Journey of Natsume Takeshi

Chapter 9: Conscious

"You were a child of a demon and human." Matoba had said. Half breeds. Those words that were thought only a myth. Never in the world anyone in their right mind that a half breed actually exists. The birth of one was nearly impossible.

"This is the records regarding the Natsume Clan." Matoba pulled out a thick, old book from one of the shelves." Natsume stared at the book. "But doesn't state the second half of the troubles of what Natsume Reiko went through," continued Matoba. "Why? Is the Natsme Clan that special? Everyone saw the Natsume Clan as a valuable thing, but we're also living things. Aren't all of us humans?" said Natsume. "The Natsume Clan was never humans, Natsume Takashi." said Matoba. Natsume's blood went cold as he said that. "What...do you mean?" "The Natsume Clan were half-breeds. You're lucky no one around you knew about it. In fact, no one knew if someone didn't look through the ancient records." said Matoba. "Yes, as you suspected, you're not human, Takashi."

"How is it possible?! If I weren't human, wouldn't I be rampaging with abnormal temper or something?" said Takashi. "You might have not noticed it, but you have." said Matoba. He leaned it and embraced Takashi. "Your voice." Natsume's insides shivered. Everyone knew everything but me, my own self? Why? Because I am a monster? Because I am inhumane? "It's not your fault, Takashi." said Matoba. "It's the world's fault. There are people who are afraid of your power, and dared not tell you the truth, in case one day you would betray them and slaughter all of them."

Takashi sighed. Is there no place that where all parties will be able to live together in peace? Why must we fight? "Because you are special, Natsume Takashi. Stay here, everything will be alright." said Matoba. "Can I even trust you? Everyone around seemed to be deceiving me." said Takashi. "Takashi, wake him up. It's time to open your eyes." said Matoba. "Soon, everything will be in chaos. All will fight for your power, Takashi. You must wake him up."  "True, but who is he you speak of?" said Takashi. "Look into yourself. You know it." replied Matoba.

Matoba sent one of his demonic servants to take Natsume back to his room. Natsume spent a lot of thinking on what had happened in just a few hours. Everything was a lie. Thoughts flowed into his mind and drifted off to sleep. No one was on his side. A hybrid, will always be used by the society. In his dream, for the first time, he encountered someone who looked like him who has eye slits and wings.

"Who are you?" Natsume said. That creature just turned and smiled. "Deep in your heart, you know it well, Natsume. Far much better than anyone." he had replied. "Release that power. Tell the world the Natsume Clan still lives, for we are one being. You are me, I am you. We exist as one."

"I am the 'demon' you, for I have been sealed by someone." the creature said. "Sealed?" Natsume was confused. "Of course. It makes no sense how you were unable to recall such important things. You even forgot your own grandmother's name." he said. "Your abilities are ferocious. One strike could shake the world. Everyone was afraid of that. They fear one day you will destroy them. Humans are like that. They just cared for themselves. Humans are the filthiest creatures you can find."

 "I don't get it." said Natsume. "If I used to know these things, how did I forget all this?" "You were brainwashed." said Natsume's other half. "I couldn't do anything. I could only stand and watch while everything was happening before my eyes. Even if you forgot everything, I told myself that I will bear that burden."

"Why? You could have appeared much earlier, didn't you?" questioned Natsume. "No. I wished for you to regain yourself by your own power, but now is not the time to be leisure. Things have become very critical. You must regain your memories soon, Natsume. Open your eyes. Remember it."

As Natsume's other half said that, Natsume woke up. His words still rings within his head and consciousness. My memories....huh.