic and defenseless. But yet, this body wasn't completely useless. It had its advantages. At that he smirked. Kazeru could use Matt's body to find out more about this little group of opposition. It would be a wonderful upside to learn their weaknesses. Fitting in with his enemies would provide him with an abundance of knowledge that could surely use against them. And if he was to be stuck in this body for longer than he'd like he could always ruin Matt's friendships for amusement. It was perfect. And even if Matt had somehow gotten back to Kazeru's home in his body he probably wouldn't be able to pose as Kazeru for long. He'd be found out; if not by his followers, then by Her. He stopped petting the mare suddenly as if troubled. Would Kazeru be as easily found out? Would Uma be his undoing? He must try to pretend that he had no knowledge of horses. The horse nudged his hand longingly and he sighed, turning with sympathy to the horse.
"I'm sorry, Whisp." Kazeru began to pet it again. "It's me, Kazeru. You do remember me, right?" So strange, the ruler of Esirnus speaking with such calmness and kindness in his voice. He paused as the horse snorted. "I'm not stupid enough to dye my hair blonde........." Kazeru growled. "I'm just stuck in someone else's body." Whisp whickered.
"Ha, ha, ha, very funny......... No, I'm not that stupid anymore. And my hair wasn't intentionally white. I just had an accident with the flour." The horse seemed to laugh and remind him of something. He blushed terribly.
"SILENCE! I told you NEVER to bring up that incident again!! It was just a phase! Uma and I are just friends. If you keep saying stuff like that then I'll never tell you another blasted thing in my life!" He paused suddenly as the horse commented again. His eyes darkened instantly.
"I had to leave. For Uma's sake. I didn't plan on coming back and I don't plan on staying." Whisp whinnied again. "No, Uma doesn't know. If she found out it would ruin everything." Kazeru's eyes softened again. "Of course I missed you. But I can't stay here. I have a purpose now and being here would only take that purpose away." The horse glared at him.
"Don't you dare." He growled. The horse stared at him with a look of 'what'll you do about it?' "If you dare tell Uma, I'll never, ever return." Kazeru said coldly. The mare was silent.
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"Shut up, Midian!" A voice shouted. A very familiar voice.
"You fool! How could you let this happen! Master will have your head!" A girl said. Her voice was very beautiful yet very dangerous at the same time.
"Why would he have my head when it's all your fault!" The familiar voice raged.
"My fault? How the HECK is it MY fault! You interrupted the spell!" The girl snapped back. Matt sat up and felt strangely different. Everything seemed smaller. And wherever Matt was he had never been before. He felt like lying back down. Why did he feel so terrible? He remembered the spell. Was this terrible feeling because of the spell? What had the spell done? Why wasn't he dead? He'd try to find out the answers later when he felt better. Suddenly the two that were arguing instantly stared up him. The girl instantly shot up from her seat at the foot of the bed he laid on. Matt stared to the owner of the familiar voice and saw Shadow Matt. He looked a bit different. He too straightened when he realized Matt had awakened. What was going on?
"Master? Are you okay? Thanks to the hatchling over here, you went unconscious. He luckily had the sense to teleport you back here." She rolled his eyes.
"Ahem, I'll get back to you on that later." Shadow Matt said sternly, practically letting it slide. Matt frowned. What was this nonsense? Suddenly it hit him! This girl was not a friend, but one of the ruler's followers. The guy was not Shadow Matt, but Dark Shadow Matt, and he was in the body of the single most powerful human on this side of the planet. He was in the body of the ruler of Esirnus. He bit his lip to keep from panicking. He had to stay cool and not let them find out it was him. He believed his life depended on it. Or at least his freedom. How would he do this? He would never be able to fool them! He knew nothing of the ruler and thus he didn't know how to act. His mind searched for a way through his predicament. Maybe he could feign amnesia. Maybe it would work. He had to try it at the very least!
"What?" He asked. His voice was so different. It was so strange to hear the words he said in such a different voice.
"Is.........something the matter, master?" The girl asked.
