Chapter 2 : Fears And Troubles

As Nyctoria wept onto her pillow, she thought of what happened at the birthday party.'CINDIGO!'I remember shouting those words out...And then Cindigo flinched back.They stared at me then turned to mist.  Nyctoria thought as she scrunched up her face in anger.  "You know it would have been either way." Cindigo's chilling voice crawled up Nyctoria's spin as she turned her head, a glare burning in her eyes at the demon.  The demon grinned and chuckled.  "You know, he tasted very sweet in my opinion."   Nyctoria gripped onto the pillow and shoved her face into it.  Cindigo smirked wider as they closed their eyes and sighed in boredom.  Their eyes opened with a melancholy look to it.  Cindigo stared down at the weeping child, a sudden emotion burst inside of Cindigo.  A feeling Cindigo hasn't felt in years,  or even in the century's they lived in.  Guilt.  It was like a wave that hit hard against them sending them hurdling into a boulder.  They scrunched their face in disgust as they stared back at the child.  They inhaled deeply before speaking again.  "Dear, look.  I didn't want you, and you didn't want me."  Cindigo spoke in a calming tone, Nyctoria faces still buried in her pillow.  "-Sigh- So..Ill tell you something you might be delighted to hear."  A hint of mischief lingered at Cindigo's last word.  Nyctoria slowly lifted their head and stared at Cindigo with bloodshot red eyes and tears streaming down her face.  Cindigo sighed and spoke.  "The one way to get rid of me.  Is too easily kill yourself."  Cindigo half-lidded their eyes at Nyctoria.  Nyctoria glared at Cindigo and turned herself at the cold evil demon.  "I am not killing myself!I'm not an idiot!"  Nyctoria almost screamed at Cindigo, If it wasn't for her current condition she'd be screaming for the hills.   Cindigo grunted in annoyance as they coldly glare back at Nyctoria.  "Look here you idiot! Once you die our souls will separate!You'll be free from me and come back to life using the last bit of magic from me!"   Cindigo shouted back at Nyctoria.  Nyctoria flinched back and stared at Cindigo for a moment before she softened her expression at Cindigo.

"I'm..not going to kill myself.  Cindigo." Nyctoria spoke softly towards the demon.  Cindigo sat on the wooden chair, their slits of red glowed in the dark corner of the room.  The demon turned to mist before the door creaked open. "Hey, um Nye you ok?" Demetrius peeked his head through the door, Nyctoria sniffled and shook her head sideways. Demetrius sighed and walked towards  Nyctoria and sat down in the corner of the bed, tipping it onto one side. Nyctoria laid down there sniffling and cuddling herself. Demetrius gave out an exasperated sigh and rubbed Nyctoria's shoulder. "Its alright Nye, over time everyone will think that it was just a joke!" Demetrius chuckled but it slowly died down when he realized that Nyctoria wasn't laughing. Demetrius rubbed the back of his neck as he looked down at Nyctoria, then an idea popped into his head.

"Hey, I got an idea!" Demetrius practically jumped off the bed causing Nyctoria to almost fall off the bed. Nyctoria rubbed her eyes and stared at her brother. He smiled showing off his white pearly teeth. "Let's take a walk out in the forest! Will have fun there like we always do!" Demetrius expanded out his hands showing his excitement. Nyctoria giggled and stared at her dorky brother. "Alright....fine." Nyctoria giggled and hopped onto her brothers back. Demetrius ran out of Nyctoria's room and went down the oak and red hallway. Demetrius ran down the stairs and ran throughout the doors, Demetrius's footstep thumped loudly against the concrete pavement. Demetrius ran throughout the bushland and ran faster with each step. Nyctoria laughed and smiled as they traveled further into the forest. Then came a clearing of long blades of shinning grass and a large waterfall, it pouring out into the sparkling landscape of a lake. Demetrius settled her down onto the grass and fell onto the blades of grass, swallowing him. Nyctoria searched for her brother before seeing a black furred wolf staring at her with two yellow orbs, the wolf panted and ran through the field of grass. Nyctoria laughed as she chased her brother, she chased him through the field and giggled to herself. Her eyes caught something flies across her, like a flash. Nyctoria stopped and looked around. Demetrius too also stopped and ran towards Nyctoria. Nyctoria held her hands together and hid behind her brother, Demetrius snarled and growled everywhere knowing someone was here.

