A young lady is convinced her house is haunted but no one believes her. Even her own parents tell her it's just an old house, and it’s just her imagination. One day she is in the bakery telling Dave what has been happening.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHaKVO6Jm5
The baker points his hand over to the left hand side of the shop and says, “Aunty.”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwVZcSwHUb
The young lady watches a teenager, with long black flowing in waves down their back, who is dressed in black jeans and a thick fluffy deep red jumper, turns around. This is when she notices the person has a line of pupils going across their eyes.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ELHBDcNSr
“Madeleine, please allow me to introduce you to my aunty Yiska also known as Gaylin Spear, he is a Dreamer and somewhat of an expert when it comes to ghosts.”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡZq8ab3YiMk
“Expert,” giggles the young man. “That title belongs to my dear mother.”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLQiK2bgK5
Dave bows his head in respect and asks, “What do you think it could be?”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡrOKdwmQI9J
Gaylin shrugs his shoulders and replies, “I’m not sure. May I come back with you?”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99ahkmliE8
Madeleine sees the baker is nodding and he says, “Trust me he can help you.”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1TukDxvUh
The young lady nods, she picks up the loaf of bread and walks out of the shop along with the god.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡBm6lzCIqkR
Madeleine's house lies at the other end of the village near the Ram Inn, she unlocks the door allows the Dreamer to go first.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9t1kLlG7Ek
Gaylin puts out his hands and says, “Hmm... I am not sensing anything at the moment. Question, is there one area of the house where this is more activity?”copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhm8LGMjcG
"Yes, the living room, as things seem to get moved around more in there," replies the young lady, leading him down the corridor.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡAN2G9CiR2D
The Dreamer enters the room, he has a look around and emits a soft, "Hmm?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡJc7KwS6cZK
"Let me guess, nothing?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡxf1TnNA96N
"I'm afraid so. Do not look so disappointed, my dear for I am sensing somethin'. What we need to do is find the heart of the house."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGATnJvGBx
Madeleine looks at him all confused and mutters, "Huh? I don't understand."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡjkJq4fjasj
Gaylin smiles and replies, "Every house has a heart, it is the only place where nothing happens and no ghosts can enter. I've still lost you, haven't I?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZyWTWKu6Q
The young lady nods and replies, "I'm sure I will understand in time. Anyway, how's about a cup of tea or coffee whilst we wait?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWxSPVCkBd
"Please my dear, coffee black with two sugars."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVxBlCRFNj
Madeleine nods and they head in to the the kitchen where the young lady goes on to to place the bread in the bread bin and fills the kettle with water.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIjxFdtpHA
Gaylin takes a seat at the able and says, "Tell me everythin' that has been happening, even if ya feel it isn’t worth mentionin'."234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfdYLR8v5sx
The young lady places the mugs down on the table and replies, “I have had from door slamming to lights being switched off. Oh and footsteps going up or down the stairs."234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1SVtb0iyo
"I see. Has anything tried to touch ya or grab ya?"234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcgfQiKMac
“No, nothing like that... but I have heard whispering in the corridor and on the landing.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqpkcgsHmU
This makes the Dreamer’s eyebrows rise and he mutters, “Intreating.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeAW7vqiwJR
“I'm guessing it is more than one ghost.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUk4aAUtlGD
“It is soundin' that way. I'll take a look around.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx34XngdQYA
They both head back out into the hallway just as a set of footsteps are heard running up the stairs and Madeleine says, “Just like that. I hear them around three times during the day. Do you see anything?”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcbHkG8DdR
The Dreamer shakes his head, he sets his mug down on the banister post and heads up the steps to see a man, quite a young man dressed in eighteenth century clothing is standing on the landing. “Good day, dear boy.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7cziMtL7a
The ghost is quite surprised by the man talking to him it courses him to disappear.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEduBAKPrI
“Oops, I startled him... hmm? That one down, let's carry on.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcVBUgi2Tv
