A dark figure stood beside him~

The old man trembled..

Who and what did he just see?

He gasped, it was her

The Voodoo Priestess-

Chemwanzi.

She cackled at the elderly man

Chemwanzi handed over a sunflower

The old man held it and it changed

All the life of the flower left it

The sunflower bent downwards

& lost it’s sunny straw colour

This sent a shiver down his spine

He looked on in horror

As Chemwanzi’s shadow grew

She was ready to take the man’s soul

He wasn’t ready to go

Pleading would not work

Chemwanzi snapped her fingers

A bunch of skeleton Heads appeared

They danced & floated about in the air

Then they surrounded the old guy

And passed through his body

All that remained were his clothes...

Shoes, ‘n’ fancy hat

Not even his bones were present

Chemwanzi’s work was done~

With yet another snap of her fingers

The skull heads all disappeared

Chemwanzi, too, without a trace.

#Chemwanzi

Today I begin a battle within. Broad sword weilding heart. Shine crown wraped head.

Today I challenge my demon. A war plan drawn direction. Stand or fall as one; the end.

I wish to dance with him. No longer against him. I wish to become my demon’s friend.

This battle’s brutal campaign to unite blaze and shine; demon tamed--monster trained.

So let me write this now in custodian’s clear head. Incase I come out of this battle dead.

My battle pointed west at sun’s blaze, face full of sunset shine, leading my shadow away.

Please understand that battle was one I had always hoped to never have face alone within.

Please understand that battle was one that I tried to contain; you were never meant to see.

Please understand that battle was one that was personal and all me; taming demon greed.

That once cozy and quiet library be damned as I watch warriors assemble awaiting plan.

Watch towers rise manned, crowning daunting walls of iron bulwark strengthened hand.

Shelf isles row forming ramparts with racks of gleaming maintained weapons to defend.

The dimly lit cubby holes I once curled into now murder holes to trap intruders within.

Our old colors fly proudly on rainbow and shine banners of unicorn framed sunset sky.

I stand alone filling fortress open gate; armor at feet, fully naked--unashamed, unafraid.

Please understand that battle was one nobody could have prevented; lost my faith within.

Please understand that battle was one we pre-planned; Operation: Departing Neverland.

Please understand that battle was won soundly, securing loyal demon friend; Retribution.

Allow my now patient demon and I to both humbly apologize; we are sorry that we ran.

Trust in my battle win--have faith that demon is now a friend; we are ready to love again.

Retribution’s healed flight might stands guard at the viewports of my fortress command.

With his respect and blaze at my demand I’ve gained the upperhand; boots on dry land.

My broad sword in balance with Vengeance’s battle ax grip; her horned smile stare gaze.

Mayhem perched upon back. Tenticles hone hidden paw claw’s blaster’s green daze aim.

My heart ablaze with soul shine. My monster mode smile stare. My demon friend named.

Destiny mine again--still young, wild, and free. Soul’s heart now smiles; peace within me.

I smile like a whole new man; feet in the sand, my name mine again, back in command.

Fortress Grandstand

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Blood was everywhere. No matter where I ran, Nefferet was right behind me. She kept saying something about blood and my friend, Aphrodite. I kept running as I tried to find Aphrodite through the blood stained halls.

"Aphrodite!! Aphrodite!! Where are you, my dear friend?" I called out for her as I ran.

"She has fled the school. She is very cowardice, you know. She lacks what you have in your heart." Nefferet said as she walked behind me.

"You are lier, Professor Nefferet!! She would never run!!" I yelled back at her as I turned a corner and hid in a dark corner, loosing her.

She walked on by and I walked silently out of the corner. I sighed and walked the opposite way from Nefferet. I kept walking until I heard Aphrodite calling to me. I called back to her and we ran toward each other. We met up in a big room known as the feasting room. We hugged until I heard Nefferet walking in the kitchen in the feasting room.

"She is here, Aphrodite. Run for the entrance to the school." I told Aphrodite as I faced the kitchen doors.

She started running toward the Exit but then I heard her scream. I turned and saw Eric slash Aphrodite's throat, killing her instantly.

"NOOOO!!" I screamed as I woke with a start.

I breathed heavily as I sat up. I started breathing deep. I knew it was only a dream, but I had to make sure she was alright. So, I decided to text her and I got a reply back saying that she was Alright. I sighed and set my phone down. I turned into my wolf form and ran off to the sky and made the moon. Nefferet knew I had dreams, but she altered them to send me away. Well, she got her wish and I wasn't there to take her down. She completely forgot about Aphrodite and how powerful she was.

"Umm... Professor Nefferet. Can you help me with what Blood Lust is?" Aphrodite asked concerned.

"Yes, my dear fledgling." Nefferet said as she smiled at the "Moon".

They walked to a human they had set up for an extra for a ceremonial circle. She motioned for someone to cut his neck and a cloaked student did exactly that. Nefferet smiled as she smelt the blood. Aphrodite smelled the blood and bit her lip. Nefferet changed into her wolf form and lunged at the guy. She ate him up and wanted more, so she ran off and no one at the school saw her the next day.

Legends say that she will return one day, but they say soon. That is not correct, even though she is out there prowling. She is waiting for the perfect time to strike.