(Two years later, Eva is on her usual stroll and is able to obtain another item for her collection.)
Eva: Yes! This is the final one! Took me three years of searching. I wonder why mom or dad haven't had these at home, but oh well. And thank you uncle for yours, because I needed something from everyone I love. Even if I haven't met each one…
(She continues her stroll in a more casual pace, going about mach 1 to enjoy things around her and think. She begins hearing the whispers again, but this time, is able to understand them.)
Eva: I'm so proud of you! After two whole years you've finally spoken up!
Araru: (Irritating little brat!) Well, it took some time. Not that it matters, you're just reading my conscious thoughts.
Eva: Conscious? OH, like reading your mind!
Araru: *Irritated* Yes, like reading my mind. This has never happened before though, so it's a new experience for me as well.
Eva: Maybe I should've asked this before, but who are you exactly? Are you my conscience?
Araru: Why would your conscience sound like an old gruff man?
Eva: I'm just cool like that…
Araru: Uh...No. That is not why. Haven't your parents told you what I am?
Eva: Nope! I'm just a normal human girl!
Araru: You know about your race, don't you?
Eva: Yes! Of course! We are amalgram, people who are infested with parasites known as collaborators.
Araru: Yeah? And?
Eva: And what?
Araru: Curses, girl! You aren't normal by far!
Eva: Wait a minute...Mach speed….voice in head...Oh gosh! You're a collaborator!
Araru: I feel tired already…
Eva: Well...how do you do?
Araru: You've asked me that not too long ago already.
Eva: Yes, because I thought I had split personalities. Now, it's different!
Araru: You're a handful, girl. I'm inside of you. If you're well, so am I.
Eva: Cool, cool. What's your name?
Araru: Why?
Eva: I just-.
Araru: Pass.
Eva: Well, can you tell me anything about you?
Araru: Definitely not.
Eva: Can I...see you?
Araru: Absolutely…
Eva: Yeah??
Araru: Not.
Eva: Awwww. Why not??
Araru: For now, I'd like to keep a low profile. Do not tell anyone I'm active now.
Eva: You're nothing like how mom and dad describe collaborators.
Araru: Girl, I'm much, much more than any other.
Eva: Can I at least tell mom and dad?
Araru: No! Especially not them!
Eva: Ok, I won't!
Araru: Don't yell back at me!
Eva: I was just matching the tone of the conversation! But I don't understand why I can't tell them!
YOU ARE READING
Collaborator Arc 4: Fade To End
FantasyWith so few left and still trying to recover, a greater threat still prevails. What will become of Eva and the monster within her? This is probably my proudest Arc personally. I was in a dark place while writing the 2nd arc onward and I hope I've pr...
