Shinigami-cat: So that last chapter was pretty fun. BTW all those stories Arthur talks about are actual stories from the Dreaming... I OWN NOTHING!

Welcome to the library

The rain had finally died down enough for Arthur to go to the library. He was looking around for books on folk lore, specifically Aboriginal folk lore and mythical creatures. So far he hadn't found anything he was looking for. Heck he wasn't even sure what he was looking for. He had several different books opened up in front of him and was jotting down anything that was remotely interesting.

"Wanka Manapulpa Minyma..." Muttered Arthur. "Wonga and Nudu... The Goori Goori Bird... Budadji... The two wise men and the seven sisters... Djet... How the Waratah became red... Ngarntipi... Blue Mountain butterfly... Didipapa and Gorarasiasi... The two willy-willies... The moon and his two wives..."

Arthur hit his head against the table and sighed. He had so much but still had nothing. "Oh you are Arthur da?" Asked a voice.

Arthur looked up at a man with platinum blond hair, purple eyes and wearing a scarf even though it was very humid outside. "Yes and you are?"

The man smiled. "I'm Ivan Braginski. I'm the doctor at the clinic down the road. Your mother came in the other day and said that she was going to send you in for a check-up sometime this week because of the rain. She doesn't want you to catch a cold."

Arthur sighed. "That sounds like her... worrying over nothing."

"On the contrary." Said Ivan. "Colds are quite common here because of the unpredictable weather. Alfred and Matthew get colds all the time. What are you looking at? The Dreaming?"

Arthur nodded. "I've always been interested in folk lore so I thought I'd look up some local folk lore."

Ivan smiled. "Da it's always good to investigate local legends. You never know what might turn up. If you aren't busy you can come by the clinic later today and I'll give you your check up."

Arthur nodded. "Okay Mr Braginski." Ivan nodded and walked off leaving Arthur alone. Arthur shrugged and went back to reading, but something Ivan said kept replaying in his head.

"Local legends huh? Maybe I should narrow down my search." He left the books at the table and walked over to one of two computers in the library. They were old and a little out of date but they still worked... just at snail's pace.

After what seemed like an hour Arthur was able to get onto the internet. He typed Fever Lake into Google and came up with six results.

Fever Lake the movie (1996)

www.*******************.com

A group of teenagers decide to spend the weekend at a house...

Fever Lake Wikipedia

www.*****************************.com

Fever Lake Australia

www.************************.

A small town situated in the middle of outback Australia...

Harvest Festival Fever Lake

www.********.

A festival to celebrate...

Where is Fever Lake?

www. ****************.com

My friend told me about this place she passed through on her way to Sydney...

The strange disappearances in Fever Lake

www.*********************************************.

Why do people keep disappearing in and around the Australian town...

Arthur immediately clicked on the last link but to his dismay it was just a website full on conspiracy theories. Fever Lake just happened to be one of the subcategories. But there was some interesting information right up the top of the page.

Over the past hundred years or so people have been wandering off into the surrounding bushlands and disappearing without a trace. Many people have tried to figure out why this is happening but so far no one has come to a conclusion.

For his own amusement Arthur read some of the comments down the bottom.

TheHero101

It's a freaking conspiracy man! It's either aliens or the government! Who am I kidding it is aliens! They've been abducting us for years! I used to think this shit just happened in America!

TheMasterofAwesome

LOL this is ridiculous! Like hell it's aliens! It's obvious that it's the government. They're kidnapping people and using them to make super soldiers!

BigTomato

Really? Both sound logical :D

LittleTomato

IDIOT! Stupid bastard!

PastaLover

Don't be mean. I think they sound logical ^_^

West

Think about it logically! Why would the government kidnap people and turn them into super soldiers? And aliens don't exist. The more logical explanation is that there is a serial killer living out there taking people and killing them.

MapleHeart

Really? But it's been happening for years. Wouldn't the killer be dead by now?

LoverNotaFighter

He's right you know. Maybe it's like in those horror movies where the killer raped one of his victims to start a family then when the child was old enough he killed the mother and trained the child to hunt and kill like he does?

Neko222

Maybe. But that seems ridiculous too. Perhaps we will never know what happens to them.

Arthur frowned. "I wish there was more information."

"Information on what?" Asked a voice.

Arthur looked up and frowned. Francis was standing next to him holding a thick book. "I didn't realize you could read." Said Arthur.

Francis smiled half-heartedly. "It's a book on curses and charms. I've been really interested in superstitions and stuff lately. But what would you know about black magic and the occult."

"Excuse me?" Growled Arthur. "I'll have you know I'm from Britain. Black magic and the occult was practically born there."

