The Puppeteer's Assistant

Chapter 9: Secrets Revealed

Vanessa laid in bed calmly, listening to the soft sounds of the trees blowing in the wind this late at night. She had felt relieved to finally get some peace and quiet after the loud sounds of bustling streets with people walking all through town going up to market stands and such.

Then she began looking up at the ceiling, having thoughts on how people and puppets, along with plushies- are able to get along so easily.. And how she was afraid of the Puppeteer ripping that apart... Memories.. Bonds.. Families.. Friends.. Everything. She knew fooling damn well that if he ruled the world, it'll be the end of  it all..

"Hey there, I'm coming in.. Okay?" Vanessa flinched at the sound of Lolli's sudden voice just being heard out of nowhere, but then responded with an okay and watched as the fox plush opened the door and peeped her head into the room.

"You look a bit flustered," She says entering the room and sitting at the edge of the bed. "Is something bothering you?"

"No, it's nothing important.." Vanessa says, clenching the covers in her hands tightly. "There's just.. A lot on my mind."

"Heh, you know your bad at hiding your feelings, right?" Lolli giggles. Vanessa nods "Yeah, I figured as much." "Then tell me what's bothering you!"

So many thoughts began to flood Vanessa's mind. She's only known Lolli for just a bit, so should she really trust her? She began to become lost in her thoughts..

"Well, she did help me.. And she does look concerned at this point. Maybe it is best that I tell her now..?"

"Vanessa..?"

Vanessa snapped back into reality once again, giving Lolli direct eye contact. "My bad.. So.. Do you maybe know of a man who goes by the title known as known as 'The Puppeteer'..?"

"Hm? The Puppeteer..? Yes, I've heard of him before. Why do you ask?"

"Well.. He's this man who I used to work for.. And then I ran away from him, because he was murdering people and turning them into puppets.. Not just that, but he tried to make me his marionette too.." Vanessa slips her glove off her right hand, revealing her skeleton hand to Lolli. "And as a result of being with him, I ended up getting my hand caught in one of his mysterious machines, getting it turned into a skeleton hand.. I'm afraid that.. He might hurt this town along with everyone in it.. And I'm afraid of what the world will become with him on the throne of being victorious and succeeding with his evil doings.."

"Oh my, how awful!" Lolli places her paw on Vanessa's shoulder in concern. "Is that how I found you..? You ended up in the bushes while running away from him?" "Yes.. That's about right." She slipped her glove back on. "And right now I'm on a mission to find a particular weapon to stop him with." "Particular weapon?" Lolli questions. "What's that?"

"It's a kind of tool his other assistant told me about.." Vanessa groans. "Oh, if only I got more detail in such little time! How foolish of me.. Ah, anyways.. That's all I know. I don't know what it looks like or what it exactly is, but I need to find out before it's too late.."

"Most definitely! You should go and continue your search without me being a burden by keeping you here. But.. May I request for you to stay, for just one more night..?" Vanessa gives Lolli a slight smile and nods "Sure, that would be nice.."

"Good! Then I'll get your bag ready tonight! And.. I'm sorry I can't be anymore useful help to you.." "No Lolli, don't say that. I can't thank you enough for all you've done for me.. If anything, the best thing you can do while your gone is to possibly ask around town to find out anymore information on the weapon?"

"Absolutely!" Lolli says, getting up. "Now, get your rest! You have a big day tomorrow!" "Hehe, thanks Lolli. And I will," Vanessa gets curled up in the covers and began to dose off, Lolli then turning off the light and leaving the room to let her guest to get her rest.