New chapter time! Now let's find out what happened to Kate and Conan.
Kate's P.O.V.
I woke up in my own den after who knows how long. It looks like it was morning. I saw my dad outside.
"Dad? What's going on? How long have I been sleeping?"
"Only the entire night."
"But what about the fountain and bringing Humphrey back? We were right there in front of the temple."
"What are you talking about, Kate? Humphrey's been waiting for you to wake up the entire morning."
"Good morning, Kate!"
I didn't want to believe it but it was right there in front of me. Humphrey was alive and he was waiting for me. I guessed that what happened was just a bad dream.
"Hi Humphrey!"
"Are you ready to go?"
"What? Go where?"
"We're going to play in the forest, remember?"
"Oh yeah! Just forgot."
"You kids have fun!"
We walked together into the forest. We talked and laughed together on the way.
"Hey, Kate, I'll race you to the top of the mountain."
"You're on!"
It was so much fun. Running around and racing. I couldn't feel happier. And the best part was that I was with Humphrey. It felt like nothing could separate us.
"Ha! I win, Humphrey!"
Humphrey followed close behind panting.
"Okay, Kate... You win."
I couldn't stop looking into his eyes. I love him and there was nothing that could change that.
"KATE! LOOK OUT!"
He ran up to me and pushed me. A gunshot rang out.
"Hunters! Let's get out of here, Humphrey."
No answer.
"Humphrey?"
I turned around and what I saw was horrifying.
"HUMPHREY!"
Humphrey was shot. He was bleeding heavily from his side.
"...Kate..."
It was happening all over again. The fear and horror was too much for me to handle.
"...run...Kate..."
I ran to his side.
"NO! I'm not going to lose you again!"
"...If you don't... you'll get shot too..."
"I don't care! I'm not going to let you go! We're world adventurers, remember?"
I heard a gun click. I kissed Humphrey. I didn't want him to die without me. Everything got bright and I was in a white space, alone with Humphrey.
"Am I dead?"
Humphrey got up and looked like he was alright.
"No, Kate. Far from it. You passed the trial."
"Really?"
"Yup. You had a nightmare and you overcame fear by letting your love act instead of your fear."
"Wow. I guess only one trial is left, huh?"
"Right. There's no stopping you, Kate."
He began to fade away.
"Wait! Humphrey!"
"I know you can do it..."
I woke up.
Conan's P.O.V.
I woke up in a void. It was very dark and I couldn't see.
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
"It's only you here."
That voice sounded like me only darker and no sign of emotion.
"Who said that!"
"I did."
It got a little brighter but not by much. What I saw in front of me was... me. I saw myself in front of me. Jet black, chipped left ear, the scar, and fear striking red eyes.
"I'm you."
"You're not me! You're what the curse turned me into."
"Don't try to escape it! It was you who killed your brother! There was no curse. The sorcerer merely brought out your inner darkness. I am that darkness. We are one and the same."
"NO! I am nothing like you!"
I tried to tackle into him but he dodged instantly as if he knew.
"I am you. I always know what you're going to do next."
I was so angry that I kept trying to attack him. I tried to tackle him again and again. Each time, he dodged so easily.
"Stop resisting and give into darkness."
It seemed hopeless. I can't fight him if I can't touch him. It scares me to know that I can't do anything, to be a burden on others. I've already caused pain to others. I refuse to make it worse! But I feel so alone.
"You're not alone, Conan."
Humphrey appeared next to me.
"Oh, look. It's your dead brother."
"Conan, remember that you always have family and friends to support you."
"Oh, yeah? What family? What friends? He killed you, both of your parents are dead, and he always avoided other people."
"He's right, Humphrey. Who can support me?"
"Oh come on, you haven't forgotten us already have you?" a voice said.
Kate, Lilly, and Garth appeared with Humphrey.
"We just became friends and you can't remember us." said Kate.
"Don't forget about us." said another voice.
Mom and Dad appeared next to them too.
"You always have us in your heart, even if we're not actually there."
"You guys are right. I'm never truly alone as long as I have you."
The void started getting brighter and brighter.
"What's going on here?" said my so-called dark half. "I... can't... move!"
"GO FOR IT!" everyone yelled.
I pounced on him without trouble and I clawed and bit all over him and he faded away. I looked back at everyone and smiled. I closed my eyes and waited to wake up.
Two trials down, one more to go. I can't wait to get started on the next chapter. UPDATE!: I already have the idea for my next story. It's still in the brainstorming stage though and I probably won't post the first chapter til i'm done with this story. I want to give you guys a chance to guess what my next story will be. On my profile, I will have three words posted that all have to do with my next story. PM me or post a review here to make your guess.