Purified Souls Ch.4 Pushed Past Limits

Dark Form said with anger, ''Ugh! Even after all this time, I still need more power! Darn it!! I still don't have enough.

It's been nearly a month since I killed that girl's parents, but I still don't have enough negatively essence to kill their daughter!!!! There is something strange with that Lumia girl!

It will take more time yet, before I can achieve my purpose. Let's see.... Who can I affect next to collect more energy.'' (Scoping out the village from above).

Dark Form said with menacing laugh, ''Hmmm..... That one! He is on the edge and ripe for my Influence!''

Narrator said scared, ''Three days later, in my daughter's shop.

Customer said gratefully, ''Thanks. I am ecstatic to take my new book with me, & learn from it's contents.''

Estelle said with a smile, ''Your welcome sir. I hope you visit us again.

Customer said, ''Goodbye!''

Estelle said with a deep breath, ''Marisa. It's been peaceful lately. Let's keep it that way.''

Marisa asked, ''Hmm? Um....What kind of book....did that customer buy?'' Estelle replied, ''Oh. The guy that just left? He bought a book on basic cooking.''

Marisa asked, ''You can buy....something like that..here?''

Estelle replied, ''Let me explain. I was told by father, that grandfather wanted to mainly purify all sorts of evil causing trouble. Grandfather realized that another way to help people spreading all sorts of knowledge.

Apparently, He always said. 'knowledge should always be available, no matter who you are.' ''Great philosophy right?''

Marisa was thinking, ''Hm? Interesting....''

Estelle realized, ''Ahh! I was thinking of having tea, but I remembered we're out! I need to buy some more! (Debating) The store is blocks away, so I'll make a trip. Marisa. I'm leaving you temporarily in charge.''

Marisa didn't know what to say, ''Wait! What?!'' Estelle said with clarity, ''I'll be back momentarily!''

Narrator said, ''Later. She's on her way back from the store.''

Estelle was thinking, ''This coffee tea was on sale today! I wonder what Marisa will think of it. I'm ecstatic to see what she's thinks. . . . . . .Hmm?''

Estelle told us, As I was walking down a crowded street, I saw a guy who looked like he was out of it. It was almost like I could see darkness rising out of him.

Estelle was thinking, ''I don't have any abilities like that. What was I seeing?''

Estelle thought, As I passed him, suddenly I felt intense hatred. When I turned around, he was gone.

Estelle thought in that moment, ''What the heck? What was that about?''

Narrator said, ''At the bookstore.''

Marisa said irritated, ''Thanks for leaving me here by myself, (Under her breath) . . . .you jerk....''

Estelle said with a smile, ''Sorry-Sorry. Look! I got us a new tea to try. You see, It's called coffee tea. We'll try it later during lunch break, alright.''

Marisa said with confusion under her breath, ''Co..ffee tea?''

Estelle said with a tiny laugh, ''Let's get back to work alright.'' Marisa was lost in thought, ''Coffee tea.... Coff..ee tea.... Tea made with coffee....''

Estelle got to work while in deep thought, ''What was with that strange man before? Was he just tired? What was with that strange energy I saw?''

Estelle thought, Suddenly I had a flash of my parents dying. Why did that come to mind?

She could hear Marisa yelling, ''Estelle! . .Est-elle!! . .Estelle!!!''

Estelle said snapping out of it, ''Huh? . .Sorry, I was thinking about something.''

Marisa said with confusion, ''Um....Alright? . .Anyway, where was I supposed to put those books again?'' Estelle replied, ''Oh. Over there.''

Marisa said quietly, ''Alright....''

Narrator said, ''Now, two days later.''

Worried Girl came in shouting, ''Excuse me! Is anyone here? I need help!'' Marisa asked quietly, ''Who are you?''

Worried Girl freaked out, ''Aha! Are you a demon?!'' Marisa replied while confused, ''Yeah....''

Estelle said calmly, ''Don't worry, she's harmless unless you do something to upset her. She's really timid from what I have seen.''

Worried Girl said calming down, ''Ohhh.... (Deep breath) I need help.'' Estelle replied, ''Let's sit down on the sofa, okay.'' Worried Girl said, ''Okay....''

Estelle asked, ''Now, what's the issue?'' Worried Girl explained, ''You see, I am extremely worried about my elder brother. I'm worried that something seems off with him....the last few days.''

Estelle asked, ''What do you mean?''

Worried Girl said, ''The last few days, there are certain times where he seems like he's mumbling to himself. When I try to talk to him, he seems to get upset.

When we had our usual dinner the last few days, he has this look like he almost wanted to kill father.''

Estelle said concerned, ''Mm! I understand! We'll settle on the payment later. I need to investigate this.''

Marisa quietly shouted, ''Hmm.... I..uh, ....I want to see this..as well! . . . .It sounds....interesting....''

Worried Girl said, ''Wait! Um....I forgot to introduce myself. I am Hoshizura Hibana. Sorry for not introducing myself sooner....'' Estelle said, ''Nice to meet you. I need a moment. Hold on.''

Narrator said, ''To the Hibana mansion!''

Estelle thought, She showed me the way. They apparently live in a relatively big Japanese mansion.

Estelle asked a bit surprised, ''This is it?''

Hoshizura confirmed, ''Yes.'' Estelle thought, Suddenly, we heard a big noise. We had no time, we had to get inside quick. This place was huge. We found them.

Wait a second! It was the guy I had walked past days ago! He was holding a knife. The father of the brother and his younger sister already had a shoulder wound.

Hoshizura yelled, ''Rean?! What are you doing to father?! Rean Hibana said while laughing psychotically, ''Father, that's it! I've had enough of your stubbornness!''

