Split Eternity I (Chapter two)
Story by Thatonedawg on SoFurry
Chapter two! Who are they? What do they know about Vyon? Why am I asking you guys this? I usually like putting a little picture of who is narrating, but as it is a mystery I left it blank-ish.
Chapter 2: Watching
I stared out over the lifeless city that was dead save a few small lights. There was a heavy chill in the air as it whipped by forcing me to turn away and close my cloak. I looked at master who silently sipped his coffee, remaining unaffected by the cold. I could feel the hate radiating from the cities inhabitants. An endless supply of ire raged inside each and every person regardless of how kind or peaceful. I heard master make an enjoying noise then toss the cup off the roof. We both watched it vanish into the shadows below. I looked up at him and he gave me a dopey grin.
“Sorry to burden you with questions but shouldn't we be a tad bit more concerned?" I asked looking back down at the distant city lights.
“Concerned or worried?" He replied in a comically questioning tone.
I sighed softly at his playful voice. “Whether we are worried or concerned he is in danger." I said sternly but he only chuckled.
“My dear if we worry now wouldn't that just give our opponent the upper hand?" He asked and I looked down knowing that worrying is exactly what they need.
“So when do we approach the boy?" I asked after a few seconds of thinking.
“When the time comes I will figure out how to show the child. I'm sure he will have a lot of questions by then." He said laughing softly but I could only sigh.
“Should we check on him?" I asked crossing my arms to keep the cold from getting to me.
“Sure if you want. But I don't think he is in immediate danger." Master said looking down at the street then back up to me.
“Your probably right." I replied slowly as he turned and faced me.
“Bye bye now." He said falling backward off the building and sailing several stories before vanishing into the dark below.
“Wait!" I called then groaned. “Hate it when he does that." I mumbled before leaping off the building myself.
I sliced over the city with the wind biting at every part of my body. I was seriously tired from a long day of “work" but the cold air helped me stay awake. I watched as master soared through the air whimsically and with little effort. The city lights blurred below me as I sharpened my focus and began increasing my speed. We flew over the tall buildings and toward the smaller homes across the city. I saw the house drawing closer and I soon felt the immense hatred that encased the small two bedroom apartment. We circled the place once or twice before slowing to a stop at one of the windows. Peering in, I heard a puzzled sound come from master.
“Interesting." He muttered softly to himself as he examined the sleeping boy.
“What is it?" I asked looking from the window to his face and back again.
“Nothing really. Just funny he doesn't know about all the power he has." He replied not looking away from the dim window.
“Not as much as me right?" I asked concerned, but trying to sound casual.
“Oh dear don't be like that." He said looking down at me with a friendly smile.
He may have said, “don't be like that" but what he meant was “I don't want to tell you". He seemed so interested in something about this kid. What could he sense that I couldn't? I scoffed to myself, as I floated away from the window unsure what to think of the young man. He and I would eventually meet but until then I have much more pressing matters.
“Lets go." I said nudging him with my elbow. “We got another big day tomorrow." We both sailed off into the night toward our home.