Earth 8018: The Story of Tyler and Kristyn

Part 48: Who are you?

As he falls asleep I stay awake watching over him. After about an hour he wakes up swiftly.

"Tyler? You alright?"

But he doesn't answer. He then stands up at the side of the bed.

"Kristyn... it's so nice to finally meet you..." He says.

"What do you mea... who are you? Who's talking?" I asked.

In reply he said, "I'm... I'm... is this where he lives? It must be... he was sleeping here... tonight and the last... I ran from here but he returned. This is his bed... this is his home... and you must be his love..."

"You didn't answer my question!" I said.

He then said, "Don't ever... raise your voice at me... understood?"

In reply I said, "Forgive me. I apologize for raising my voice."

I wanted to play it cool. He was in Tyler's body after all and I didn't want Tyler hurt in any way.

"Good girl. Though I know you're only being kind to me because you fear I will hurt his body. I promise you I won't. We share this masterpiece. This work of art. And we have you to thank for the sculpting of this body. Your training was wonderful. Excellent."

"Who are you? Isn't it impolite to refuse a guest the honor of knowing your name?" I said.

He seemed so bent on manners, so I played along.

"Aaah forgive me my dear. My name... is Tyler."

He said with that frightening smile I dreamt of the night before.

"What do you mean your name is Tyler?" I asked.

He then said, "Years ago... when Tyler was born he wasn't whole. He was a dying half. However when he was 9, I was born. His other half! Therefore making him whole. You see... Tyler is a decedent of Kayzon. However his Kayzon heritage skipped his generation. Because of this, his genetic code was incomplete. Therefore he was dying. When the good Doctor introduced the DNA of a dead Kayzon, my DNA... he was then whole. His genetics now functioned properly. This is actually common among human children. They are born weak and frail. Most of them don't live as long as he did. And there is no known cure... except to reintroduce the missing genetic marker. All humans at this point in time are part Kayzon whether they know it or not. In fact you too are part Kayzon. But... you asked who I am... so I'll tell you. Raw Kayzon DNA holds more than just genetics. It's capable of holding memory as well. In my previous life I believe my name was... Drahsoh. Though if I'm being honest I can't seem to remembertoo much. Perhapsa human body isn't capable of accessing the full power of Kayzon memory transference. "

So I then asked, "Why do you come out when Tyler is enraged? And how come you've come out now?"

"Those are excellent questions. I've come out exactly 6 times including today. Once yesterday. Twice to save you. Once to... uh... "handle" The good Doctor. And once another time that I dare not speak of at the moment. As for why? Well... He needed me. His rage... his beautiful rage beckoned me. So I stepped in to do what he couldn't. The good Doctor killed his father. Tyler wanted to avenge him. So I did it for him. He wanted to protect you from the queen's forces. So I did it for him. He wanted to protect you from the queen... so I did for him... you see the pattern yet?"

So I said, "You come out when he needs your help to do something he wouldn't do?"

"Yes! I do what he hasn't the stomach to do."

I then said, "So you do things his conscience won't allow him to do... which means you're doing it because YOU want to do it... right?"

He then yelled, "LOOK WOMAN! I KNOW WHAT'S BEST FOR HIM! I DO WHAT HE KNOWS HE WANTS TO DO DEEP DOWN BUT SIMPLY CAN'T!!!"

This scared me a lot. I then asked,

"So what the queen said about reaching State 3... was any of that true?"

"Oh yes! That emotional breaking point is what awoke me the very first time I saved him. However, I reserve State 3 for me. He can have the other 2 for himself. Whenever he reaches S3, I take over."

The guy in Tyler's head is clearly a psycho. And I have to find a way to get him out of Tyler's head.

"Could you help me with something?" He asked.

"With what?" I replied.

He then said, "I don't have all of Tyler's memories, in fact I can't remember anything from the time of the night I killed The good Doctor, all the way up until the fight with the queen and saving you. And beyond that I can only remember Today. Any other memory belongs to my previous host Drahsoh, at least that's what I think his name was. When Tyler is awake I dream. I had a dream about the conversation you had with the queen. Similar to how people can hear music in their sleep and dream of dancing."

This gave me an idea... So I said, "how about an exchange? You tell me a bit about Drahsoh and I'll tell you a bit about Tyler?"