One minute and he'll be here. Ignius was normally late so that didn't really ever concern me. He would say 7:30 and show up 7:45 sadly I can't make cereal or I would sit on the couch and watch the door for whenever he chose to walk in. So 7:30 my butt, he swears he's on time all the time. I wander if time moves slower for him where ever he lives, it probably dose.
I sat on the couch and slouched deep into the cushions Ignius marked it so I can actually sit for once. It was nice, it really was. I sat back in the couch properly and smiled. Ignius promised he would bring me a cupcake today, and he's very good at keeping promises so I'm really excited... He's so nice. He said they were super yummy, I never knew I could miss something so simple, Ignius explained that the cupcakes were Chocolate cupcakes with mello filling and cream cheese frosting... The thought of them made me drool.
I was yanked from my thoughts when I realized he was stepping through his portal taking a deep breath as soon as he stepped out as he normally did and shined his fanged smile at me. He told me that teleporting takes a lot of energy so now I see what he meant. A smile blew up on my face as well but I paused for a second I could see it his mind was else where. The lack of attention strived my soul, normally Ignius's first reaction was to lift me in his arms and ask about my day, a part of the routine that that is currently being delayed. Although internally this delay upset me I said nothing and waited.
After staring into the distance for a moment longer, Ignius finally looked at me his mouth moved but the words refused to come out. I sat patently and waited for his words.
" Look we need to talk, oh actually I need to tell you two things one is really important. "
" Oh... Oh me too! Guess what?!?" I bounced in excitement.
" What little one?" he signed slightly frustrated with my interruption. I noticed his frustration and paused for a moment. Ignius immediately caught this and took a deep breath, calming himself a bit before asking again this time it came out more gentle and apologetic.
" I'm sorry Ludo, what was it that you wanted to tell me?"
" Nu uh you have to guess! " At this point I was no longer seated on the couch, I stood in front of Ignius bouncing on my toes turning my body to face him while he politely strolled past and took a seat. As he adjusted himself properly I climbed onto his lap and swung my legs impatiently. He simply stroked my hair and chuckled deeply.
" Did you find a new movie theater to visit? "
" I wish but no, no movies for me. "
" Did a puppy come to visit you again? "
" No, no puppies... sadly... But good for the puppies I guess. "
" Darn I thought I got it this time." I giggled and shook my head no he smiled and took another pause...
" Then what? What is the happy news little one? ".
" I made a new friend! I met her this morning."
" A friend? How? You can't speak to the living... and there is no record of any dead children, well none within the area.
" I didn't say anything to her but, she did see and talk to me, I don't know how."
" A medium. " Ignius nodded his head slightly in understanding
" How old is she and what did she want? "
" How do you know what size she wears and I didn't ask but we walked to the middle school together and she wants to walk to school with me again tomorrow."
" Oh okay. Wait a minute what I don't know what size she wears that's what she is."
" So... your just assuming her size?" Ignius huffed a bit and slowed down to explain what he meant.
" No Ludo that's not what I'm doing being a medium in this case has nothing to do with the size clothes she wears, okay? Listen being a medium means that you are a very special human that can see and speak to ghosts in some cases the mediums can only feel that ghosts are near by but in other cases involving strong mediums she can see hear and talk to ghosts. Humans like this tend to be ridiculed at a young age it they cling to tightly to their ability and chose to share it openly with the world."
" Really? Why? "
" Because young humans don't understand such a special talent they either come to fear things like that or, they become jealous of such a power and choose to ridicule and bully those with this talent. Adults are no different to such talents the only difference is that they are for more harsh or demanding choosing to use other mediums talents as a monetary gain while others shun or outcast the poor soul. Some can persevere but others... Don't quite make it far. That's why mediums are so rare. "
" Oh that's so sad. It's okay if no one else will be her friend I will. "
" Well I'm glad that your happy and I'm even happier that you chose to be kind to such a special girl. I'm proud at you. In fact now I'm curious would you like to go for a walk and sec if we can find more mediums that like in your area?"
" Yeah. I'm happy too, and yes I would love to go I wonder how many we'll find... Wait how do we find a medium? " Ignius started to stand and walk towards the door holding me in his arms as we strolled through the door and out if the house.
" Oh that's easy we walk all around town holding hands I show my horns and if we catch the attention of anyone we will see them either stare or react. "
" I see. Okay! Let's go! " I giggled in anticipation as we made our way down the drive way the hunt lasted a few hours, about 7 or so, and after all that time we only found two mediums other then my friend one was an old lady we had a nice one sided conversation about the weather before she got on a bus and another was a young boy too young for school playing in a park I sat on a swing while Ignius pushed the talking boy. It was really fun. I enjoyed every minute of it I wondered if I would be able to make friends with these people too I doubted it.
We made it back home and that's when it hit me. CUPCAKES!
