Kylar's Story

RINGRINGRINGRING The familiar sound was buzzing in Kylars ears as he waved his hands to the source of the disturbance, when he had finally found it he smacked it away and regained a comfortable sleeping position. It wasn't long until yet another loud sound woke him up. "Kylar wake up! Your going to be late to the lecture!". It was amazing, even at 19 Kylar relied on his mothers voice to make sure he gets to class on time, after all the times he would've loved to sleep through high school, his mother got him through it, and he graduated. College was something he shouldn't mess with. Ky was groaning as he rolled around on his pillow which seemed like heaven. Amy burst into the room yelling all kind's of nonsense trying to wake him up, it was Saturday and Amy didn't have school, unfortunately for Ky, he did. Ky muttered something under his breath and sat on his bed, had poised down at his feet. He let out a loud breath.

After showering and putting on his usual clothes and a white beanie he was ready for breakfast. He jolted down the stairs. Incredibly enough, the same boy who didn't want to leave bed, was jumping and wide awake. He sat at the kitchen table as his mom brought a quick breakfast. He ate it rapidly and was out the door in no time. "Thanks mom, love you" he said as he closed the door. It was a beautiful morning, well morning might be over doing it, it was 2 pm. He grabbed his BMX and in second he was off, jumping and doing tricks at rails and steps. After 20 minutes of riding he arrived at school. Put his bike away and walked through the door.

"Hey Ky" a voice said behind him, it was Lance, a friend he knew for years. "Morning" Ky said to his friend as they were passing a pretty girl, which Ky winked at. "Another boring lecture from Dr. Packs" Ky laughed "Don't remind me, the man should be in a nursing home." The passed around a couple of jokes as the entered the lecture room. When the room was filled the lecture began and Ky tried his hardest to stay awake.

The bell rang signaling the end of the lecture, which lasted 2 hours. One Saturdays Ky has one class, a lecture class. He walked out of the classroom and instantly turned and started talking to girl he was flirting with. "You'r hair looks nice today Jo" he said while she was blushing. "Thanks Ky!" she said happily. "Hey I gotta go, call me later?" the girl nodded and Ky ran towards lance passing a couple of his other friends from school. "Ready to go?" Lance asked and Ky gave him a look of approval. Ky and Lance separated the week into different parts, each day they would either Skateboard, BMX, or Scooter, and then after class go and practice. Today was BMX day, so like their usual routine they left school and went on to the skate park to ride. A few hours later the sun was starting to set, and Ky's right handle broke off. "Fuck." he said angrily as he threw the frame to the side. Lance rode next to him. "Hey, my house is right here ill take your bike ill fix it and bring it tomorrow", "Thanks bro" Ky said as they shaked hands for goodbye.

It was already starting to get dark, Ky loved walking as-much as he loved everything else, so he had no problem with it. He simply put on his headphones and paced home. He should be home in about an hour if he keeps a steady pace, which he did like he always does. After 20 minutes he stopped because he heard a loud noise from around the alley, he glanced it briefly but thought nothing of it. He just continued walking hoping to end his day normally.

Ugh this walk is way longer the usual. Ky stopped in his tracks, the view of the city was remarkable. Lights flickered, sky scrapers towered above everything. There was no sound in the distance, except that one wretched sound he heard not long ago. Ky continued a normal pace, not walking but not running either. The luminous streets of New York made it easy for him to find his way. Ky stopped in his tracks, he heard a noise, from the same direction he heard it before. Not a coincidence. The fact that the sound was heard was heard through his headphones made him feel even worse. What the f-- he turned on his heel and walked towards the sound.

Surprisingly enough he heard another sound, but this one was a lot more, disturbing. He heard a scream, his eyes were open wide, should he be scared or should he help? Should he risk his life for someone else or should he continue home like nothing ever happened? Without a second thought he started running, not a slow type of run but actually sprinting towards the sound. It couldn't be far, he heard another noise, a shattering of some sort. A low blow came before a sudden silence, no sound in the horizon but the sound of his feet hitting the earth. He ran as fast as he could.

Ky could swear he heard people talking, a girl and man, but he wasn't there yet. How had he heard a scream so far away? He was baffled but nothing would've stopped him now. It was just around the corner, he could feel it. He heard the sound of a car door closing just as he turned. He saw the car drive off, but in-front of him was something else, a girl stood looking at the place where the car once was, dirty like she went through a struggle, obviously dumbfounded but what ever had preluded the car going off.

