The Crystal Knight

Theraphy

Nathan looked at himself in the mirror. He has nothing short of anything other than a normal life. Since Anne died, Nathan had often met with his father's friend Mr. Thomas. He is one of the best psychologists in America. Nathan had undergone therapy so that his fear of darkness and vampires would not get worse and make things difficult. It had been five years since she had hallucinations, although Nathan chose to stay indoors at night. But last night's incident caused his father to call his friend to visit Nathan.

In about three hours Mr. Thomas will arrive. Nathan did not go to campus to meet his father's close friend. Even though today there is a course that he really likes.

The sound of the doorbell rings. It looks like Mr. Thomas has arrived. Nathan immediately looked at the courtyard, the house keeper had opened the door for him.

"How are you?" Greet Mr. Thomas in a friendly manner.

"As you can see," Nathan replied.

"Turns out you are more mature than I thought."

Mr. Thomas sat in the available chair. He loosened his tie and unbuttoned the top of his shirt. Then not forgetting his long arms he rolled up to the arms.

"You are very handsome and attractive. Do you have a girl you like?" asked Mr. Thomas.

Nathan laughed. He did not dream of having a lover with this disease.

"For me, having a girl to take care of is troublesome," said Nathan. He got up to take a drink can and then served it in front of Mr. Thomas.

The man who was already aged looked at all Nathan's movements. Then he reached for a drink can and drank a little of its contents.

"Did your father restrain you too much? Don't take your fear too much as a problem. All people in this world have at least one thing that he is afraid of in his life. Act like today's teenagers. Have a girlfriend, hang out with friends and do things that teenagers usually do. Don't waste your teenage years, Nathan. I think that's the right way to deal with your fears. "

Nathan sighed. His chest felt tight at all the advice. Not because advice is wrong. The thought of doing it Nathan could not. It was then that Eve came and rubbed Nathan's leg against her.

"How are you, Eve? Jeez. You're so big." Mr. Thomas stroked Eve's head.

"Dad didn't force me. I agreed with his proposal. To be honest I'm more comfortable alone. Hanging out too closely with friends makes me uncomfortable." Nathan expressed his feelings.

"Why? Are you afraid of the past, your fear and illusion will be laughed at by your friends?" asked Mr. Thomas.

"Maybe." Nathan did not evade. He did not want his weakness to be known by anyone.

"Then? What happened last night?"

Nathan fell silent. He hesitated if he said it was an illusion. But also hesitant to say it's real. Everything that happened seemed unreal. The fact that vampires or Dracula only exist in movies disturb the truth. But the pain and grip on his neck was real. Furthermore, Luna's testimony, broke all thoughts that the vampire who attacked her was real.

"Maybe just an illusion," Nathan answered doubtfully.

"How about you come out with me tonight. We just take a walk around to see your symptoms if you go out at night, especially in the dark later."

Mr.'s suggestion. Thomas surprised Nathan, but the suggestion was not bad. Nathan immediately nodded. He also wondered whether what he saw was just an illusion or not.

"Then I'll come back after dinner. Ok!?!" Mr. Thomas winked one eye. Then get up to go.

Nathan only watched Mr. Thomas. He hoped that tonight Nathan would find the answer to the truth.

Meanwhile, on the roof of one of Nathan's neighbors stood a black shadow. Her face looked to Nathan, who was standing at the door. Eve who was beside Nathan watched the shadow. As the shadows moved, Eve walked inside the house to the back door. He came out of the hole he had dug under the fence. Then Eve quickly dashed past several houses following the shadows moving and finally into the forest.

Eve didn't give up. He could smell the creature. Wherever the creature goes, Eve will find it. As expected the creature entered the forest. Eve chased after him and immediately blocked him. The creature was surprised by Eve's presence.

"I just happened to pass by and was curious about the crystal child," said the shadow. Gradually the image became clearer. He is an old man with a stick in his hand.

"Who are you?" asked Eve, who had turned into a human.

"I'm Bill, you must be Luna, daughter of Lucas. Take it easy. Only I know about you and Nathan. Until now, no one knows where the crystal child is. But don't be careless, one day if they find you. Nathan to remain like a weak human. That way he will be safe. " After saying that Bill disappeared.

***

Nathan walked beside Mr. Thomas casually. Actually he felt strange doing that. Moreover, they walk around the housing complex. Generally the street was filled with lights. So, Mr. Thomas invited Nathan to walk in the opposite direction from the main highway. They headed for the edge of a government-owned plantation. The land is actually just a field that has been overgrown with wild plants and trees. So that the situation makes the land resemble a forest that is not far from land owned by the government.

The atmosphere was quiet at once and it was getting darker. Suddenly Nathan became increasingly worried. He looked to the side and ahead anxiously.

"Do we have to go this far?" Nathan asked doubtfully. No answer. When he turned his head, Mr. Thomas wasn't there anymore.

"Uncle!" shouted Nathan.

"You have to dare to stay there for ten minutes. I'll watch you take it easy, Nathan!" Heard a reply from Mr. Thomas.

Nathan swallowed hard. He tried to convince himself that what he was doing was the right therapy. Nathan could not run forever. He had to fight his own fear. Therefore, Nathan took a deep breath and let it out slowly. He tried to calm down. Nathan stood with his eyes closed while catching his breath, and when he calmed down he opened his eyes. The sound of wind scraping and nocturnal animals was heard. Nathan swallowed hard.

"You can do it Nathan. Only ten minutes," Nathan whispered to himself. Silently he counted the elapsed time as he looked around. The five minutes seemed so long and Nathan felt the night became increasingly tense.

Suddenly there was a pair of red eyes glowing in the darkness. Nathan's heart raced fast. Her feet froze. Cold sweat soaked his forehead.