SPIRIT WITHIN Rebirth

tivity lead him to think that the family

favored Inga over him and so his hatred extended to them as well. You see when evil

feelings seep into a fox spirits soul it starts to consume up the sanity and reasonability of

the spirit, slowly turning him into an Evil Fox Spirit. ”

”Evil Fox Spirit? ” Rei intervenes.

”Yes ” Remus takes over ”their appearance is quite different to that of normal fox spirits,

their appearance is quite ragged and they emit a dark red aura with intent to kill. If fully

consumed by ill feelings they lose their sanity and go rampant destroying and killing

anything in their way ”.

”So…does that mean Mato…? ”

The old couples nod their head in agreement pausing for a minute then Joletta carries on

with the story ”One day while having a friendly sparring match with his sister he suddenly

turned savage and attacked her with an intent to kill but surprisingly he managed to stop

himself from changing into a beast. The family were shocked to see him in that form so they

decided to execute him to avoid further casualties but Inga loved her brother and begged

not to execute him. Taking her into consideration they decided to banish him instead. Upon

hearing this Mato grew vexed, of course he wasn aware of his death sentence. Only

knowing that his sister had proposed his banishment he left the realm with bitter hatred

and an unquenchable grudge against her. A year later he returned with an army of

Deviants, but this time with a purpose to destroy the realm and claim the life of his sister,

and thus started the mass killing and destruction. The fox family perished, Inga and Mato

fought for hours, both almost on the verge of death and at that moment Mato tricked her

throwing her off guard and so he was able to land a killing blow on her. After he had

completed his plan he escaped. ”

”What about Inga? What happened to her? ” Reis curiosity grew.

”She survived the attack; Remus and I are Spiritual Keepers. As spiritual keepers we were

taught sealing techniques and so before Ingas life force could be destroyed along with her body we sealed her spirit and her powers and escaped the realm and took refuge in many

places safeguarding her. But before we completely sealed her she vowed to change her

brother and bring him back from the darkness ”.

”So…this maiden in the painting is Inga? ” Rei asks looking at the painting again.

”Thats correct. ” Joletta answers.

”What about Mato? Does he still live? ”

”His whereabouts are not known to anyone ” Remus adds in.

”What if he comes after my baby? ” Rei asks out in concern ”Does that meant she has to

fight him or something? ”

”Not necessarily ” Joletta speaks up, ”As I said Inga is kind she does not ask if her host is not

willing, her kindness and love for Mato was greater than revenge thats the reason she

remained normal even after witnessing her parents die ”.

Rei sighed out in relief but then a feeling of guilt struck her making her think if she was

being too selfish for not considering Ingas feelings, after all it was because of her life force

that her baby was now safe and living. She nodded her head pushing out those thoughts.

”What about you Rei? Why were you on the run? ” Joletta inquires then continues ” you

aren a normal human right? You have special abilities too don you? ”

”How did you know? ” Rei inquires wide eyed.

”Its nothing we spiritual keepers have the ability to sense special abilities ” she laughs

softly.

”Yes, I do ” Rei continues ”I can heal and use the Divine Arts and I was also taught to travel

between dimensions ”.

”Travelling between dimensions is a rare ability ”.

Suddenly their peaceful conversation was interrupted by an arrow that shot into the room

with full force plunging into Jolettas back. She cried out in pain, Remus hurried to her side

and motioned Rei to take cover under the table.

”Joletta!! ” Rei screamed out, her eyes round as plates, she froze on her spot, then attempted

to reach out to her.

”No don come near…hurry…you…must escape…qui- ” before she could complete her

sentence another arrow shot into the room through the window. She looked over to Remus

who immediately nodded as if saying hang on Ill be back.

She smiled weakly then turning towards Rei she says ”go with him he will guide you to a

safe passage…hurry ”

”But…What about you?? ”

”Its alright she will be fine ” Remus says.

”But… ” Rei looks confused.

Understanding her confusion Remus speaks ”We spirit keepers only exist to protect the

spirits we sealed, once the seal is undone we vanish and appear only to reseal it again ”.

Rei takes a last look at Joletta both nodding to each other. Rei then follows Remus, Joletta, I

shall never forget your kindness she thinks to herself as she dodges arrows and exits the

room.