Scene two

Shadow college,

(10am)

In class,

A lecture teacher had just left the class when Kelvin and John dashed in.

They both dragged themselves sadly to their sits once they realized they had already missed the class.

A guy with smooth silky hair, dyed in a deep royal blue color- resting on the edges of his face and few inches below his neck. Who had a nice muscular, but slim jaw

He had deep intimidating blue eyes, and seemed to be of the same age with them. He joins them during their mopping moment.

Rex: So, what was it this time? (wearing a smirk)

Kelvin: It was definitely not Kazara again. (Sarcastically)

Rex: Oh, it wasn't. I see (playing along)

John: But it was Kazara (confusingly)

Rex: Yah, that message has been passed. So how did it happen this time?

John: Well there was that noise from the store room again and then-

Rex: You know, maybe all this has to do with that book you supposedly borrowed from the old Library. (interrupting) I mean Mrs Wong did ask you not to take it, that it would hunt you dearly.

John: Yah right, like I'd take any advice from a Crazy old Chinese woman with wild imaginations.

Rex: Well the crazy old woman did say you'd get haunted. Aren't you? (mockingly)

John: I wouldn't really say haunted. I'm sure it's just a raccoon problem, or someone with a vengeful spirit trying s-o hard to prank me. (Wearing a forced smile under a distressed look)

Rex: I don't know, your mouth seems to be saying one thing and your face another

John: (kept mute)

Kelvin: Give him a break Rex. I'm sure it's just a pavement of his imagination? (Giving John a consoling tap)

John: Trust me, I don't have enough neocortex and thalamus in me to make up a hole horrific tale with clatters that my mind will buy.

Kelvin: Yah, you're probably right. You're the least imaginative person I know (jokingly)

John: Seriously, next to him (referring to Rex)

Rex: Ha ha, very funny (faking a snicker) But seriously John.

John: Fine, I'll return the damn book. (Snobbishly)

Kelvin: Wait, Rex. Don't tell me you already believe the tales in that book

Rex: No, ridiculous. Those are folktales. I'm just saying. It all began there.

John: Sure (snobbishly)

Kelvin: He's right you know

John: Yah, like an ordinary book can cause anything. If anything, it's the house.

Rex & Kelvin: John!

John: What, I already agreed to return it

Kelvin: Yah, I know. But you're doing that thing when your mouth says one thing and your face another.

John: I am (now wearing a sly grin)

Then a a lecture teacher came in, intruding their conversation.

John: So would you like to continue this conversation at the detriment of ending up on Mr Newt's list.

Kelvin: Anything but the list (sat)

Rex: This isn't over John (returned to his sit)

John: Really, it sure looks like it is. (smirks)

Then the class began.

After classes

After lectures, they were heading back to their apartments

John: Bye dudes.

Kelvin: See ya. I hope returning that book stops your folktales. I don't wanna hear anymore kazara stuff ever again.

I actually almost got frightened when I saw the bush move this morning. (Recollecting the moment)

John: You got frightened? (Laughs mockingly)

Kelvin: I said almost (defensively)

Rex & John: Sure (Chorused playfully)

Rex: Just don't forget to return the book, Okay? (Soberly)

John: Yah, but you do know you're beginning to sound desperate, right? (Jokingly)

Rex: Desperate? (acting confused) why would I be desperate?

John: Beats me (interrupting)

Rex: I'm only concerned for you. You miss anymore classes and you could lose your best student streak.

John: Yah dude, I know, I was just Joking. Bye. (He began walking away from them, towards the road to his apartment)

Rex: Yah, bye. (Going his own way)

John: Yo Kelvin, don't forget to brush up again tomorrow (yelling from afar)

Kelvin: What, but I have never forgotten to- (realises what John was doing) I'll get you later John.

John: Yah, like that's ever gonna happen.

At John's apartment

John just got in. He tosses his bag on the bed and collapses on the chair next to it.

His eyes met with the big, old book on the table, as he rests his head on it.

It was the one he stole from the old Library. It had grey cover, which had weird drawings on it, and a gigantic title- The History of the demon prince.

John: Hi old thing, I was asked to return you. I knew this day would come. I just didn't know how soon. (he picks up the creepy old book) Do I really have to though. Are you the one haunting me? (Playfully) Like you could hurt a fly. Although I could use you to kill one.

Disembodied voice: Has anyone told you you talk too much?

John: Yah. (Realizes the book just talked) Wo! (tosses it to the bed) did you just- No I must've imagined it. (Trying to calm himself)

Disembodied voice: No, you didn't

John: Yah, I'm sure there's not enough thalamus in the world to make that happen. You must be a talking book

Disembodied voice: Seriously, you can believe in a talking book but not a demon. (Confusingly)

John: Oh, no, I don't believe a book can talk- I just believe my friend is trying so hard to get back at me. (Smiles) But how did he know what exactly I was going to say.

Unless_ (smiles weirdly) Kelv, I know you followed me, what I don't know is why you'd think this would work on me (yelling)

Disembodied voice: Oh, you still think this aren't real, right (lifts him up. he presses John's face hard to the wall)

John: Okay, this is actually happening. (panting in fear) Alright, I'll return your book. I'm really really sorry I took it. In my defense I didn't believe this was possible. I mean the odd of this being possible is like a Zero (0) to a Hundred (100). Please don't kill me. (Pleadingly) There's still a lot of people out there who haven't gotten the privilege of getting pranked by me. (Fearfully)

Disembodied voice: Are you being serious?

John: Well, I was just hoping you were a demon that loves humor so you'd spear me if I made you laugh.