The young lady takes him down the corridor where she had heard the whispering, but nothing happens.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoC6XVSrH0
“Can you recall what time of day ya hear it?”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7FPBgql6R
Madeleine has a think and replies, “It was in the evening and again in the morning.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4x3Z8Ygr1a
“Ah that somethin' to come back to... Anything else?”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVyz2wvUYc
The young lady nods and leads the god in to the dining room just as they hear a door slam somewhere upstairs.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzjAoVROgX
“That's what I mean. It never seems to be in the same place. It seems to move all around the house.”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlvKlEIB5J
“Interestin' a ghost that likes slammin' doors. Oh hello,” says Gaylin, waving his left hand.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2FkCHR7CP
Madeleine grows concerned and asks, “What are you seeing?”234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxpE7NzYCQ
“A young woman about your age, dressed in eighteenth century clothing,” replies the Dreamer, waving the same hand.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWibr2x5L8b
The ghost does a curtsy before she continues through the adjacent wall.234Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUdafQR6Yu
“Hmm...I’m not goin’ to get anywhere quick... I think I'm going to have to contact my brother as he can talk to them."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZxOSnKuHl
Madeleine looks at him a little confused and says, "Wait, I thought you talk to them?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAhgcCS3iG
Gaylin shakes his head and replies with a hint of laughter to his voice, "I am no Soul Drinker, they are the ones who are connected to the other realm. I'll give him a call."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡngoHO4UiuC
The young lady watches him pull quite a large silver mobile from the left thigh pocket of his jeans and says, "Shouwei," the screen lights up and beeping sounds emanate from the speaker. copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡSLCpAvMk0u
Guardian is busy playing a game, he is battling a large beast when his mobile starts to vibrate across the table, he uses his abilities to float it over and answers it, "Wèi, brother. Needing my help?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡGI5XZhASlS
"I am brother, if that's all right?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJ9XqX1lfw
"Why wouldn't it be? I'm on my way."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8hByR6kc6
"Xièxie brother. I'm at number forty two," replies Gaylin and waits for him to hang up, before he goes on to inform Madeleine and carries on looking around.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSPUPOcpGx
Twenty minutes later a loud knock comes at the front door and the Dreamer says, "Ah here they are."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡifgrcHpe2F
The young lady opens it to see a stunning young man, with long wavy blond hair that frames his emotionless handsome face, he is dressed in black combats and a thick dark blue jumper.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1N2ClUJG6
"Bro, allow me to introduce ya to Madeleine."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwYFqOtCda
Guardian steps into the hallway and says in a soft voice, "Afternoon, my dear."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡavpqXC8mQa
The young lady is unable to utter a word all that comes out her mouth is a passionate sigh and she looks at him with dreamy eyes.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1BcODOaxyQ
"We've lost her now my host," comes a deep voice.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnmC3NqxqE
"It would appear so old friend."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAa717KauA
Gaylin gives him a pat on the arm and says, "Ya should have stayed silent bro."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvcxkPmvnU
They emit soft giggles and Darkness goes on to ask, "So what are we dealing with?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1iJElw5SX
The Dreamer goes on to tell them everything which has happened so far.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡJAyUIA1sKw
"I agree, there are more than two ghosts in this house... Have you found the heart?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ352fCn5ZSt
"Not yet, but I bet ya three can find it."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfvcY9xveq
"I like his optimism," says Hisashi as he looks around.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡsY11SJBUbm
Then they all hear a door slam somewhere upstairs and Gaylin says, "Ah that came from the other side of the landing. I see what she means."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfrtu4QA3J
This seems to snap Madeleine back into reality, her eyes blink a few times and she quickly says, "I wonder what it could be?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XYy9WIHrW
"Back with us I see," comes a deep man's voice.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UV8VOSxI4
The young lady blushes, she bows her head and replies, "I'm sorry."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡT9jlCOptot
