Hello everybody! Back with another chappy!

OK, yes, I know, the chapter is pretty short, but until I find a good idea to get this REALLY started, the chapters will probably remain short. But until the chapters become longer (if they ever do), I still hope you enjoy the story!

And to let people know, this takes a few years after the prologue. Enjoy!

Also, I'm unsure of what is to come in this story. So until I think of something interesting to put in here, I'm leaving the category as general. The same goes for the rating. If necessary, I'll change them both.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zatch Bell. If I did... well... let's just say I don't and end it there.


Gift From the Dark

Chapter 1

A Normal Day

Sherry was walking through her town, looking for a new store that had just opened. She turned her head to the right, and then to the left. But she didn't see what she was looking for.

With an annoyed sigh she continued walking. The girl really wanted to see what the store had to sell, and she heard that it had a lot of good items there. This had sparked her attention, so she decided that she'd visit it today.

Walking along the path, the girl passed by two people. She managed to hear a small fragment of their conversation.

"Did you see those two back there?"

"Yeah, I've never seen people like them before."

Ah, well that last comment gave everything away. Turning around, the girl looked to see where the two bystanders came from. It was from the south of her. Yes, it was obviously Brago and Kalu. The two always seemed to draw attention to themselves without really meaning to.

But what could Sherry do about it? Brago was a mamodo and Kalu was half. The two looked similar to each other, but it was probably the eyes and pale skin that made them stand out.

Sherry then realized that she was standing in the middle of the sidewalk doing nothing, so she hurried along through the crowds to find the new shop.

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Two figures were seen walking through the street. One was a little girl about the age of 5, while the other was her father. The girl, whom was having a piggy-back-ride on the shoulders of her father, was resting her chin on the other's head.

The two looked very similar to each other. They both had cloudy eyes, but different colors. While Brago had red orbs, Kalu had purple. Both even had similar markings on their faces.

"Daddy, where'd Mamma go again?" Kalu always seemed to forget things, but it was mostly because she never paid attention.

"To some store." Brago said flatly. Without turning his head, he scanned the surrounding he was in. He could sense Sherry somewhere among the crowds.

"Oh."

The two continued on their way as they walked through the town (Or should I say Brago carrying Kalu through the town.).

After a few more minutes of walking, Kalu closed her eyes and gave a yawn. She reopened her eyes and raised her head. "Can we do something and not walk? Me bored." she finally said.

Brago didn't respond, but just continued walking. He'd be happy when Kalu reached an age where he could teach her to defend herself, but she was wouldn't bother to pay attention to what he said about it. The dark mamodo had tried to teach her a few things, but they never really worked out. But the girl did enjoy one thing, and that was climbing trees.

To most people, she seemed a little young to climb tall trees, but Kalu was different from most 5 year olds. She had received her ways from the mamodo blood within her.

And unaware the girl, she also had her own abilities, but she didn't have a book for it. Brago kept his book just for the heck of it, and also to be prepared just incase something ever happened. Sherry told him that nothing would, but he merely said to always be prepared for the unexpected battles that could arise.

"Dad," the little girl spoke again.

"What?"

"I'm bored."

Shaking his head, Brago just gave a sigh and stopped walking. "Well then, what is it we can do?"

"I want to go in the forest. Can we? Please?" The little girl looked down from her perch atop Brago's shoulders. "Pweese?"

Looking up to the girl's head which was hovering over his, Brago gave another sigh and just nodded his head. He continued to walk for a while until they reached the brink of the woods.


There's the end of chapter 1! Sorry for those who wanted it to be longer, but I'm probably going to take this story a little on the slow side, and I wanted to get chapter 1 up, and i couldnt think of much to do in it... :-(. Anywho... on to my reviewers!

Blood of the Wolf: Glad you like it! Well, here's the next chapter. Hopefully I can think of something for the 2nd sometime soon...

SilverMoons BlackWings: Actually, you know how I thought of the idea is that I wondered a very random thought, what if Sherry and Brago had a child? Weird/random thought there. But it started the story... XD

PsychicLunar: Glad you like it. So what was the internet doing anyways?

Ali: Yeah, so? But anyways, glad you like it!

pyro the dark angel: Well, here's chapter one. I doubt I'll have chapter 2 up anytime soon...

THANK YOU ALL REVIEWERS! Ha.. wow, I thought I'd only get about 2 on this story. Anyways, I'm glad all you peoples liked it!

Read and review! And if you are going to flame... be nice!

Oh, and I just got a random thought. Who's noticed that Brago has no eyebrows?

Brago: Are you insulting me?

Me: No... XD

Anyways, there's chapter 1!