Hey everyone! I'm back. Many things have happened since I left. First of all, school started. Updates will be a lot slower now. Secondly, I've started another story called "A Day in the life of a Human", so updates are going to be even slower. Lastly, I've started to read the light novel series. To anyone who saw the anime, I recommend reading the novel, too. It shows the true awesomeness of the writer along with getting to know the author's style of writing. Also, I've been informed the series has been finished. Too bad I can't read Japanese. I guess I'll just wait six years for the entire series to translate into English...

And I would like to thank my reviewers: Blizzardmoon221 and Seth12619.

I will especially like to thank RivuletPawprint for not only giving me permission to use his idea, but also finding the time to review my story.

Finally, I would like to honor those who have lost their lives on 9/11. And to those who have given their lives saving others on that tragic day. May you all rest in peace.

Ch. 5: Snow

I hear Patel laugh. "Why did you do that, Patel?" I ask.

"So I can give my master a body to accomplish his goals."

"And they are what?"

"Why don't you ask him?" Lawrence/Patel's master says. I motion him to go on. "Do you remember who I am, Holo?"

"Sorry, I do not recognise your voice."

He answers, "It is okay, it has been a while since our last meeting. I will refresh your memory.

It was a cold winter night. Both of us were only cubs back then. Foolish, we were. There was a mountain next to Yoitsu. On it, a pond, rumoured to be made of pure evil. We used to see who would go the closest to it. None of us went too far, until, of course, you and I came along. Our parents didn't let us out of their sight when we were young. Eventually, though, they let us go out on our own. A bad choice, they made. We were both prideful of ourselves, never wanting to back out. During our little game of chicken, we both got to the edge.

'Maybe we should stop, now,' I said

'Nonsense, whoever jumps in wins,' you declared.

'Something bad will happen if we do!' I argued

'How would they know what happens if nobody ever goes in?' you countered, 'How about this, we will both jump on three, okay.'

'I don't think this is a good idea,' I said

'What are you chicken, Snow?' you insulted. That was a nasty move, you knew I would have to do it if you said that. You counted to three, and I jumped, but you didn't. I instantly died, engulfed in the darkness."

I apologise, "I'm sorry, Snow. I was a foolish kit back then. Can you forgive me?"

"Normally I would, but you see, I'm evil, now," he states.

"So, you are going to kill me now, are you not?"

"Yea, I am."

I get into my fighting stance, ready for him to strike. He charges at me, fists a flying. I nimbly dodge out of the way. "It's going to take more than that, Holo." I feel him strike my back, sending me rolling. I manage to land on my feet, though. I charge at him, this time. He is too slow to dodge and falls to the ground.

He clumsily gets up. "He doesn't look used to Lawrence's body," I observe. I use that to my advantage. I am able to block his every punch and land some of my own. He does one of his punches badly, and I take that opening. I bend over to dodge it and hit his jaw with a uppercut. He recovers fast enough to block the following attack, though. "He is weak," I think, "Time to finish this fight." I catch his fist, followed by the other one. He begins pushing me, and I use enough force to counter. I wait for the right moment. Suddenly, I let go of his hands, slide to the left, and watch him fall down with the force he was applying to me. I prepare to give the finishing blow.

In one last ditch attempt, he says, "It is me, Lawrence, you wouldn't hurt me, would you?"

I smirk, "Sorry, my Lawrence is hopeless in a fight." It takes one more hit to knock him out.

I turn to Patel. "I guess we will be taking our leave, now," I say.

His jaw is agape. "Y-you can't do that. I won't let you."

"Like you can do that," I spit. Patel pouts and moves out of my way.

"You won't get away with this!

~S&W~

I try to get as far away as possible from the square before Patel remembers he can summon his guards. I find an alleyway to hide in when I see them looking for us. Lawrence grunts. I turn my focus to him and remember he is still possessed by Snow. I take an apple from my bag and chew it until I am satisfied that he can swallow it. I press my lips on his and push the apple down his throat, making sure he swallows everything.

"Enjoying yourself?"

"I am enjoying being chased by guards and hiding away, Prim" I think.

"Turn around." I see a girl, trying to stand tall, but failing at it. three seconds, she starts swaying her snow white tail and grinning. "Hey."

"How are you in the flesh?" I ask.

She starts gripping her fists and running, and jumping, around. "I don't know. I've been felling stronger lately. Like my strength was bottled up, and was released." She seems amazed that she can feel herself. Which is not surprising, this must be the first time she has had a full body for so long.

I go back to Lawrence. "Do you have any wise advice at how to get to safety, oh (questionably) wise Primrose the Mindwolf of my brain?" I say sarcastically.

"Of course I does!" she yips. "Go to the bookkeeper Patel mentioned. He has to help you!"

"He has no reason to help us. In addition, he could turn us in."

"Yes he does! He must know all those myths and stuff, so he must know Snow and Patel are evil."

My mouth is agape. I can't believe I didn't think of that. I look to Prim. Then, I look down; I have nothing to say that can save my pride. She just grins wildly at me, like always.

"Do you know where he is?"

"...we could ask around?"

~S&W~

Everyone here treats us like gods. I hate it! I would be happier if they treated us like demons like the rest of the world. They make me feel helpless, like one of the nobles' children. We are nobles here. Prim and I make our way towards an out-of-the-way shop in one of the narrow side streets. The owner scurries over to us quickly to bow down. He stays down until I tell him to stand up.

I ask, "Do you know where the-"

"Look at these, Holo!" Prim has found some toys in one of the aisles. She comes running down, spinning a hoop with a stick. "Look at me! I'm so good at this," she says right before it falls. Which, makes her droop for a moment before starting again. The clerk's attention is to her rather than me. He is busy showing her different goodies.

"Ahem! I would like to know where the scroll-keeper is."

~S&W~

I drag her, along with the still unconscious Lawrence, away as soon as I find out where to go. We arrive at the door of our destination. "You think this is the place, Prim?" I turn around after hearing no response. I see Prim busy with one of her toys that she got, for free, from the shop. Disregarding her, I reach to knock on the door. An old man, sporting a white beard, answers the door. He first looks at me before turning to Lawrence. His expression is one of understanding. He motions us for the door quickly.

After slamming the door shut and locking it, multiple times, he says, "He is the vessel?" I assume he means Lawrence and nod.

We walk down deep into the mansion to a hidden doorway where we hide. The man produces some smelling salt and waves it in front of Lawrence to wake him. "I knew this was to happen sometime. Patel has been here many times before, researching the art of reviving and possession. My name is Keith."

"Primrose."

"Holo, and this is Lawrence."

Lawrence is slowly waking up. "W-what happened? Last thing I remember is eating the pie. Afterwards, it was just darkness."

Keith informs Lawrence, "You were possessed by Snow, a close friend of Patel."

I pick up, "He wants to take revenge on me for something I did a long time ago. Thankfully, I knocked him out and got us to safety."

"I am Keith, the myth-keeper of this village. You are in a hidden room in my house right now. Most likely, all the exits out of this town are blocked, so you can't get out. Don't worry, though, I'm sure I will figure something out. For right now, stay here where they can't find you." He leaves, leaving the three of us in the interior room with only a candle light to see.

Gemralts: So much characterization... Anyway, review or the kitty gets it! *Holds up cat*

Prim: *Takes cat* Don't be so mean to teh wittle kitteh! *Starts suffocating the cat by hugging it*

Gemralts: Change of plans, review or I will leave the cat with Prim! *Laughs manically*