Chapter 8

The sun would shine on the surface of Magix, leaving the lone image of Alan resting on a bench near Alfea. Having woke up and remembered all that creature had told him. Who was he? Did it matter they took Diaspro he had little choice in the matter. He needed to get those little pixies to get her back. An open book with information on how to find Shadow Haunt was layed open besidehim. His jaw held a large bruise now, the kick from Darkar had left it nearly broken. Various reflection would shine off the glasses on his nose while people moved by.

"Alan? You okay?" A concerned voice touched toward the hero. Bloom approaching seeing him alone, the little pixie Lockette with her. "Alan?" Bloom now confused noticing he didn't seem to look up.

The sudden voice woud take a few seconds to register. Alan looking up to see Bloom, and then the little pixie of portals. "No I am not okay Bloom. I am left with a decision I am going to regret forever."

Bloom blinked, "What do you mean?" Bloom confused beyond words, looking to Lockette.

Lockette blinked, then looked to Alan who was almost lifeless to what the little pixie had seen before.

"I'm sorry Bloom, forgive me." With those simple words Alan had jumped up, his knee lifted. Aimed for Bloom's midsection, his body now right in front of her.

"Huh what?" Bloom would not get a chance to react feeling a knee rise up and hit her in the stomach. "OOF!" Body tumbling forward to lean against Alan's form. Soft gasping for air was heard from her lips, "Why?" It was a subtle voice Bloom never feeling such a sharp pain in her life.

"Why did you do that!" Lockette would flutter back and forth confused and concerned for Bloom, "Bloom!"

Alan sighed never looking into Bloom's eyes he didn't have a good answer. Leaning her form onto the bench. Hand grasping Lockette, only for his other hand to slide inside of his leather jacket. A a semi sized container removed the lid opened and Lockette placed inside.

Inside Lockette coud only see space in various directions faint light here and there. "Where am I?" The little pixie was placed into a space portal, it was an item some heroes, fairies, and witches used to store things. Shrinking them to an unusual size so they could be carried.

The tone now set Alan had to hurry, as soon as Bloom would awake he would have to deal with everyone at once. His heart feeling the pull of guilt for what he had done. Even worse for what he was going to have to do.

Inside of Shadow Haunt Darkar watched the small orb with interest. "Good, good. It seems the little hero is going to do what it takes to save you." Red fiery orbs cutting to Diaspro as she laid with her wrist bound behind her. Shadow Haunt having some odd effects on her magic rendering their use completely useless.

Diaspro could see faint images of Alan, and each time that evil thing laughed it sickened her. "Your a monster! What do you have to gain from this!"

Darkar had to laugh again, "I am glad you asked my dear. Let me explain. I am looking forward to having that fool bring me those little pixies. I owe them a special treatment. As for when he gets here I will turn him into one of my loyal servants. Along the way I will do that with you long before he gets here. That way when I release you I will have a hand in affairs of a more political standard."

Diaspro's eyes widened, "I will not be your puppett!"

Darkar grinned, "Thats what they all say girl. Lets wait and see after a little exposure to true evil." Darkar's laugh beginning to echoe throught Shadow Haunt.

Outside the small large chamber Icey, Darcy, and Stormy stood together. They had witnessed the capture of Diaspro with little interest.

"I can't believe that fool. He thinks that hero is going to come through. We know those fairies won't let him. He is waisting his time." Icey seemed to be breaking down the plan that Darkar was making step by step.

Stormy groaning, "He thinks he is going to replace us with that weakling witch. He is crazy."

Darcy shrugged, "We know if he makes her one of us, we are just going to have to show her how it is."

Icey had to grin a moment, "Thats a great idea, give me a chance to show my appreciation for her time here in Shadow Haunt."

Stormy and Darcy would both laugh the ideas beginning to turn and form inside their twisted heads.

Inside of Alfea, Alan was standing in the library looking for someone. Now seeing Tecna he moved toward her table. Noticing Digit the pixie of Nanotechnology. Taking a standing position beside Tecna speaking slowly. "I am sorry Tecna."

Tecna was oblivious to all things her book opened reading about various potion equations. Her green eyes scanning the pages quickly. Looking up when a shadow was cast over her. "Huh what?"

Digit looking over to Alan, vaguely remembering him from the other day.

Alan's left hand was inside of his jacket, removing a small blue ball. Being placed under Tecna's cheek it would ignite a blue gas. The tranquilizer effects were temporary, though very potent in effect. Some even lingering over to Digit.

Tecna would closer her eyes falling onto her notebook. Soft sounds of her breathing was all.

Digit would quickly try to analyze the gas, but it seemed pointless and to late the gas quickly knocking out the little pixie.

Alan quickly scooping up the little pixie placing it into the container with Lockette. That left only four more to go. Alan's mind fighting one conflict, that he knew he would have to face. Hoping in truth he would wake up in the mud near Cloud Tower and all of this would have been a dream.