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Sorry for waiting. Here is second chapter, which because of it's size and content I'm thinking of combining with first. What do you think? Third (or true second, if I go through with plan) shall be from third person, and will start following SK characters. Dresden will meet them and stay at Inn, and we will see some differences between universes, plus Harry and company finally receive information (and Harry will have to keep Ryou from flirting with lea for his own good, of course).
If this stays second, I will name it A Whole New World, because I'm too much fan of Disney movies.
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We were falling.
One moment, I was walking straight into light. The next I was falling down at insane speed. I was flying in circles, carried by some strange force like leaf on the wind, as around me shining, pale nebula swirled and gleamed. It was like the worst ride on the most dangerous attraction in the craziest amusement park ever. My stomach was jumping up and down, my limbs were yanked in every direction, my heart was just waiting for chance to explode from my ribcage. And I assure you, I wasn't screaming. Not at all. Whoever claims so is lying.
I couldn't check on Bonnie, and while I couldn't see Lea, I could hear her loud laughter echoing from everywhere and nowhere. Figures-by her standards, only reason why this didn't count as ride amusement park was because there were no holy virgins to sacrifice.
And the abruptly, I hit the ground. Honestly, it didn't hurt much, and I hit only my knees, but god was it unexpected.
''You could have been more graceful, godson. It would have spared us all some embarrassment.'' Lea's purring voice rang out.
I was ready to brush her off with some (not so) smart remark when my eyes fell upon her form. For moment I stood there, with bulging eyes, frozen from shock. Then I broke out in loud, thundering laughter, the sort that makes you cry and grasp your belly.
Lea-my beautiful, alluring, supernaturally stunning godmother who has seduced and dragged thousands of men to their death with a mere glimpse of her face was gone. In her place floated fat green shining ball with huge amber eyes, red locks and wide smirk. A small ball that looked like perfect plush toy.
Lea 's confusion was evident in her eyes. She looked at me as if I had gone mad before casting glance at herself. Her catlike eyes widened and mouth curled and snarled before whirlwind of green stuff that resembled ectoplasm surrounded her, and she returned to her normal form, though floating above ground and little translucent, scowling whole way.
I couldn't stop laughing. I though I was going to suffocate.
''Damn Lea...Pity you couldn't see yourself...''
''Yes.'' Lea whispered, her scowl gone, ghost of smile crossing her features. It was enough to stop me. ''Pity no other human could see me either.''
Oh. Right. Mab said in this world only practitioners-shamans- could see magical beings like Lea. Which meant...
I turned around and saw a score of people looking at me, whispering something.. Glance around me and I noticed that I was in Japan.
Perfect. A foreigner, tall as tree, kneeling on dirt, laughing like mad and talking to empty air. It would be miracle if they didn't call mental hospital.
Tiny, wrinkled, half-bald man came to me and rapidly started asking question, with soft, concerned expression. Lea, who stared at scene unfolding around us like a cat presented with bacon, giggled and finally deigned to help me.
'' O, child. You are utterly helpless. Please say this, and try not to mangle language.'' Then she slowly spoke some Japanese words that I tried to repeat as best as possible. Old man looked at me, little unsure, but then he smiled, nodded and patted my shoulder, speaking what I assumed were good wishes. Crowd dispersed after casting me some bemused looks and I got up.
''Lea, what did I just say?'' I didn't ask how she knew Japanese. Knowledge of many languages was useful skill, and even ageless Sidhe got bored. Or better, said especially ageless Sidhe. And especially ones who were old enough to be around when humanity was still figuring out grammar and letters.
''Nothing important child. Just context for your behavior.'' I didn't trust that one bit.
''Bonnie?''
''Well, first you apologized for your behavior and because you disturbed their peace, then you thanked that man for his concern and congratulated him on his politeness, saying that such nice people are rare today, and then you explained that in moment of religious fervor you..''
''That would be enough, little one. As I said, just a context for your peculiar behavior. And you please keep your voice down and look ahead, Harry. Now, we should find out the most we can about this Shaman Fight.''
I grumbled and let it slide for now. In future, I would rely on Bonnie to translate. Or try English. But we had job to do.
''And how you suppose we do that?'' Lea sighed, as if dealing with thick, useless student.
