Chapter 6: Emotions
Danny woke up with a blinding headache. He felt like he had been knocked around in a fight. He couldn't remember yesterday at all. Except the book.
Jumping out of bed, Danny ripped through his book bag; the book was gone. Danny closed is eyes and tried hard to remember, he had gone to Annia's house, but the rest was a blank. He must have returned it.
"Danny, time for school!" His mother called. Danny groaned and fell back onto his bed. Today was going to be a long day.
Annia took a deep breath before entering her English class, but walking in still shook her. She was back in Casper High and with Danny. Unfortunately, she didn't know whether or not Danny was still bound to her. And now, she had to go through English class with him.
"Annia!" A voice called. Annia smiled as she saw Sam waving her over. Walking down the aisle, Annia's foot was caught and she fell forward. The class burst out in laughter and Annia felt hot with anger. But suddenly, she was being helped up and her anger dissipated away. When she looked up, she felt her head spin and was scared she had knocked it on the floor. Annia fell forward and against the chest of the person who had helped her up.
"Annia?" The body asked. Annia looked up and found herself in Danny's arms. But he looked fuzzy.
"Are you alright?" He asked. Annia stood up straight and tried to bring back the horizon to its horizontal position.
"I'm fine." She said before her eyes closed and she fell forward again. This time Danny caught her and lowered her slowly onto the floor. The class had now crowded around the both of them.
"Can someone just go get the nurse?" Danny exclaimed. He was worried for Annia but felt odd being this close to her.
"That won't be necessary." A voice replied. The class parted and a tall man was exposed. He wore a black trench coat and sunglasses indoors; this just exaggerated his creepiness.
"Who are you?" Mr. Lancer questioned as he entered the room. Danny felt like he recognized the man but couldn't remember from where.
"I am Annia's legal guardian." The man said as he picked up Annia.
"I thought she lived with her mother?" Mr. Lancer inquired his voice thick with suspicion.
"She does." The man replied as he turned and walked out of the classroom. The class went back to their seats and Danny joined his friends.
"How'd he get here so fast?" Sam asked. Danny sat down in his seat, his face grim.
"He's a ghost." He stated.
"And you let him take Annia?" Tucker hissed.
"He is her Guardian. He's bonded to her." Danny retorted.
"How can you tell?" Sam questioned.
"I don't know. But I'm going to find out." Danny answered.
Upon waking, Annia found herself lying in her bed. She winced as she struggled to sit up and almost immediately Daemon was upon her.
"Are feeling alright Mistress?" He asked her. Annia blinked as she remembered why her head hurt so badly.
"What happened?" She asked.
"You fell in class. They were going to call the nurse." Daemon replied. Annia moaned and fell back into her pillows.
"They would have had quite a shock." She said with a smile. Daemon laughed lightly at the comment.
"But for one who has no heartbeat, one truly uses the heart." He said. Annia sat straight up, ignoring the pain.
"I do not love him." She stated. Daemon sat next to her on the edge of the bed.
"Mistress, I never said it was love. But you are becoming quite fond of this boy." He said.
"Daemon, you know this is not true." Annia replied.
"Madam, I was created by your mother and have been bonded to you since birth. I know when and what you heart says."
"I can not love him, it would put him in danger."
"My Lady, don't be so dramatic. It is not love, and he wouldn't be put in danger unless he was in love with you." At this, Annia turned away. She was pained because although she knew this to be true, she still wanted him to return her feelings.
Walking home from school, Danny let his mind wander. He remembered the event at the library and wonder what that had been. The bells, the pain, the effect, none of it made any sense. Danny had heard of Necromancer's before, they carried bells to control the Living and the Dead, but had never actually seen one. Danny thought them to be older and more cynical, while Annia wasn't. Annia was young and beautiful. She was unique, she was...
Danny shook his head and looked around. He was surprised to find himself heading for Amity Park. He suddenly remembered the house that Annia lived in a decided to pay her a little visit. He was worried about her anyway.