The gods head back to Raven Manor to ask the family about the cases they are dealing with. Josh, Límíng wù and Chris all recall a fire which broke out at the Blackworth’s home in the early hours of the year seventeen twenty two that claimed Edwin and his sister Martha’s lives.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡitk48TJREp
“You see,” says Chris in a soft voice, “They were in the room directly above the kitchen where the fire broke out. By the time we got to them it was already too late, they had passed on due to the smoke.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡalno2Ydf11
Guardian is writing it all down and asks, “Did I volunteer to help?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13pxqvLjvu
Límíng wù nods and replies, “That you did, wǒ de ér. Nonetheless, we all persuaded you three to remain here.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOY3T6WCXB
“Now I understand why we do not remember much of the event.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28Xpx0oLfq
“Too right my host. All I can recall is seeing great plumes of thick grey smoke rising into the air.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgtcOUHzdd
“My word you remember more than me, old friend,” says Guardian with slight shake of his head.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4X120U8Xx6
Darkness pats him on the shoulder and says, “I think you’re doing well to remember what you can my host.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzfxZMxnxN
“Xièxie old friend.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡNk4gxSafso
Gaylin places his hands on either side of his head and says, “Wait, I remember now, dad tellin’ me about it when I got home from seeing diē. It had gone completely from my mind.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡswmuzmpIkW
“Not to worry gēgē, we cannot be expiated to remember everything.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUw4rvRYSp
“Too right bro. In any case, I think we can say case closed on that one?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGKQXhJ7wb
Everyone nods and Darkness says, “Right, shell we go and see Spirit now or tomorrow?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZHSthfTZA
Guardian pulls his mobile from the left thigh pocket and uses it to check the weather. “Ah, it is going be raining tomorrow, so we might as well go to day,” he says, looking to the other.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOulTVRKUJ
“Yeah let it over with,” replies Gaylin, rising from his chair. “And this time we will take my car.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHqUxncgvI
The Soul Drinkers all give him a nod and Chris asks, “Can I come?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1IaUcra5q
“Why? What are you sensing?” Guardian asks, gently taking hold of his brother’s arms.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVefh7a8S5
“Yeah, is he going to speak to us?” Darkness asks.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2MiWkF8Ba
Chris laughs when Guardian gives him a soft shake as he says, “Tell us.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3cAd6MEhS
“All right,” he giggles, “Nothing like that, I just wanted to join you.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42Njh4rscj
“Xíng, but any vibes or visions, you tell us, right?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4mkmjE1rf
Chris gives a firm nod and replies with a hint of laughter in his soft voice, “Shì, dìdì.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjioTwvGaM
Guardian gives him a pat on the arm and they all walk out of the kitchen.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfOly6p0yC
Darkness takes a canister of oxygen from the cupboard, placing it in a cloth bag as he says, “Just in case.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6GGq3Z55r
“Xièxie, lǎo péngyǒu,” replies Guardian, giving him a pat on the shoulder.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhLEFFaalk
They all head outside, over to the garage. Guardian, Darkness and Celestial all climb into a Gaylin’s purple Toyota Sera with its beautiful butterfly doors whilst Chris takes his Smart Roster and they all make their way to Spirit Manor which lies around two and half miles away.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUALg8RG9p
Soon Gaylin is bringing the car to a gentle stop at a T junction, he points his hand to the high stone wall in front of them and asks, “Uncle, would ya like to check on ya place?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡitwZaW2a27
Darkness gives him a pat on the shoulder and replies, “Bless you, dear boy, perhaps another time?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnon132beo
“All right uncle,” says the Dreamer as he turns the car to the left continues to drive along the narrow country lane.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡwai6WyfNeo
It is not long before they reach the huge black iron gates of Spirit Manor, Gaylin is about to get out of the car when he sees Chris come trotting past.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwSJv3GydI
The young Annihilation Deity locks both gates back and waves to his brother to drive through before he gets back into his car to follow them up the long driveway.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGP54c68fim
The house itself is a huge stately home, with four floors and narrow stone arch windows.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOxVUtu9hI
