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Knight of Truth
Chapter 3: The true test begins
The small town near Crystal Lake bloomed with activity. People jostling each other as they hurried about their business. Vehicles of every color shining and glistening in the midday sun as their drivers concentrated on the rush of traffic. Activity seemed to pause for an instant as a once black trans am moved slowly along with the rest of the traffic. At the moment the car was brown... sand, mud and dirt caked every possible surface. Reeds and plants normally found in a lake hung off the cars spoiler. The only visible clean area was the space on the nose of the car where a red light tracked slowly back and forth.
"Michael, Do you know what Bonnie would say if she could see you right now?" Michael groaned. He knew he would never hear the end of this. "How was i supposed to know the river bed would collapse?" Kitt grinned slightly evily "You could have used your scanner, and watched where you were going" The car pulled into a gas station that also had a section for washing cars. "Well now the tables are turned, Kitt. You get to do the washing for a change." Kitt made a face and grabbed at his stomach as it suddenly issued a loud grumble. "What in the worldwas that?" Michael laughed."I think your hungry, you can get some food from the station." Kitt looked slightly disgusted. "Hopefully they have something other then the greasy food your always eating"
Kitt stepped out of the car and headed towards the main building that served as the store.Feeling as if he was being watched he glanced up,seeing the black raven for the first time. Finding it strange that the raven was in these parts, he quickly dismissed it as his stomach growled again. Above, the raven switched his gaze back to the car. Its large yellow eyes unblinking as it stared at the car. The true test of trust will begin soon, you must be prepared for it. Both of you. Michael jumped as he heard the quiet, erie voice. Extending the cars scanner range he picked up nothing. Relaxing slightly he decided it had been his imagination.Kitt glanced up curiously as he came out of the store, but couldnt see the raven anywhere. As Kitt started to wash the remains of the lake off the car, Michael considered telling him what he had heard, then decided against it.Kitt would probally think he was crazy.
Laterthey were back on the road, and night had begun to fall. They were headed back towards the foundation. It would take the remainder of their week to get there, if they didnt hurry. They had just began discussing how they would tell Bonnie and Devon about this, as they were certain they couldnt keep it hidden. "Really Michael, You cant really think that they would think we're crazy" "Come on Kitt, Think!If we were Bonnie and Devon would we believe it?" Kitt sighed and tried to take control of the car, disconcerted when Michael didnt release control. "When put that way i guess not. Can't I drive?" They argued good naturedly for almost an hour before Michael released command of the car. Outside and high above the car, the raven flew, diving once again at the car in what seemed like a suicidal move. there was the flash of light again. When the light dimmed, the raven was gone again. But this time,it wasnt the only thing that had disappeared, where there had once been a car and its driver there was nothing. Nor any evidence that they had ever been there.
Kitt groaned as he tried to stand up. What hit us? Or did we hit something? Looking around he found he was ina meadow, and that there was no sign of Michael anywhere. Lifting his wrist he tried to activate the com-link. Nothing happened. He turned slowly trying to figure out where he was.He stopped still as he heard a soft voice in his mind. You should hurry... your friend needs you more now then ever. Shocked, Kitt wasnt sure how to respond. "Who are you? What have you done with Michael? Answer me!"You must find him on your own... before the sun rises in the heavens once again. The voice was gone just as it had arrived. Kitt looked desperately around, then began walking, he had no way of telling if he was going the right way. He knew he couldnt stay there though, He had to find Michael.
Michael shivered as he came to, he tried to move and found he couldnt. Each time he tried pain rushed through his sensors. "Kitt? Kitt? Where are you?" He stiffened as he heard the same eirie voice as before. Kitt cant answer you... "What have you done to him! If youve hurt him i'll..." You'll do what? you cant even move... Besides i havent done anything to him. If you trust him with your soul, and he returns the same trust, both of you will survive the night. Michael swallowed hard, or would have if he'd been in his own body. He remembered the earlier words about a test. "What happens if one of us doesnt pass the test?" Then some things will be lost forever...
I must admit this story is turning away from the way i intended it to go. However it seems to have gained a life of its own. Thank you to everyone thats reviewed.
