Fallen Stars Garden

Chapter "4" (A man in a mask)

Time: 18:39 p.m.
  They went up the steps and Anos opened the door and they all went in together. A woman with light brown hair and green eyes immediately ran up to Anos, she hugged him and smiled. Then she pulled away and became worried.
???: Well.......? She waiting for an answer from Anos.
Anos: Passed.  He smiled. Then the woman looked behind Anos and saw us. The woman gasped and stepped back and brought her hands to her cheeks.
???: My dear!  Our Anos!  He brought three wives!  The door suddenly opened and a man with browner-dark hair and brown eyes ran out.
???: This is what I understand, my son!  The Woman and Man began to smile and dance.  While Lera (Reader2) opened her mouth in shock and looked at Kira (Reader1), they couldn’t resist and laughed quietly.  Misha and Anos looked at them and Kira and Lera  tried to hold back their laughter.
Anos: Sorry, but my parents are a little energetic...... Misha nodded.  Lera leaned over and whispered to Kira.
Lera: I told you.... .  He's a maniac, imagine if they eat us here?  She chuckled. 
Kira: Don’t worry, they’ll definitely eat us, but you better imagine dad’s face if he heard this.  They began to whisper and giggle. Anos noticed this and approached them.  They noticed him and stopped whispering. 
Kira: Sorry, it may not have seemed nice...... but we didn’t say anything bad to you or your family.  She said quickly and clearly. 
Anos: No big deal, that’s not why I came up to you.  My mother and my father will invite you to dinner with us, how do you like the idea?Kira and Lera looked at each other and then at him. 
Kira: We don't mind.  Anos smiled and they followed him into the living room and Misha was already sitting there and talking to Anos's parents.  And Lera, Kira and Anos accidentally overheard the conversation. The woman suddenly became serious and she looked at Misha with a serious look. 
Anos's mom: So why do you like my son?  This question sent chills down Kira's and Lera's backs because they thought that the same fate awaited them and then they looked at Anos who coughed because of this question. Misha thought about it. 
Misha: His kindness.  She said quietly.  The woman immediately grabbed Misha’s hands and smiled.  Anos's mom: Exactly!  You're right!  When Anos wanted to go here alone, but when he found out that we would be sad, he immediately took us with him!    The man began to nod in agreement.  Anos, Lera and Kira came up and sat down.  Kira sat to the left of Anos and to her right was Lera.  Misha was sitting to the right of Anos. The woman stood up and then brought us mushroom casserole.  She gave us four plates of mushroom casserole.  Anos and Misha started eating.  Lera and Kira looked at each other and Lera took a fork to try.  Kira leaned towards Lera.  Kira: Well?  Lera started eating mushroom casserole and looked at Kira. 
Lera: Delicious, try it.  Kira frowned.
Kira: There are mushrooms there, right?  Lera rolled her eyes. 
Lera: Exactly...... you hate mushrooms.  Then when I finish my portion of mushroom casserole, I’ll eat yours, okay? Kira nodded in agreement.  The woman noticed that Kira was not eating and the woman became worried. 
Anos's Mom: Don't you like...?  Kira looked at her and wanted to answer, but Lera beat her to it.  Lera: She just doesn’t like mushrooms.  They were all surprised and looked at Kira.  Kira felt eyes on her and sighed.
Kira: No big deal, I can just drink tea.  She took a cup of tea and began to drink.
Anos's mom: What are you talking about!  If only you had told me earlier and I would have prepared something else!
Anos's dad: Yes!  Do not be shy! Anos tilted his head to the side and looked at Kira.
Anos: If you want, I can finish the mushroom casserole.  Lera choked and started coughing.
Kira: Sorry, but I already promised Le- .......Valeriia that she would eat this.  Lera nodded in agreement. Anos smiled. 
Anos: That's it.  And he continued to eat.

