To Dispel the Demon

[Ricia]

"I have goals... only souls who have heavy wishes stay in this life. I will not be bound to a soul that does not share my own goal." She said before disappearing.


"The house is going to be quite loud soon.." Buba said as they walked.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Is that really a bad thing?" Justice asked with a smile "a bit of excitements a good thing." He wondered what Haven wanted in the world.

 

[Ricia]

When they got back to the shop, Buba found Albert, which wasn't that far and then gave Justice a map and send him on his way. She told him not to worry because Vincent was fine. It would only take Justice a few days. She had him feed before he left.

 

[InsaneTruth]

Justice as worried as ever still did as he was told he trusted Buba and and wished her luck before leaving with Foster to go get his brother.


Beck woke up soon after arriving "Wh...what?" he asked softly looking around the shop.

 

[Ricia]

Buba refused to bring the two back to the main shop till Justice got back, so Buba set up a cote for Beck to sleep in and another for Vin. Vin was still pouting, he was curled up in his cote defeated.


"Good evening." Buba said when Beck woke up. It was just a small room, of course Vin was on the other side of the room.

 

[InsaneTruth]

Beck jolted and looked at her "Good evening ma'am," he looked down and then at his arms remembering all that happened he was struck with fear.

 

[Ricia]

His right arm was still covered in the marks, but they were still this time around. "Listen carefully. You will be living with me for a while. I need to teach you a few things... I traded information about your previous master's brother for you... notice you have no collar."

 

[InsaneTruth]

Beck touched his neck "I... I don't," he said "Lord Foster?" he asked and looked around seeing Vin he paled and bgan to tremble "hat's going on?"

 

[Ricia]

Buba sighed, "My name is Madame Buba. I am a witch... and to keep your mind from exploding... lets keep as I am taking you in for a little while." She said trying to speak some soothing words. She pushed a stool to him and then sat down, holding out a cup of warm milk tea to him. "Drink.."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"ah... thank you," Beck said taking the cup slowly he glanced nervously and fearfully at Vin. "why... is he here?" Beck asked voice trembling lightly

 

[Ricia]

"Because he is your pet." Buba said amused.


Vin growled from where he was, but that was the only respond they got.


"Vincent Nehemiah Giroux." Buba said slowly, picking up her own tea cup. "He was quite the demon in the old days.... till 5 priest got together and sealed him away... but the spell was a bit fragile. So the made it where if it was ever broken... Vin will attach to closets.. non-evil soul. Meaning neutral or good souls count."


She took a calming breath before taking a soft drink, "Although he couldn't remove the spell to control him from you... he could seal it." She took another sip, "You have the powers to control Vin with a simple command. Of course the commands are limited to simple...but Vincent is unable to be so many miles away from you. Physically impossible for him to leave you."

 

[InsaneTruth]

Beck looked at Buba "all.. because I broke a statue?" he asked her "why'd master Furgus even have it?" he was trembling "Vincent... will kill me..." he told Buba he was scared Vincent was so powerful and he wasn't

 

[Ricia]

"Vincent actually can't kill you. He can kill other people... but because you have his leash, he can't actually bring and major physical harm on to you." Buba told Beck, "And as to why he had it? The hell would I know. Most people don't even know what they have when they have... for example.. you have no idea what you have in your pocket."

 

[InsaneTruth]

Beck reached in to touch the stone :Its a gift from a friend... I have to return it to her," Beck said "I have to give it back i promised," he looked at Buba.

 

[Ricia]

"This is what I mean. Men more often then not has no clue what they have. You actually have a phylactery in your possession." Buba told him softly.

 

[InsaneTruth]

"It's not mine... don't know what a phillictraphy is," he butchered the word. He looked at her then Vin he was still just laying there

 

[Ricia]

Vin was just laying on the coat unmoving. Upon closer inspection, Vin actually had a lot of blood down his back. He had a stab wound on his shoulder and his entire back his his shirt had blood.


"It is an item that holds the soul of a person's who's body had decayed and no longer can house their soul... it is how a ghost remains grounded." Buba told Beck, "Specifically, your friend Haven. Who has been keeping Vin as bay the best she could."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Haven's not a ghost... I have lunch with her every now and again," Beck said

 

[Ricia]

"Haven, please don't let me talk to him about this and you not say a word." Buba said out loud.


There was a soft sigh and Haven appeared on the foot of Beck's coat. "What she says is true."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"Haven?" he asked shocked "But you are Haven and I can touch you and we eat together... I dn;t understand... are you ok? you... you;ve been protecting me..." he reached out for her he was very thankful and more confused

 

[Ricia]

Have took Beck's hand, "I can.. touch things sometimes. Sometimes I can't." She told Beck. "I've been practicing really hard and it takes a lot of work. I can use ice... and make things cold.. but that is even hard then touching or moving things. Making myself seen by people non-magic is even harder." She held his hand a moment before his hand did go through her own.


"That tear jewel you have is Haven's being. If you loose that, you loose her." Buba told Beck.


"I knew the demon was about... and I wasn't sure why he was targeting you, but I was trying to help you some.." Haven told Beck, "You were nice... so I always tried to help you." She told him.

 

[InsaneTruth]

Beck took Haven hand when she took his and he listened to her silently. "So... back home. On;y I could see you because... I can make a light?" he asked softly he was sad she phased through him. He was though happy she was telling him.


"I will never loose it... I made a promise," Beck told Buba to him promises were what a contract was to a demon. He looked to Vin when the night got cold it was Haven. When he was down and scared she was the one to talk to him sure she was a bit odd but it made sense now.


"Haven... even though you are a ghost, You're stil my friend," He smiled softly at her. "I'll still try to help you out to."

 

[Ricia]

She smiled lightly and nodded, "I'll be here to help for a little. I hope our paths stay crossed. I'm tired..." She told him before fading lightly.


"She needs rest. She's been out and on guard since you started your jounrey." Buba told Beck, "Although she is powerful for a ghost... she is not powerful. Ghosts are not that powerful of creatures."

 

[InsaneTruth]

"She has worked so hard," Beck took the gem from his pocket and held it in his hand before closing his fingers and holding it close to his heart. He closed his eyes "I never knew... I was so lucky," he said softly. In all his life had he overlooked small things that were really not small at all?

 

[Ricia]

"Indeed." Buba said when Beck said he was lucky. "Now... lessons will start tomorrow. I suggest you get some sleep. My familiar Shougen will be here if you need anything." Buba told Beck, "I went and got food, so there is plenty of it in the other room. Do not leave the shop." She told him before standing, "It is late, so you should get some proper rest."