Silent By Night Part 1, Page 2

  “I noticed your presence is getting stronger. I am starting to smell

  it,”Kago said; while attempting not to look jealous.

  “Yes, I am aware of that. I consumed 6 souls just yesterday.”

  “Damn, sometimes even idiots get lucky.”

  ***

  Back at the lab, Sasgo and Sora just reached the top of the stairs.

  "What room do you want?” Sasgo asked, as he pulled out a pack of cigars.

  The two arrived at a room on the very end of the second floor. The

  room was very spacious; at the corner of the large room; there was

  small bed next to the window. Sora walked around the room, analyzing

  everything. Sora pointed to a bookshelf; in a corner across from the

  small bed. “Hondana”

  "Yes, good job indeed, that is the word for bookshelf. Tonight I will

  read you a book from that very shelf.” Dr. Takinago said, almost

  looking relived; that he did not have to go to another room.

  Dr.Takinago took a drag on his cigar; and reached for a book on the

  Hondana. The book looked old and raggedy. It had to be over a thousand

  years old. “My father read this to me, just before...”

  “Just before..? Please finish your sentence. I am listening”

  Dr. Takinago cleared his throat. “Sora I must tell you another time. I

  cannot tell you this now.”

  "Why not, why is it so vital to wait till later?”

  "Excuse me, just wait right there for me.”

  Dr. Takinago left the room; with the book in his hand and the cigar in the other. Dr. Takinago

  almost forgot what happened to those who read the book. Dr. Takinago

  rushed down the stairs into the long hallway.

  "Yuma, I need you to come here right now!”

  Yuma was in front of him within the next microsecond.

  "Sir, do you need something?”

  "Yuma, That sound-proof tube please.”

  Yuma produced a metal tube from her storage department.

  “The book belonged to the Black cat; it was stolen from her by my father.”

  “What is your point?”

  “The book was The Black Cats diary. I think she enchanted the diary so

  that whoever reads it; becomes a demon of the Black Cat council.”

  “I do know that she has a council of demons, but I have no data

  concerning the book.”

  “I must read it to him, the DreamWorld needs him after I read it; I

  will make sure he reaches the Whispering Pines. I will need you to

  train him. When I become a demon you must kill me.”

  “I cannot kill you sir.”

  “Yes you will that is an order, do I make myself clear?”Dr. Takinago

  raised his voice.

  “Sir, please don’t read, the book. I…”

  “What Yuma, say what is on your mind, because this could be the very

  last time we speak!”

  “Sasgo, I love you.”

  “I know, I love you too, I programmed the ability to love in you. I

  take full responsibility for that. I am sorry Yuma”

  “You idiot, how am I suppose to kill you with my emotions intact?”

  “Listen to me damn it! The Black Cat and her council will stop at

  nothing to destroy the DreamWorld, once they destroy the DreamWorld

  they will then kill out the physical universe. The Black Cat council's

  mission is to bring pain to humans of all walks of life, until they give

  into the dark. If you do not kill me you might as well join the

  council.”

  “I understand now.”

  Dr. Takinago released his ear from the tube and ran back upstairs. He

  knew what he had to do; he took a long puff from his cigar and opened

  the door.

  "Where did you go?”

  “There will be no questions Sora and after this story; you are to go

  straight to bed. Is that understood?”

  “Yes father.”

  “Good, I am glad we understand each other.”

  Dr. Takinago grabbed his reading glasses in his left pocket.

  After Dr. Takinago took a few puffs of his cigar, almost as if he was

  saying a prayer he closed his eyes. When Dr. Takinago opened them he

  though in his mind, wow I created a real piece of art, he will do

  great in the DreamWorld.

  Dr. Takenago put his cigar out in a ash tray that was placed on the window seal. He

  cleared his throat and opened the book; he began to read the first

  paragraph to himself. Those who take or steal this book I will not be

  at greivance with you; in fact I am quite proud of you and for this reason, I

  will give you a fair warning. This book is enlaced with some of the

  best enchantments known throughout DreamWorld and even the Physical

  universe, unlike a Dreamworld item, this item can be taken to any

  realm. With all of this being said in this book if you agree to read

  it; you will become my demon and be one of my council.

  Dr. Takinago looked at Sora, then down at the book.

  He began to read out loud:

  Chapter Four : The Black Cat journal

  Journal entry number one :

  I hid my locket so that nobody can find it, as for you my dear diary,

  you will stay by my side at all times. The locket can only teleport me

  to other realms, but your power is much too precious to let go. I need

  you to build my army of demons. I do want to tell you of my adventures

  today diary. Today I stumbled across a land called Whispering Pines,

  stupid animals were all over the place. I even punched a satyr in the

  face, because he gave me a look. I hate looks. The dumbass actually

  told me that I was unwelcome in Whispering Pines. This really pissed me off.

  Who does not know that I am the rightful heir to DreamWorld?I sent

  Elgon and Reda to kill him, two of my best demons. This is what

  horrifies me they could not enter Whispering pines. That Damn Satyr

  enchanted the entrance to where my magic is powerless, who does he

  think he is disarming me? Well if I find that damn satyr,he better be

  dead. Whispering Pines should be mine. I will not sit back and watch

  gnomes and satyrs and Dryads rule my territory. This is all just

  unheard of. If my father was alive today, then of course they could

  roam free and call the damn land Shouting Pines, but not under my reign. On the note of my

  father I must thank you once again diary, it was you who created the

  demon who killed him.

  “So she killed her very own father?”

  “Sora, you must understand, the Black Cat has little to no feelings at all.”

  “Is that all that is written in the journal?”

  “No, but it does seem to be the only, diary my thought on this is that

  she removed some of the pages.”

  “Why would she do that?”