They all make their way up the three steps to the front door that lies inside a wooden archway. Darkness reaches up to take the key from off the top of the left hand beam to place it in the lock and opens the door.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡyufqeLtUjH
They all step inside the cold hallway and head down the corridor to the west wing where Guardian begins to call for Spirit.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZwJ4JQdY8
“Uncle,” he says in a bold voice as he enters the hidden library. “I know you’re in here. I need to ask you about two young women, Rebecca and Eliza.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡABW7xRB11S
This brings Sir Spirit out of the shadows, he walks over to the desk and asks, “Why do you want to know about them?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡKznZ0BKuw4
Guardian goes on to tell him all about what is happening inside a house in the village.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡba4IT8rJmq
“Yes, I knew them,” replies Sir Spirit a moment later, “They were such sweet girls, they did not deserve to die the way they did... I wished they had never found those ruins, then that thing would not have killed them.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW2P3zGFBH
“Thing? You mean the child?” Darkness asks, “Come on, it is about time you explained why you both hate it or should that be fear it so much.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlhVkhw5M3
“Because it has always been around when there was a tragedy.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XdeF7n7RJ
Guardian folds his arms and says, “I would call that a coincidence.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJFzyJ9eoK
There is almost a hit of a smile upon Sir Spirit’s thin lips, he raises his eyebrows and says, “So like my brother, he always had a different way at looking at things. And perhaps you’re right. But I tell you now, that thing is not human... I do not, nor do I want to know what it is.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡWW5eRqvovh
“It some kind of Demon?” Gaylin asks, looking all confused. “Because if it was, this would tell me,” showing him the Spirit Jar on his bracelet.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFfFTVNg3E
Ashliegh takes a look and asks, “How?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AnFaWpjbN
The Dreamer shakes his head as he taps the side of his nose and sings, “Secret, secret, secret.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47KalBARZ6
“Of course, forget I asked. So does that mean my farther and I have been wrong all this time?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rLp7FkUWn
“It is looking that way,” replies Darkness. “The girls said they saw child like footprints, is that what you saw?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWYXB8T1s4
Sir Spirit nods, he takes a seat at the desk and replies, “They seem to follow us around the house, the only time we saw what it was, was when it was being reflected in something, like a window or water. It looked strange... Not human.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxczHyahpa
Guardian slightly raises his left hand and asks,“Wait, you could not see it when it wasn’t being reflected?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡozCaYJPjEL
“No, just the little black footprints. Then again I’m not like you, just like my brother he could see more than me.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡHeHFbjO4lh
Guardian’s eyebrows rise and says, “Really? But I thought all us Soul Drinkers have the same abilities.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9aOlJvTUNj
Chris taps him on the arm and asks in a whispers, “What did he say to you?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cSHmRrba6
Guardian repeats what his uncle told him and the young Annihilation Deity goes on to say, “If you think about it, none of my kind or the Dragons for that matter are the same. We are all different making us unique.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRkFxvZlAk
“Too right bro,” replies Gaylin, giving him a pat on the back. “Nonetheless, a Soul Drinker who is not able to see in to the other realm seems a bit strange to me, especially when ya a twin.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKvr6eXZ9L
Sir Spirit points his hand up towards Shǒuwèi’s handsome face and replies, “I know, I do not understand it either. But father and I were the same, we could not see anything from the other realm, where my dear brother could. I am sure it is one of the reasons he chose a different life, which I am thankful for as you would never have been born.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfXcWj3ove
Darkness has been making sure to tell Chris everything, the young man frowns and asks, “Even when your father was brought back, he still could not see into the other realm?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡvt5P9Cl8YW
“You took the words right out of my mouth, young one,” says Celestial with a giggle and continues, “I must say, my host’s abilities have become stronger since he was brought back.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBGY2MdZMn
Ashliegh puts up his hands level with his chest and says, “Wait, you all think because my father had blond hair he was reincarnated?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5CIiz2lXy
