Chapter Four. Aefriol's New Host

The Doctor and his companions were enjoying spending time with Natasha and the Barton Family. They enjoyed playing games and enjoying activities in the festival. Even Nathaniel won first prize at his age group's costume contest while Cooper won second prize at his age group's costume contest.

"If I was aware that this place had a costume contest," Tegan confessed, "I would have went to get me a costume."

"It was a short notice, Tegan." the Doctor told his Australian companion, "That we are here that is."

"I get that much." Tegan huffed in response.

Adric finished his slice of pizza that Lila had gotten for him.

"So, how did you like it?" Lila asked.

"I think it was pretty good." Adric answered, "I never knew what pizza was before coming here and I really like it."

"Welcome to the club!" Cooper exclaimed.

"We should go into groups to go to different activities." Lila suggested.

"I do not wanna leave Mommy." Nathaniel insisted.

"I will stay with Nate and do activities with him." Laura told the others.

"Can we go on the hay ride, Mom?" Cooper asked.

"Only if someone goes with you." Laura answered.

"I will go with you." Natasha chimed in before looking at Laura, "You know, just to be sure he is safe."

"How about Nyssa and Tegan go with you as well, Cooper?" the Doctor suggested.

"Great." Tegan groaned to Nyssa, "Just what I need. Dealing with hay on my skin."

"It does not sound like a bad idea though." Nyssa replied.

"That sounds like a good idea." Laura smiled, "What about the rest of you?"

"I will be at the cafeteria getting something to drink." Lila announced.

"Alright." Laura nodded, "Stay there until the rest of us get back. The Doctor, Nathaniel and I will be back at the Kiddie Golf."

"What about you, Adric?" the Doctor asked his young companion. Adric looked over to see a door glowing an eery shade of purple next to where the curtains were located.

"Adric?" the Doctor called.

"Shouldn't somebody go in that room with you?" Nyssa asked.

"I can take care of myself!" Adric insisted before going inside the glowing door, "I will meet with Lila at the cafeteria when I am done."

"If you say so." the Doctor sighed before everyone went to their destinations.

Adric looked to see a room that looked like a normal office for a Physical Education teacher. It had a desk, desktop computer, a few equipment and a couple of chairs. Next to the computer was another table. That attracted the Alzarian's attention as he was unaware that the crystal that was containing Aefriol's essence was under the desk.

"What is a second table doing here?" Adric asked aloud.

"Pardon me, sir." a voice called from behind. Adric was startled as he turned to see the woman behind him, "Sorry to have scared you, but I was wondering something."

"Um, sure." Adric quickly replied, "But first, what is your name?"

"Prumiva, my dear boy." the woman answered, "I am needing your help here carrying this desk to the corner of the room, if you please."

"Sure. I will be glad to help you."

Adric was unaware that he was being ensared by Prumiva into becoming the new host for her master Aefriol as he walked in front of the desk. Prumiva was at the opposite end of that table, appearing as she was going to lift the table with him.

Adric touched the end of the table and then the black essence of Aefriol went inside the young boy, entering through his mouth, nose and ears. He stumbled onto the wall close to him, groaning in pain.

"What...what is this?" Adric asked in pain.

"Why, my dear boy," Prumiva smiled an evil smile, "you are about to become the new host to my master Aefriol."

"What?!" Adric exclaimed in disbelief, "No! No, please!"

He then saw visions that were quite unpleasant. First he saw visions of many planets, including the planet Earth being conquered by the dark power. Then he saw a vision that were of him, but not really him. Evil and ruling over the many planets in the galaxy, then eventually the whole universe.

"No! Please!" Adric groaned in agony, "I do not want to be like that! Not me! Please, not me!"

"There is no use in fighting dearie." Prumiva cooed at the boy, "You would lose your mind, your sanity, if you even tried to fight Aefriol and his control over you."

Not too long after that, Adric eventually gave in and Aefriol completely taken over his body as he slowly rose up in his new body, his new vessel, his eyes glowing a vicious red in contrast to Adric's brown eyes.

"I am here," Aefriol declared, "at last! I shall begin my conquest over this universe. Well done, Prumiva."

"Thank you, master." Prumiva knelt before her master, "I have done my best."

"Now we shall begin." Aefriol cackled as Prumiva joined him.

Author's Note: My apologies for most of these chapters being short. This is one of my older works before my writing skills changed over the years. I think I made this in like what, 2020? 2019? One of those two years. It's been awhile. Good times.