"Where am I? Who are you?" He asked, putting on the best confused face that he could. "Who am I?" The girl and Dark SM turned to each other.
"Master, are you okay?" She asked, confused.
"Who are you and what do you want?" Matt snapped. Maybe it would seem more realistic if he threw a bit of cruelty in.
"You don't remember me?" Matt shook his head.
"Am I supposed to remember you?" He asked suspiciously. She bit her lip, obviously more than a little irritated. Apparently she found favor in her position under her ruler and it hurt her that he didn't know who she was.
"My name is Midian. I am the Maiden of Kindness, though many don't think me to fit the position. I have also been your apprentice and devoted follower for five years." She said, eyes sparkling with hope. She thought maybe that would make him remember. But Matt couldn't remember. She was beautiful in his opinion. But to be the all-mighty ruler's apprentice was quite a feat and she must be very cruel and powerful. But that didn't seem to match with her being the maiden of kindness. How was that possible? In the whole time he had been in this land he hadn't heard of her once. Matt sighed. It was obviously hard to remember her when he had never known her in the first place. "I watch over everything that goes on practically. I put a stop rebellious people and towns? I'm your first in command?" She tried desperately. Dark SM rolled his eyes.
"He doesn't remember you, Midian. He doesn't remember anything about you. He probably doesn't remember anything at all. Just as well. I was starting to resent him and his constant blaming."
"Don't talk to me as if I'm not here." Matt scowled. "Who are you?" Matt asked, glaring to give the affect of being pissed off.
"I'm Dark SM. I'm Lanalli's creation. I posses power over shadows and slight magic. I don't enjoy working for hotheads who demand me around and don't do anything themselves." He growled. Matt understood what he was implying. Suddenly and explosion occurred in front of Dark Shadow Matt's face, blasting him into the wall.
"How DARE you speak to our master in such away. If he remembers you speaking like that he'll torture you so terribly that you'll be begging for death." She hissed. Dark SM twitched and pulled himself out of the hole in the wall he'd created. The attack had been so unexpected he hadn't had the time to think about going into the shadows. He winced, rubbing his face. "You deserved it."
"I did not! You're just being a wench AGAIN!" He shouted. Midian slapped him and Matt admitted it sounded very painful as it echoed through the room.
"I may be a wench, but I'm a powerful wench who could disintegrate you in five seconds flat." She growled.
"I'd like to see that!" He snorted. Matt saw a spell materialize in her hands. It looked very deadly, though it was white magic, and he shied away a little. Dark SM saw it as well. "You wouldn't." The spell got bigger. "I was just playing Midian, stop it!" Even bigger. "I'm serious Midian! I'm sorry!" He said, getting a little freaked. She smiled and it vanished. "I'm sorry you're so stupid." Dark SM snickered. Midian sprung upon him and knocked him over. He slinked into the shadows before she could do anything further to him.
"Coward." She shrugged.
"Shut up. I don't want the crap beat out of me." He growled from the shadows.
"I'm sorry, hatchling. I forgot you couldn't handle it." Midian taunted to draw him out. Because of all his pride and hard-headedness, it worked. She didn't try to beat on him any further as a thought raced through her head and she grew angry.
"You know, master's amnesia is all YOUR fault!" She growled. He glared at her.
"I thought we already went through this. It's not my fault, it's yours!" He growled.
"My fault? Psh. It's all your fault! You interrupted the spell, delaying him!" She accused.
"No, I didn't. Hotaru interrupted the spell. If you had just killed her like you were commanded to Matt would be dead as well and all of our problems would be resolved!" He blamed.
"Whatever. It was my first true failure in five years of dedication to our master. With you hatchling, you've barely been alive long enough to learn how to use your powers and you blow your first mission!" She pointed out.
"It was unfair. You wouldn't understand." He growled.
"You're useless." She said, ridiculing him.
"You're more useless." He growled.
"I'm not useless at all. The master trusts me most out of everyone here. But with you, you're lucky you're still alive." She scoffed. "You're useless. I on the other hand am different. I'm not useless. He likes me. He needs me. He doesn't need you. You're disposable." She laughed. Dark SM opened his mouth to protest but had nothing to counter her statement. He looked down, refusing to admit he was useless.
