Seven
“You need to tell me what he did and said. I can’t help until you do.”
I sat there not saying a word. It’s not because I didn’t want his help, but I’m just freaking out. It feels like I’ll never know what’s real and what’s not anymore. It’s like this world is just one big game of fuck you, and I can’t get away from it. The moment I came here, everyone seems to know about why I’m here or want me. I don’t like that. I just want to go home, but I just don’t want anything bad to happen.
“Mortal I can’t help you if you don’t talk to me.”
I can tell he’s getting frustrated, and I want to tell him. Help me figure all of this out, but he’s a demon too. What if he wants the same thing, and wants Destiny killed? I just don’t know who to trust, but he hasn’t hurt me yet. To be honest, he didn’t really tried except tried to scare me. I think he’s just misunderstood, but why do I know? I know nothing of the people here, and here everyone can be deceiving. I just don’t know how to comprehend any of this.
“Come on mortal. Kiera please talk to me.”
I look at him shock, as that was the first time he said my name. I open my mouth wanting to say something to him, to tell him everything, but instead I felt the waterworks. I covered my eyes as I cried, feeling pathetic and feeling so terrified. I heard Necra moving uncomfortably, as I felt him cautiously pat my shoulder. I heard him I heard him clear his throat awkwardly, as he tries to comfort me. I look up slowly before rubbing my eyes, and taking a deep breath as I look over at him. Necra sat there waiting patiently while I calm myself, and I honestly appreciate him being here with me. I might not know what to do or who to really trust. But I believe Necra is someone I can truly trust in.
“I’m sorry, for crying like that.”
“Don’t apologize. It’s understandable. Tell me what happened when you’re calm and ready.”
“Neckron.”
I start but stop as I wipe more tears from my eyes. I saw him shake his head, but didn’t say anything about me mispronouncing his name. I need to learn to say his name correctly. He at least said my name at last, so it’s only right if I work on pronouncing his name right. I do feel kind of bad that I’ve been saying it wrong all this time.
“Are dreams and nightmares always real and dangerous?”
“No, there only your imagination. The only time they’re real if your subconscious self gets pulled by a Zmora. Those are type of demons who can control your dreams and enter them.”
“Z mora? That’s what he called himself.”
“It’s not two words. Zmora is all one word. But, I kind of figured that’s what happened when I woke up to you screaming. Then I saw blood and bruises on your arms appearing.”
“So, whatever happens in my dream when I’m with a Zmora happens to my actual body?”
“Yes. That’s why they are extremely dangerous. They can literally control your dreams, and kill you if they want.”
“He didn’t want to kill me.”
“Clearly, considering you’re still here. What did he want? They don’t just enter dreams just for fun.”
I let out a sigh as I can still hear his voice telling me to kill Destiny. To kill her and I’ll be able to go home. I shook my head as I just want that voice and thought out of my mind. That guy gave me the creeps, and I know he would’ve killed me if he wanted to. Unfortunately, he just wants to use me to kill Destiny, and I don’t want to do that. It’s not right.
“He wants me to kill Destiny.”
Necra’s eyes widen in shock as he sprung up in his spot. His skin paled at the thought of it, as he shook his head quickly as he started pacing around muttering to himself. I watch concern, but understanding why he would be worried. I’m kind of glad I saw this reaction from him. It means he doesn't want to kill her, unless he’s just pretending. I let out a yawn as I watch him feeling tired as it felt like I didn’t really slept, and I guess that’s understandable since my unconscious self was awake with a nightmare demon.
“That’s stupid. If they kill Destiny then that will mess the order of things.”
“What do you mean?”
“Destiny is the seeker, the prophet, the all seeing. She sees the future and the past, even the present. If she’s killed then they’re killing the essence of this world.”
“Wait, so you’re saying that Destiny is Faelania’s magic?”
“Pretty much yes. If she dies then this world will be destroyed.”
I widen my eyes in shock, and knew I made the right choice in not wanting to kill her. I wouldn’t anyways, because I’m not a killer. Destiny might have brought me here against my will, but she didn’t hurt me in any way. Unless you consider dumping me in the middle of the woods with no direction, as your definition of hurting then I guess she did. But, I’m still not gonna do what that nightmare demon wants me to do, and knowing that it would end this world makes my stomach turn. It almost makes me feel sick knowing about that. It just makes me wish everything was just a nightmare.
“We have to warn her.”
“If he wants her dead, then she already knows. I told you, she sees all.”
“Then, she knows that he wanted me to kill her.”
“Correct. So even if you did try to kill her, she wouldn’t have let you.”
I sigh out in relief, knowing she’s pretty much invincible. Nobody can’t kill her, because she will always see it coming. It makes me want to meet her even more, knowing she’s the very essence of this world. I wonder how someone like her even became to be, if she’s the essence of this world then how did she become to be first? It’s probably one of those questions that will never get answered. Maybe that’s for the best. Some things are best left unanswered, but in my case I still want my questions to be answered. Necra sat back down seeming like he’s on high alert than before. If he’s worried about this nightmare demon, then it’s serious and considering how Destiny is the essence of his world then I don’t blame him. I wonder why that demon even wants to destroy their world. Does he know that’s what will happen, or does he just not care?
“We should try and get some sleep. We have some ways to go before we get to Destiny’s lair.”
“I don’t know if I’ll be able to go back to sleep.”
“You will. Just try to relax, and if he pulls you back in just scream my name. Keep repeating it, and eventually you will start saying it in your sleep and I’ll hear you.”
“Really?”
“Really. I’ll wake you up and pull you back out of there.”
I let out a sigh and nodded telling him thank you. I lay back down trying to get as comfy as possible. I felt nervous going back to sleep, but I know I need some sleep. I took a deep breath before slowly letting it out. I closed my eyes trying to keep my body calm, and hoped that I can jut have a sleepless night. I don’t want to be pulled back in. I’m hoping I can actually sleep in peace without any worry. I tossed and turned, and kept opening my eyes out of fear. I saw Necra sitting up still and telling me that it’s alright. I let out a sigh as I closed my eyes again, and tried again to fall asleep.
When I managed to fall asleep I didn’t dream of anything at first. It was just darkness, it was peaceful and I finally felt calm. The darkness then turned into a dream. It almost started out how I first came here, but then the vision twisted and I was falling into a mixture of darkness and light. I tried to call out but nothing came out, it was just a silent scream. I then felt like I was drowning under water as I tried to breathe, but it felt like something was sitting on my chest. I then saw a hand reaching out towards me, almost like they were gonna help me from drowning. I went to grab ahold of the hand, as it made me feel safe, but before I could the vision twisted again. It took a while before it cleared, but soon I saw a huge tree with a hole in it. Vines hung down from the branches as Necra was standing in front of the entrance. I went to call out to him, but everything shifted again. I soon just saw darkness, and the rest of the night it was just a dreamless sleep.