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Vidcund had just started to wonder if he should ring again, when he heard footsteps from the side of the house.
Issac came round the corner, to greet him. He even looked pleased to see them both.
Issac came round the corner, to greet him. He even looked pleased to see them both. Not wanting to intrude on the meeting between estranged father and son, Melody kept her distance and smiled. It wasn't hard to see her husband in Issac. He'd inhertied his fathers stronge features and blonde hair, and the eyes must be his mothers. They were a deeper blue then Vidcunds. Most people would mistake them for brothers, they looked that much alike. Vidcund for his part, couldn't believe the surge of pride he felt upon seeing Issac. He'd grown into a fine young man, had a family and held a respected position in the Government.
Why had he put this off for so long? Why did they have to finaly meet under such dark circumstances? "Dad! Glad you could come... We should have done this a lot sooner" Issac spoke, echoing Vidcunds thoughts, and embraced his father. Which was a shock to the normal shy man.
" Issac!... I hope you don't mind, but Melody came with me"
Issac looked over at her and smiled in welcome.
" That's fine. Hi Melody. So your my step-mother, huh?"
" I guess so"
Issac lead the way into the house.
" Come inside, We can talk there. Vid's sleeping at the moment" Issac sat down and Melody excused herself.
" I know you two need to talk, I'll just be around"
Issac nodded, and for a while father and son talked about shared experiences. At last, Vidcund thought it was time to talk about the real reason for being here.
" Issac. You said you thought you were going mad.... What's wrong? What been happening to you?"
He wasn't really sure where to start, but Issac did his best.
" Just after I was promoted... " Vidcund nodded " Things just didn't seem right anymore... That statue appeared, and there's a cloud over everything I do"
" In what way?"
Issac shrugged his shoulders.
" I can't think straight..... I get up for work, dressed and everything... Next thing I know, I'm putting Vid to bed at night.... I've no idea what I did that day, who I saw or anything... And it's not the first time it's happened"
" Not? How many times then?"
" I've lost count.... Most days, I can't remember what I've been doing. I find letters for work that I must have writen, about some dig-site, but don't recall doing so" " I thought about a doctor.... But what would that do to my career? I'd be locked up in the nut house, and you never come out of there again!"
" And the children?"
" I find myself staring at Vid.... Like he's not mine... Like he belongs to someone else" Then he added in a softer voice
".... Or he will soon..... You've got to help him, Dad..... I think it may be too late for me..."
A cloud started to draw over his mind, and he felt like he was no longer alone.
There was something watching them, something that was waiting. He looked at his father for help, but couldn't say a word.
~Relax, Issac.... I am with you.... always..~
Issac smiled slightly, all thoughts of dread now fading like the morning mist. Wandering through the large house, Melody found the master bedroom and the sleeping child. She tried to ignore Issac's taste in wall ornaments, it was so out of place here, plus it gave her the creeps! Vid turned in his sleep, muttering slightly under his breath.
"...lek....nat...."
Puzzled, Melody reached to sooth him. ~LEAVE HIM!~
The voice thundered in her head and she stumbled backwards almost falling over in her haste. She looked around in panic, trying to work out where the voice had come from. The room was colder than it had been before, and that feeling of being watched had grown. Backing away from the cot, she refused to look at the 'thing' above his crib.
Once she felt the door frame under her hand, she ran out of the room and tried to get her breath. "Are you alright?" A young voice asked. Opening her eyes, she saw a teenager looking rather concerned.
" Sorry, I went dizzy... I'm Melody, Vidcund's wife"
" Grandads wife? Your a lot younger than I thought you'd be! I'm Bertrum"
" Why, thank you... I think"
The teenager looked at her closely, he seemed rather worried.
" Have you come to help Dad? He's not well... This house isn't the same.... Not anymore"
" What's wrong, Bertrum?" He shook his head.
" I hear him talking in the night... To Vid and ... someone else... In there" He pointed back to his fathers room, the room she'd just left. Melody shivered.
