章節 24: The storm
A small group of people were gathered around Arlington Manor. This caught many peoples attention, the reason for this was because usually everyone avoided Arlington Manor like a plague. 3 decades prior there was a infamous serial killer by the name of Hawk. Not much was known about hawk, and back when he was most rampant was when Forgemire was seriously starting to crackdown on making all mages 'registered'.
The name Hawk was given was because all of his victims would have their eyes gouged out as if the were dive bombed by a bird of prey. Investigations were constantly being held, but to no avail Hawk wandered killing indiscriminately.
It wasn't until Hawk decided to attack someone who had just gotten a 'registered'. As the 'registered' system was in it's infancy for Forgemire at the time, no one knew the prowess of mages to well. That was until that day, being completely battered by the man's 'registered' Hawk knew his time was up and fled to his residence.
After the police received the report they went to Hawk's residence and stormed inside to arrest the man. But he had of course expected this and in a terrifying explosion took the life of everyone there, including himself.
That was the tale of Arlington Manor, no one dared to even tear it down as they fear that the victims of Hawk that haunted the building would seek revenge. Of course many people still tried but always wound up dead within a few hours.
Jack was not sure if there was ghosts or not, but what he did know that was any matter about Arlington Manor would be sure to catch the attention of many. And he couldn't have been more right, as there was a crowd of at least 400 people murmuring intently about what was happening.
Daniel was pale in complexion for two reasons, one was that he did not like being anywhere near Arlington Manor as he had known Hawk in his public appearances. He also was not fond of the crowd that it gathered.
(Shit! with this many people around I can't kill him off!... Wait since it's Arlington Manor then I have the perfect alibi, I can just kill him if and when we find the artifact and blame it on the spirits.)
The color returning to Daniel's face he turned to Jack, "Well I hope that your right about this. Because if your not, than we will have made a big scene here for no reason. Not to mention brought up some undesirable memories for many present."
Jack just glanced at Daniel before responding, "I hope so too..."
Seeing that everyone present was ready Jack clapped his hands together, "Alright gentleman let us get started."
Walking forward with confidence Jack opened the front door to the Manor, it clearly had been under wear and tear over the years, as it resounded with a loud crunching sound before creaking open. Opening the door showed the group to a abandoned manor that before was beautiful with inlaid patterns on the ceiling and floors, with vibrant colors.
But now was crumbling in several places, while only half the floor boards seemed to be intact, a film of dust seemed to settle down everywhere. And the once vibrant colors were now all different shades of grey and dilapidated.
Unperturbed by the disrepair of the manor Jack leisurely walked across the floor stirring up the dust within the room.
"*cough* I guess it needs some spring cleaning" Jack continued top search around the main entrance before setting his eyes at the top of the stair case in front of him.
Everyone who was watching Jack naturally turned there gaze toward where Jack was looking. Sat atop the stairs was what could only be called a shrine. Resting on the highest part of the shrine was the emblem that they all had been looking for, while on the lower pedestal sat a envelope.
"Well gentlemen, I believe we have found what we were looking for" Jack pretended to be surprised by what he saw.
Seeing the shrine at the top of the stairs Daniels mind went blank, (He actually found it...)
Daniel's eyes quickly turned cruel as he gave Jamar a sign, "Hahaha well Jack thanks to you we have finally found the emblem. I think there is no better time to discuss payment!"
Jack looked at Daniel curiously, "I will just take the emblem as my payment."
"Of course, of course. Shall we go get it?" Daniel's eye quickly shifted from Jack to the shrine and then toward Jamar.
"..Indeed" Jack narrowed his eyes at Daniel's suspicious behavior but shrugged it off and started walking up the stairs.
Daniel quietly followed Jack after signaling Jamar to follow him; silence permeated throughout the manor as the steps were impressively in good condition. Approaching the shrine Jack picked up the emblem, turning around his face paled as he was staring down the barrel of a gun.
"Thank you for all your help Jack Axter, really I can't thank you enough" Daniel had an evil smile lifting his face.
"A fucking gun?!? Are you kidding me?"
"HAHAH.. Wait you know what this is? Never mind that doesn't matter" Daniel went to pull the trigger.