He picked up his pace and within seconds he was next to the girl. "Ah-- Are you okay? I heard a scream and noises." He looked at the girl who seemed to be in deep astonishment, he sight seemed locked on a spot where someone must have once stood. "Do you need me to call 911-- o-or are you hurt?" He seemed to stuttering, Ky wasn't the shy type but he was also not the type to go running head first into trouble.

Meri stood where she was, utterly speechless. In a matter of seconds the strange, eerie man had caused his sword to disappear into thin air, spoken endless cryptic words that made little sense to her, claimed that she owed him a debt (which she didn't like to think about) and then cleared out of there. Suddenly he'd climbed into the black car and driven out of sight, before she could even protest. He'd abandoned her, leaving her completely defenseless and more puzzled than she had been before he had begun speaking. A tingling sensation crept up her spine and even without his looming presence, she still felt jumpy and restless. His words still rang in her ears, though many of them didn't wholly make sense to her. For some reason his insults stung her to the core, though she decided not to linger on it for too long. After all, he was gone. It was unlikely that she would see him again.

That didn't prevent her feeling as though she'd been shaken to the core. Looking down at her hands they were trembling. Her heart was fluttering madly in her chest.

"Ah-- Are you okay? I heard a scream and noises. Do you need me to call 911-- o-or are you hurt?"

Startled, Meri jumped, twisting to face the new-comer. Fixing her almost-red eyes on his blue ones, she found herself giving a weak smile. Typical, she was frightened and yet she still attempted to put on her I'm-brave-I-can-handle-this look or the let-me-comfort-you face. It was clear he looked a little worried and her heart went out to him. What this strange girl must have looked like to him. Covered from head to toe in ash, pale-faced and wide-eyed. Taking a deep breath, she steadied her nerves and pushed all thoughts of the odd man from her whirling mind. Giving him a bright smile, she nodded her head.

"Thank you for your concern, but I think I'm okay. Just had a little bit of a fright. Are you okay? You look a little...panicked." Her smile turned to a concerned smile as she studied his face for a moment. She was grateful that someone had at least ran to her aid, that someone had heeded her screams. If she had been in real danger, at least someone would have found her. Her thoughts returned to the dog-beast, who's remains surrounded them, and the danger that had come with it. Glancing down the street, where the car had disappeared, she knew in her heart that the two were linked. Something tickled the back of her mind. Like a memory trying to pry itself loose. But the harder she tried to remember, the further it slipped from her grasp. Eventually, she gave up. She would remember when she remembered.

Kylar stood for a moment almost speechless, how had this girl, who is completely covered in mud and dirt, calmer then he? The idea rolled around in his head a few times. He finally let out a elongated sigh while placing his hands on his knees. Did Ky really look that panicked?

The girl gave Ky a warm smile that made him relax a bit, after letting out a last breath he spoke "Yeah, I'm fine I think..." he looked around at the area. On the floor there were remnants of something, looked like something blew up. The dark red material resembled splattered ink, Ky couldn't make out what it was. Whatever it was, it was everywhere, even on the girl.

Ky had been so worried about the situation that he completely forgot his manners, he felt embarrassed and suddenly burst. "Where are my manners, I'm sorry, My name's Kylar. Pleasure to meet ya!". Ky completely changed his expression, he went from panicked to relaxed and laid back, there was still the manner of what had happened to the girl, alas what had made her scream so loud.

He looked around the empty park, then looked back at the girl and smiled. "Are you sure you're okay? Wouldn't want a pretty girl like you to get hurt would we?" he laughed at his own remark, he was just messing around. "Anyway would you mind telling me what happened?"

"Where are my manners, I'm sorry, My name's Kylar. Pleasure to meet ya!"

Meri found herself smiling again, as her eyes flickered back to his face. "It's lovely to meet you Kylar. My name is Merinda, but seriously just called me Meri." She told him brightly. Although she was presenting herself as confident and completely open, her insides felt jittery and unsettled. However, the mysterious encounter with the curious man was over and she should think no more about it. Instead, she should be getting on her way. Subtly checking her watch, she was momentarily distracted and didn't see the next two questions coming. Blinking in surprise, she felt her cheeks warm significantly, even though she could hear the amusement in his tone. The flattery caught her a little off guard. It had been a while since a guy had spoken to her like that, even in a joking manner.