A flash of a blade shone onto Nyctoria's face. Nyctoria's shield her face as black mist formed a shield, The blade clinked against the shield sparks flew from the blade. Demetrius instantly shot his head at the shadowed figure, he bit into there arm. He tugged it and it came off, he violently threw it away and growled at the figure. Then three other shadowed figures came out. The darkness crawled away from them to reveal them covered in white. One with the sword and missing arm had grey spiky hair and a white suit, another was a female. She also had grey hair but it was straightened, she wore white shorts, a white sleeveless tank top and white heel boots. And last was another man, his hair was grey too but it was tied up in a small bun. He wore a white singlet and white pants complete with combat boots. They all had blue eyes and pale skin, The man with his arm ripped off looked at his arm and back too Nyctoria and her brother. "Such a pity." The man with spiky grey hair had such a bore and depressed tone, but still sound pleasing to hear. "Haha! You didn't even give her a slice Calamo!" The lady laughed, almost insanely. "Zoloko please not disturb Calamo." The large man with a deep voice spoke. 

"No, it is alright Kermani." Calamo's voice trailed off looking at Nyctoria. Nyctoria eyes connected to Calamo's, she felt uncomfortable so she decided to glare at him trying to get some sort of confidence. But Calamo didn't flinch, which caused Nyctoria to shudder. Demetrius growled as he stood in front of Nyctoria. "Oh, a Hell Hound~."Zoloko purred towards Demetrius. Demetrius snarled and barked at them. "You two take care of the Hello Hound." Calamo stared at Nyctoria. Nyctoria heard shuffling behind her, she turned and saw Calamo's figure looming over her with a silver sword. "I'll take care of the reincarnation." Nyctoria's eyes widened as she fell backward clenching her eyes shut. She heard a buzzing noise,  she opened her eye and saw black mist surrounding Calamo's clone body then crushing it, silver type liquid splattered everywhere.  Some splattered on Nyctoria's face, her face traumatized and afraid. Demetrius roared and charged at the other two. They jumped up as Demetrius spat fire, burning the soft green blades of grass.

Zoloko laughed and pulled out a silver chain covered in small spikes. Kermani pulled out gauntlets with three large claws, Demetrius breathed and panted heavily. He charged at them howling and eyes burning with violence. Nyctoria was surrounded by black mist as she stared at Calamo, fear in her mind. "So reincarnation. What is it you do now." Calamo spoke. Nyctoria shook and sat there. "I-I!I have no idea what you're talking about!" Nyctoria screamed tears building up inside her eyes. Calamo ran towards Nyctoria, the mist slashing at him. Nyctoria gripped her head. "NO!" She screamed as spikes of darkness shot everywhere around her. Calamo dashed backward, just barely dodging the spikes. His hand had fully generated, his eyes bored into Nyctoria's corrupted soul. "You will be cleansed you filthy demon!" Calamo roared as he charged full speed ahead with his silver sword. A shield form in front of him, Calamo dashed behind Nyctoria. Nyctoria eyes widened and slowly turned her head to him. He threw the silver blade at her, The blade shined and shimmered reflecting the summer's rays. Nyctoria's mouth agape as she tried to block it. She turned her body around and held her hands in front of herself. 

As the shield slowly formed the blade just barely made through it, The blade pierced through Nyctoria's chest. Nyctoria coughed out blood as it ran down the corner of her mouth, tears streaming down her face. The blade went through the other side of her body. The blood dripped down the blade, small droplets fell onto the green grass. Demetrius shot his head towards Nyctoria's wounded form, Demetrius howled as he dashed towards Nyctoria. Calamo dropped in front of Demetrius, Demetrius jumped over Calamo and still ran over to Nyctoria. Demetrius slowly turned back to his human form, still in his flannelled patterned shirt. "No!Nye!Hey, buddy stay with me!" Demetrius cradled Nyctoria in his arms. He reached for the handle of the sword but flinched back when he thought it would hurt her. "D-Deme..trius.." Nyctoria chocked out coughing more blood and gasping for long deep breaths. "C-Come on! DON'T LEAVE ME!" Demetrius cried sobbing into his dying sister's chest. Nyctoria groaned and closed her eyes, still breathing heavily. Nyctoria floated above her dying form, she was her soul outside her body. " Oh great," Cindigo spoke sarcastically. Nyctoria stared at her brother. "Demetrius!I'm right!-" Nyctoria went to go hug him but phased into his body. "H-Here.." Her voice shook as she floated above her sobbing brother, his words turned to mumbles as she frantically tried to get her brothers attention. "B-Big bro!" Nyctoria waved her hands in front of him.