All the young gods nod their heads making Sir Spirit quickly go on to say, “As far as I know he has always had blond hair. For that matter he never said anything about being brought back from the other realm. And like Hisashi said, his abilities would have become more powerful. Also I was thinking if that was the case, would he have a guardian?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡzs1FiahDjg
“Hold the phone, ya right, as I never felt or saw a pulse comin’ from him and I’m sorry to say, neither of ya were what I was expectin’ as ya didn’t live up to ya name Soul Drinker. I was expectin’ ya to wipe the Vampires out in one move, but it seemed ya were just as venerable as the rest of us on that battlefield, which made no sense to me, when ya meant to be one of the most powerful gods on the planet. Forgive me for also sayin’ this, the best weapon against the darkness.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMRgLU3YUP
“It is all right gēgē as that is what is written the scrolls, but it is wrong. For I am no Dreamer as a staggering amount of us gods believe they are the most powerful ones on the planet, this is because they seem to know everything. They are also the only ones who are capable of hiding their minds from the Dragons and us.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFVXndwqzu
“I completely agree with you Shǒuwèi, however you need to add to that, a lot of us gods fear them, because they come across old and wise. It is also because they can use our darkest fears against us.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8XZNga5Tt
Gaylin laughs and says, “That may be so. But I would only do that as a last resort as it takes a lot of energy. The old and wise part? Well we have been around since the time of Dampa.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡlugdK17N01
Chris emits a soft laugh and says, “As my grandmother would say, big things come in small packages.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlGyj4MQul
All the gods apart from Sir Spirit laugh, he just nods and replies, “Very true.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡlstishyCns
Guardian clears his throat and says, “Let’s pull this back. What exactly happened to the girls?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JWmWHo3vo
Ashliegh sits back in the chair and replies, “It was a lovely summers morning, I was paying a visit to the building sight, by then most of the front of the house had been built. Suddenly we heard a carriage going at some speed down the lane, at first we thought it was the express as he was known for driving his horses hard. However, when I saw it was only one horse and women on board I ran as fast as I could down the hill, only to arrive too late, the carriage had crashed into the rocks on the left side of the road, killing them instantly. I took them back to their families and when I got back to the building site my father blamed their deaths on that thing, for he saw the footprints walk down the drive to the stable where upon it vanished the moment the carriage went speeding down the lane. I know you are all going to say it was just a coincidence, but at the time it is what father, the builders and I believed.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ48KLH3PtUj
Guardian nods a few times and says, “I completely understand when you’re unable to speak to it. However, I would say it could be showing you where it lies, or the place it died, and is just simply unable to tell you.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfMiyeA7RX
Sir Spirit lips form in to a small smile and he says, “Spoken just like my brother. As I know he would be like that... To be honest I sometimes wished he would turn up, whilst the place was still under construction and help us both to understand what we were dealing with. I can see you opening the east wing to see what it is, aren’t you?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYGxkDeJGK
Shǒuwèi nods and replies, “I cannot deny I am tempted to find out what it is. The only thing is, it is going to take a lot to convince grandpa it is nothing to fear.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LSSwAWl3Q
Ashliegh points his hand at his dear nephew and says, “Not when it is coming from you three. I swear to you he would not go against what you are telling him. Plus you have an advantage, Yiska, there is no way on earth he will deny what you are seeing or your ways to detect beings from the other realm. I can see him being pleased to know it is not a Demon.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡFS6rbFFMNx
Gaylin starts to laugh and replies, “I like ya confidence, that I, a mere Dreamer, will be able to change his mind.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnvrUQ49zL
Sir Spirit places his hands together and says, “Please talk to him and show him, as I take it the beads within the jar change colour, right? Depending on what is being detected.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHwMA2mwoq
The Dreamer frowns and replies a little abruptly, “Ya seem to know more about Spirit Jars than ya lettin’ on. Com’on how do ya know so much?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡn3juuv99hW
This makes Ashliegh stand up, he performs a deep bow and says, “I’m sorry Yiska, I am merely speculating. I swear to you I have no knowledge of how it works.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2kctf2yoC
