Aporro

♥♥ Chapter 7 ♥♥

Malhare woke up, feeling refreshed. He looked at the ceiling, resting his hands behind his head. Today is a new day! he thought, like as if the whole situation of last night never happened. He smiled as he got out of bed, going to get dressed. After getting his normal vest and pants on, he headed to the living room, but didn't see Melody this time. He just softly smiled, as he imagined her to be at home, sleeping. He sat down, going to turn on the TV. Grabbing the remote, Malhare wondered what happened last night. What was it all about? He shook his head, trying to forget the omen from last night. "It's nothing, Malhare..." Malhare thought, turning on the TV.

When he turned it on, that's all that showed: the omen from last night. Malhare quickly shut off the TV, and felt panicked. Why won't people stop talking about it?! He took a deep breath, and relaxed. Don't think about it too much. That monstrosity can't come back. he thought, getting up and going outside. When he got out of the rabbit home, he saw Master Flint and Misty standing outside, Misty seeming bored as Master Flint was waiting.

"Malhare, we need to talk." Master Flint said, sounding concerned.

Malhare gulped. "Okay, hear me out: the shrimp was too good!" he confessed.

"What? No!" Misty looked at Malhare, shocked and angry at the same time.

"Not the shrimp, the sky's sign from last night." Master Flint explained. "We are gonna go see Chrisella, and you're coming." the Grand Guardian explained.

"Oh, thank goodness!" Malhare did a 'phew!' sign with his hand, wiping off any sweat he had.

"Come along, Malhare. We need to go now." Master Flint said, leading the way out the alley.

Malhare gulped. Why me? Am I important in this? he thought with worry.

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Malhare, Master Flint, and Misty were walking through Mello Forest, Malhare looking around nervously at the trees. He remembered Bonzi telling him that the trees tend to watch you when you're here, but that was a rare occurence, according to Bonzi. Malhare realised he was behind, so he hurried up to the other two. Master Flint and Misty were talking to each other, discussing the sky's omen. Malhare sighed, thinking about last night.

"We need to know if Chrisella knows anything." Master Flint said, looking at Misty, who was in thought.

"She could know a few things. She's thousands of years old." Misty nodded.

Malhare went back to when him and Bonzi were talking one day, Bonzi teaching Malhare about the arch demon that will one day rise from the grave. Malhare was at first afraid, then he was amazed. But now? He's terrified. Malhare looked at Master Flint and Misty, who were looking back at him.

"What?" Malhare asked.

"What do you think the omen means?" Master Flint asked, while Misty nodded.

"I can't think about it: it hurts my head." Malhare sighed, knowing that was a lie.

"Well, alright." Misty shrugged, and she went back to talking to Master Flint.

They suddenly stopped in a clearing, Master Flint looking around for someone as Misty was ready. Malhare was confused. "What's going on?" Malhare asked.

Master Flint walked forward, and went up to a massive tree, which made Malhare confused, until he saw the stump hut under the tree. Malhare then realised that this was where Chrisella must be. Master Flint went up to the door, and knocked. Malhare watched it as it opened, and a really old bear came out, her hair snowy white, and her purple robe old and long. She looked at Master Flint and Misty, then to Malhare.