" - Sigh - look he won't be able to see you because you're dead." Cindigo's harsh voice replied to Nyctoria's endless pleads. "B-But he's gonna get h-himself killed!" Nyctoria shouted gripping her head and floated above her corpse. " Well that's not my problem now is it?" Cindigo twirled their long sharp nails in purple mist, guiding it. "You know, he was such a sweet man. I almost feel sorry for him." Cindigo cheeked their nails and examined them. "Welp I had fun, see you in hell brat." Cindigo slowly turned to mist. "W-Wait!" Nyctoria flinched and turned to Cindigo slightly turning to dust. "What." Cindigo had an annoyed tone as she stared at Nyctoria. "I-I...I want to make a deal." Nyctoria sweated and swallowed. Cindigo cocked an eyebrow and floated closer towards Nyctoria leaving a trail of purple smoke. "What type of deal?" Cindigo' interests perked up as Nyctoria fiddled with her thumbs. "W-Well you can make most things possible, r-right?" Nyctoria stared at the demons red slits. "Correct?.." Cindigo voice trailed off as they placed their hand under their chin. "W-Well, if you could bring me to life.." Nyctoria paused taking a breath, Cindigo leaned closer smirking. "I-I could give you my s-soul.." Nyctoria looked away from the demon, the demon grinned from ear to ear. " Deal." Cindigo lent out a hand and chuckled. Nyctoria stared at their hand grabbed it. Black vein's crawled up their arm, Nyctoria panicked and gasped as it crawled to her neck to her forehead. A pentagram formed onto her head, her hair swayed as she arched her back and gasped. Cindigo smirked as a blinding light flashed.

Demetrius was pulled from the collar of his flannelled shirt and thrown across the field. Demetrius landed on the harsh and rough dirt, He arched his back and grunted. "D-Damn you bastards!" Demetrius spat out, coughing as he breathed harshly. His eyes turned yellowe but were met with the head of a boot to the face. Demetrius gripped his face, warm blood trickling down his noes. Demetrius was lifted from the collar, from a huge muscular hand which belonged to Kermani. Kermani then tossed Demetrius in the air, Zoloko came from behind him, laughing, and wrapped her chains around him and swung him into the ground causing a small crater to form. Nyctoria's hair swayed in the gentle breeze, her peaceful form sat with a sword pierced into her. Her pale face almost looked like a porcelain doll, except for the fact her eyes shot open to black voids with red slits in them. Nyctoria gripped the handle of the sword with both hands and pulled it out of herself with ease. The blade shimmered as the blood trailed down the blade. Nyctoria's pale skin was crawling with black veins that traveled all over her body. She glanced at the sword, it began to burn making sizzling sounds. The blade turned a vibrant glowing red, the handle of the blade grew two spikes representing wings and a large gem engraved between the blade and handle. The blood sizzled off of the blade as she raised it to her face. 

Nyctoria closed her eyes and sharply breathed in. She turned her gaze to her brother and the three other 'people'. Nyctoria dragged the blade across the grass burning away the lifeforce, the beautiful green grass was left with a trail of an ugly, burnt, brown dead grass. Demetrius howled in pain as kicks and punch were blown at him, Calamo just stood there watching the scenery before him. His head shot up as he looked down at his chest. Feeling a sword stab him in his chest, he gave off an ear piercing scream. Nyctoria pulled the blade out of his back, he dropped to the ground clutching his chest while screaming. Kermani and Zoloko stared in horror seeing their leader screaming, whilst dying slowly. " What the!? Whats going on!?" Zoloko staggered back, her chains dangling. Kermani stepped back, " Zoloko retreat." Kermani's calm and deep voice spoke as he dashed away from the scene. " H-Huh!? W-Wait! Kermani!" Zoloko tripped over her foot and ran. " Damn Angles!"  Nyctoria's voice sounded demonic as the blade was covered with a green substance. " N-Nyctoria.." Demetrius stared up at his sister, aching and tired. " Bingo!" Nyctoria winked at Demetrius before being pulled back. " PHARICUS!" Calamo shouted as everything began to spin. Nyctoria was meet with a cold-stoned floor. " WHERE AM I!?" Nyctoria shouted the veins growing more and more. Nyctoria shot a glare at the dying Angle. 
" you're in the town of willows...Haha, you'll never escape without being caught...you Devil." Calamo chuckled as he died.

