SP fanfic: The Darkly Brothers

Chapter 2

Friday 28th December

"How do you feel about your son attempting to murder your other child, Mr and Mrs Darkly?" Inquired a journalist as she scribbled mutilple words on her notebook. "And what do you say about-"

"Lies" hissed Omen's mother. "They're all lies!"

Omen kept his head down the entire time as he was sent glares from his father, and judgemental looks from the strangers that surrounded both him and his family. It all happened so fast. Too fast.

Just two days ago, Omen decide to take a stroll through Roarhaven-which were strictly against the corrival academy rules as the students were prohibited to do such a thing during a school week-and when he returns to his dorm, there in his bed, awaits his unconscious brother who was only at death's doorstep.

In fact, he was in a state so severe, that he is currently in a comma. He hasn't woken up yet. Meanwhile, various speculations were made, and apparently, the most popular one was the assumption that Omen Darkly had tried to kill his own brother. Many say that envy was what drove him, and so many agree.

Even the students at his boarder school began believing the rumours, and apparently, the teachers were talking likewise. Omen hoped that this would stop going around and have it just stay in his school and his school only. Unfortunately, since Auger was the 'chosen one' the information of this were leaked and spread all throughout the globe (excluding the mortals, of course they don't know). 

He was constantly investigated by varying sanctuary officers as a majourity of them placed him as suspect number one.

Anyone would have thought of bringing in a physic to tell if Omen had attempted to murder his brother or not, however, there were only a handful of them around the globe. Furthermore, they didn't come in unless it was a world threateningly type of person they were dealing with, or if a super mage (elder) had requested it of them.

Omen, of course, would never harm a fly, and he was only a kid. Nothing so dangerous about that. And China Sorrows..well, she, for one, honestly didn't care that much, and she was likewise all caught up in her own business. 

Omen wished his brother could wake up. Not just so Auger could clarify with the whole world and correct their mistakes, but likewise comfort Omen and let him know that, yes, he was indeed alive.

Omen heart tighten each minute of those two days. His brother was in a comma for goodness sake. He desperately wanted him to wake up. Because in all honesty, Auger was the most closest  person he had in his life.

 Yes, he loved his parents. But, if Omen was being honest, even he'd admit that his parents most certainly don't feel the same way with him. He'd even admit that he was only around due to his brothers wishes. But he never will, because knowing it hurts him more than enough. There was no need to state it out loud.

After getting away from all the journalists, and entering their home, Omen felt a harsh sting to his cheek. He was slapped.

"H-How could you?!" His mother weeped as she clutched her husband for support. Omen had expected his dad to shove him, or at the very least, shame him and tell him off. But no. His father was quiet, so insanely quiet for him. In fact, this terrified Omen.

"Get out" His father finally spoke. Omen froze as he looked as his dad. "Don't make me repeat myself" He continued "You..you are a disgrace to our family. Do you seriously expect us to believe your foolish lies? That you just went out for fresh air? Bullshit. Get out. You are no longer my son. You are not welcomed here anymore"

Omen's eyes prickled with tears as he went up the stairs and gather his items. What did he do to deserve this? He asked for adventures not for this crap!

All packed up, Omen hesitantly went down the stairs and saw the both of his parents. His mother couldn't bare to look at him in the eye. His father, on the other hand, glared at him, becoming more impatient with him by the second.

Omen stepped out of the house, and the door slammed behind him.

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The boy's steps echoed through the hallways. He walked across it until he reached a door. There, he opened it and entered the room. On a chair, behind a desk, sat a man.

"I thought that I requested of you to knock him unconscious, not attempt to murder him " He chuckled. The boy wasn't invited to take a seat, but he did so, anyways, and sat on a chair in front of him.

"It's not my fault that goddamn Auger put up a goddamn fight. You should've at least warned me about how good he was" The boy retorted.

"I did actually. However, you chose to ignore my words and went ahead to attack him. Now, don't get arrogant because of your discipline my boy. I'm rather surprised you can still walk" The man replied.

Despite the dark and the hood that covered the man's face, the boy could tell he was smirking, which really irritated him. "Well, this is way better and less complicated than your stupid plan, don't you think?" He responded. 

The man only gave a contented sigh in response. However, in the inside, he was beginning to lose his patience with the boy. But he wasn't going to let all his dedication and hard-work go to waste all because of a simple-minded youngster.

"Hmm, that may be true, I guess. But his brother though...Omen is a good boy and the way everyone is reacting.." He said, muttering the last part about Omen to himself. Although, the boy heard every word.

"I couldn't care less about him. What's so special about him anyways? Is he even useful?"
 The boy sneered.

The man looked at him and questioned "Out of everyone whom is close to both Skulduggery and Valkyrie, who do you believe is the most naive?"

The boy shrugged his shoulders. "How am I suppose to know? Are you a fan of them masked one?"

The man only gave a short impatient sigh as he sat up straighter and cleared his throat "Do you recall the event of Candervous and his 'home'?"

The boy nodded, and so, the man continued "Now, do you also know who accompanied Valkyrie during that little 'game' of his?" The boy now shook his head. "It was Omen. Omen Darkly" The man answered.

"Now, going back further, remember Abyssinia and those kids whom followed her? Now, who was hostage and likewise brought help against the so-called 'first-wave' and those soldiers in dark blue?" The boy thought of an answer, and voiced them aloud "Omen?"

The man nodded. "Yes. Omen Darkly. There are various occasions that are yet to be mentioned that links both Valkyrie and Skulduggery towards him. Did you also know that Skulduggery visited him in school at one point? Valkyrie, included"

The boy slowly nodded, although, he had no idea this was true. Was Omen some kind of secret student-or ally-towards them? 

As if reading the boy's thoughts, the man answered "Heh. Well, he wished he was. To be a part of their adventures. To be their partner. Unfortunately, Valkyrie believe it's too dangerous for someone as young as him. Even Skulduggery now. Which is rich coming from a skeleton that took a 12 year old as his partner, and let his previous one die"

The boy blinked. Then, it all, clicked "You're..you're gonna use Omen to get close to Valkyrie and Skulduggery, aren't you?"

The man smirked "Precisely"

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