Time: 19:11. P.m.
They continued to have a fun evening.  Lera became more talkative.  They started laughing and had a lot of fun.  Misha looked at all this and smiled, but sadness flashed in her eyes, but she hid this sadness under a smile.  She was happy. And so the time has come for them to go home.  Anos's mom cooked mushroom casserole for them to take home and they left Anos's house.  They started walking along the path (Through the park). They walked in silence but Misha interrupted her. 
Misha: Anos, you really are kind.  Anos looked at her and laughed.  Anos: Really?  Not expected.  They called me something else, for example, devil, sadist, your existence brings only misfortune and suffering, or die monster.  We looked at him in surprise. 
Misha: Were you bullied......?  Anos laughed and stopped and looked at us. 
Anos: Are you kidding?  I deserve these words.  After his words, a magic circle appeared around them and walls surrounded them.  And someone's laughter was heard and then demons appeared in front of them and Zepes stood in front and next to him stood another demon with long hair.  Lera snorted. 
Lera: him again.  Anos looked at her. 
Anos: Do you know him? 
Lera: Of course, he’s the older brother of this Zepes.  Leorig.  Then after Lera's words, Anos looked at Leorig and Zepes.
Zepes: Ha ha!  What do you think!?  I brought my older brother to show you the difference between us! But to our surprise, Leorig took Zepes by the throat and burned him alive.  Out of disgust, Lera hid behind Kira. Leorig then looked at Anos, his eyes filled with disgust and contempt. 
Leorig: You...... pathetic half-breed, I will kill you and restore the honor of our family. Anos just chuckled at this.  Leorig then looked at Kira and Lera, he winced. 
Leorig: You are a disgrace to the honor of the half-breed.  Lera snorted but didn’t say anything.  Kira: Don’t worry, you’ve already disgraced yourself.  And don’t worry about our honor, we will take care of it ourselves.  Leorig just got furious at this; he clenched his fists and looked angrily at Kira. But then Leorig smiled and created a spell, but it went wrong. 
Anos: Looks like you didn't notice something.  If you don't regain control, you will die.  He smiled. Leorig bit his lip and tried to regain control of the magic, but instead it exploded.  Leorig sacrificed his hand to  survive.
Anos: Interesting.....   Leorig created another spell and sent it to Anos, but nothing happened. 
Leorig: W-what.....?  He opened his eyes wide. 
Anos: Ha, this magic does not affect the one who destroyed the gods two thousand years ago, to the  creator.
Leorig: What do you mean?  He clenched his teeth in anger. 
Anos: It seems that you are not making friends with your mind.  He grinned.
Anos: But the fact that you were able to create such a spell - is my reward.  Anos approached Zepes' corpse and created a purple magic circle.
Anos: Iglum.   (Zombie) And Zepes rose and he headed towards Leorig. 
Leorig: W-.....What is this!?  O-he's dead!  Anos smiled. 
Anos: It's the magic of bringing the dead back to life as zombies.  Together and with hatred they become stronger.  And now your brother is stronger than you.  Leorig leaned against the wall and there was horror on his face.  Zepes: It hurts...... it hurts...... b-brother.... why..... why did you kill me!?  Zepes began to approach Leorig and he was getting closer and closer. 
Anos: He continues to experience pain and hatred for the one who killed him. 
Leorig: Isn't it better to kill him!?  Anos grinned. 
Anos: Then it will mean that you chose the easy way.  Come on, shout his name!  Leorig closed her eyes in fear and at that moment Zepes jumped on Leorig. 
Leorig: B..... brother!  ZEPES!  And because of this, a strong wind rose and the building began to collapse. Anos laughed. 
Anos: Well, there are so many problems with you.  He raised his hand up and with his other hand he created a barrier for Kira, Lera, and Misha so that they would not get hurt.  And in an instant everything returned to normal.  Zepes: W-what just...... His voice was shaking.  Leonig looked at Anos. 
Leorig: You're a real monster... Zepes nodded in agreement. Anos grinned. 
Anos: As soon as you become stronger, come to me.  Zepes and Leorig chuckled. 
Zepes: We are not crazy to come to you..... Leorig snorted. 
Leorig: Who are you...? Anos turned to them and smiled. 
Anos: Well my dear descendants..... your Demon King has returned.

Time: 20:15 p.m.
They stopped near a huge building and Misha turned to them and smiled lightly. 
Misha: Today was fun, thank you.  They got away with it. 
Anos: Sorry, we could have used "Gatom" and gotten here faster.  Misha shook her head in refusal.  Misha: No, I liked it, thank you really. She smiled.
Anos: I'm glad you liked it. Then they said goodbye and Misha went home.  And Anos turned to Lera and Kira. 
Kira: You don’t have to walk  us to our house. He grinned. 
Anos: What if I want?  Kira thought about it. 
Lera: I think this is a bad idea because dad... doesn't like half-breeds.
Anos: That's it.  But I can walk you home without him noticing us.  Kira: No needs.  Let's just say goodbye here?  And Le-...... Valeriia and I will go home. Anos chuckled and looked around.  Anos: As you wish.  He smiled.  Kira: Bye then.  Lera rolled her eyes and started walking.  Anos looked at Lera and then at Kira. 
Anos: And you still didn’t answer me. Did you like my joke?  Kira tried to remember what he was talking about and remembered their conversation near the crystal. 
Kira: And uh..... you mean that..... yes, I liked it.  They ended up in an awkward silence, but it seemed like it was only on Kira’s part. 
Kira: Then I'll go.  She turned around and hurried to catch up with Lera.  Anos looked at them and then used Gatom.

They walked and it was already dark and cool outside. 
Lera: So let me guess, are you in love with him?  Kira snorted. 
Kira: Again, I’ll say it for the last time, no.  Lera smiled sarcastically. 
Lera: Yeah yeah... Kira just rolled her eyes at that.
Kira: It’s just..... he’s unusual..  Lera chuckled. 
Lera: And what? 
Kira: I don’t know..... but..... Suddenly Kira fell silent and a chill ran down her back and she looked around and she quietly whispered to Lera. 
Kira: Lera... someone is following us..... Lera looked at Kira and rolled her eyes. 
Lera: Stop joking and let's go. 
Kira: Lera, I'm not joking.
Lera: Ha.... Let's go home.  She grabbed Kira's hand and they began to go home, but Kira continued to feel this gaze and she felt creepy.  The doors opened and their parents stood on the threshold and Fluffy stood nearby and ran up to Kira.  And the door slammed. 

     The wind began to pick up and behind the tree stood a tall man, he was wearing black clothes and a gold chain was around his neck, his cloak was fluttering in the wind and there was a mask on his face;  a terrible red smile with black circles and holes for the eyes.  And two crooked horns protruded from this mask.  He looked as the door closed and his scarlet eyes shone with a bloody color.  His voice sounded menacing and deadly cold. 
???: I found......you...........