Darkness
Chapter 9
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Chapter
9
Dea
Trivan: The Third Piece
awake. My clothes clung to my body with
sweat; my auburn hair was matted to my head.
I took a deep breath as the dream began to fade.
slowly got out of bed, “This has not been my day.” I said, brushing my hair out
of my face. The phone rang causing me
to jump. Fumbling with the receiver I
managed to get it to my ear, “Hello.” I mumbled.
voice said over the line.
the words spoken.
hung up, “I wish that people would answer me.” I sighed and hung up the phone,
“I really wish that people would explain things to me, or at least speak a
language that I could understand.” I said with a quiet laugh, “Oh well.”
to clean up. I felt filthy, dirty and
that dream didn’t help. With the water
pouring over my head I closed my eyes I tipped my head up into the flow of
water. Washing my hair I finished my
shower. As I turned the water off and
began to dry myself the phone rang.
Tripping over my towel I reached for the phone.
phone reached my ear.
this world?”
you are or what you want but I do know the truth about this world, I know about
the other two creatures here. There’s
nothing you can tell me that I don’t already know.” I spat, “So you and your
strange friends can just leave me alone.” I said angrily.
for instance, there isn’t only two other races, there is a third.” He said
softly.
you’re talking about and you know what, I don’t really care.
you are the Marivan, the third piece, the tovan nivan.” He said softly.
don’t care what you say I am, I’m a human just like most of the population on
this world.” I growled, “I suggest you leave me alone before I find you and
turn my blade on you.” I said, getting ready to hang up the phone.
to deny what you are it will find you in the end. Goodbye Dea, I hope that you are wise enough to realize your
folly.” He said before hanging up.
finished drying off, “Who the hell does he think he is?
him.” As I said those words a shot of pain went through my head, causing me to
fall to my knees, “Leave me alone!” I shouted, “Leave me alone!” This had
happened before, more than once actually.
Images bombarded my senses.
Images much like my dreams but it was a waking dream, painful.
do this!” I screamed again.
in. I had been expecting him to come so
that we could go to a movie. He pulled
me against him and rocked me back and forth, “Dea, hush.
“Please make it stop!” I cried, “Please.” I sobbed.
“When this fit is over I’m taking you to a doctor.” He said softly.
ended, “I’m ok.” I said, my voice quiet and calm, “I don’t need to go see a
doctor.”
helping me to my feet, “Let’s get you dressed.” He said with a smile.
anyway. Digging through my closet I
threw on an oversized sweatshirt and a pair of pants. Slipping on my tennis shoes I crossed my arms over my chest,
“Alright, if I have to go then I have to go.”
offering me his arm.
apartment. Placing me in the passenger
seat he got behind the wheel. We didn’t
talk as he drove me to the hospital. I
wasn’t very happy with the situation that he had placed me in.
to be.
dreams? They did a cat scan, blood
tests, everything tcoulcould think of.
They found nothing; I was perfectly normal and healthy.
thought I was nuts but they didn’t stop me from leaving.
I spat as he drove me home, “I don’t think I want to go to a movie now.” I said
softly, “I think I just want to stay home, my head still hurts a little.”
said as we pulled into my driveway.
someone standing in front of my door.
This person was wearing a black cloak with the hood pulled up to cover
his face. The sun was just setting as I
got out of the car.
toward him. Tidus followed close
behind, “Answer me damn it!”
pulled the hood of his cloak back. It
looked like my deceased brother, except his deep red hair was a lot longer and
his eyes were a brilliant green, instead of my brother’s deep blue.
whispered as I approached.
know what you’re talking about.” I said softly, “I suggest that you leave.” I
said, narrowing my eyes in contempt.
cannot do that,” He paused, “Dea.”
alone? What does she have to do with
anything?” Tidus asked from behind me.
doubt.”
wave of his hand, “I haven’t come for him, only for you.”
think that I’m going with you?” I asked, shielding Tidus so that he could call
the police.
and, pushing me aside, he grabbed the phone from Tidus.
“You will go with me, I don’t care in what state.” He smiled, “The gods gave me
explicit directions and I will not deny their will.” He held out his hand to
me, “Either you come with me willingly or I take you by force.” He said,
offering me his hand, “It’s your choice Dea.”
myself some room; “You’ll have to take me by force.” I growled, readying myself
for his assault.
said softly as he stood before me.
punch. With no effort he stepped out of
the way and grabbed my arm. Pulling me
hard he pressed my back against his chest.
His breath danced across my throat and I could feel him smile, “Get your
hands off her.” Tidus shouted as he ran toward us.
back by an invisible force. He hit the
wall with a sickening crack. His body
went limp as he slid down the siding of the apartment complex.
struggled to get to him. My captor
laughed softly and released me. I
stumbled forward as he let me go.
Running over to Tidus I pulled him against me. Quickly I checked for a pulse, it was steady and strong.
laying Tidus to the side, “How dare you!” I spat, getting to my feet and
turning to face him.
head, “Don’t worry about him, you should be more worried about yourself.”
Balling my hands into fists I rushed him, ignoring better judgment, which told
me to run away, in the process. He
didn’t dodge the first punch; heowedowed me to hit him full force in the
gut. It didn’t faze him; he just stood
there and laughed, “Hit me again if you would like, you can’t hurt me.
that boy, it matters not.” He said with a shrug, “Soon I shall take you to the
gods and they shall tell me how to deal with you. I am their personal messenger, I am the one who sees the lord and
lady, and am I the one who shall deliver you.” I hit him again and again.
once had was being expended quickly.
Finally I fell to my knees, breathing heavily, completely exhausted,
“Are you quite finished? Your boyfriend
shall awaken in time, I’m sure someone will find him. We must depart now before someone sees us.” He said, picking me
up and throwing me over his shoulder, “Why don’t you take a nap?
pleased if I did that.”
darkness. I didn’t want to sleep, I
wanted escape, but something pulled me down.
When I awakened I was laying on a hard surface in an apparently door
less room. My body ached and as I
looked around I figured out why. My
arms were securely fastened above my head and my legs were together at the base
of the table. I couldn’t move, as my
muscles were pulled taut.
toward me, “I see that you’re awake.” He said softly.
smiled at me sweetly, “Don’t worry Dea, you’ll be safe here until the gods
inform me of what they wish for me to do with you. My orders were merely to bring and keep you here.” He shrugged,
“I do as I’m told.”
that you do?”
He sat
down and propped his feet up, “I am a messenger for the gods.
lord and lady. I was chosen by them to
be their voice.” He said, closing his eyes and leaning back in his chair, “I
already know what your next question is so I’ll just answer it now.
just as the lord and lady were. But in my case my powers far outweigh
theirs. You saw a small ounce of my
power when I threw your boy toy against that wall. Unlike others who use magic I do not have to chant to cast my
spells, I can do it with a thought.”
“What is
my role in all this?” I asked softly, “There has to be a reason you brought me
here.”
“Ah yes,
your purpose in all of this.” He sighed, “Your lineage is what brings you into
this. Your ancestors were the victims
of a curse. This curse would not
manifest itself until the time was right.
You see, your life is merely a façade, it isn’t real.” He paused, “You
have but one purpose in this world and that is to die.” He laughed softly, “But
isn’t that everyone’s purpose in the long run?”
I shook
my head, “I know that I shall die eventually but I have a lot to live for.” I
said, my voice quiet, “I have many years ahead of me.”
“That is
not for me to decide.” Slowly he got to his feet, “I’ll be back later.” He
said, running his fingertips down my cheek, “Get some sleep.”