"Are you sure you're okay? Wouldn't want a pretty girl like you to get hurt would we? Anyway would you mind telling me what happened?"

Instantly her smile vanished from her face. The things she had just banished to the back of her mind resurfaced and shuddered slightly. Did she tell this complete stranger the truth? Would he even believe her? It was an unlikely story, impossible in fact. But part of her longed to talk with someone. And if he thought she was insane then he could walk away and never lay eyes on her again. It was unlikely that in a place as big as New York they would ever meet again. So, that's why she opened her mouth and spilled the entire story.

"Okay, so you're going to think I am totally insane, but I have to tell someone what I have just seen." Already the babbling had commenced and she was off at top speed. "I was walking towards the park when this huge - and I mean huge - dog burst out of nowhere and started chasing me. Except it wasn't just a normal dog. There was something...demonic about it. It just didn't feel right. So I ran and obviously screamed...because it was completely scary. Anyway, it nearly caught me, but just as I thought it was going to sink its teeth into me, this huge weight pushed me forwards. But it wasn't the dog...well not in that sense...It was the dog, but it had turned to ash. And there was this great man stood over me and he said all this confusing this about reincarnations and not realising who I was...As well as a debt for saving me. I think he killed...No, I know he killed it because he told me he did. It's insane I know, but you have to believe me. I don't know why I even told you...It's entirely mental."

Reapers, the only thing Nihilus considers to stand in his way of total destruction. He hated them just for being alive, although they do have their uses. Over his lifetimes Nihilus has had many enemies with other demons, most of those demons were killed by the Reapers or Nihilus himself. But playing with them when they are new to the world is a blast! They are so confused and disoriented to the things that they are just now seeing, it makes them fun to play with. After trying to figure out where they are he learns that most seemed to have found each other and are in groups. But there is one all alone and Nihilus thought it would be fun to try and thin their numbers right from the get go. Maybe he would just knock this one around for a bit though, the longer they live the bigger the chance they take down the 'King'... or Nihilus, but that was a chance he was willing to risk.

With a cackle he fades from his current location in the middle of a busy street with a bright flash of light, resulting in numerous car crashes. He arrives near the lone Reaper and hears that the Reaper is female and obviously talking to someone, a human. He only hears the tail end of the conversation "...-No, I know he killed it because he told me he did. It's insane I know, but you have to believe me. I don't know why I even told you...It's entirely mental.". Obviously talking about a lesser demon some 'he' killed. Was it the Void Reaper? No if it was he would have stayed, someone else helped this fledgling of a Reaper. Stepping out of the shades with his usual grin on his face he confronts the Reaper. "Hehehehehe, You're right my dear. It is completely and utterly MENTAL." He says in a mocking tone, letting out a laugh after he says Mental. "That is, it would be if it wasn't entirely true. I'm assuming you are talking about something not of this world? You are aren't you? Something... DEMONIC?" He puts heavy emphasis on the last word.

"So." He says as he levitates off the ground and lays on his side with his hand supporting his head as if he was lying on some invisible couch. "Tell me, what did it feel like, encountering your first Demon? Wait, wait, no let me guess? You screamed? I bet you did." He said as he lazily floats around. "But that was just a lesser demon, something you would easily be able to wipe out....if you were more... in tune with yourself." He says with a insane chuckle. "I, however." He says as his eyes glow gold for a split second. "I would be alot harder to handle!" He says as he quickly shifts into a standing position. "It's too bad you had to run into a Human, he might not make it." He says with feigned sadness as a circle of fire surround his feet and the air crackles with electricity. "Now, lets play!" He says as he fires a gout of fire at the Reaper.