"Aww! Just kidding, Shadow Matt! You know I love you!!!" She said, pouncing upon him and crushing him in a hug.
"ACK! Don't touch me!!!" He roared, totally appalled, as he disappeared into the shadows. "I'll get you for that Midian........." His voice echoed throughout the room, totally filled with embarrassment. And then he was gone. Matt knew he was gone. He was too embarrassed to stick around. Matt smirked. It was funny hearing them argue. It as like they were related, except the weren't. He wiped the smirk off his face as he noticed her staring at him weirdly.
"You never smile anymore. You used too......but......." She murmured, almost inaudibly. "Anyways, I've got a lot of things to remind you about. Maybe if you see some familiar things you'll remember everything." She sighed. "And master, please forgive me for forgetting my place in front of you and yelling so loud. You know I get carried away when I'm around Shadow Matt. He's such an imbecile, I can't really help myself." She laughed. "I know I'm probably confusing you, but hey! I owe an apology none-the-less. Now let's go. You've got a lot to remember. Geez, master! Can't you walk ANY faster!" She said, dragging him off.
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Kazeru walked in calmly into Uma's house and suddenly all eyes were upon him. He frowned as if confused and rubbed his head. "...............What happened?" Kazeru murmured as if slightly dazed. It was all an act of course.
I'm so happy you okay!" Hotaru said, launching herself at him and crushing him in a hug. Kazeru wanted to push her away. He wanted to smack her. He wanted to blast her with magic. Sadly, he couldn't do anything.
"I'm sorry for making you worry, but I'm fine." He said, very seriously. She nodded and let go of him, frowning.
"Gee Matt. Thanks so much. I've always wanted a fireball straight into my face. You're such a freak." Kive growled.
"You deserved it......... I bet........." Kazeru snapped and sighed. He hadn't meant to do that, but oh well. Soon everyone began to ask if he was okay. He assured them all he was. His eyes landed on Shadow Matt and he frowned in disgust, the words 'traitor' forming on his lips. In his mind he pushed it aside. He had never needed this Shadow Matt anyways. Uma stepped forward and Kazeru suddenly felt extremely nervous.
"Matt, I think you've had enough action for a night. You should go to sleep. You must be tired." She said sternly. He frowned.
"No, I'm fine" He assured, smiling, though it seemed slightly fake.
"You should really go to sleep now. It's past twelve and I want you to get better........." Uma sighed.
'Better from what?' He thought out curiously. She frowned at his long silence. "I'll go to sleep now." Kazeru said quickly before she had anytime to think about it. He dashed up the stair and made his way to the room on the way left on impulse.
"What are you doing Matt?" Kive growled, twitching. Kazeru frowned, immediately feeling as if he had made a mistake. But what?
"Matt? Why are you going into Kive's room?" Uma asked suspiciously. Kazeru cursed his foolishness, reminding himself that his time here would be extremely different from before. He turned around as if nothing was wrong and walked calmly to Matt's room.
"I'm sorry. I made a mistake. So many rooms, you know." He said grinding his teeth. He walked into Matt's room and slammed the door. He cursed himself over and over again for trying to go into his old room. How could he be so stupid? Being in Matt's body must seriously be affecting his brain.
Meanwhile, outside, a frown crossed Uma's face.
"What's wrong, Uma?" Hotaru asked.
"Nothing! Nothing at all!" Uma said, waving her odd feeling away while smiling fakely at Hotaru.
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Midian was giving Matt a tour of the whole place. She was really nice to him and acted as if she was important to him. Matt knew she would be very important if she was the ruler's apprentice. But she was also the mistress of kindness. How could she be the maiden of kindness when she was under the most dangerous man in all of Esirnus? And for five years. Were the other maidens fine with this? Was there something he wasn't getting? How would they get the crest of kindness if this girl was working for their enemy? His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden appearance of a boy. Matt stared curiously. The boy reminded him, peculiarly, of a wolf....