Nyctoria face flared up in anger as she screamed. " YOU DAMN ANGLE!" Nyctoria kicked the corpse in frustration before the veins disappeared and her eyes turned back to their natural hazel brown. Nyctoria stared at the corpse horrified, a burning feeling crawled up her throat as she pushed it down. " What did you do Cindigo." Nyctoria looked up to see the sky it was a bright rose pink. The clouds looked like cotton, the air smelled sweet. " Where am I?" Nyctoria stood on the black grass, it looked exactly the same as the field she was just in. But just more..magical. Nyctoria walked through the long strands of black grass. "We're currently in the Towns of Willows." Cindigo floated around Nyctoria. " Everything seems familiar" Nyctoria mumbled. " Its because this field is a teleporter. Say the right words and you'll be brought to... well where you wanna be." Cindigo spoke now twirling the mist that trailed behind her. " Well, it just seems weirdly fimiliar.. like I've seen it in a dream." Nyctoria ran her fingers across the grass, interrupting its swaying calm motion before it went back to it. " But how do I get home!" Nyctoria soon realized scared, confused and lost. " So far, will have to find a remote-controlled teleporter to escape." Cindigo began to mumble to herself before having an idea in their head.

" Ok, since the citizens of Willow will not know that I am dead yet. Makes it an easier and manageable job." Cindigo swirled around Nyctoria before turning into a black cat. " I will disguise myself and you will play the role of a helpless child seeking help, simple, clean and efficient." " You know, this is a stupid but clever idea Cendo," Nyctoria smirked as she walked across the field seeing buildings up ahead. " Did you just give me a nickname." Cindigo's facial expression turned to disgust. " Well, we don't want anyone to know who you really are." Nyctoria glared at the cat. Nyctoria's feet pattered onto the stone pavement. Nyctoria was meet to face many weird looking people, some crossed breed of animals, some which Nyctoria never thought would've existed. Nyctoria inhaled sharply as she walked through these crowded streets, she bumped into people but mumbled a sorry every time. She stumbled upon a small shop with cryptic writing which slowly shifted and turned to words. ' Nick Nack shop. ' The large blue sign with green font showed itself as. Nyctoria walked into the story as a bell chimed, a tall broad shoulder man that had the appearance of a cat, his ears perked up after hearing the chiming of a bell. He turned revealing a cat face, he had grey fur with a darker spot on his left eye. His eyes a piercing emerald green. He wore a white work shirt and a black vest with black pants.

" Hello there, what brings you here?" He purred giving a closed-eyed smile. Nyctoria sighed as she rubbed the back of her neck. " I-I'm trying to find the nearest portal," Nyctoria admitted feeling Cindigo rub against her neck. " Oh! That's near windil stales. Do you know where that is?" He tilted his head in confusion before his ears perked up. " Oh sorry, my dear I didn't properly introduce myself! My name is Seran, I'm the care-taker of my current Nick Nack shop." He smiled while walking to the other side of the room. " Oh, u-um the name is Nyctoria-" A loud thudding of a knock banged against the old wooden door. It's hinges creaking as the thudding continued. " Open up Seran!" A loud booming voice yelled at the door, expecting an answer. " Go hide in the closet my dear," Seran whispered yelled at Nyctoria, She ran over to the closet and jumped inside it. She peeked through the keyhole and saw Seran rushing over to the door. He twisted the knob as the door flew open, almost knocking Seran over. Men in silver armor trudged inside the small shop. Their metal suits clanking with their long and heavy strides. " What is the meaning of this Cormen." Seran glared at the tall man. He removed his helmet to reveal Cormen's curly blonde locks. They bounced as he swayed his head. His piercing grey eyes. " There has been a crime, an Angle. Murdered. By a Demon." Cormen scanned the room as his soldiers searched the room. Nyctoria held her breath as she clenched her fist to her chest. More beads of sweat dripped down her face as she looked back through the keyhole. 

" And what suspect of you coming here? This 'Demon' wouldn't just hide in an old Nick Nack shop if a Bastet lived here hm?" Seran had a tint of cockiness in his tone as his tailed swayed in delight. Cormen clenched his fist and teeth as he looked away. Cormen's large hand wrapped around Seran's neck. Seran coughed and gasped for air. Nyctoria eyes grew black as her aura became dark and menacing. " Already love? Alright then." Cindigo chuckled catching everyone's attention to the old wooden closet. Cormen dropped Seran to the ground and walked towards the closet. Nyctoria smiled insanely before her eyes fully turned black with two thin slits of purple.

" Don't worry dear. You're always in safe hands..." =)



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