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9/23/2018

Episode 11: Homeward Bound - Part 2

Memory File 0025
Time: 8:46 P.M.
       I thought it would be wise to make a recording tonight. Considering that Kate and Animal are leaving this evening with Monster for Ferus Mundus, I can think of no better opportunity to learn more about Primerans. They are certainly amazing creatures, and despite how much I despise Jacob and Elizabeth Cain, I can honestly see why they modeled the Grim virus after them. From what Kate has told me, another Primeran needs help from Monster and is sending someone to Earth to hold open a passage of some sort for him to travel through. That someone happens to be another Primeran who will have to remain here on Earth until they are ready to return. Admittedly, I do understand why Animal wants to go to his home world, but for Kate to go with him is something I tried to advise against. Kate is probably the most stubborn human being I have ever met, but it's clear that she has to be on this issue. When trying to convince her to stay, she revealed that she had just as much reason to go along with Monster as Animal did. Since she has been home, Kate has had to remain on the sidelines for every conflict that has come her way, which meant leaving Animal, Wraith, and even myself to handle each threat. She was tired of it, and she wants to find a way to fight along side of us. I suppose she hopes to find some answers when there, anything that will help her to, as she puts it, stand on her own feet.
        If trying to get Kate to stay was hard, even suggesting the idea to Animal was impossible. I had come to see Animal as a friend ever since we had our first conversation, and there was no way I was going to even try to suggest that he and Kate should stay. Animal has clearly been dealing with depression since Wraith's death, and this was the first time since then that he looked as though there was some life in him. Animal has no memory of his home world, and even though I think its important for him to learn more about where he comes from, Monster's stories about this world lead me to believe that it fails to meet Animal's expectations, whatever they maybe. My fear is that he will fall deeper into sadness if he comes to realize how he may never find what he is looking for. However, now that I think about it. Animal might not be going to discover his roots. Instead, he just might be looking for the same thing as Kate.
       Neither Animal nor Kate seem to feel as though they are strong enough to protect one another, let alone themselves. Kate, a skilled but normal human being, has been surrounded by powerful adversaries ever since she returned home. Likewise, Animal, who has constantly strived for the ability to protect his friends has always needed help from someone else. It was Wraith who taught Animal how to fight as a Primeran, and it was Monster who saved his life when Wraith killed Ghast. Animal and Kate are both probably looking for the strength to protect themselves and one another. At least that's what it seems like. I hope they learn that there are times when strength alone is not enough. Ghast should have taught them that lesson already.
      I have some tasks ahead of me while they are gone as well. Kate's number one job for me was making sure that the Primeran that will be left behind stays out of trouble. The other was to continue doing research to try and track down Dornan to see if he has found anyway of dealing with the Grim virus. Obviously, keeping Meryle safe is another, as well as trying to stop as many Grim sightings and transformations as I can. But it was Kate's last request that gave me some concern. She told me to keep an eye on her cat, Pumpkin, as often as I could. Ever since Ghast's army attacked, Kate has been staying away from her father's cat that was left to her. Meryle claimed that Pumpkin saved her and Kate when Ghast's army broke into the house. Now, Kate seems overly paranoid that it isn't normal. As strange as it sounds, I have started to notice a few things. Pumpkin does watch Kate often, everyday in fact, with an almost hateful glare. Whenever Kate tries to put her in a room with the door closed, she always gets out. Even when it's locked. It may sound crazy, but I'm starting believe she may be on to something.
      We're on our way to a small clearing where the gateway to Ferus Mundus is suppose to open. Monster wants us all to stand back as explains how this all works. The air is heating up and I see a red bolt of lighting crashing down from the sky. It blasts away the earth beneath it and leaves what looks like a crackling tear in space. A dark figure comes towards us through the rift and lands before us. It stands... Monster smiles as we all look down at this... child.

Bodyguard first class “Kit” at your service my lord! My sister, Takai waits on the other side for your arrival!

Well done, Kit. To be my bodyguard you will need special training. While I am away you are to guard that young female human with your life. She is a princess of these lands and my savior. You are to also work with her knight, that human male standing there.

Yes my lord! I will guard the princess with my life and join her knight in defense of these lands! When you return you will not be disappointed!

Well said, Kit. Now, tell me what you wish to say to your sister, for it will be sometime before you are able to meet again. I'm sure she would be most happy to know your words...

Yes my lord! Please tell her that she is the best sister ever and that I know you and she will save the honor of our clan!


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