"Well than maybe you can help me." Said Francis. He pulled up a chair and sat next to Arthur. "You see... my father has been really stressed with work... he's been working on Kiku's murder and he's become so stressed lately that he's starting to hear things."

Arthur quirked an eyebrow. It was obvious that Francis was talking about himself. "What is he hearing?"

Francis bit his lip. "Footsteps... It just sounds like someone's following him but he knows there's no one there... Can you think of a charm that will make it stop?"

Arthur shrugged. "Sorry but if I don't know the trigger or if someone cursed him I can't help."

Francis sighed. "Well... thanks anyway... I'll see you around..." He got up and walked away. Arthur shrugged and leaned back in his chair.

"Maybe I should talk to him..." He said to himself. He shrugged and got up to collect his books and talk to Francis some more.

Francis was standing outside looking at the rain and mumbling something under his breath. "Stupid... how can... really... dumb... I hate..."

"Francis? What's up?"

Francis jumped but smiled. "Oh Arthur I didn't expect you to be there."

Arthur shrugged. "You just seemed really out of it so I thought I would see if anything was bothering you."

Francis shrugged. "It's my dad's girlfriend. Something seems off about her... By the way you never answered my question Arthur. What were you looking for?"

Arthur hesitated. "I was looking up Aboriginal folk lore. It's a hobby of mine."

Francis nodded. "Interesting... You wouldn't think that the disappearances and killings have something to do with the Dreaming do you?"

Arthur gulped. "No... I... I just like looking at this stuff! Honestly! It's nothing more than that!"

Francis chuckled darkly. "I agree with you Arthur."

"... You what?"

Francis nodded. "I think that the Dreaming has something to do with the things that happen in the town. Just think about it... It has to be that. What else could it be?" He asked. "It has to be... I know it seems stupid but... It's not like one person or group could cover this up right?"

Arthur shrugged. "Maybe. But you know if the group was really organized..." Arthur suddenly had an idea. "Now, I'm just speaking hypothetically here of course... but since these disappearances have been happening for years and the only families that have been here for years are the Vargas, Beilschmidt and Kiku's family..."

Francis raised an eyebrow. "Are you suggesting that the Vargas and the Beilschmidt's have something to do with this?"

Arthur shrugged. "I'm just suggesting. I'm probably wrong... definitely wrong."

Francis nodded. "I guess you're right... I can't imagine Feliciano or Lovino knowing anything about it... but Gilbert and Ludwig maybe..."Francis shook his head and smiled. "It was nice talking to you Arthur. I'll see you later!"

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Arthur walked into the clinic and breathed in the scent of harsh antiseptic. There was a woman at the counter with extremely large breasts. She looked up at him and smiled. "You must be Arthur. Oh dear you're soaked! Are you here to see Ivan?"

Arthur nodded. He looked down and saw the puddle of water that was collecting around his feet. "Yes... um sorry about your floor..."

The woman smiled. "It's okay. Natalia will clean that up when her lunch break is over. Please take a seat."

Arthur smiled and walked over to sit down on one of the seats in the waiting area. He didn't have to wait long before Ivan walked out. He was talking to Antonio who had a band aid on his arm. "... So remember if you develop a major reaction come back right away da." Said Ivan.

Antonio nodded. "Okay Ivan... Oh hi Arthur!" Antonio beamed as he waved at Arthur. "Have you come for your flew shot too?"

Arthur shrugged. "Maybe. See you later than." Antonio nodded and walked off. Ivan beamed at Arthur and opened the door. Arthur sighed and walked inside.

Ivan's office was a typical doctor's office; diagrams on the wall, models of body parts and some personal pictures of family on the desk. Arthur sat down on a chair across from Ivan's desk and sighed. Ivan still had a smile on his face as he got a syringe and some alcohol swabs. "Okay so I'll just give you your influenza shot and we'll be done da."

Arthur nodded and rolled up his sleeve. "Let's just get this over with..."

Ivan nodded and passed Arthur a maze game. "Just to distract yourself da." Arthur nodded and fiddled with it until Ivan stuck a band aid on his arm. "Okay you're done." Said Ivan. "Have a good day."

Arthur gave Ivan back the maze game and walked out. There was a woman with long platinum blond hair mopping up some water. She glared at Arthur. "Use an umbrella next time you idiot."

Ivan sighed. "Please Natalia. Don't be rude to the clients..."

"Sorry big brother..." Natalia quickly went back to mopping up.

"Um... I guess I'll see you all later than." Said Arthur.

Ivan nodded. "Da see you later Arthur." Arthur nodded and walked home.

Little did he know that the town was about to turn into a living hell.