"It's all right. Please don't worry about it. Now let's find out who is doing that," says Guardian as he makes his way up the steep narrow steps.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrqa0A6Ihy
When they all reach the landing Madeleine grows concerned when she hears the Soul Drinker wheezing and he places a hand to his chest.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡFpsByopqV7
"Deep breath's my host," comes that same deep voice.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPhNaUBAn0
"Who is that?" the young lady asks, looking around.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AsuKs4Rbm
"Sorry, that uncle Fedor," replies Gaylin as he strokes his brother's back. "How to put it without frightening ya? I know, he shares my bro's soul."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQMSskhRKd
A soft laugh emirates out from Guardian's chest, then the same voice, "That's one way to put it, I guess."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡZe2g2dbENz
"Sorry uncle."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQ96kTzpLK
"No, it's all right as I completely understand."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbBy43SmUC
Madeleine would like to ask more questions, but she decides not to as she feels she would be invading their privacy.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTRCaUPmyC
Guardian clears his throat and mutters, "Boy those stairs were steep. You're right Hisashi, the heart of the house must be up here. Let's find it."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡVds4jNYScK
The gods each take a room and it is Gaylin who discovers the heart of the house, a natural cold spot right in the centre of a room which is partly filled with empty boxes.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYVew0ipmd
"Hey, I've found it," he calls.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2W6TyhOnDm
This brings the others into the room and Guardian replies, "Nice one brother. Now Madeleine this may sound strange, but for your own safety I need you to remain in here."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyzrDTeBMr
The young lady's eyes open wide and she ask, "Why?" copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpphEWiXlE
Gaylin shakes his head and sings, "Ya gettin' her all worried."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡanAhh8y5vc
The Soul Drinker places a hand over his mouth and emits a soft, "Oops."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvL2WoWb0I
Darkness clears his throat and says, "My dear, there are some things you mortals do not understand. All we are wanting is to keep you safe whilst we sort out.... I mean help you with your guests."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDm83ENZWLl
Madeleine starts to relax, she nods and replies, "All right I will remain here. But first let me get a blanket."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVJbc0kK6Q
"I'll go with ya," says Gaylin and follows her out of the room.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzlICi7yu7
The Soul Drinkers hear the bedroom door next to them open and slam shut, they quickly head out on the landing to see a child go running across. Darkness quickly stops it from entering the bathroom, he gently picks it up and says in a playful way, "Ha caught you."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7uqa8ea5Z
The child let's out a whine and says, "No! No! No!"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGUfS7gcSn
Guardian strokes the child's head and says, "Aren't you sweet. How old are you?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PXpyzIF8c
"I'm three," replies the child, holding up three fingers.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqkiRvq5Gw
"Aww bless. So you're the one who has been slamming the doors, ay?" Darkness asks, whilst giving the child a tickle.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cc0r47IhZ
Guardian shakes his head and says when it releases a small squeal, "Careful old friend."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lP2KnCt3L
"Don't worry my host, I'm not hurting him. He is just showing his displeasure of me tickling him, aren't you?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQb082wz8c
The child laughs when the man tickles his tummy again.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6epieRnmzF
"I see. Where are your mummy and daddy?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡlF0bILykfB
The little boy shrugs his shoulders and replies, "I cannot find them."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VshWBjsbs
Then Celestial sees the young man on the landing who is dressed in eighteenth century clothing, "Is this your brother?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhG4AUVXgu
The man shakes his head and replies, "No. Nor is he a family member."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCaDNSpmdE
"The poor thing," says Gaylin, walking over to them. "I wonder where his parents could be?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡYjzqAw2UYd
"I was wondering that myself."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEv2I5XD3e
"Nightfall," replies the Dreamer watching his guardian come stepping through a portal.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GQjkEbK1p
The moment the child sees the huge black clocked figure coming towards him, he buries his face into Darkness' chest and starts to cry.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZIYqjusdt
