1Hello everyone.
I actually wanted to finish this story before Christmas, but it got delayed due to my busy schedule.
Without further ado, here is the next chapter.
I do not own Love Live
So this is the world of Halloween Spirits.
Yes it is.
And you are the current leader of this world.
That's correct.
I see. That would explain what we saw just now.
I apologize for scaring your friends.
It's fine as long as you mean us no harm.
Nozomi and Jack were sitting on the living room table, exchanging information between them. After awhile, the other humans begin to wake up although they were still wary by the presence of Jack and the vampire who went by the name of Van, another friend of Jack. At the moment, Van was in the kitchen, preparing food for the humans.
It is interesting to see a vampire cooking like a normal human, Nozomi said with a smile.
I have relatives living in Japan, so I am familiar with what humans eat. You're lucky I just got back from visiting them, Van said as he brought to the table typical Japanese dishes made by ingredients he brought back from his trip, including a generous portion of rice on the side, which Hanayo finished it off within few seconds .
Hold on. Are you saying that there are vampires in Japan? Nico asked as the others started to eat.
Of course there is. Just because humans don't see us doesn't mean we don't exist, you know, Van said.
As the two spirits have a conversation with the humans, a new person abruptly comes walking in. It was the werewolf from before.
Hey Jack, I smelled something good, I- Bell paused when he saw the nine humans next to Jack.
Ahh! That's not fair. You were going to eating the humans without me, Bell said frantically.
EHHHHH?! the humans screamed.
No, they are guests in my house. So we are not eating the humans. Jack said, making his guests breathing a sigh of relief.
Ehhhhhhhh, Bell said with disappointment.
So how did you humans come into this world? Jack said.
The girls looked at each another before one of them started speaking.
To tell you the truth, we are not sure how we got here, Honoka said.
Then tell us what happened before you came to our world, Van said as the three spirit listen to the humans' story.
From what the humans had told them, there had been an outbreak of children falling into a coma state. Some of the children included family members of the girls. At the time, they were staying at Honoka's home for a sleepover when they heard a loud scream from another room. The girls went to find Yukiho, Honoka's sister, on her bed screaming and thrashing in her sleep. Before long, they felt the space around them distorting, eventually finding themselves falling into a dark void.
When they regain their senses, they were already in this world, evidently spooking the residents.
After finishing their story. The werewolf raised one of his hands.
Excuse me, but I have a question.
What is it? Nozomi asked.
When you guys got dragged into this world, did you remember hearing a booming, heinous laugh and seeing a purple mist around your sister? Bell asked as he looked at Honoka.
That's right. How did you know? Honoka said.
Jack, there is no doubt about it. This is definitely the work of the Duke, the werewolf said with a serious tone.
Jack's eyes darken and clenched his fist.
Who is this Duke fellow, nya? Rin asked.
The Duke is a Halloween spirit like us, but he is a pompous jerk that was always trying challenge the previous ruler, Jack's father, proclaiming himself as the true ruler of Halloween, the vampire said.
Not only that, but the Duke takes things too far, Bell said.
Why do you mean, nya? Rin said.
Jack explains to the humans about fear as a source of energy for Halloween spirits.
What makes the Duke very dangerous is his ability to enter the dreams of people, giving them terrible nightmares. Even we Halloween spirits are not immune to his power, the vampire said with a grimace.
It is possible that the Duke is kidnapping the childrens' essences to make himself more powerful by trapping their minds into a never-ending nightmare, Jack said as he put his finger on his chin.
Never-ending nightmare? What is that? Maki asked.
Imagine having to live with your worst nightmare for eternity. The constant terror would drain the fear out of the children until their life force is gone. Basically, the Duke would use the children like a battery, Bell responded.
The girls were horrified of the idea of their loved ones experiencing such a cruel torture.
Right now, the Duke is trapped by a barrier set up by the previous leader although I guess it doesn't stop the Duke from entering dreams, Van said.
Jack gets up from his seat and goes to the nearest window to open it and point his finger to an ominous black mansion far away.
That is where the Duke is at and most likely where your loved ones are been held, Jack said.
Then we have to go there. Honoka said as she and the others stood up and started to move before stopped by Jack and his friends.
No, you can't. It is too dangerous for you humans. We spirits will handle this. Jack said.
But we can't just stay here and do nothing! Honoka said with desperation in her tone.
That's right. Who knows what the Duke is doing to my sister! Eli said.
Only someone as strong can Jack can go toe to toe with someone like the Duke. Besides, what can mere humans can do? Not just the Duke, but everything in that mansion would make normal humans pass out from fear, Van said.
Yeah, It's not like you guys can use fear to defend yourself, Bell said.
The humans looked down with sad faces and feelings of helplessness, which seems to bother Jack for some reason.
Wait a minute.
Excuse me for a moment, I will be right back, Jack said as he went directly to his bedroom, leaving behind confused looks.
When he reached his bed, Jack promptly moved it to the side to reveal a hidden small door on the floor.
After using the latch to open it, he retrieved from the small compartment a small brown chest.
Jack came back to the living room after putting his bed back into place with the item in hand.
Ahh! That is…! Bell said as he pointed a finger at the chest that Jack was carrying under his arm.
What is it? Umi asked.
Jack placed the chest on the table in front of everyone in the living room and lift the lid to reveal an assortment of shining, colored gems of different shapes. This was something that Jack was working on, but never had the chance to use them.
OOHHHHH! The faces of the humans ranged from excitement to awe as they surrounded the chest.
These are called materia. If you humans are serious in rescuing your friends from the Duke, then each of you should take one, Jack said.
Really?! Thank you so much, Jack! Honoka said, taking a round, red-orange stone.
So pretty, Hanayo said as she eyed a light green stone.
And soooo cute!, Kotori said as another darker green stone.
Harasho… Eli said as she held a light blue gem in her hand.
I sense a powerful force from this one, Nozomi said smiling while grabbing a dark, purple stone.
It's so shiny! nya, Rin said, holding a yellow stone.
I think this one suits Nico-nii the best, Nico said, holding a bright pink stone in the air.
I have seen better jewels before, Maki said with disinterest as she took a red stone.
Are you sure these will help us? Umi said, taking a dark blue stone.
These materia should prevent your fear from escaping out and also provide extra protection, Van explained.
Protection? Eli said.
Each stone possesses a different power, which will come in handy for where we are going, Bell said with a smile.
In order to stop the Duke, we will need to take some careful measures. The Duke is not someone to be taken lightly. Even so, are you all still willing to come with us to the mansion? Jack said with a serious look.
The humans look at each other before nodding and facing Jack.
We will do whatever it takes to bring back our loved ones, so please help us, Honoka said as she made a deep bow, making the other girls to do the same.
Ok. So here is the plan…..
If there are any corrections needed, let me know.
Stay tuned and Please review.