"Oka..........." Midian growled slowly, a completely different side from what she had been showing him. What was this girl really like? What would happen if she discovered who he truly was? He shuddered, not even wishing to think about it. "What do you want....... Can't you see the master and I are busy........."
"I........ Forgive me lady Midian......... Orders. They come directly from Mistress Lanalli. She wishes to see the master immediately." The boy known as Oka bowed slightly, seeming somewhat irritated at her rudeness. Midian yawned.
"There you go again, Oka. You're rank is practically the same as mine yet you always yield to me......... you really are so weak at heart." She pointed out, almost as if chastising him. She opened her mouth to speak once more. "Anyways, tell that wench to find something else to do. The master stays with me."
"..........You know very well he must come with me." The wolf boy sighed.
"Meh, I think your wrong. He's stays with me." Midian yawned.
"You know very well, Midian, that I can't go back without him! Besides, it is folly to challenge Mistress Lanalli in such a way. Now stop your selfishness. Master, be it your will, come with me." Oka said, suddenly cross. His eyes shifted to Matt, almost begging him to end Midian's "madness."
"He's not going ANYWHERE with you! Now flake off and die somewhere. I'm FRICKIN too busy to deal with you and your stupid errands!"
"You're such an IDIOT Midian! I've never heard such nonsense in my life! I've been increasingly aware that all that ever comes out of your mouth is trash!
"SILENCE Oka! What? Are you bitter because I almost killed the girl you developed a crush for in five seconds? You DARE to speak to me with such insolence! I tell you, if you don't shut it, I'll destroy you, you stupid wolf! I don't have to listen to that cold old bag and neither does the master. Off with you before I blow a hole through your head." Midian fumed, her eyes suddenly glowing a lavender color.
"Lanalli will be enraged! She'll kill you! Stop this foolishness. It is a simple request and its not like this is anything new! What the heck has gotten into you? And since when did you decide where our master goes or what the heck he does!" Oka shouted, his hands glowing with a dark force as he prepared to fight her.
"Why don't you two just shut up. Your arguing is rather... annoying." Matt snarled, rather coldly, if he did say so himself. Instantly they silenced.
"Forgive us master, we forget our place, quarreling so childishly before you." Oka offered quietly, kneeling before Matt as if he had committed a sin.
"I too apologize, master. We have, indeed, forgotten our place. You have every right to punish us." Midian murmured, dropping her head. "Especially I, this being my second offense today.... In addition Oka and I both failed in our previous missions........ We proved unfit to carry out your orders."
"I suppose I ought to........." Matt growled. He noted instantly how they both shuddered and seemed to brace themselves for some kind of blast. "But I don't think I'll waste my time....... who are you anyways?" He said, directing his stare towards Oka.
"Did I hear him right? He's not punishing us?" Oka murmured almost inaudibly towards Midian, who looked equally as stunned. She seemed to nod. "What was he saying after that? He doesn't know who I am?" He continued to gaze at Midian but she gave him no reply. "You don't remember me master?"
"That's enough Oka. Just go away." Midian grumbled harshly.
"He can answer for himself." Oka snapped to the girl. Then he turned submissively towards Matt. "You don't remember me master?"
"No" Matt replied bluntly. It was the plain truth. It was the first time he had ever laid eyes on this 'Oka.'
"I see. Mistress Lanalli must know about this, immediately." Oka thought out loud, a sort of urgency dwelling in his words.
"You tell her and I'll make you regret it. I have your sister bowing to my every need. Don't forget it." Midian hissed. His two "underlings" locked gazes, their optics narrowed into thin lines. The hostility between them began to spark again and Matt instantly felt the need to interfere.
"You. Oka, I believe. I demand to know who you are and what you want with me." Matt's eyes stared coldly at the wolf, and his tone was nothing short of indifferent.
"As you will, master. I am the wolf demon, Oka. You created my sister and I from your own magic three years ago, if I recall right. You placed my sister under Lady Midian's command, and Lanalli instantly became fond of myself, taking me under her command. Thus, I have been under her orders to bring you back to consult with her over a significant issue-" Midian suddenly interrupted Oka's talk.