"It's lovely to meet you Kylar. My name is Merinda, but seriously just called me Meri." the girl spoke in such a calm manner that it relaxed Ky even more. He smiled at her. "Okay Meri." he said followed by his next question. He knew she would either lie or not want to talk about it, but it was worth a shot. However, the following words that came out of her mouth completely baffled Ky. "Okay, so you're going to think I am totally insane, but I have to tell someone what I have just seen. I was walking towards the park when this huge - and I mean huge - dog burst out of nowhere and started chasing me. Except it wasn't just a normal dog. There was something...demonic about it. It just didn't feel right. So I ran and obviously screamed...because it was completely scary. Anyway, it nearly caught me, but just as I thought it was going to sink its teeth into me, this huge weight pushed me forwards. But it wasn't the dog...well not in that sense...It was the dog, but it had turned to ash. And there was this great man stood over me and he said all this confusing this about reincarnations and not realising who I was...As well as a debt for saving me. I think he killed...No, I know he killed it because he told me he did. It's insane I know, but you have to believe me. I don't know why I even told you...It's entirely mental."

Ky paused at her story he was completely speechless, his eyes gaped open and were completely locked on her. A demon dog would explain the black goo and ooze all around the floor, but a demon dog? seriously. Ky had a few ideas in mind, the girl probably went to a party at which she got heavily drugged, or she was being extremely sarcastic and that was a signal for Ky to leave. I mean come-on, there is no way that it could be true?... Could it?

Before Ky could even utter a signal word he noticed a figure stepping out of the shade. The figure, surprisingly enough, was a clown. A clown?! at this time of the day in New York City? Ky was surely going insane as well. "Hehehehehe, You're right my dear. It is completely and utterly MENTAL." When Meri shouldv'e been the one speaking Ky did in he stead. "Who the hell are you?" he said angrily. The clown said something about being a demon and more crazy things about demons. "It's too bad you had to run into a Human, he might not make it." Ky's face turned red, who was this clown insulting him. A moment later the clown was surrounded by fire, then he began throwing fire at Meri. Ky had to act, he knew not what was going on, but Meri... she seemed so helpless, so confused with whats going on. He had no time to think, he just launched himself in-front of Meri to shield her from the fire ball.

Meri's heart sank low into her stomach when she saw the disbelief on Kylar's face, as he stared at her open-mouthed and wide-eyed. It was evident that he didn't believe her. And in all honesty, who would? The story was completely ridiculous and even she was beginning to doubt the whole thing. Perhaps she was ill and this was all just a hallucination, created in her mind because something was seriously wrong. But it had felt so real. The hot breath on the back of her bare legs, the intensity of the weight, the acidic tone of the mysterious man. It had to be real. However at the same time it was utterly insane. Blinking back tears that had suddenly welled in her eyes, she shook her head slightly. All of this was too much.

"Hehehehehe, You're right my dear. It is completely and utterly MENTAL." Shivers crept swiftly up Meri's spine as a chilling sound filled her ears. Laughter followed the words and it made her skin crawl with anticipation and fear. Slowly, she turned her back on Kylar and faced a new horror. A gasp caught in her throat, as she stepped backwards. Before them stood the most horrific sight she had ever laid eyes on. Even more so than the demonic dog that had chased her into the park. It was a clown, though not the normal happy clowns that roamed Central park during the day time. This one seemed looked as though darkness itself had twisted him into something indescribable. She hated clowns as it was, but to see one that looked pure evil caused her throat to constrict in fear and her heart to thump wildly again. "That is, it would be if it wasn't entirely true. I'm assuming you are talking about something not of this world? You are aren't you? Something... DEMONIC? So..."

It was true. He had confirmed her story and he hadn't even been present during the events. A sense of relief washed through her, only to be replaced by terror. His tone was mocking and full of amusement, which only meant one thing. He was playing with her. It was obvious he knew what had happened and now was toying with her. Gulping down a lump in her throat, she opened her mouth to speak, but before she could he began to levitated. A jolt shot through her heart. Was anything else frightening going to happen to her tonight? It seemed as those every single otherworldly being had set out to seek her out. Wait, did she now believe in those kinds of things? A memory itched at the back of her mind, begging for her attention. But she couldn't focus on that. She had to keep her eyes and mind glued onto the clown.

"Tell me, what did it feel like, encountering your first Demon? Wait, wait, no let me guess? You screamed? I bet you did." Meri's eyes did not leave him as he floated easily around, the mocking tone still in place. A surge of anger welled in her chest and she clenched her fists at her fists. "But that was just a lesser demon, something you would easily be able to wipe out....if you were more... in tune with yourself. I would be alot harder to handle!It's too bad you had to run into a Human, he might not make it. Now, lets play!"

