Yes, I finally updated! Sorry to keep you waiting, but I've been busy writing other stories, been busy with school (ugh), and... other stuff. Yeah... ah well, at least I updated, that's good enough, right?
Anywho, just to let you peoples know, I found out that I cannot put up the picture of Kalu in my profile without paying for something... and I don't want to do that. So, for those who have email, just tell me whether you'd like to see the picture or not. And for those who have seen it already (You know who you are, and unfortunately I forgot maybe one or two people I sent the pic to, so just say whether you want it. and if you have seen it, then just dont say anything at all.) please don't ask again. Okay? Okay!
Now, on with the chapter!
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 6
In The Mamodo World
Sherry woke up the next morning to see Brago sitting on the edge of her bed. She drowsily turned rolled her head over to the side and gave a yawn.
"Morning." she said, still half asleep.
Brago gave half a smile, but it soon vanished, and he began to speak. "Sherry."
"Hm?"
"I'm going to the mamodo world to see the king today." The dark mamodo waited for his wife to wake up a little more and to think about what he just said.
Rubbing her eyes, Sherry yawned again and looked over at Brago again. "I forgot all about that."
The two were quiet for a minute, and then Brago sat up from the side of the bed and headed for the door.
"I'll be leaving now." said the dark mamodo.
"What time will you be back?" Sherry asked before Brago left. He turned around right when he reached the doorway and looked over at the blonde.
"Perhaps somewhere later on today… I suggest around late afternoon or night."
With that, Brago left, leaving Sherry to wake up a little more. The woman turned her head to look at the clock, and gave another yawn. It was still a little too early for Kalu to wake up. She could just take this time to order her chefs to make some breakfast.
So the blonde stood up and headed to go shower really quick right after telling the cooks to get some food started.
-o-o-o-o-o-
It was an hour later, and Kalu was still asleep, but not for long. The fresh smell of pancakes reached her nose, and an eye popped open, and then the other. Her head rose up and she looked at her door, and sniffed the air.
Yes, it was pancakes alright.
Feeling hungry, the little girl hopped down from her bed, still clutching the teddy bear, and headed out of her room and into the hall. Her nose led her to the kitchen where she saw one of the cooks preparing breakfast.
"Morning," said he, and he continued to go about with his duty. Kalu smiled and just walked along, now looking for her mother and father.
Then, a strange feeling rose inside her, and for some reason she could sense where her mother was. Since when could she do that?
Kalu shrugged to herself and continued on her way. The little girl found herself in the living room where Sherry was on a couch reading a book.
Her mother's head looked up to see her daughter awake, and she smiled. "Good morning, Kalu." Sherry said as she set down her book. Kalu walked up to her and gave her a hug.
"Morning, Mamma."
Sherry smiled again and looked down at her daughter. "Did you sleep alright?" The little girl shook her head, and Sherry sighed. "Well, perhaps tonight you'll have a better rest."
The woman watched as the little girl sat down on the couch near her feet. She didn't want to go into discussion about yesterday's incident. Before that would ever happen she would talk about it a little more with Brago.
"Where's Daddy?" asked Kalu finally after a minute of silence. Hearing this question reminded the blonde of Brago's words.
"He's not here at the moment. He'll be back later today." Sherry responded. Kalu gave a sigh and leaned her head against the couch and hugged her teddy a little tighter. The blonde looked at her daughter and smiled. "Don't worry; Brago will be back later today. You'll see him."
A small smile took form on the little girl's lips. "OK."
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Brago looked up to the fairly large castle that stood up high into the mamodo world's skies. He had arrived not too long ago, and he was going to have a talk with the king about the incident yesterday.
The dark mamodo began to make his way forwards and headed up to the castle. There were guards at the door, and when they saw Brago coming, they stepped up.
"Halt," said one. Brago just gave him a small glare before he spoke.
"I'm here to see the king." he said.
"What's your name?"
"Honestly, do I really need to tell you that?"
"Yes, it is forbidden for one to see the king if there is no information known about them." said the other guard.
"Just in case you didn't already know, I'm allowed to enter this castle whenever I please. I was in second place in the last battle, so let me in!" the dark mamodo said with a growl
Both guards took one good look at Brago, and then they finally recognized him. "Oh, we're so sorry! Yes, you may enter!" they both said in unison. With a growl, Brago strode forwards into the castle.
It took him awhile to reach the room where the king was, but after a few minutes the dark mamodo found his way. Up beyond the large, slightly empty room, was the king. He looked rather bored, actually, and he had a dozed off look on his face and was resting his head in his hand. The king was known as Zatch Bell.
When the lightning mamodo caught sight of Brago, the boredom in his eyes vanished and a large smile took over his face. "Hi, Brago!" he said, taking the hand he had rested his head in and began waving it in the air. "What's up?"