''Well, obviously if those strange ectomancers are so common that they can organize world-wide fights, then ghosts are common. So I suggest we start from graveyards. '' She focused her sight on my bag. '' Now, my dear, you would be of great use to us now. Would you be willing to help?''
''Of course auntie.'' Bonnie said and exited her wooden skull, the trail of green light that possessed passing sparrow. Nobody noticed a thing.
Shiver went down my spine. Last one who called Lea was Molly and well.... I saw how it turned. I would have to be careful and moderate her interactions with Bonnie.
So off we went, following sparrow in search of cemetery to find out how to participate in magical duel.
Worst off all, this wasn't even moderately weird anymore by my standards.
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So. So,so,so.
The starborn, oh-so moral Knight and the once contaminated muse, treacherous handmaiden, have finally arrived. Good, good. It was past reasonable time for that little cold girl to make her move already.
The darkness smiles- as much as it can manage to. Its enemies think they control Gates, that they control siege. Fools. Let them plan and resist, plot and sacrifice and try. No matter what, in the end pieces will fall exactly as it intended them to.
Its host races without pause, without rest. It is agent perfect for this task- grand,powerful best, but stupid beast nonetheless. Piece of darkness dwells within it, piece of strength that gives beast power it couldn't have imagined in wildest dreams, and so now it must serve.
What wonder it is, what being can do when mind leading it does not care what will happen when you push it beyond limits. When it does not care about blood freezing, muscles tearing as bones grind in dust while sentience fades away.
And finally, beast arrives to depths of Hell. It is almost familiar to darkness-almost, for it isn't as involved in sins and pains of heart, nor is Hell as hungry.
Its host and champion goes on and on while Hell turns cold,silent,dark. Demons flee until only a Lord of this domain is left, and puny godling falls soon.
Now comes the true task. Bringing forth the force protected and contained within. Burning, shining power from which stars claim descent. It doesn't flee or attack the darkness-it has too much respect and healthy amount fear, but it doesn't trust, it would never trust this dark,deadly thing. Other would have been trusted, but the light is too gentle, too fond of coddling to keep mouths shut.
But this power is foolish, sentimental creature, too bound in loyalty and love, weakness which makes it so easy to bind and exploit. So darkness takes its dying agents voice and offers bait.
"I can lead you to your master."
If this stays second, I will name it A Whole New World, because I'm too much fan of Disney movies.
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We were falling.
One moment, I was walking straight into light. The next I was falling down at insane speed. I was flying in circles, carried by some strange force like leaf on the wind, as around me shining, pale nebula swirled and gleamed. It was like the worst ride on the most dangerous attraction in the craziest amusement park ever. My stomach was jumping up and down, my limbs were yanked in every direction, my heart was just waiting for chance to explode from my ribcage. And I assure you, I wasn't screaming. Not at all. Whoever claims so is lying.
I couldn't check on Bonnie, and while I couldn't see Lea, I could hear her loud laughter echoing from everywhere and nowhere. Figures-by her standards, only reason why this didn't count as ride amusement park was because there were no holy virgins to sacrifice.
And the abruptly, I hit the ground. Honestly, it didn't hurt much, and I hit only my knees, but god was it unexpected.
''You could have been more graceful, godson. It would have spared us all some embarrassment.'' Lea's purring voice rang out.
I was ready to brush her off with some (not so) smart remark when my eyes fell upon her form. For moment I stood there, with bulging eyes, frozen from shock. Then I broke out in loud, thundering laughter, the sort that makes you cry and grasp your belly.
Lea-my beautiful, alluring, supernaturally stunning godmother who has seduced and dragged thousands of men to their death with a mere glimpse of her face was gone. In her place floated fat green shining ball with huge amber eyes, red locks and wide smirk. A small ball that looked like perfect plush toy.
Lea 's confusion was evident in her eyes. She looked at me as if I had gone mad before casting glance at herself. Her catlike eyes widened and mouth curled and snarled before whirlwind of green stuff that resembled ectoplasm surrounded her, and she returned to her normal form, though floating above ground and little translucent, scowling whole way.
I couldn't stop laughing. I though I was going to suffocate.
''Damn Lea...Pity you couldn't see yourself...''
