Chapter 77 - The Monster (2/2)

”Anyway, you said something about a monster?” Laz asked, changing the subject.

”Yeah. It's been around my house for the last couple days and there is no way Aqua and I can beat that thing.”

”Have you tried?”

”I can't really fight myself, but Aqua is pretty good at it. So, after we figured out it was out there, he went to go take look. As soon as Aqua got close, the thing attack and tried to eat him. Luckily, Aqua got away.” Malene explained.

”So does that mean that it is a Source based creature, like Aqua? It would have to be to be able to see him and try to eat him right?” Laz, putting the pieces he had gotten so far, came up with the question. After all, Aqua was made of the source essence or energy. Laz could touch him since Laz had energy in him, but otherwise he would be totally unable to, just like everyone else Malene tried to talk to about Aqua. It was one of the reasons that no one would believe her. Therefore, for this creature to be able to see him, it would have to have source essence or be a source creature.

Since Laz hadn't heard about other monsters walking around, he felt it was more likely to be a source creature, like a spirit. Malene's next words dispelled his theory.

”No. It can knock down trees and stuff. Actually, since i can share Aqua's vision, I would say it kinda looks like...” Malene was tapping on her chin as though deep in thought while Laz just waited. Aqua had decided Laz wasn't interesting anymore and began to fly around the little apartment.

”I would say it mostly resembles a large bear...”

”A bear... like, bear, bear?” Laz couldn't believe what he was hearing. She was being stalked and/or hunted by a bear?

”Yeah, but it looks all different now. Like, it used to be a bear and still is, but it's not a bear either.”

Laz was now more confused and it didn't seem like Malene wanted to clarify anything. He just didn't know if it was because she didn't want to tell him or that she couldn't. Either way, he figured he was going to go check this thing out and see what it was, one way or the other. He could only shake his head at this thought of helping this girl.

”Alright, I guess I'm going to come take a look at this thing,” Laz sighed, not sure why he was agreeing.

If he was smart, he would have stayed away. But he got this feeling like maybe he needed to help her? It was kind of difficult to put into words. At the same time, a crash sounded in the bedroom along with a growling noise. Laz, thinking about the little wolf, suddenly bolted up and ran in while Malene followed close behind.

When they got there, Laz saw a strange sight. The little wolf was still laying on the bed while Aqua was arguing with it. At the same time, Laz's lamp had crashed to the floor.

”What do you mean it's my fault? If you didn't scare the life out of me, I wouldn't have hit it.”

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”Not your fault you were here first? You didn't even make a noise when I came in and just watched me fly around. How was I suppose to know you were there?”

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This whole time, as far as Laz could here, the little wolf didn't make a noise. It just stared at the spirit who was hovering around in a fluster.

”She's right Aqua. You should have been a bit calmer and more observant when you came in,” Malene interjected.

Laz then turned to look at Malene who had just spoke while looking at the two of them.

”You can understand it? And you called it a she?” Laz was wondering what the hell was going on while his mind was working over time.

”Of course it's a she. She said I can call her Vivi,” Malene responded while walking over and sitting by the wolf. She reached out to pet it but stopped before she actually touched Vivi. The small wolf then proceeded to sniff her hand a bit before stopping and looking at Malene.

”Oh? I don't smell as good as him? What's that about?” Malene questioned Vivi.

”Ah, I see. Why can't he understand you then?” Malene asked as she reached out and gently stroked Vivi's fur.

”Ah, uh... well...”

”What did she say?” Laz couldn't help but ask. There were way to many things happening today that he didn't understand. Adding on one more thing was just starting to drive him nuts.

”Well...” Malene looked at Aqua who had a rather large smile on his face and nodding his head as though he was agreeing with it. He didn't actually say anything though.

”What?” Laz demanded, a bit more forcefully than he wanted. Malene lowered her head took a deep breath.

”She says... You're an idiot.”

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