The Infinite Living -Creek-

Truly Treating

The four all went to take a seat and Craig's dad sat down a messy book that had pages ripped and teared. He blew on it revealing how old and dusty it was. A few symbols appeared, glowing to be vibrant.

"What are all of those lines and circles?" CJ whispered towards Tweek. "They're all different symbols. It was an ancient language used for reapers before angels had joined along. It's been awhile since I last saw this."

CJ turned and swung his arms, swinging them into crossing over each other. His actions were required for Craig with a query he would ask exposing what is precarious for him. Craig gulped, clenching his fists to what the young one will soon learn.

"When are you actually going to tell the truth?" CJ asked with a tone of solemnity. His eyes grabbed Craig's attention. Deeper and deeper, the flame of determination rose.

Craig sighed and took a deep breath. "CJ, you may know me to be a reaper. That is true but I'm not only a reaper. I'm also a holy angel. I don't know much about it but let me tell you what I do know. I was born a reaper and growing up, I was raised by my dad. My mother was no where in the picture. Back then, there was no such thing as Angels and Reapers being comrades. We were rivals. As a reaper, you're job was to collect souls of the punishable. Angels, they're job was to collect souls of the forgivable. To collect souls, the person must be soon to death. When I was sent out to collect a soul, my retrieving soul was signed off as punishable. This was when I met Tweek, your father. He's an angel." Craig slowed down and continued.

"I broke a code causing trouble. The Reaper and Angel war broke out. During the war, it was revealed that I had both Reaper and Angel powers. It was an immense power of both. After discovering the new power I had, the reaper leader was defeated and both Land of the Dead and Land of the living were joined together in peace. I keep control of both. Rebulite, she's not just you're trainer. She's my assistance in the role of leader. Rebulite has her own history. She's a succubus who's apart of a royal line. She joined me in the war. So I have my own guardians and troops. Rebulite also is commander of the troops. The guardians are kind of my bodyguards in case if I were to be attacked or trouble was around. So my role is important. You're more important than me. Being the child of a special ruler is dangerous. That's why I'm not with you much. I wouldn't want someone out there knowing who you are and take you away, It was dangerous for us to be seen together. For my work, I'm out balancing time and the universes. I'm doing my job protecting all of us."

"CJ, you're an immortal human who has the power that is unexplained. I had you kept with Rebulite some days because she would measure your power level. You're not supposed to have powers. You're not supposed to be here. Me and Tweek are not your birth parents. Your parents are humans. I was there when your mom was giving birth to you. Your mom was close to death but I managed time for you to be able to be born. I messed up somewhere in the process and you were living without a heartbeat. Now humans aren't supposed to be able to see Reapers and Angels. You saw me and floated towards me. You're mom passed away and the doctors took you as dead. You were still living and I took you home with me and you still don't have a heartbeat. I kept so much from you for your own safety. I didn't want you to be afraid. So in summary, I'm a leader who has to keep control of the universes. You're a human who's supposed to be dead but you're immortal with magical powers. I spent days, months, thinking of what could've gone wrong. I researched and went towards my studies in finding out what you are. I'm sorry for bringing you here. I didn't think there was a place for you to be safe where you were. An immortal living with humans? It's absurd and to think to what they would do with you." He looked down, having trouble to look at his son who wasn't his son.

"Dad...thank you. I'm sorry for being troublesome. Why am I still here? I'm scared. What if I get my heartbeat back? Will I die or live? I understand it all now. Well kind of. So it's kind of like an empire. Right? Making you king and me prince. So much responsibilities to handle. Others looking towards you, trusting and believing you for the protection of all. So much work...It's oblivious."

Craig looked at CJ and hugged him. "I should've told you a long time ago. My plan now is to keep you safe like always but have a childhood where you can be happy. A child needs their parents. I wasn't there for you and I need to fix my mistake. I wish I was there for you more before." Craig despaired.

"It's all okay. There's just one thing I really don't understand. What''s with you and dad? Aren't you two guys? Do I just have to call both of you dad? It gets hard for which one would respond. I mean, I already know your names. Craig and Tweek. Wouldn't it be better to call you by your names?"

Craig and Tweek looked at eachother. Craig having trouble to not laugh and Tweek getting nervous on how to explain.

"Well that's for another time. We'll tell you when you're old enough to understand. Just call me dad and Tweek mom since I give and he receives." Craig snickered.

"S-Seriously Craig? Can you not say that to him? He's going to become more confuse than before." Tweek groaned.

"Well it's better for someone to understand then no one understanding. CJ, If there was ever to be trouble, you need to stay with Tweek. I would be here and work things out with what danger there will be. The main priority is for you to be safe. You unders-"

A beeping noise sounded in Craig's ears losing his focus. It was a signal from Rebulite.

"Craig! A strong source of power was found East of the land. We think you should check on it. It looks as if there's not just one with this immense power but an army follows behind. They're heading towards us. We need you to come right away!"

Craig tapped on his earlobe and sounded towards her. "Yes, I understand. I'll be there in a bit."

"W-what's happening?" CJ's lips quivered in fear.

"CJ, I need you to stay with Tweek. I'll be back, I promise. Dad, keep both of them safe. I've got to hurry now." A spiral of blue flames flew around Craig as he was soon to be gone.

CJ held close to Tweek. "Is everything going to be okay? He looked soulless for a second." Tweek looked down at CJ, brushing his hands in his hair.

"I'm sure everything will be good. We must wait for him to come back or an alert to be sound. For now, we must stay here with Craig's dad." CJ responded with a nod agreeing.

Craig joined with Rebulite outside the area. Across him met an army of men with red armor enchanted with spells. Leading it was a single person with strong red hair. Her face covered with her bangs, clothing dark and a red cloak hanging on her. Jewelry on her ears and neck. Upon her neck was a blood red symbol of a star and a flower combined. A bracelet with chains tangled in her fingers. Her nails painted a shade of red.The wind blew across her hair, moving her bangs along, revealing her face. Dark crimson eyes, darkened glowing lips. She tilted her head up to her right, smirking and sneering her eyes.

"What a Truly Treating welcome this is big brother."