"Let me explain to you about that woman. She's a cold- hearted slave driver who expects you to bow to every single one of her commands. She thinks that since she's insanely powerful she can just- "
"I DEMAND you to stop, Midian!! What if she were to hear you spouting out these traitorous words........." Oka seethed, glancing around nervously.
'Silence, Oka. Midian, dearest, do go on. I'm rather curious as to what you were going to say about me.' A voice called, echoing around them. It filled the room, fouling the very air they breathed. Matt couldn't help it; he shuddered. It was so hollow......... so devoid of any feelings. So filled with corruption. He could practically feel it seeping into his body from every side, tightening a grip in his heart. Suddenly Midian instantly dropped to her knees screeching in sheer pain while clenching her head between her hands. 'What were you about to say? I really want to know. I can just what? Manipulate your master? Enslave the world? Oh, and didn't you forget to add that I was a cold, heartless bitch? Or were you getting to that?' The voice began to grow sinister and Matt nearly cried out himself, feeling suffocated, lost. What was this sorcery? It was consuming him, disintegrating his soul with its evil. He began to quiver helplessly under the darkness that seemed to devour every shred of hope; light; everything of goodness. Midian screeched again, so tortured a cry that Matt swore it could shatter glass. 'What, Midian dear? Can't you answer? I'm asking you a question. I do expect an answer, you know, dearest.' The 'voice' seemed to taunt.
"Stop, Mistress, please." Oka whimpered, voice lost among the power of this 'thing' that threatened to destroy them all. Unexpectedly he dropped to his knees, grinding his teeth as if some sort of force had suddenly launched itself upon him.
'Stop Oka? Did you tell me to stop? Is that what? So now must I take orders from you? You would like that wouldn't you?'
"No- Mistress.........Lanalli. My.........only............purpose.........is............to..................serve-" He choked, clenching his fist so hard his nails dug into his skin, as if the pain slowly became more weighted. Then he was released and he collapsed, gasping for breath.
"Stop........." Matt whispered weakly, almost hopelessly.
'As you wish. Though I might advise you, my lord, to severely tighten your grip upon my niece. After all, you don't wish to have a dead apprentice, do you? Ah, and, my lord, I WILL see you later. I guarantee it. Though you may come visit me when ever you see it fit.' It hissed at him, words like poison. 'Yes, and my dear Midian, I'm glad we could have this chat. Aren't you? Perhaps, I should observe your conversations more often. What do you think? And, don't think I've forgotten about you, Oka. I want you by my side in an hour's time. Do feel free to join him, my lord.' As suddenly as it had appeared the voice vanished, taking all its malice and darkness with it. Matt shivered once more, wondering what kind of evil he was up against. Was the ruler his true enemy after all? Or was it really this Lanalli. If so, he was in for a heck of a rocky quest. He didn't even want to think about ever encountering her again, much less defeating her. With just her presence he almost felt himself becoming corrupted. She was so evil. So heartless. So deadly. And so powerful. He was helpless to do anything as she struck down Oka and tortured Midian with no evidence of any strain. Realizing that Midian must have been released from whatever magic inflicted her he instantly looked to her. All he could do was stare as she dropped to the ground, whimpering, her fingers still digging into her scalp as her chest rose and fell shallowly. Tears fled from her black eyes, her face twisted in a look of utmost agony.
"Midian......... Are you-" Oka managed to murmured, shaking off his own pain.
"Get away from me........." Her voice emerged, almost inaudible as she trembled violently from the ground. Matt's eyes softened, and instantly he was by her side. He didn't care if he knew barely anything about this girl; he couldn't watch her suffer like this. No matter whose body he was in, he could never force himself to be that heartless. With worry he placed his scarlet-gloved hand on her shoulder as his crimson orbs scanned her face. Her frightened, tortured eyes looked up at him and he saw, not evil or darkness, but confusion, and deep within them, a sort of trust. "Please master, don't waste your pity on me like this. I should be punished for my weakness; for showing my self so pitifully before you." She whispered hoarsely, struggling to push herself up. Matt cringed upon seeing her spirit so crushed and he longed to help her.