Gaylin smiles and replies, “I get ya, and in away ya sort of right ‘bout the beads, they do indeed change colour, but I’m not going to tell ya anymore.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡjikP5USsqg
“I completely understand,” replies Sir Spirit, performing a slight bow, he then looks to his nephew and says, “I hope the information I have told you helps the ladies to remember, which in turn helps them to move on.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOjciNIrXZ
Guardian nods and replies,“That’s what we hope will happen.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡoE2IRvXU3m
Chris pats him on the arm and says, “There’s only one way to find out, let’s go and tell them to day?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnFQcKK4db
The others all nod and Shǒuwèi goes on to say, “See you again soon uncle.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6ZEiis0Jp
Sir Spirit strokes the top of his nephew’s head and replies, “You take care.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0843RVzOPD
“Will do uncle.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡbm0RccCXhP
They all give him a wave before they all head out of the house.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CV9gerIfb
Madeleine is clearing away the dishes from lunch when she hears a knock at the front door, she trots down the corridor and opes it to see three gods are standing on the driveway.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gjcja8SZY
“I did not expect either of you to return so soon,” she says, looking all baffled.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbkw2xIEv0
“That's because we have found all the information we need, which hopefully will help them all to move on,” replies Guardian.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFDpOTDfCT
“I see. In that case please come in.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLaLYtV7mV
All the gods step inside the hallway and Spear goes onto introduce the young lady to his brother Chris who responds with a nervous smile.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5S6qo9X7Nt
“Edwin,” calls Guardian as he walks over to the stairs.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8g8LGWFkch
“My goodness, back all ready?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡdD3no1Rk8e
The Soul Drinker gives him a nod, he then goes on to tell him what happened to him and his sister.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡge7nEvwCDj
The young man’s face fills with shock and he mutters a moment later, “A house fire... I see, we died in our sleep.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5LAdwgacAm
“I’m afraid so,” replies Guardian, watching a portal open and out of it comes an ancient whom he has not seen since he himself was in the other realm, he smiles and says, “Hello again. Long time no see.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡtO0xcpy4KH
The ancient places a hand to his chest and asks, “Master Shǒuwèi, is it really you?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0VpnAVTcz
“It sure is,” replies the Soul Drinker with a few nods.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhkOvR4F3F
“My word, look at you, you’re looking so well despite having a splinter logged within your chest.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xu25GrELb
“It is all thanks to you, with your help our host has made a full recovery.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3chtzSot4
“Yes, I can see Fedor. I must confess I was bit apprehensive something from my world would continue to work in this one, but clearly it has as you would not be here,” says the ancient, placing his large hands on either side of the Soul Drinker’s face.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHmivRazwe
Guardian places his hand to his chest and replies, “I for one am grateful it continued to work when I returned to this realm. Can I ask you something?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyMKARr1vc
“By all means, young one.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRfp9IY17s
“The vile seems to replenish itself, so it will never runout?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ559snEjyeP
The ancient nods and replies, “Providing there is at least a drop of the liquid within, it will overtime refill itself. However, if all of it is used, then I will simply give you another vile, which I hope will never happen.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡMunzeXqFZW
“I hope so too. Anyway, you’re here to take them to the other realm?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcN7BXPAYX
“I am indeed, now they know what has happened to them. Edwin, you’re family are waiting for you.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ342cwqRQY6
The young man’s face fills with fear and he replies with hesitation, “They are?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLA3kO1Lu1
“Please do not allow my appease to frighten you, for I am a kind and gentle ancient, aren’t I boys?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmdvtPsjqr
Edwin sees all three Soul Drinkers are nodding and Fedor goes on to say, “He is responsible for saving and returning our host to this realm when he was almost killed by a Day Walker when she plunged a homemade wooden stake into his chest, narrowing missing his heart.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtwjG3JxTI
The fear in the young man’s face seems to fade a little and he replies, “Oh I see.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzteDO3Fzx
