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Chapter-Erin's Connection

I race along the empty streets. Only other person out, was Noel. She was trailing behind me. However, she manage to remain a close distance. Eventually, I stopped at the intersection.

"Noel, which way do we go from here" I asked her

"Turn left and continue straight for the next couple blocks" Noel manage said. It was clear that she was out of breath. Probably, it was due to keeping up with me.

"Noel, I am sorry. I am worried about Dark and Dwayne. They could be in terrible danger" I told her

"Erin, look, I believe you. You would not being acting this way, if there was some truth to it. But, how do you know?"

"I can't explain it. It was going for a while. I see things, which have to do with the artworks. But, I am not the one who has a connection to Dark"

"I have too, find it strange. How long has this been going on?"

"A couple of days, before Dark arrived. I had dream of me and him, meeting in a courtyard"

"A courtyard" Fiona repeated surprised, "Was it is almost in ruins?

"I think so," I replied

"That is not possible" Noel said stunned

"What do you mean?"

"Well, when I first arrived, I had a similar dream. Only, it was Dwayne and I."

"It makes sense. I mean you and Dwayne. You are his scared maiden, after all"

"Scared maiden," Noel said, "What is that?"

"One way that Dark appears is, when the wing host falls in love. That girl called a scared maiden." I explained

"So, every time Darks appears. Dwayne was think of me." Noel said, smiling with flattery

"Yes, it was destined to be" I said, "While I have to say, there has been some difficulties along the way. I am glad that you two are together."

At the moment, I offered my hand to her. I want to let her know, that we would face the problems together. She took it. We continue on our way.

TP

While they ran, Noel's mind races. Why would I and Erin share similar dreams? She is a Niwa. There is some knowledge as to the artworks and Dark. But, the only one who have the actual connection, would be Dwayne. How could Erin see this?

TP

We came upon the house. It was apparently gated. Although, Noel and I managed to get over it. "Alright, where did you see Dark last?" asked Noel

"He was still in the office. Apparently, there was a trap. He is unable to move" I told her.

"Well, there a way we can enter to office from the outside. There is balcony. If we could climb up to it, we can enter from the office"

"Alright," I began to say "you think you can manage it. You seem to be struggling while going over the gate"

We make are way under the balcony. It was a small distance from the ground. With one of us lift the others on to her shoulders, reaching the ledge would be no problem. I offer to be the one on the bottom. With my arms in position, I am able to lift Noel to the balcony. She swung her legs over.

"Alright," Noel whispered. Since it is possible, that her uncle might be in the office. "I help you up. Just jump up"

I gave her nodded. I went to get some distance. Then, I ran as hard as I could. With a simple jump, I manage to grab Noel's hand. She help me to climb over the ledge. The curtains were close. Making looking into the office rather difficult.

Noel found a tiny gap, where she could peer in. "I can see Dark," she said

"Is your uncle in there as well", I asked. For, I didn't just want to jump in there, if there was a strong chance of be caught. It would do us no good being caught.

"No, I don't see him. I would be cautious as we entered" Noel said. She went slow open the glass doors. She slowed her head through the curtain. She gestured me to follow her.

The office was dark. It was rather to see anything. There only thing that I could made out was a silhouette. It appeared to slump over, despite it was standing. I know, it was Dark.

"Dark," I called to him, in the quietest voice possible.

"Erin," he said "what are you doing here?"

I move over to him. Despite the darkness, I could see that he had taken a few punches. Probably, Noel's uncle was trying to get information out of him.

"Dark, are you alright" I asked, as I touch his face. My thumb was wiping the blood under his lip away.

"Erin, you shouldn't be here. Leave. Leave, before he comes back" Dark told her.

"How can say that? You are trapped here" I pointed out, "You can't move. Noel and I came here to help you"

"How do you know that?" he asked

"I saw it," I stated "I had a dream, where I saw Dwayne entered the room. Then, you took his place"

Dark was searching for the words to say. His eyes was scanning my face. I couldn't tell, if he trying to find something to argue against me being there. For, I gave him valid reason. Then again, I told him my dream. He might be reading something into it. A reaction that was similar to Noel's.

"Here," Noel said, across the room "here it is"

I went over to where she stood. At her feet, there was an hourglass was stuck on the floor. It was glowing.

"I seen these before" Noel said, "My uncle said we were going to use these, in the last stage of our plan. I guess, he decide that he was jumping ahead into plan"

"How do we release Dark?" I asked, getting a little anxious.

"I believe that by removing at least on one. The spell should disappear and Dark should be free" Noel answered.

After glancing over at Dark, I gave her a nod. We both grab the hourglass. With all of our strength, we were attempting to remove it. Even with the two of us, it took a little while to pull it out. Once we manage to do it, Dark ran over to us. He grabbed each of us, by the arm. Then, he was guiding us to the window.

"Wait, Dark, what about the journal or the artwork" I said to him.

"That is not important, now" he told her

"Not important," I repeated "We could bring an end to everything. Why not take the time to search?"

"Erin," he said, in the attempts to remain claim, "there will be time for that later. For now, we must get you out of here. It is not safe"

"Oh, but it was safe enough for Dwayne to enter as himself" I retorted

"That is something entire different," he retorted back

"Dark," I began to argue. I stopped, however. A small voice caught my attention. It was coming from the hallway. It saying:

"They need to go. They need to be destroyed. Turning the hearts man to black, for the artworks are evil"

"Erin, Erin" Dark said, as he jerking my arm. It was all an attempt to get my attention.

At the moment, I snapped back to reality. I came out saying, "A voice. I heard a voice. It was saying that an artwork need to be destroy"

"What," Dark said puzzled

"The voice said it want the artworks destroyed," said Erin

"What voice" Dark inquired

"Was it my uncle?" asked Noel

"I don't think so," I answer her. "Unless, your uncle has a tiny voice"

"Either way, it is far too dangerous. We need to leave" said Dark

"Aren't worried about the voice said. Don't you want to stop what is going on? We can do that right now?" I told him. I don't how and why, I heard the voice. However, I felt that was the source of the drama, these past few weeks. I couldn't believe that Dark wanted to leave. Doesn't he want this do end? He won't be here, if he didn't. Then, why is he stopping me or not going after it himself.

"Erin," he began, his voice was attempting to be as clam as possible. "I do. Still, your and Noel's well-being is more important. If anything happen you two, it would be devastating for Dwayne. Think of grandparents, what would feel, and me as well"

"But,"

"I believe you," he answered. "I promise that I will come back. We have that advantage knowing that it is here. So let head back"

"He is right, Erin"

With that, I gave Dark a nod. He led us back out the window. Then, we began head back to the home.