Disembodied voice: Wow!, Just- Wow! (Left him)

He drops to the ground in a thud.

John: Awch (in reaction to the fall) So demons do love humors, or am I just too pathetic for you? (Dusting his cloth)

Disembodied voice: The second one

John: Oh! Okay. I'll return the book right now, even though I'm still finding it hard to believe this is real.

Disembodied voice: Oh! About that, don't

John: Why not? I thought that's what you wanted me to_ Wait! Don't tell me it's too late for me and I've to face the music of my action (freaking out)

Disembodied voice: That and returning it would even cost you more.

John: How?! (Confused)

Disembodied voice: How would I explain this in a way you'd understand. Well for one, returning the book wouldn't get raid of me, and two, some bad people are after it and if they get their hands on it, you wouldn't be the only one in trouble.

John: Hmm, I still don't understand it. How would I be in trouble or anyone else?

Disembodied voice: Just do as I say Hwan.

John: I'm sorry, what did you just call me? (Shocked)

Disembodied voice: Your name

John: No one knows me by that name. I've never made a mistake to let it slip. How do you know that name.

Disembodied voice: There's a lot more to worry about than how I know your name John, and I am a demon, I don't need you to tell me.

John: Yah, you're right. But could I at least see you, I wanna be sure this isn't just my mind playing tricks on me.

Disembodied voice: Sorry son, I can't do that. Not like I can't, but i wouldn't. I don't want to scar you for life. I mean you're barely handling talking to me.

John: Are you that ugly? (Jokingly)

Disembodied voice: Ha ha (laughs sarcastically) I'm just glad you're beginning to get comfortable with me

John: That's because I know sooner or later I'll wake up from this terrible dream (freakishly)

Disembodied voice: And back to being delusional. John, you aren't dreaming. You can ignore your problems, but that doesn't mean it would go away.

John: Sure, maybe I should go away then. (stood up)

Disembodied voice: Get your ass back down, Stop talking, and listen, Or I'll hang you on your fan, turn it on, then watch you scream (angrily)

John: o-k-a-y, sish– it hasn't gotten to that. (Sat)

Disembodied voice: Okay, back to what I was saying. There are other demons out there hiding in human flesh. Some of them might even be playing students or teachers in your school-

John: Em, Can I ask a question? (Raising one hand up)

Disembodied voice: No!

John: Yeah, alright. (bows his head)

Disembodied voice: I mean they took human forms. I could have done the same if I wasn't trapped in that book you're holding.

John threw it back to the table in fright.

Disembodied voice: Stop being so spooked. If I wanted to kill you I'd have done it a long time ago.

I'm the last person you should be afraid of. I mean there's Konrad and Kandra– weird names, am I right?

John: Not really, it sounds cool. Konrad and kandra, twins right?

Disembodied voice: Never mind

John: They're a male and female, right?

Disembodied voice: I said nevermind. (Grumpily) Anyways, they are werewolves.

John: Wooooo, just like in the movies, I am definitely dreaming (smiling)

Disembodied voice: If you claim you're dreaming one more time, I will hang you on that fan. (frustratingly)

John: Wait, I didn't say it out loud that time.

Disembodied voice: (ignores him then continues) By the way, there's Jiang shi, going by the name Tovico. He's a vampire. There's also Jombi the Zombie freak guy, and we also have that nasty ghoul. He calls himself the Treadlord. There's Linda, as her name implies she's a snake-

John: Don't you think it's a little too soon to be laying all this on me. I mean I didn't really believe demons exist until today. I'm still trying to swallow that and you're feeding me more. How do I know you're not gonna kill me after– I don't even know your own name. (Trying hard to stay cool)

Disembodied voice: But I told you yesterday (confusingly)

John: Kazara (questioningly)

Disembodied voice: Nice mem son, I was really hoping I wouldn't have to knock you to the ground again to tell you. Plus I hate repeating myself

John: (Kept mute)

Kazara: So, let's make a deal.

John: and that would be–and please don't ask me to kill anyone.

Kazara: I wouldn't. (Pauses, then continues) Don't return the book and I will handle them all without any innocent person getting hurt.

John: and why would I trust you?

Kazara: (laughs) Alright then, I'll give you a reason to. Tonight, someone's going to sneak into the Library for the book-

John: but the book is here (confused)

Kazara: but the person doesn't know that.

John: So, what would happens then?

Kazara: Anything that wishes to happen

John: So Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, not to mention Demons, live here in shadow college, the school I live in (panicking)

Kazara: Don't forget ghouls, they feed on dead bodies, almost like Zombies, or are they zombies. (Confusingly)

One more thing, do me a favor. If your friends ask, tell them you returned it.

John: Okay (confusingly)

S-o, where do you come from?

Kazara: Why do you want to know that?

John: Hey! you can't use a question to answer a question (then he said in his mind) not like they'll believe me anyways

Kazara: They don't need to

John: Can you get out of my head. how're you even doing that?

Kazara: Still a demon

John: Yah, almost forgot that. (pulls off his shirt)

So, your mother and father– Demons as well (no reply) Hello– Demon guy.

Why do everyone have to do that to me. He probably left. (Realizes something) Wait, I should be happy. Maybe I could burn the book then (smiling deviously)

Kazara: As if (Knocks him out)

(John falls unconscious to the bed) He looks peaceful while he sleeps. Who am I kidding, he looks naughty either ways.

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Narrator: Want to find out more about the characters? Stick around. They're all intriguing characters.

See y'all very soon, I'd be expecting you. Bye for now.

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Thanks for your time.

See you real soon.