The Trader

Prologue - New Stories, Old News

NO GAME 

"The Trader was known to give, depending on what it was, the consequences or "karma" would either be, long term or short term. but both would be terrible. Some of the unfortunate souls would go insane power-hungry and then when they thought they had it all, they would be struck down!  BAM! KABOOM! dragged through the dirt and forced to look at their worst fears and sins! they would be written down in history as weak tyrants, the opposite of what they wanted! "

"Oh, but what about the ones who are destined to take down those tyrants? Well, the trader would decide who it was and what they do, I'm just that cool after all!"

The children cheered in happiness once they heard the story of the boasting 'god', The 'god' or better known as Trader to the village, was a favorite. The jest brought happiness and protection to them, and they also kept the children busy. 

The Trader laughed; their happiness grew like fresh flowers blooming in spring. Letting all the others be notified. It was truly peaceful. 

but not all things last forever (even though The Trader contradicts this.)

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Phillip was annoyed. The stupid God that was constantly looking over his shoulder was by far one of the most annoying things in the world. maybe even worse than kikimora... But he would not let this childish jester get the best of him. It will all work out in the end. even if that foolish human was persistent, it wasn't the biggest thorn in his side at the moment.

"Come on! If you're not going to give me someone to play with, then free me!" The Collector whines loudly. "Collector, I cannot free you yet. We have to see that the draining spell works first." Phillip responded coldly, not even attempting to hide his obvious annoyance towards the collector. 

"What about that playmate? You never said anything about that!" Phillip rolled his eyes. It was obvious why he couldn't get a 'playmate'. "We've been over this countless times. People cannot see you. what if they told everybody? then you wouldn't be able to hold your end of the bargain." The Collector frowned, "Bargain is such a boring word... Oh! what about the Trader! there like me but stronger, I think. But I could have a playmate, please!"

oh?  this was new. "And who is that? and why haven't you ever said anything before?" 

"Well, I never really thought about them before, but I know they are like me! but they've been here longer, so I thought that maybe..." The Collector trailed off, grinning and ignoring the hardened eyes of Phillip. " Then how come I've never heard of them?" Phillip asked, surely if they were stronger than the Collector then they'd be better known right? "Well, you know how old stories die down? It's kind of like that! only different!" The shadow boy answered, "Hey since you're like asking questions, does that mean that I could get that playmate?" He asked.

Phillip thought for a second, "Maybe..."