Several things happened at once and Meri watched in complete shock. Suddenly the clown was surrounded by flames, which did not engulf him as she believed they would. He proceeded to throw a fireball towards them. Without time to think, she stood frozen on the spot. Until Kylar dove in front of her, ultimately protecting her face the fireball. Her eyes widened in amazement and horror as he attempted to shield her body with his. Quickly, she grabbed him around the waist, twisted and pushed the pair of them to the floor. The fireball sailed over their heads, grazing Meri's right shoulder. Crying out in agony, she sunk to the ground as the ball of flaming substance collided with the tree behind and it burst into magnificent flames.

"Always one for theatrics, weren't you Nihilus?" The words slipped from Meri's tongue easily, as she pulled herself to her feet. Her face had darkened, her eyes narrowed to thin slits and she regarded him coolly. The voice was not her, but one of a past reincarnation. "Typical of a stinking demon to attack an innocent human as well, but we'll put an end to that." Lifting her hands, she allowed a smirk to grace her features, shaking her head. "You've picked the wrong day to mess with the new Reaper Nilly...After this encounter, she'll begin to remember and then you'll be in trouble..." There was a sharp crackle that split the air and fast as anything a bolt of lightning shot from Meri's outstretched hands, towards the clown. Slumping forwards, the girl gasped, pain shooting across her chest from the fireball. Returning to herself, she looked up in surprise. What had she just done? She had spoken in a voice that was not her own...Nor were the memories that invaded her mind. Or were they? But she remembered the clown from...somewhere.

Without waiting to see the outcome of her attack, she snatched Kylar's hand and tugged him towards the gates. "Run." She urged him quickly, as she took off with him. Above them, the grey clouds rumbled and crackled dangerously.

It all took a mere second, no, a fraction of that. Kylar expected to be dead, to have breathed his last breath. Why would he let his pride overcome him, why would he risk his life for a girl he doesn't even know. Although something about that girl seemed interesting, he wanted to know more, heck she was even pretty. Kylar didn't like to fight, he liked to have fun and enjoy his time, clearly though after today, that wont be happening. In a split second Meri, who had previously seemed so scared and petrified, grabbed him and pushed him to floor. It was amazing how fast she moved, faster then he could ever imagine. Kylar couldn't move for a moment, even more so when the girl stood up and started talking. "Always one for theatrics, weren't you Nihilus? Typical of a stinking demon to attack an innocent human as well, but we'll put an end to that. You've picked the wrong day to mess with the new Reaper Nilly...After this encounter, she'll begin to remember and then you'll be in trouble..." Kylar looked up in awe, the voice coming from her mouth was surely not her's was it? and how had the scared Meri became so engulfed with fury and confidence? Kylar blinked, even in that one blink a-lot had happened, Meri shot a ray of light from her mind. Before Kylar could even open his mouth Meri grabbed Kylar and urged him towards the gate. [b]"Run." the words stuck. Kylar always had things to say, he would never let a conversation die, but this time he was completely speechless.

Kylar couldn't even look back, all he was worried about is looking forward, running away from that monstrosity that had just tried to kill the both of them. As he was running he was over cumbered with millions of questions, Kylar could run for hours on end, but he seemed breathless. He wanted to stop and ask, a part of him wished he hadn't come to save the girl, but another part was happy he did.

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[font=candara]Morgan wanted to answer, truly he did, but he wasn't given any time to.

"Hear me, Void Reaper, and tremble. Your attempts to keep me from entering this world have failed, and I now know where you hide... This time, all of your order will fall, and none will survive... Prepare to be brought to justissssseeee...."

All of his clones dropped to their knees in agony and then vanished. It hurt. To have the ruler of all demons speak directly to you via your thoughts was not a pleasant experience at all. Morgan felt as though his head were going to explode, and his vison was red and hazy. He didn't notice at first, but his eyes were actually bleeding, causing him to appear as though he were crying blood.

