This chapter is kind of short, but it will give you something to think about. I hope you all will enjoy and please leave any comments in the review. See you all next time!
Chapter 8- Memory and Dreams-
It was afternoon, almost nighttime. Mike and Hannah were at Mr. Griffon's Mansion. Muiko, who was patched up with bandages on her arms, legs, and even her face, was sleeping peacefully in her bed. While she 's resting, Mike and Hannah were with Mr. Griffon at the dinner table.
"Royal Milk Tea and chocolate cake. Please enjoy." The robot butler said as he passed the cup of tea and plate with chocolate cake to Mike and Hannah.
"Thank you." Hannah replied with a smile. She took a sip and munch on the cake. "These taste great!"
While Hannah was enjoying her sweets, Mike was discussing with Mr. Griffon. "Thank you, umm, for helping us Mr. Griffon." Mike said shyly.
"It's no problem. If you both stay there too long, the police might have come and the situation would've become worse." Mr. Griffon replied.
"Why would that be?" Mike asked.
Mr. Griffon gave him a blank stare until he speak. "You're a smart boy, Mike. I can tell by looking at you that this old man's hiding some secrets. Is that what you're thinking?" He asked.
Mike gasped a little. "Uhh, yeah..I mean, yes sir!" Mike surprised.
"No need to be too posh. Perhaps it is best for me to admit the secrets to you young kids." Mr. Griffon nodded.
"What kind of secrets?" Hannah asked while she was eating the cake.
Mr. Griffon closed his eyes for moment until he opened them before he spoke again. "You see, the first secret is that Muiko..is not really my niece." He admitted.
"What?!" They both gasped.
"I adopted her under one condition that we made." Mr. Griffon said.
"Condition?" Mike confused.
"I allow her to stay here if she helps me to investigate into the recent incidents of the Muikai cards." Mr. Griffon explained.
"I did heard it on the news one time. Some duelists got hurt when they dueled against a Muikai monster card. Some even got arrested for using it. Even I was in a duel against that Muikai duelist last week..." Mike sighed.
"That's right." Mr. Griffon nodded.
"About that...Muiko, she's a Muikai duelist, right? Then, why isn't she, you know, like corrupted or something?" Hannah asked.
"That's a very good question." Mike added.
"It seems that Muiko is one of a kind person who can able to control the power of the Muikai card. Usually, whoever uses it becomes corrupt with its power that it drives them hunger for duels. It's like a disease." Mr. Griffon claimed.
"So, why do you want Muiko to help you? Why do you want to investigate about the Muikai cards?" Mike asked becoming more curious.
"I want someone strong and possibly young, younger than me, to investigate the incidents involving the Muikai cards. I believe that something big is playing behind the background with all the Muikai incidents that have been occurring recently around the world. And, if my theory comes true, disaster may befall on our city or even worse."
The last sentence spook Mike and Hannah. "Wh...what do you mean by that? Are you saying that the world might come to end because of the Muikai cards?!" Hannah said loudly.
"Hannah! It's kind of impolite to yell out loud. Especially to Mr. Griffon!" Mike scolded.
"Sorry, but still! I just can't believe all of this!" Hannah said upset.
"You do not have to believe in my story. However, this whole conversation we have had must be put in secret. Whatever you do, you must not tell anyone and everyone about this. You both understand?" Mr. Griffon asked in a serious tone.
Mike and Hannah looked each other for a moment with sweats on their face. "Mmmm, Mr. Griffon." Mike said.
"Yes, what is it?" He asked.
"I...I don't know how to say this, but if this is going to be our secret and everything you said so far is true, then...I..I will do anything help you or Muiko, sir!" Mike declared.
"Mike..." Hannah thought loudly.
"...I see. Very well then. You both looked tired by now. I think it is best to go home and get some rest." Mr. Griffon suggested.
"I will get the car prepare, Master." The robot butler said.
After the conversation ended there, Mike and Hannah headed back home by car, drove by the robot butler. While they were driving to their respective house, Mike think deeply. There were ton of things he understand and don't understand about. The biggest thing in his mind right now was Muiko. "I hope she'll be ok." Mike thought.
The scene transitioned to Muiko. She slowly opened her eyes. She looked around and noticed that she was not in the rented bedroom at Griffon's Mansion. The bed was very comfy and the room was almost pure white. She saw some dolls and other toys laying on one corner of the room. She also noticed a big mirror on the wall with elegant yellow sidings. "This place...can it be?" She said as she get up.
She opened the door and peeked from left to right to see if anyone else is in the area. She exited the room and walked down the hallway.
"It can't be. How did I got back here!?" She confused.
She continued to walk down the hallway until she reached a dead end with huge door in front of her. She slowly put her hand on the doorknob and opened the door. It was a some kind of living room. There was a big fire stove on the wall, connected to a chimney. There were two chairs near the stove, and one of the chairs was occupied by someone.
"...Umm, are you...no! This can't be!" Muiko said frightened.
As she stepped back, the person stood up from the chair, revealing that he was wearing a black coat with a creepy mask that looked like a dragon.
"No! Get away from me!" Muiko yelled as she began running away from the masked figure.
She ran and ran, but the hallway does not end. Behind, darkness filling up the hallway, chasing after her until it reached her and swallowed. "Aaaaaahhh!" She screamed.
She was falling and falling and falling into the darkness. Suddenly, light appeared and shined out the darkness. It was so bright that even brighten her eyes.
"Do not fear. Do not fear from your destiny." Said a voice.
She woke up, noticing that she was no longer to whatever she were before. Around her was a void of space. Star twinkled around her surroundings.
"Now where the heck am I?" She asked.
Suddenly, a light appeared as she turned away from it. She realized that the light was caused by her one and only her own monster, Golden Angel Dragon.
"What? Golden Angel Dragon?!" She gasped.
"Muiko..." It said to her in a calm, yet kind feminine voice.
"Golden Angel Dragon? You can talk?" Muiko was very confused what is exactly going on.
"Muiko, my dear. You were dreaming, dreaming about your fear." It said.
"...Yeah. What about it?" She asked in her usual serious tone.
"There is no need to fear, Muiko."
"...I am not afraid of anything." She said little hesitantly.
"That is not true. Everyone is fear of something sometimes. The only thing to do is to move forward even if you are in fear." It said
Muiko think for a moment, but suddenly feel a heavy drowsiness. "Uh! Why...am I feel so sleepy." She said.
"It is time for you to return to your world, Muiko." Her monster said before Muiko entered a deep slumber.
She then heard beeping noises. It was her alarm clock. She stopped it beeping. She also noticed that the sun was out. It was morning. "What was those dreams about? Why did the first one showed my...old home?" Muiko asked.