"Stop." Matt snapped, but his voice grew increasingly sympathetic as he proceeded in speaking "You going to hurt yourself. Where's your room? I'll carry you."
"No. No! I can- just warp. You- should leave. Find.........something better to do. You're- just..............wasting your time w- with me." Her voice trembled with strain. But it was too late. Matt had swept her up in his arms and was waiting for directions. Midian looked up at him, her pain slightly forgotten because of the bewilderment and awkwardness. "Why? Why are you.........being.........so nice?" She murmured, suspicious.
"Let him help you, Midian. You're in no condition to get there on your own. Plus, when he gets his memory back, he probably won't show such kindness for you." Oka sighed, returning from his period of silence. Matt pretended he hadn't heard him, but Midian made it obvious she had.
"Sh-shush it. H-he's right here.........you know." She managed to snap. "And why don't y-you do it, O-ka. Y-you still......... remember how to.........warp."
"Desist, Midian. You'll over exert yourself and I don't plan on just standing here for the better half of an hour waiting for directions."
"Forgive my......... incompetence." She begged and began to weakly direct him through the maze of halls in the fortress, leaving Oka to watch them as they disappeared around a corner. There was something definitely strange about the way his master was acting. Something was wrong............
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So! That's it, guys! It's a bit weird, but I felt I REALLY needed to get it up. And I don't want to reread it cuz then I'm probably not put it up; I know that's probably what'll end up happening if I do read it. *dies* I'm a little rusty so if things don't make sense please understand. I haven't posted for almost a year! Geez, I'm a slacker. I wasn't really into it, and well, I like the plot of this story kind of, but the way I wrote a lot of it......... SUCKS! Yes. I definitely think a lot of parts suck. But I do like a few things about it a lot, and since, apparently, some people still want to read it I'll go on. Heck, I have a lot planned for the future so I hope to finish it, no matter how crappy it turns out. Thanks for your comments, suggestions and supports. And please feel free to tell me if something didn't make sense! Anyways, I need to keep updating so I can use my many chapters to pressure my best friend to continue writing her fic! WEEE!!! Pressuring sure is F.U.N.
M.U.N is R.U.N + R.U.M = F.U.N.
Agh, school is eating me. I'm doing horrible and it is too hard. I'm really busy now a days. I'm sorry my writing isn't very efficient and doesn't make much sense. Perhaps I will try to rewrite the first few chapters, cuz they kind of stink. And please forgive my lack of grammar and spelling skills, and not being articulate. Anyways, about this chapter being so gosh darn SHORT! Well, I DID plan on making it longer, but I decided to cut it down. It seems like I just decided to pick a random spot to cut it off, cuz well that's what I did. But hey, it wouldn't be as fun if I just made them go back to normal right away, right? So, I know, my idea for the spell going wrong was crappy. I had no idea how to do this. I've been debating over it for a long time. So much so that I made two versions of this chappie just to decide which way was better. Well, this chapter is crap but at least it's going to go up. I seriously needed to update. But I was afraid that if I went on I would get too caught up and not haven't anything *S*T*U*N*N*I*N*G* for the next chapter. *gasp* I actually planned this crappy chapter! *dies* Oh well. I guess the whole planning thing doesn't work, cuz it still didn't end up right. Eh, you guys probably aren't even reading this anymore!! GRRRR. Anyways......
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT CHAPTER!?!?!?!? Will Matt and Kazeru be cured of the spell? Will their true identities be discovered? Will Matt fall for this new girl, Midian? WHO is this mysterious Lanalli character? What connection does she have to Kazeru? WHAT dangers does she pose for our little group? FIND OUT, NOT NEXT CHAPTER!!! You guys do realize I'm not going to answer all those questions in the next chapter, right? Heh. Good! WEEEE!! See ya! ^^
~Sleepy Shadow Mistress