“Come, let’s go and get your sister.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgTULnJeGa
Hisashi snaps his fingers and says, “You never told us your name.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXEcgkf0S9
The ancient places a hand over his mouth and mutters, “Didn’t I?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwIbKlZO0y
“Īe, but it is not surprising giving the circumstances.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHPfBBDlPj
“That is true young one. My name is Hikari. I know it does not suite my appearance. It should be something like night mist or like your guardian Yiska, Nightfall.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvh9IxuXxm
Gaylin shakes his head and replies, “No, I think it nice. It make a nice change.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gTPrEbrsc
Guardian and Fedor both nod, making the ancient go on to say, “Why thank you boys. By the way I will be by your side when that splinter decides to come out.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OTP4uqHQg
“That’s reassuring to know. I just hope nothing bad will happen,” replies Guardian, placing his hand again to the left side of his chest.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mMiwuQ0so
Hikari places his hand on top of young Soul Drinker’s head and says, “Do not worry, as I will do everything I can to save you.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡnyEgo6Uzxn
“Xièxie.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡLybEng9OX0
“Bié kèqì, young one.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZmRiSm9TO
Gaylin and the Soul Drinkers watch a huge sword appear from nowhere, which slices through the air to make a portal which the ancient and the young man disappear in to.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhncxLislQ
“Right, next the ladies,” says Gaylin, trotting off down the corridor.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6p1LNhVBf
Guardian and others quickly follow him to find the women are standing outside the door to the sitting room. They too are also surprised to see the gods back so quickly.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHeizxbVG4
Guardian goes on to tell them everything Sir Spirit had said, which makes them look at him all baffled.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdm8qUTJmf
“No, no,” says Rebeca sometime later, with a slight shake of her head, “It has nothing to do with the child, which caused us to crash. It was a large Raven, it flew out of the bushes by the roadside. Our horse was easily spooked, he just took off. We tried everything to get him to stop but he was too traumatised to listen. If only we had took our chances and jumped, we could have survived.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdlYe7Lw2n
“But it all happened so quickly, we sort of knew we would not come out of it alive,” says Eliza, taking hold of her dear friend’s hand.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡMY51gEysAe
“Come to think of it, the child did that with us when we found the ruins, it walked down to just outside the sable doors before disappearing. That is why we felt we had no right to be there when it was obviously someone’s resting place.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡwksTsSNmBa
Gaylin rests his chin on the back of his left hand and says, “Well there is only one way to find out is if ya two show us the exact spot where ya saw the footprints, then we mark it and get the archaeologists in to survey the land.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbnXaB4V87
“Yes, let’s show y-” replies Eliza, just as sees a lady guardian along with an ancient appear through a portal. “Please do not take us yet.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡjU6oVm3tPD
“Calm yourselves, we are here to help take you both to Raven Manor,” replies the lady guardian.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡImYafq32NE
Both women breath sighs of relief and Guardian goes on to say, “Right, we will see you both there.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡcoQzm0brWj
The ladies give a nod and follow the guardians into the other realm.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfeEE91HDQ
Gaylin quickly explains to Chris and Madeleine what it is happening then they all head outside and drive back to the Manor.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmcjwrKAux
Rebecca and Eliza cannot believe what they are seeing before them, the whole building has a mixture of late twelfth and early sixteenth century architecture, with beautiful hand carved stone arch windows.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGW5fj5qK1
“My goodness the last time we saw this place it was nothing but ruins,” says Rebecca, pointing her hand towards the front door.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡKihYXW8ZDL
“It is a sunning, but unusual building,” says Eliza.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZ73iEv3eZ
“It sure is,” replies Guardian, pointing his hand towards it and continues, “However, I must point out only the east and the north sides are the original building. The front and west wing were rebuilt by me in the fifteen hundreds. If they had been rebuilt by Sir Guardian, all the windows would have been decorated with griffins, just like Spirit Manor.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtGxyVQEmA
Both women look at him disbelieve and Gaylin sings, “They don’t believe ya.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6TX4RTcRx
“Come, I’ll show you.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHx6LPKhSZ
The ladies nod and follow Guardian through the gardens and he says, “There you go, the only surviving original window on this side of the house.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtsX01SRFf
Both women gasp and Eliza says, “We cannot believe Sir Guardian continue to do that here. He really was obsessed with them, wasn’t he?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡsllljqddD4
All Guardian can manage it a nod as he starts to cough, Darkness removes a canister from the cloth bag, switching it on as he places the mask over his host’s mouth and nose.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBMiHy7sP0
“It’s all right,” says Hisashi. “Our host will be all right in a moment.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6uU3vVWmB
Chris strokes his brother’s back and says, “Let’s carry on so we can get you out of this damp air.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOXxahXouA
Guardian nods, they all slowly make their way back to the front of the house where the women go on to show the gods and the guardians the path the little footprints took.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfbfxTOFlD
“They stopped right here,” says Rebecca, pointing her hand towards the ground.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMKaHOGCK2
Gaylin outer pupils start to scan the ground and he says, “I’m not seein’ anythin’. What about ya two, can you se-Nightfall, I wondered when you were going to turn up.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVRcs2tqqX
The guardian crouches down, he holds out an odd looking crystal which starts to faintly glow an amber colour and replies, “There is something here, it is quite far down and not very big.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Tdc9L5Xrr
Hikari nods and says, “I concur, it is as you ladies have told us a child, I would say no more then two, possibly three years old.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8eljV9ZxU
“Can ya tell how it died?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MQTYjVrJm
Both ancients shake the their heads and Guardian says, “I’m sure we will find out when it is excavated.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJfDWop2mQ
“Too right bro,” replies Gaylin with a nod.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXZHjiCtha
“I so wish we were able to tell you more.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjWdcVw8nf
“It’s all right Rebecca, you have helped us a lot,” replies Guardian.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNZKqW8QYv
Both women perform deep bows to the gods and go with the guardians into the other realm.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrtG9MYLff
Gaylin turns to his guardian who remains crouched and says, “Good to see you again.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCzSQMOmUb
“You too my son. Take care.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpZC9pyifw
The Dreamer gives him a hug and says, “You too and later.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWYgC72BSi
Nightfall waits for him to step back before he rises and his double bladed axe opens a portal for him, as he is about to step through he glances back over his shoulder and says, “Shǒuwèi, I hope you are able to help the child to rest.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡROVqHLcw77
“I hope so too,” replies Guardian, performing a slight bow.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKwGmF6UXm
The ancient gives him a nod then he is gone.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKjp1Wx3xq
Madeleine cannot thank the gods enough for their help and hopes her house will now be silent she turns to leave when she is stopped by Chris gently touching her arm and he says, “Why don’t you come in for a coffee, tea?”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoehOW21sa
“Thank you, but I am fine,” replies the young lady with a bow.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aUERgjYbh
“Then allow me to escort you home.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡkD2D23AA77
“Oh no, thank you Chris, I’ll be fine.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tvfKkbMlE
The young Annihilation Deity shakes his head and Gaylin says, “We cannot allow ya to go home alone.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtPR8G8sEk
“All right. Shǒuwèi, Fedor and Celest thanks again for all your help,” says Madeleine, performing another slight bow.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZXLD0PdAW
Guardian slightly raises his left hand and replies, “There is no need to thank us we were just doing what we do best.”copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡkApQQaa1Xw
The young lady gives another bow before she walks away with Chris and Gaylin down the drive.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡGU0vM8cUAR
Guardian uses a white stone to mark the spot before he heads inside and decides to contact Steve Ellwood as he knows of a good archaeologist.copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkQd6udVHO
But that is another story...copyright protection231ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2phTfr3ho
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