Nightfall takes a step back and says, "I know I look terrifying, but I can assure you I would not hurt you little one. Even saying this, I know you sill will not come with. I'll be back."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡGA7bDQhAuk
The guardian's doubled bladed axe appears beside him, it slices through the air to crate a portal back into the other realm to return a moment later with a beautiful lady guardian who walks over to Fedor.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡPC1GVlk76l
"You weren't kidding Nightfall, he is just a baby, no wonder he is afraid of you," she says, stroking the back of the child's head.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡwulftLyYdM
"Will you be able to help him?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUmA50qnBU
"I think so, that's if he is willing to come with me?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡHqxI6t4rAa
The child looks up at the woman, who is dressed in a long white gown, with her hair in a bun on top of her head, he uses his little hands to dry his eyes and asks, "Who are you?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7F8n9TW87
The lady guardian emits a soft laugh and replies, "I am Rosa, I am here to help you find your parents. Would you like that?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡIA15a75AuH
The child nods, he puts out his arms and the guardian gently takes him.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡub72UdvZE6
"See, I told you he would be fine with you, a normal looking person."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡarePABZtx7
"That may be so, Nightfall, but I am still a stranger, he could have screamed the place down."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgHBmSJssd
Nightfall emits a soft laugh and replies, "I'm glad he didn't."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XpgZkuvj9
Rosa gives him a pat on the arm and says, "See you again, old friend."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuBQkbrjEZ
Nightfall performs a slight bow and replies, "You too my dear."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfg8RC0A4t
The lady guardian waves her right hand, which makes a stone within her bracelet start to glow to form a portal in front of her that leads to the other realm.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡNercuqwZWQ
Nightfall walks over to the man and asks, "Now what can we do for you to help you to move on?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ykJoEVPYz
The man just looks up at him with fear in his eyes and babbles, "I... I d-don't know... w-what y-you can do for m-me."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoP5xGIxgN
"There must be a reason why you cannot rest."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ131sgwTNvP
"Hey ya right bro. What happened to ya?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEnYoLDjBB
"That's the thing, I don't know. One minute I was safe and warm in my bed, then this. The same thing happened to my sister. We died at the same time. From what? Is a mystery."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡTr0Ixxof5F
Guardian folds his arms and says, "Mystery, you say. I wonder if we will be able to solve it?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26I4yZArN5
"Yeah, it may take some time, but we might be able to sole it, which in turn may help ya both to move on," says Gaylin, with a few nods.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrKEq8q3r2
"There deaths do sound suspicious ."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡEktF21crgh
"Too right Nightfall... It is going to be interesting to see if we can find anything as their case is going to be pretty cold by now."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6jnPnWPXnC
"True, true old friend. All we can do is try," replies Guardian, giving the man a smile.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3E3NjtVKxn
The man performs a shallow bow and replies, "Thank you, all of you."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡMcHgRKh3cx
Gaylin waves his hands and quickly says, "Ah don't thank us yet. For we might not be able to help ya. In any case, one thing, please can ya stop walking about and frighting the young lady who lives here."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡliRJ8eFXb3
The man performs a deep bow and replies, "I will. Please tell her, I never meant to frighten her."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfID216YLD
"We will pass that on to her," replies Guardian, giving him a pat on the arm.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyQ3OHN6LZ
Nightfall points his hand towards the man and says, "I wonder, if I can find some of your family members in the other realm? What is your full name?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6ivQqJvnV
The man seems to swallows hard and he replies with a nervous voice, "Edwin Blackworth."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXahAdjHc4
Guardian's eyebrows rise and he repeats, "Blackworth?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxDbArSoyD
The man nods and Gaylin goes on to ask, "What is it bro?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡocKGIA7r6v
Guardian takes a turn around the landing as Darkness says, "The name seems familiar... Wait weren't the chemists Blackworth's?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFsyX3LgKX