" Vidcund will sort this out, I promise you. Your not alone Bertrum, we're all here for you." She had to believe he'd be able to solve this problem, she had too.
For the child's sake.... "...Maybe I've just been overworking?... I don't know"
Vidcund had tensed, something had altered, Issac didn't sound the same anymore. Even his body language was changed.
" Have you thought about a holiday?" He tried to keep his voice normal, not wanting... whatever... was now channeling through his son to know he was aware of it.
" It's something I plan to do... When Vid is older... To travel far away..."
" I'd better see where Melody's gotten too. She's not been too well lately" It was a lame excuse and Vidcund knew it. But he really wanted to get out of that room, he had a feeling if he didn't move now, he wouldn't be going anywhere... Once his father had left the room, Issac just stood staring at the floor. Inside, he felt like he was slipping away, that there was no chance for him now.
~Issac~ " Yes, Leknat.... I am here... Command me"
All his fears drained away, as he felt the presence of the One flow through his body. Issac's soul screamed as part of it died, his last thoughts were for his son.
~ Vid!.... Oh Vid! I'm so sorry..... Dad!... Save hi..m......~
What remained raised it's head and smiled.
Issac came across Vidcund and Melody in his room. Vid was sleeping, the spirit of Leknat was still feeling it's way into his tiny form. Another few days and he would be totaly under it's control and through him, the Others would fall.
Vidcund could see she was frightened, and he thought he knew why. Waves of cold were coming from the statue on the wall, the hairs on his neck were standing up and it was taking a great deal of effort not to just run.
" Are you feeling alright Mel?" He took her hand as if checking her pulse, Melody looked puzzled for a moment, then understood.
" No... Not really.... I had a dizzy turn before.... Can you take me home?" Everything here was unnerving, from the voice she'd heard to the abdanoned cat beds, their owners forgotten, if not dead.
Vidcund turned to his son.
" We have to go now, Issac. Thanks for inviting me, we should do this again... soon" Outside, Issac guestured to his father.
" Before you go....Dad?"
" What is it?" He never saw the punch coming, it was so fast.
"~ Keep away from us!.... Your not welcome here..... Your not needed..!~"
Vidcund was so shocked, he couldn't reply.
That was not his son's voice at all! It was late when they returned home, both still shaken from what had happened.
" That wasn't Issac, was it?" Vidcund shook his head, his cheek throbbed where he'd been punched.
" No.... I ...I think he's gone" Melody had to stop herself from touching the livid bruise that was forming. He was hurting enough inside.
" What now?"
Vidcund just shook his head and went in the house. He'd been in the hot tub when he heard the One.
~The child is awake... Prepare it~
It was time to see how far the spirit could reach through the brood pool. Issac dressed Vid and took him before Leknat.
" It's time, little one" Mummy seems pleased with me. I know Leknat is.
~Now.... Concentrate...~
This isn't hard, Leknat has been showing me what to do. I start to reach out to those connected to me.... My Siblings....
CONCLUDED IN PART 4
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On Dec 13, 2006 GFitz wrote:
Once again your writing is excellent! This is so well thought out. I look forward to the next part.
On Dec 14, 2006 manuela55 wrote:
On Dec 14, 2006 lilbit4 wrote:
wow you keep me on the edge of my seat! KEEP GOING
On Dec 14, 2006 dawny1234 wrote:
vgd
On Dec 14, 2006 bpwe2 wrote:
Great. Waiting for part 4.
On Dec 21, 2006 josh1092 wrote:
omg that was soooooo freaky
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On Dec 21, 2006 josh1092 wrote:
forgot to rate 5.0 from me merry xmas
On Dec 23, 2006 white_sands wrote:
Creepy!
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On Jan 14, 2007 Mistress Useless wrote:
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On Feb 5, 2007 MinnieMinPin wrote:
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On Feb 5, 2007 civetinja wrote:
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On Feb 15, 2007 shady411 wrote:
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On Jun 22, 2007 Olga2102 wrote:
Super story!! 5 points!