And that was when he sensed it. Hell Hounds. A breed of some of the most powerful demons, and there were four of them. He made a quick mental count. Earth, Air, Water, and Fire were all at the base. Light he knew the location of thanks to Xaner, and Darkness he could sense. But he also felt two other precenses nearby as well, one emonic an one...human. No, don't let it be him...please... He thought, though he alreay knew exactly who it was. The blood-eye Reaper turned to Xander, saying, "Fine. You have your deal. It's not like I have much choice. But if you double-cross me..." He left the rest of that statement unfinished, knowing Xander knew exactly what he meant, and then, without waiting for the car to stop, Morgan phased through the back seat, landing in the middle of the street.

He wipe the blood away, slightly surprised to see it there, but otherwise ignored it. He made two copies of himself, sending one in the direction of the Hell Houns, hoping that they wouldn't split up, the other off in the direction of the Darkness Reaper, and the other to where Light was.

He turned a corner, and for the second time in about an hour, he nearly ran into someone. This time, however, this someone was a human male. A human male Morgan knew all too well, and quickly his anger grew almost too powerfull for him to control. If anything had happened to the boy, Morgan would have--

No, he couldn't think about that right now. The Reapers were the priority, not his... Morgan drew out his scythe, spinning it to dissolve a fireball thrown by the demon who was chasing after the Light Reaper and the human boy. Morgan calmed himself to the best of his ability, staring at Nihilus. "Man....I've seen some ugly demons in my time, but you sir...you just take the cake. Now...care to dance? Or has your master begun to call you back yet?"

Nihilus smiles as she lets out a cry of pain after she gets grazed in the shoulder and he watches as a tree behind them bursts into flames. He smiles as the girl speaks "Always one for theatrics, weren't you Nihilus?" Nihilus just giggles as she speaks in a voice not her own. "OOOOoooohhhh she's waking up now, THIS is going to be interesting."

"You've picked the wrong day to mess with the new Reaper Nilly...After this encounter, she'll begin to remember and then you'll be in trouble..." ...Nilly? The sound of electricity in the air makes Nihilus's ears twitch and preforms a back flip and does a hand stand as the lightning passes between his legs. He laughs as he kicks his legs around. "Hehehehe now that is what i was looking forward to!" He pushes himself into the air and after a flip he begins to fly towards the Reaper and Human but stops as a familiar face appears in front of him.

"YOU!" He says in anger. "Man....I've seen some ugly demons in my time, but you sir...you just take the cake. Now...care to dance? Or has your master begun to call you back yet?" Master? He thinks for a moment, then he feels it, the self proclaimed king of the void is awake and in New York. "I have no Master, i do as i please." He says in a high pitched,crazed voice. "Why would i call anyone, 'Master' when he will just end up dying?" He says in a deeper, darker voice. "I was wanting to play with a weakling for a while.... but if you want to play. THEN LETS PLAY!" He slams his hands into the ground and demonic looking spears made of out of darkness explode from the ground in a row, heading toward the Reaper.

Meri didn't even look back as she grasped Kylar's hand and pulled him with her through the darkened park. The acrid smell of smoke filled her nostrils and she choked, coughing as the tree continued to burn. But something caused her to halt in her dash across the grass towards the wrought-iron gate that looked before them. A feeling deep in her bones. There was something worse than the clown-faced demon lurking in the streets of New York. Something that made her shudder with fear and shook her deeply. What was it? Perhaps she would never know. Though a gut-feeling told her that she would find out back there, where another voice had entered the fray.

"Man....I've seen some ugly demons in my time, but you sir...you just take the cake. Now...care to dance? Or has your master begun to call you back yet?"

The confidence in the voice almost warmed Meri to her core. The guy, for it clearly was a guy's voice, was standing up to the evil-looking demonic clown. What was more, somehow she recognised the voice and the confident attitude. She had to go back. But she had Kylar to look out for, because he was surely involved in all of this now. Maybe he could escape. No-one would suspect a human.

"Look, I'm going back. You need to get out of here. This isn't your fight. But I cannot thank you enough for attempting to save my life twice." Without hesitation, she pulled him into a tight hug, resting her chin on his shoulder. "I've got to go back there. Something is calling me back." It felt as though she was magnetically drawn to the new-comer. Strange things were happening to her that evening and she couldn't even begin to explain any of them away. It was all a little too weird. Releasing Kylar, she smiled at him brightly. "Thank you Kylar."

Quickly, she turned on her heel and headed towards the clown and the new-comer, even though every fibre in her being screamed for her to get as far from the demon as possible.