Gaylin claps his hands and says with an excited voice, "Ya right uncle. Where they family of yours?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5vYh5q9uY
The man nods and replies, "Yes, they were my uncle and aunty."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSbyyT9Glf
"Amba and Mark, right?" Guardian asks.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIVEhTH39s
"Yes, yes. That was their names," replies the man all excited, "If you can find them, they might be able to tell you what happened."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0uywtPCTZ6
Nightfall nods and replies, "We can only hope, dear boy."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNY3lxXvdi
Guardian rests his chin on the back of his left hand and says in a soft voice, "If I am remembering correctly, they moved to the city, right?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡKp1G3izLlJ
Edwin nods and replies, "You're right. It was my uncles idea. But my family remind here and my father took over the chemist."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡemeMTHCvBC
"I see. But I cannot remember what happen here... Oh well, I'm sure it will come back to me."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtpAxL7vgl
"It will my host, just give it time."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1LQIO9hAv
Guardian nods and replies, "You're right old friend. Oh hello again."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1OSfBLXegy
The lady guardian performs a shallow bow and replies, "I'm back to inform you all I have been successful in reuniting the little one with his parents."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡQS2gsA1A5i
Nightfall turns to her and says, "That was quick."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTjHK2wTj7
Rosa shakes her head and replies, "They were close by, but of course they needed one of us to bring them here to collect him...The poor child died from cholera."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡokVgAx1xLi
Guardian's dreamy eyes seen to open a little wider and he repeats, "Cholera?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Ba8RDITeO
"Yes, we had a small outbreak of it in the village when the well got contaminated... Nonetheless, I cannot recall us loosing anyone... Then again it was a long time ago."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbIvTsxplR
"Too right old friend."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKcs0NZ2kL
"I did inform them you may not remember with you being reincarnated."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqnvye9g8o
Guardian half smiles, he takes hold of a piece of fringe and replies, "Well this is a bit of a give away. Anyway, I am pleased to hear the little one is back with his family."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kANQtfnTA
"Wait, why did they not ask a guardian to help them?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡfplsSlfSoA
"Ah you see, because he is like you Nightfall... I'm afraid they are afraid of him."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDI00ezfoQn
"Ah, that explains it... Well we cannot all be beautiful."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVInIyQXWJ
The lady guardian giggles and says, "True, true. I told them the Ancients are kind and gentle."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡyb9TE1fUUD
"Sill didn't help ha?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxmvyB4NZV
Rosa shakes her head and replies, "I'm afraid not."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMQTazr0xn
Nightfall gives her a pat on the arm and says, "Never mind. Anyway, let's head back?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5zUZeWf8Q
The Lady guardian nods and they both head back into the other realm.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡSDne9VPeJP
Guardian heads down to the heart of the house to find the young lying on the floor.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VC0PMzhN6
"She asleep," says Gaylin. "Bless her, she's probably bing kept awake... The whisperin', we are yet to find out who is behind it."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡExcerbsorB
They all head downstairs to the corridor where Madeleine said she had heard them to see to young women are standing not far from the door of the living room.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡejfByoxoCh
"Afternoon ladies," says Guardian, performing a slight bow.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMcQM1Cmip
The women look up at him and gasp, "Ashliegh!"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡsXXEcpQFNi
Then one shakes her head and says, "No, you're not him for he did not have blond hair."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡh1BwDaVazx
"You are correct my dear. Ashliegh was my uncle."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNkED7GgtY
"Uncle?" mutters the other lady, looking at him all confused.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWWDB92sOP
"You're not English?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5RmBuwwF5
The other lady gives her a slap on the arm and gasps, "Rebecca! You shouldn't say such things."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47TpLwwrN0
Guardian smiles and says, "It's all right, as I cannot hide my accent. I'm Chinese... I was raised by a Korean Chinese Dragon named Límíng wù Shin."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsWn6xw8Zk