''Yes.'' Lea whispered, her scowl gone, ghost of smile crossing her features. It was enough to stop me. ''Pity no other human could see me either.''
Oh. Right. Mab said in this world only practitioners-shamans- could see magical beings like Lea. Which meant...
I turned around and saw a score of people looking at me, whispering something.. Glance around me and I noticed that I was in Japan.
Perfect. A foreigner, tall as tree, kneeling on dirt, laughing like mad and talking to empty air. It would be miracle if they didn't call mental hospital.
Tiny, wrinkled, half-bald man came to me and rapidly started asking question, with soft, concerned expression. Lea, who stared at scene unfolding around us like a cat presented with bacon, giggled and finally deigned to help me.
'' O, child. You are utterly helpless. Please say this, and try not to mangle language.'' Then she slowly spoke some Japanese words that I tried to repeat as best as possible. Old man looked at me, little unsure, but then he smiled, nodded and patted my shoulder, speaking what I assumed were good wishes. Crowd dispersed after casting me some bemused looks and I got up.
''Lea, what did I just say?'' I didn't ask how she knew Japanese. Knowledge of many languages was useful skill, and even ageless Sidhe got bored. Or better, said especially ageless Sidhe. And especially ones who were old enough to be around when humanity was still figuring out grammar and letters.
''Nothing important child. Just context for your behavior.'' I didn't trust that one bit.
''Bonnie?''
''Well, first you apologized for your behavior and because you disturbed their peace, then you thanked that man for his concern and congratulated him on his politeness, saying that such nice people are rare today, and then you explained that in moment of religious fervor you..''
''That would be enough, little one. As I said, just a context for your peculiar behavior. And you please keep your voice down and look ahead, Harry. Now, we should find out the most we can about this Shaman Fight.''
I grumbled and let it slide for now. In future, I would rely on Bonnie to translate. Or try English. But we had job to do.
''And how you suppose we do that?'' Lea sighed, as if dealing with thick, useless student.
''Well, obviously if those strange ectomancers are so common that they can organize world-wide fights, then ghosts are common. So I suggest we start from graveyards. '' She focused her sight on my bag. '' Now, my dear, you would be of great use to us now. Would you be willing to help?''
''Of course auntie.'' Bonnie said and exited her wooden skull, the trail of green light that possessed passing sparrow. Nobody noticed a thing.
Shiver went down my spine. Last one who called Lea was Molly and well.... I saw how it turned. I would have to be careful and moderate her interactions with Bonnie.
So off we went, following sparrow in search of cemetery to find out how to participate in magical duel.
Worst off all, this wasn't even moderately weird anymore by my standards.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
So. So,so,so.
The starborn, oh-so moral Knight and the once contaminated muse, treacherous handmaiden, have finally arrived. Good, good. It was past reasonable time for that little cold girl to make her move already.
The darkness smiles- as much as it can manage to. Its enemies think they control Gates, that they control siege. Fools. Let them plan and resist, plot and sacrifice and try. No matter what, in the end pieces will fall exactly as it intended them to.
Its host races without pause, without rest. It is agent perfect for this task- grand,powerful best, but stupid beast nonetheless. Piece of darkness dwells within it, piece of strength that gives beast power it couldn't have imagined in wildest dreams, and so now it must serve.
What wonder it is, what being can do when mind leading it does not care what will happen when you push it beyond limits. When it does not care about blood freezing, muscles tearing as bones grind in dust while sentience fades away.
And finally, beast arrives to depths of Hell. It is almost familiar to darkness-almost, for it isn't as involved in sins and pains of heart, nor is Hell as hungry.
Its host and champion goes on and on while Hell turns cold,silent,dark. Demons flee until only a Lord of this domain is left, and puny godling falls soon.
Now comes the true task. Bringing forth the force protected and contained within. Burning, shining power from which stars claim descent. It doesn't flee or attack the darkness-it has too much respect and healthy amount fear, but it doesn't trust, it would never trust this dark,deadly thing. Other would have been trusted, but the light is too gentle, too fond of coddling to keep mouths shut.
But this power is foolish, sentimental creature, too bound in loyalty and love, weakness which makes it so easy to bind and exploit. So darkness takes its dying agents voice and offers bait.
"I can lead you to your master."