Jack stared at Daniel for a second before realizing something. Jack quickly teleported away behind the group at just the right moment, making the bullet hit the wall behind were Jack was standing.
"Guns are dangerous Mr. Hildegard, those who play with fire are bound to get burned" Jack warned before disappearing once again but this time for good.
"DAMNIT" Daniel's face turned red with veins visibly protruding out of his forehead. Waving the gun around everyone present shrunk back, but this did little good as Daniel was too enraged and shot at several group members.
Pained yells rang throughout the building as Daniel went on a rampage tearing down wall paper and breaking what little furniture was left. Daniel was about to break the shrine too before he saw the envelope resting on it.
On it was written that it was for Daniel Hildegard, ripping it open Daniel read the contents of the paper. As he read the letter his hands gradually started shaking as he eventually tore it apart and tilted his head towards the ceiling howling in rage.
If one were to piece back together the contents of the letter it would read as so.
-Dear Mr. Hildegard
I hope you enjoyed my little goose chase, incase you were wondering why I stole the emblem well it was for a declaration. What kind of declaration? you might be thinking. Well this is a declaration of war my good fellow. I will take you down and all those that share your twisted mindset. I look forward to the fun times in store for us.
-Sincerely The Jack of Spades-
Jamar looked toward the envelope, and whilst Daniel was taking care of his rage he bent over and picked it up and saw that there was one more item within it. Taking the item out Jamar saw a card that seemed to be out of a playing deck. But instead of it being a normally card it was a Joker card with a jester carrying the head of Daniel.
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Reginald was still shaking as he was sitting down in a comfortable chair with a blanket wrapped around him. His eyes were glazed over and unfocused, in his hands was a warm cup of hot chocolate but little was drunken and his shaking kept disturbing the surface of the liquid almost making it spill.
"How long has he been like this" Felicia said worriedly toward one of the maids that had been taking care of him.
"All afternoon miss"
"Did he say what this was about?"
The maid paused not wanting to answer but under the stern gaze of Felicia she answered "... The only thing he has said was something about blood"
Felicia frowned deeper, she knew her brother well, and although he was easily spooked she knew that it would've taken something very severe to put him into such a state. Putting on her motherly mode she approached Reginald and carefully took the mug from his hands and placed her own in his. Looking him straight in the eye she spoke.
"What happened Reggie?"
"...B...Bl....Bl...Blood... so much... so much blood, to much blood... red.. RED... RED ALL RED NOTHING BUT RED BLOOD THERE'S TOO MUCH BLOO NO!!!! NO MORE STOP PLEASE NO MORE!!"
Reginald start moving erratically thrashing about before Felicia hugged him tightly causing hi to pause. But the intense outburst quick restarted as he struggled against her grip.
"Quick go get mother, NOW" Felicia ordered firmly.
Turning quickly the maid pulled up on her dress and ran toward the study where Regina was usually working.
By the time Regina made it down to where Felicia and Reginald were she saw and appalling site. Reginald was shouting madly while tears streamed down his face his arms wildly thrashing as he struggled against Felicia's embrace.
Felicia was still taking Reginald in a bear hug and had her eyes tightly shut as she endured the blows inflicted by Reginald.
"NO MORE, I DON'T WANT TO DIE THERE'S TO MUCH BLOOD, NO MORE, NO MORE, RED WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE RED, PLEASE I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!"
Regina grabbed Reginald's face stabilizing it, "Reginald wake up, it's all over now, please, YOU WILL NOT DIE!"
At those powerfully spoken words Reginald's eye cleared up for a second, "..Mother?" Reginald spoke weakly before his eyes rolled into the back of huis head and he collapsed hanging limply in Felicia's arms.
"Since when did this twerp get so strong" Felicia said before sighing and proceeding to bite her thumbnail.
"What could have done this to him?" Felicia handed Reginald unconscious body to Regina and began pacing.
"I mean who can we ask for help, this obviously isn't normal behavior! What if he kills someone, I mean.."
"Calm your self Felicia" Regina spoke calmly toward her daughter, holding Reginald's head to her collar bone she hugged him lovingly.
"First lets move him to his bed room. We can think about what we need to do after that, hopefully he will have recovered by the time he wakes up."
"I hope so too.." Felicia looked nervously and Reginald before helping her mother carry him up to his room.
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