Cid Hibana asked, ''Who are you two?! Son!, why are you acting like this? Are you really trying to kill your old man?!

Rean Hibana said while laughing psychotically, ''This..is what..you get, for all..those years of pushing your beliefs onto me! I never wanted to make cannons!

I wanted to make well-crafted swords, but--YOU!....You!....wouldn't accept my dream! I'll kill....all..of..you---as well! (Psychotic giggle)''

Estelle shouted, ''Sir! Get own of the way! Your daughter asked us to help!'' Marisa ordered, ''Move it!!''

Cid said stubbornly, ''Huh? I don't need anyone's help! Whatever's wrong with my son, I can take care of it myself!'' Hoshizura yelled, ''Father, leave it up to them! Please don't die!''

Rean said furious, ''You two, get out of my way! He needs..to die for his actions! (Laughing psychotically)''

Estelle thought, We were trying to block his father since he was so set on hurting his father. He was really bent on trying to stab him. Eventually, he changed his tactics & tried to attack us.

Both Hoshizura and her father were watching from the hallway, fearing for there lives.

Rean said frustrated, ''Sister. . . .why are you interfering with my revenge?! I've had enough of his family business interfering with MY DREAMS!!!!''

Estelle thought in that moment, ''Wait! That's it!!''

Estelle yelled, ''Sir! I think you need to talk with your son! Can't you see what's happening here?!''

Cid thought in that moment, ''This is happening....because of..me? I just wanted him to inherit our career of making cannons. he really hated it this much? He really....despised....me....this....much?''

Estelle told us, Rean's Father clenched his hands and looked forward. I was confused.

Hoshizura asked confused, ''Fa..ther?''

Cid yelled at the top of his lungs, ''REAN!!!! Look! I didn't realize how much you hated following our footsteps! I just..wanted. .my son to be like his old man!''

Rean asked getting furious, ''Trying to apologize now, old man?! After all you've done?!'' Cid replied, ''Yes! I didn't see how much you truly despised me.''

Estelle questioned in her mind, ''What did his father do to him?'' Rean said frustrated, ''You think I'll accept that?!''

Cid yelled, ''I----tried my best!! . .I've tried my best....to be a man, but I didn't realize....I wasn't man enough to see how much....I was making my.....MY-family miserable!!!!''

Rean asked more angrier, ''(Angry Growl) YOU'LL THINK I'LL..JUST FORGET AND-(Sudden Pain)-AAHHaaaa!-AHaa!-Haaa!''

Cid asked, ''Son?'' Hoshizura asked worried, ''Brother?''

Estelle thought, he looked like he was conflicted and was in pain. I realized that it was my chance. I acted quickly, I took out a talisman & threw it in the air.

I focused my energy. It suddenly felt like a hint of all the evil in the world. I felt overwhelmed....

Everyone was mostly unharmed except for Cid's shoulder wound and Marisa had a arm scratch.

Rean was standing with blank eyes and fell to the ground. Hoshizura yelled, ''Brother!! Rean!''

Cid said concerned, ''Son?'' Rean said waking up, ''Ughhhh, wha.... where am I....? Who....are....you...two?''

Hoshizura asked worried, ''Brother....? Is that the real you?''

Rean asked exhausted, ''Real..me? Did I....agh....do something? It..ugh....It feels like I've been asleep for days.... The last thing....I remember is cleaning outside....?

Estelle explained, ''Rean, ..was it? I think you may....have been possessed by some entity or spirit.''

Rean said in pain, ''Huh? Why do I feel like, like I....tried to kill father? Was that a dream?''

Hoshizura cried out, ''No! It was real! You tried to kill our father!'' Rean asked confused, ''HUH?!?!'' Cid replied, ''Yeah. ..you did.''

Rean said while remembering, ''Wait!--It's super hazy, but it feels like I can slightly remember things! (Remembering pieces & bits) Father? You....apologized to me? ....No, ....to..us??''

Cid said in a serious tone, ''I did. I guess....I am far from being a real man yet. I.....apologize my son, for pushing you so far, you tried to kill your own father!''

Hoshizura said in shock, ''Father? Ahh! Your smiling! Rean!? So are you!'' Cid said turning his gaze, ''Miss..-Estelle was it? I thank you for saving me & my family. (Bowing) Son, I....I won't stop you from your real dream anymore....''

Rean said in amazement, ''Father.....''

Cid said introducing, ''I am Cid, this little 10-year old is Hoshizura, and that there is my 15-year old son, Rean Hibana. I thanks you from the bottom of my heart!

-Here! I assume you are a business right? Any person hired should be payed for their time. Take 100 dollars & accept it graciously.

(Author's Note: In this world, they pay with money like us, but it's worth is different).

Narrator said, ''Lumia's, The next day.''

Estelle said ecstatically, ''(Giggles while dancing with the money) I can't believe, we got payed so much! (Giggles) What will I do with it?!

Marisa. Take 50 dollars, since you helped as well!

Marisa said confused, ''al..right.'' Marisa was thinking, ''I..got paid? Wow....!''

Estelle continues dancing while giggling.

Narrator said, ''Above the village once more.''

Dark Form said very frustrated, ''GhA!!! Darn! That man was a great source of the energy I need! He was cut off & I lost half of it! Darn!!! Darn!!!!

I need to find more humans, that can be affected!! Just you wait, insolent girl!! I will rid the world of you!!!!

Narrator said scared, ''What is that thing? It looks almost human, but has hatred so intense, I can't tell where it's form begins!

Why does it want us dead so much?! Be careful, Estelle! It killed me & my wife even though we were a strong couple! Don't be killed by that pure evil-my daughter! I wish she could hear me....!