Chapter Four
Cedric crawled through the bushes, keeping himself silent. He was trying to get to his location without anyone knowing. He knew that Mr. Petric would have sent someone after him, just to make sure. Cedric smiled. 'The old fool.' He thought. 'With my science, enhanced with magic, he'll never stop me.' He always loved messing up evil villains plans. Their expressions afterwards were always rewarding.
Cedric saw a couple enjoying a picnic. He crawled closer to them. The picnic basket and blanket interested him. The reason why started giggling. Cedric looked at the baby in his arms. He looked like a normal baby, but showed his demon qualities as well. The baby had grabbed his favorite scarf and put it in his mouth. He took it from the baby. "No. That is mine." It started to tear up and quiver. He sighed and gave it back. "Here, you keep it. It has always brought me good luck. Maybe it will do the same for you." The baby laughed and started to cuddle with it. He shook his head. 'It's a wonder what he'll become in our world.' He thought.
Cedric turned his attention back to the picnickers. They were talking to each other, standing by the tree line, further away. 'Perfect.' He thought. He pulled out a small device and pointed it at the basket, keeping the baby in his other arm. It emitted a light that scanned the basket, then the blanket. He then turned it toward an empty piece of ground and pressed another set of buttons. It emitted a different light and materialized an exact copy of the basket and blanket. 'The wonders of science.' He thought. Of course, most wizards didn't see it that way. He was usually scoffed at for his inclusion of science.
Cedric wrapped the baby into the blanket and put it into the basket. He took out a note that he had prepared before this and put it into the basket as well. He picked it up and started off. 'It shouldn't be far.' He thought. He conjured up another portal and stepped through it. He appeared the next moment in a dark alleyway. The sun was almost down. He walked out and onto the street.
Cedric came upon an old antique shop. He placed the baby in front of the door. He looked at the baby Drago and wagged a finger in front of his face. "Now, be good to Mr. Chan, you hear." He said. The baby grabbed his finger with both hands and shook, giggling. He chuckled. "I'll take that as a yes." He then knocked on the door. He went back to the alleyway and conjured a portal. He stepped through it.
Cedric came upon a thick forest. He walked for a moment, before he heard a sound. He stopped in his tracks. He smirked. "Othenion, you're getting sloppy." He said, turning around to meet the ancient Roman.
Othenion brandished his sword. "I don't need stealth to kill you, Cedric." He strode forward, taking a swing at Cedric.
Cedric, being smaller and more agile, easily dodged the first blow. "You have indeed gotten sloppy." He knew that Othenion used just his strength in battle. He never had any finesse in his fighting techniques.
Othenion growled. "I will kill you where you stand, traitor."
Cedric laughed. "Traitor?" He said, mockingly. "I don't see how I'm a traitor. I was never on your side."
"It doesn't matter now. You'll die just the same." Othenion said. He took another charge at him. Cedric took out a blade from his belt, and deflected his sword. Othenion came in for another swing, but Cedric deflected it again. He moved around him and then, hit the roman in the back of the head, with the hilt of his sword. Othenion fell down to the ground and was still. 'He's not going to be that way for long.' Cedric thought. He created another portal. He went over and picked up Othenion. He walked over and threw him through the portal. He then closed it. He made sure to seal the two worlds, so Mr. Petric wouldn't send anyone else. 'There, that should do it.' He thought. 'Of course, knowing Mr. Petric, he wouldn't stop until he found a way.' Cedric continued walking, until he found his safe house. "Ahh, home sweet home." He said as he walked inside. He would wait here and see if anything more happened to Drago.
(Back at the store)
Jackie heard the doorbell ring. "Who could that be?" He said. "It's closing time."
"I do not know." Uncle said, looking through a book. "Go and see. Might be customer."
"Okay Uncle." Jackie said, before walking over to the door. He opened it up. "Hello." He said, but saw no one. He looked around the streets. "Hello, is anyone there?" He shouted. When no one answered, he shrugged and prepared to close the door. Then, he heard something giggling. He looked down, too see a basket. Something was inside. He bent down. "Who are you little one?" He said, pulling back the blanket from its face. Once he saw the child, he gasped and drew back. He breathed in and out and patted his heart. Right there was a creature, like one he had never seen.
The baby started to whimper and held out his hands to him. He couldn't help but feel sorry for it. He picked up the child into his arms. It smiled at him, and he couldn't help but smile back. He saw a note inside the basket and picked it up. He opened it and read its contents.
Dear Mr. Chan,
I know Drago's appearance may shock you, but pay no heed to that. He has great potential inside him. In other means, that could be used for great evil. I have taken the time and trouble to rescue him before that could happen. Take care of him like he was your own son. Teach him to be a kind and just person and to fight for what is right. I hope you succeed in that endeavor. I will keep a close eye on you, just in case anything happens.
Signed,
A Friend
He looked at the letter, then back to the baby in his arms. "So, your name is Drago." Drago giggled.
"What is going on out there?" Uncle said, walking over to them. Once he saw Drago, he slapped a hand to his forehead. "Aaiiiyaa." He looked at Jackie. "What is a demon doing at our doorstep?"
"I don't know Uncle." Jackie said. "I just found him here, with this note." He handed Uncle the note. Uncle studied the note for a moment before looking at him and the child. "What should we do with him?"
Uncle hit him with two fingers on his head. "Ooww." Jackie said. "What do you think?" Uncle said. "Raise him. Teach him to be a good person, like letter says."
"But I don't know anything about kids." Jackie said.
Uncle hit him again. "Do not question Uncle." He said, before heading back inside.
Jackie sighed. He looked down at Drago. "You're going to have an interesting life, Drago." The baby giggled at his words, and started clapping.
(In The Other World)
Othenion knelt before Mr. Petric. "I am sorry, my lord, but the child has eluded us. Cedric has betrayed us all."
Mr. Petric leaned back in his chair, thinking over the situation. "Events have certainly gone astray, but no matter. We will get that child, despite the traitorous Cedric."
Othenion looked at him. "But, my lord, he has sealed the portal to the world. It may be impossible to get to there now."
Mr. Petric scowled. "A technicality and only that. I might have to postpone my plan, but not end it. You see, once a door is opened, it cannot be closed. It may take time, but we shall be victorious in the end."
Othenion bowed his head. "Yes, my lord."