The women just look at him all confused and one of them eventually asks, "Who was your father?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJpQ51kCyZ
"My father was Delwyn Guardian, he was Ashliegh twin brother, who chose a mortal life."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡID6B2S8yjV
"Why?" the same lady asks with a face full of curiosity.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKov7u2ED2
Guardian shrugs his shoulders and replies, "No one knows. It even baffled his own father Sir Guardian. He told me Ashliegh embraced what he was a god, but Delwyn just could not accept it, and one day he vanished, only to reappear in fourteen hundred when I was born. Obviously, he could not keep me as I reviled his secret."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCMosRqMuY
Both women place a hand to their chests and one of them whispers, "How awful."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡMdBTOELXd5
Darkness points a hand at them and says, "Wait a minute, if they are from Sir Spirit's time, then theses houses did not exist, this was just a field."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMQihYNjCq
"Hey ya right uncle, that means they are from the other end of the village near Spirit Manor."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡmA38Zv0piu
"Yes, that's right," says one of the ladies with a nod. "We found that house to be very strange, with those creatures on the windows."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡo5H0YwEKuR
"You mean the Griffins? Half lion half eagle?" Guardian asks watching them nod and he continues, "They are Sir Guardian's favourite mythical creature, even Raven Manor has them."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoEGGVEtfg
"Raven Manor? Where's that?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBRXJQsJgL
"Oh forgive me, I should have said the house on the hill? Of course in your time it was just the remains of an old castle. Sir Guardian brought the land and built Raven Manor sometime in the twelve hundreds for his growing family."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEQWEPtjzY
Rebecca smiles and says, "Oh so that's what he did with the ruins we found."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqmP62LLw0
"No way ya two found them?" Gaylin asks, looking at them all shocked.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qCTomKR60
The women nod and the same one replies, "Eliza and I often wondered what was up there, as all we could see pocking through the trees was a tower. So one day we decided to have an explore and discovered it must have been at one time a huge castle or fort, that was destroyed by a fire."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkFshkhKDR
All the gods look to one another and Darkness says, "Fire? Sir Guardian neglected to tell us that part. All he told us was the place was built on the ruins of an old castle, never said burt timbers."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPh5En7p9D
"It was defiantly a fire as there was as you said burt timbers and the walls were covered in thick black soot. Even the ground was covered in it... Ooh!" says Rebecca with a shiver and wraps her arms tightly around her body.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqb425soPju
Then Eliza gasps, "Oh yes the footprints. A child's footprints. We watch them appear right before our eyes on the east side of the ruins, they came right up to us, that's when we got that feeling we shouldn't be there, so we left and told Guardian and Ashliegh everything."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWPvo6QFRt
Gaylin shakes his head and says in a bold voice, "No frigging way, it just a child that is locked within the east wing... Wait, then that makes no sense why write incantations on the doors before bordering them up?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAjOFXcNnl
This makes Guardian take a step back, he shakes his head and says, "Let's not go there. All I would like to know is, did he mention anything about the footprints?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNxvPCYeri
Both women shake their heads and Rebecca replies, "He has got to have seen them and who they belonged to."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡIiexOCEEiv
"You're right of course. This just raises more questions, what are we dealing with?" Guardian mutters, as he folds his arms. "Anyway, that's a subject for another time. Tell me ladies why are you both unable to move on?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8P6rELoQyM
The women look to each other and Eliza replies, "No, idea."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZzJvpltDN
"Can either of you recall what you both were doing before you passed over?" Darkness asks, watching them shake their head. "It's all right, not a lot of people can when they are pulled suddenly into the other realm... Sir Spirit might know?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡMl60TUDxyW
Guardian's eyebrows rise as he says, "That's easer said than done."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GM97qVwhu
"I know my host, but he is the only one who might be able to help us piece together what happened to these two young ladies."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡituSdZhztU
"Why is it a problem? Has something happened to him?" Rebecca asks.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfftf9nTGW