" Today was super fun but do you know what would make it better?"
" No what? "
" A cupcake! "
" A wha- " his eyes widened when he realized what he forgot to tell me.
"Uh... Its on my desk at home... That's one of the things I wanted to talk to you about earlier today.
"What!?! What do you mean? You said you would bring me one! You said it after coming back to check on me after being mean and tricking me. Don't you remember? You said... IwillbringyouacupcakeAndwhenIaskedwhyyousaidbecaseImissedyourbithday."
" Ludo. Ludo! Slow down I know what I said little one I just forgot I'm sorry I didn't mean to, it was a mistake. " Ignius slouched down and looked away like a dog being screamed at. I didn't help.
" How did you forget? How could you forget!?!" I was throwing a tantrum and I know it but I couldn't help it part of me felt betrayed I slapped his leg when I shuffled closer the slap effecting me more then it did him.
" Little one... I apologize I didn't mean to upset you, I know your upset but please understand it wasn't on purpose I wanted to bring I but I was focused on something else so when I stepped through I realized at the last second but by the the portal was already closed. I truly am sorry. "
"... " Ignius flinched as I punched him in the chest... It must have hurt because he paused he immediately went silent his sad mood only worsened and this facial expression made me feel as though he was going to cry or his heart broke.
His reaction broke my heart.
" I'm sorry I was just angry."I reached for his hand and he simultaneously shifted out of my reach. I felt like I died again. Somewhere deep within My soul ached... What have I done. I felt horrible.
" Yeah. It's fine. " His eyes were a dark shade of blue, he kept his gaze on the floor far away from me. I never seen him act so distant with me before, it was bothering me. I tapped his legs testing if it was okay to touch him when he didn't shift away I lifted myself into his lap and poked his cheeks when he didn't respond I wrapped my arms around his torso and laid my head on his chest I heard no heart beat or breathing but t still kept my head their
" I really mean it Ignius... I'm sorry. " I heard him sigh and felt his arms slowly wrap around me. I looked up at him and seen his electric blue eyes analyzing my face
" I'm sorry to Ludo I promise that I will get you that cupcake alright? "
" Okay. " My excitement for the pastry was slightly dulled but I was still happy to be offered one again.
Iguius chuckled sweetly and hugged me tighter. He looked like he was going to say something but his thoughts were interrupted.
" Ludo... Remember how I said I had two things to tell you? "
" Yeah what is it? " I cocked my head to the side curious about what he had to say to be utterly honest I was still a little sad and was not in the mood to guess anything so I hoped I wouldn't have to guess about anything.
" You're not going to like this so... Please be nice. " Ignius was afraid I would get angry with me. A small pang of sadness washed over me as I came to that realization.
" Okay. " I tried to respond normally.
" Alright... Well it has to do with your mother. "
" Mama? What about her?"
" I may have overestimated the time she has left on earth. "
" On... What do you mean by that? " I pushed out of his arms to look him in the eyes.
" It's a long story Ludo but I read something before I got here I didn't read it fully but... If what I read was correct then that means she doesn't have until the end of the week... It means she has until the end of the day. By tomorrow... She will be in blue veil.
" No... "
" I know this is a lot to drop on you suddenly but its true she will get home and she will d-... Pass away." He quickly corrected himself. My bad mood worsened was this his way of getting revenge for making him so sad... Because it was working...I felt so hollow, and sad I didn't know what to do or say so I let my instinct take over. I started crying like a mad lady crying and screaming denying any and all information that I was being fed.
" No! You're lying! I don't want to hear it. " I pushed off of his lap and started walking away only turning to yell at him from a distance..
" Ludo I- "
I stormed out of the house essentially interrupting his words as he wondered where I was heading I huffed while he fought to catch up and regain my attention.
" please Lu- "
" No! " I felt a heat emerge from behind my eyes. I ran into the crowd with tears streaming down my eyes. There was just too much stress too much pain. I left Ignius frozen in front of my house.
"Aiden!" I heard Ignius scream my supposed name, he was chasing me I could hear him calling for me and chasing me. But I didn't want to speak to him... to anyone so I continued to run. By the time 7 noticed that I was in the center of my bounds area I knew this because it was make by some pretty yellow flowers I think I remember mama saying they were Daisys. I was always drawn to this area.
I could still faintly hear Ignius calling to me but I refuse to answer my mama will be fine, I just have to wait for her to come home. I've always known her way of living wasn't the healthiest but that doesn't mean I want to hear how she will die or when. I know I was overreacting but I didn't want to face him right now so I came to the decision that I would wait right here until I was found and not a second before. I was crying in the flower patch when I had the sudden urge to look up and around at my surroundings.
I scanned all of the scenery from left to right my attention landing on an alleyway but something caught my eye, it was the girl I Met this morning!