Brago wasn't too happy to see the king, all because he was too hyper and giddy whenever he saw him. Alas, there was nothing he could do to change that fact. It was just how Zatch was…
"What's up?" he echoed. "I'll tell you what's up. Just yesterday a mamodo came to the human world and attacked my wife and daughter, almost kidnapping one as well."
The lightning mamodo put on a very surprised face. "Really?" he said with a hint of shock in his voice. "Which one did they try to capture?"
"My daughter." Brago said flatly.
"Now why would anyone want to do that?"
"I don't know. That's why I came here to talk to you!"
"Oh, OK then! Start talking!"
This comment annoyed Brago greatly, but he tried his best to suppress his anger. Why did Zatch always have to be so annoying…?
"First off, I heard that there were rumors about me yesterday." the dark mamodo finally said. "Is this true?" He crossed his arms as he inquired the king.
Zatch put a finger up to his mouth and began to think. "Um… there might be. But I don't like to listen to gossip, so honestly I have no idea."
Taking his hand and covering it over his eyes, Brago sighed and gave an annoyed look. "You're the king. You're supposed to know this."
"I know that." Zatch said. "I just choose to not know it."
"Do you know anything?"
The king frowned as Brago said that. "Somebody's in a grumpy mood."
"Only because his daughter and wife were threatened." the dark mamodo shot back. He gave a frown and shook his head. "If you can't help me, then I'm leaving. But I'm telling you this right here and now, something happened and I want to know why."
With that, the dark mamodo turned around and began walking.
"OK, well…" Zatch looked around the room, and then back at Brago. "I'll let you know if I find out anything!"
"Whatever."
The lightning mamodo watched as Brago left the room, and he gave a sigh. "Boy, what was that all about? I guess I'll just check it out…"
So the king hopped up out of his seat, but was interrupted by another mamodo coming in the room.
"Zatch, something bad happened yesterday! The village ran out—"
Before the mamodo could continue talking, the king slapped himself on the head. "Am I going to get any peace around here?"
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Back in the mamodo world it was late afternoon and Brago was seen heading back up the yard to his home. Before he reached there, however, Kalu came running out the door to greet him.
"Daddy, you're home!" cried the little girl happily. She ran up to the dark mamodo and hugged him around the legs and he couldn't move.
"Kalu I'm trying to walk here." Brago said a little annoyed. He was still a little unhappy about Zatch's response. Moving his leg, he tried to walk but ended up falling face forward, but blocked his fall with his hands. Kalu fell down with him.
At this moment Sherry emerged from the house, and gave a laugh as she saw the other two on the ground. "What happened out here?"
"Kalu tripped me."
Sherry gave another laugh and shook her head, but her smile soon vanished as she stared up at Brago as he stood up, brushing the dirt off his arms. "Uh, I need to talk to you about something." she said.
Brago looked up at his wife, and Kalu looked up at him. "About what?"
Sherry looked from the ground to her daughter and then back to her husband, and she gave a sigh before she responded. "Kalu."
Well, there ya go! The next chapter! Hehe, hopefully I'll update soon enough.
Now, on with my reviewers!
PsychicLunar: Yeah... I've seen somebody put up a pic too... too bad that you have to pay in order to do so... I'd like to have put up that pic. All well. And I think i know why your message was cut off. Every time you do that little thingy that looks like an arrow, and use that face thingy (I forget the names for them, so spare me, ok? XD) then it will cut if off.Anyways, here's the next chapter!
Crying White Wolf: Glad you like it! Well... here's the next chapter! You should know who the king is now... :-)
MadisonMohawksJD: Heh, I was also watching Zatch Bell and reading/working on fanfics with ZB that night as well... -snickers- Funny...
Emria: Glad you like them! Yes, I drew a pic of Kalu. Did I show you it? I forget... --
Sara: Well, you i KNOW i sent the picture to already. You responded to me a couple of times after I did... hehe, anyways, um... you said you wanted to know if I could draw a picture of Kalu when she was older, yes? (I forget if i responded to that, so i'm putting this in here just in case) Well, I don't know if I will draw an older version of her... If I ever feel like it then maybe, yes, but as for now I don't have all that time. Besides, it took me FOREVER to think up what Kalu would look like... --
Blood of the Wolf: Hehe, yes, Brago seems to have become A LOT softer now... hehe -joins in with the singing- Brago is a softie, Brago is a softie... Brago: SHUT UP! Me: -snickers-
Well, there's the next chapter! (Didn't i say that already...?) Hope you peeps liked it! Hehe, now, hopefully I can get the next chapter up soon. Until then, toodles! I'm signing off (OK, I might not sign off, but I'm done with this chapter nonetheless).
Bye!