  “Well, the Journal gives her power to turn souls into demons.”

  “It never says how?”

  There was a long moment of silence. The rain was dying down. “No

  father, I just met you I am not ready to lose you yet.”

  “Listen to me, right now I am not going to stand for this nonsense.”

  “But..”

  “There will be no buts. I got until 3:30 am in the morning, that is

  the time of the awaking for evil spirits, I have already told Yuma

  about this deal. Yuma will train you, The dreamWorld needs you

  Whispering Pines needs you.”

  Sora looked out into the rain,
“What is the rest of the journal about.”

  “No, I cannot show you. You need to just trust me, please.”

  “Why the hell should I trust you, You created me just to abandon me!”

  “I am helping you, The dreamworld needs you please Sora don't act this way.”

  “Well What if I need you?” Sora started to raise his voice.

  “I am sorry Sora, but you are in very good hands with Yuma.”

  “I think I understand, I must learn the ways of combat and free the

  DreamWorld of the evil Black Cat.”

  “You are very smart.”

  “I will defeat the Black Cat, even if I die trying to save this

  DreamWorld you are talking about. I am willing to die, because the

  only reason I am alive is because of you. I realize this is very vital

  to you, because you are giving up your life. I do realize I owe you my

  soul because you are the one who created me and for that reason; I am

  willingly sacrificing myself, but as soon as I see the Black Cat. I

  have one thing to say and that is zettai, makemassen * yo.”

  Translation: I most certainly will not lose.

  Chapter Five: Yuma's Quest

  Dr. Takenago looked down at Sora, who was in sleep mode; he then

  picked up his ash tray and put the book back on the shelf. Is that

  safe to keep it on the shelf? Well where can I take it? I am about to

  die.

  Dr. Takenago walked to the light switch; he felt a jerk in his stomach

  and then checked his watch it read: 3 A.M. He knew he had to make sure

  that Sora made it to Whispering Pines. He fliped the switch down then

  shut the door behind him. He bolted down the stairs and jumped the

  last step. Yuma rolled from the kitchen to the long hallway.

  “Follow me, I got to make sure he gets to DreamWorld. If he lands in

  the Azure The Black Cats demons will capture him.”

  Without another word the two rushed to the experiment section.

  “Computer on, Sora control system.”

  The computer flashed on like the speed of light; and pulled up a page.

  At the top left hand corner of the page was a video file.

  “Is that what we look like when we dream?” Yuma asked.

  “Yes, and I must say that it is much more graceful than watching a human sleep.”

  In the center of the page was a video of Sora sleeping; he laid there motionless. Dr. Takinago then realized just how beautiful his creation is. Sora's green eyes were wide open and his electric blue crown was glowing. “I really never have seen anything like him. Damn, I am going to miss him.”

  “I will raise him well. I will not leave DreamWorld without him; andhe will be victorious.”

  “I trust you; damn if you let me down I can't do anything about it.”

  “I swear to all that it is worth, Sora will survive and DreamWorld will be at peace.”

  The computer beeped.

  “He is in Whispering Pines, for the time being Kerion will take care of him I have already made arangements.”

  Dr. Takinago looked down at his watch then at Yuma. “I love you, I

  know this will be hard, but it has to be this way. I am not scared

  anymore.My father did this for me; I got to be strong and do it for

  you and Sora. Yuma you got to be strong and do it for me, for my honor

  to show me that my sketches and creations are really worth something.

  I need you to do this for me, please kill me.”

  Dr. Takinago looked into the eyes of his first creation, she looked

  just like a human, but much more graceful and not the look of evil

  selfish beauty; her eyes looked like those of a godess told in

  childrens tales throughout the world. The blue in her eyes seemed so

  real and then a leak of the water from the most beautiful ocean

  fell. As a tear rolled down her silicone face she stuttered out,

  “I...I love you till the end Takinago.”

  Yuma raised her hand in the air and mist leaked from her palm, smells

  of gas stretched throughout the experiment section, The mist cleared

  and Yuma lowered her hand. Yuma walked over to Dr. Takinago , he was

  laying on his back, his muscles relaxed.

  Water started to fall from the roof.

  “Why didn't you kill me?”

  “I can't stand to see you in pain, You will not feel anything. My

  magic is electrical, so I had to numb you. I now realize I must accept

  this task, but I do not have to cause pain, you will have a peaceful

  death.”

  Yuma raised her arm above her head once more and a metal rod appeared

  in hand; as she set the rod down it began to grow. A platform of earth

  rose up and she was now looking down at Dr.Takinago; his body was now

  getting wet; his clothes were drenched, she looked down at his lab

  coat, that he never took off; as it floated off of him and swirled

  around the room. Yuma for the first time got a good look at Dr.

  Takinago's eyes. Yuma zoomed in and locked them as a target; his eyes

  were changing from a human mischievous blue, to a gentle calming red.

  Are those demon eyes, they look like they contain pixels, he can't be

  a robot he is human. All of the human eyes I have ever seen though are

  a solid color. Yuma knew she was in a race for time and if the demon came

  out, her quest to ensure that he had a peaceful death would be

  destroyed. She took one last glance at Dr. Takinago, and then began to

  sing the most beautiful note of music in the world, the birds of the

  sky would be jealous of her. Silent bolts of thunder and lightning

  struck upon the water.

  After the storm Yuma, restored the room to the way it was before with

  a different note. The rift in the floor shrunk back to original size

  with a new tile over it. The water evaporated and nothing of Dr.

  Takinago remained with the exception of his clothes.

  Yuma raised her staff in the air and the staff started to fade; until there was nothing in her hand. She looked around the room; she then walked up to Dr. Takinago's clothes, I want these to stay here forever, so I will never forget that my quest is completed.