All gods nod and Gaylin replies, "He was killed by his son Soul in the battle to stop a terrible Vampire known only as Murakami."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKDBUL2Qhj
The women gasp all shocked by the news and Eliza says, "How awful. How could his own son do that him? He was such a kind man... However, I often found myself wondering what his wife saw in a man that never smiled or laughed."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAMOs0OJzh
All the gods laugh and Guardian places his hands on either side of his face as he says, "Well no woman could resit this."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWxTpN2NGJ
The ladies both start to laugh and Eliza replies, "That's true, as he was very handsome, but too serious looking for me."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwum7p7afp
"Ya not the first one to say that 'bout him, I often heard women say, he would look less stern if he smiled," says Gaylin with a hint of a laugh.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡtA0gosgdcP
Both women nod and Rebecca points her hand to the solid Soul Drinker as she says, "It does make you look a lot better, more approachable."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQL2KbPNYw
Guardian emits a small laugh and replies, "I'm glad to hear it. Now whilst we investigate into why you both are here, please reframe from whispering."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡxH214aqckG
Eliza gasps, she places a hand over her mouth and mutters, "The lady could hear us?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNgB4F4lSg
The gods all nod and Rebecca says, "She should have said something."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡan7WqR7fE6
Guardian shakes his head and replies, "That's the problem with you mortals, you never like to admit you heard or saw something from the other realm. Only when things get too much you start to seek help from us, rather than standing up to the thing which is haunting your home."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbOOdSYE4i
Eliza emits a soft giggle and says, "Well that's because we do not like people to think we have gone insane. I mean, yelling at something only a god like yourself can see and hear."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡkG6Aibfmw8
"Ha, good point. All I am asking is, could you both keep a low profile?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGvKDVCLbh
Both women nod and Guardian continues, "Thank you. Right I think we had better check on Madeleine."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXtFLGxJlC
The women both bow before they head off down the corridor.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Fi9gBkvXQ
The gods head back to the young lady to find her waking up and she asks in a sleepy voice, "Is it safe?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAx9la5XVh
Guardian helps her to rise and replies, "Yes, perfectly safe. Hopefully things will be a little calmer now."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMeIs0pZKK
"Thank you."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMpVVGwfbt
Gaylin points a hand at her and says, "Ha, don't thank us yet, as we've got a few mysteries to solve."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5P4DZqN5nJ
Madeleine looks at him all surprised and she asks, "Mysteries?"copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCvCkYCKXm
Guardian nods and replies, "Let's tell you over a nice hot cup of tea."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡuA9Uw4A2kM
"All right," replies the young lady and they all head downstairs.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqCB3C1QHp
The gods take it in turns to tell her everything which has happened and she too hopes Nightfall is able to the help Edwin and his sister, she also hopes Sir Spirit is able to tell them what happened to the two young ladies.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡA415Gm4j72
Guardian gives her a business card and says, "Anymore problems, please do not hesitate to give us a call."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBCOv8T6bd
Madeleine nods and replies, "Thank you. Let's hope I don't need to and I'll see you all in a month."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIDujG6lxO
"Yeah see ya," replies Gaylin waving to her.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7TMdA9hTg
The young lady walks with to the front door, she opens it and performs a shallow bow as they all step outside.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzRWon5htg
"Take care," says Guardian, giving her a pat on the arm before he walks away along with the others.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlZ9QiQWDn
Madeleine shuts the front door, she has a wonder around her house and cannot believe how much the atmosphere has changed in the two hours the gods have been here, it seems a lot calmer. This just makes her wished she had called on them sooner.copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡLovEaJej17
"I'm so silly thinking they would not help me," she mutters as he makes her way down to the living room. "I just hope they will find what they need to help the others to move on."copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlHri5Pnni
To be continued...copyright protection230ＰＥＮＡＮＡESED1uWRrz
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