Ethereal Madness

Chapter 27- Git Gud

-Arthur Perspective- (Two weeks prior)

I opened my eyes, a sense of dread filling my heart. I rolled over, my eyes fixated on the special knife that rested on the nightstand. At least, I remember it being beautiful. Right now I could barely make out it's shape, much less what it actually looks like.

Hm. Was I dreaming? Or was Tucker in my room just now?

He was certainly in your room, Miss Mya intruded my thoughts, as usual. Although I wouldn't say 'just now' is the correct choice of words.

I retreated more into the covers until only my head was poking out. I yawned so hard I got teary-eyed. Miss Mya, please don't talk in riddles right now.

You're not that tired, she pouted.

I closed my eyes. You say that but my body is telling me otherwise.

Such a handful, she complained. She sighed and disappointment was injected into my body, lowering my mood and adding to my drowsiness.

...Great.

Anyways, it's been approximately two hours since your brother left your room. Two hours and eleven minutes to be accurate.

Gonna give me the seconds too?

Twenty-seven. Anything else?

Yeah, no. I give.

Hmph. Don't try and challenge me child. You're much too young.

I apologize, oh queen of infinite knowledge.

I would accept such a compliment, but it is blasphemous in nature. I will never have infinite knowledge. Or rather, I hope I never do.

Because...?

If there's nothing to learn anymore, the world becomes mundane. Knowing everything? Who would wish for such a curse? Only a fool would be that greedy.

You're so interesting Miss Mya.

I know right? She said happily.

Mmm. What was Tucker talking about again? My vision got clearer and I sat up. I stared at Essentia. It had something to do with you, didn't it?

Not me per se, but close, I could hear the dissatisfaction in her tone. It would seem your brother has obtained one of my siblings.

Siblings? As in...a demon weapon?

Yes.

I groaned and a small why escaped my lips.

Why? Miss Mya parroted.

I fell back on my bed, eyes focused on the ceiling. "Why him? Of all people that could have one..."

Are you perhaps displeased? I figured maybe you'd be terrified at the thought of him obtaining such power due to the looming threat of your father, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

"It's just...not fair." I knew I sounded childish but I didn't care. Tucker has excelled at everything we do. Sports, video games, people, the list goes on. I grabbed Essentia and held it over my head. I thought this would be my saving grace. Something I had that he didn't but...

Clearly it didn't work out like that, Miss Mya finished for me.

Clearly.

So, what's your plan then? Are you going to lie here until dusk moping?

As attractive as as that sounds, I probably shouldn't. I shot up once more, this time on my feet. I've tried it before.

Hmm? So what are you planning to do then?