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Date Posted: 18:04:38 12/05/99 Sun
Author: Ezella
Subject: Unwittingly Ezella Meets the Demons

Unwittingly Ezella Meets the Demons

I ran into the street shouting his name. Eerie are the streets at this hour. A mist hangs in the air and I can see no more than a few feet. I searched every street and soon had quite a following, three scrappy looking dogs and two well meaning little street urchins assisted in the hunt but soon we had to admit defeat. My gut instinct says he's headed for the countryside....after Tri-arcanoth's path.

As I'm sitting on the tavern steps with my entourage one final place comes to mind which I have not investigated yet. The opera house. That is the one last place where Shane might have gone. I rise and start out in that direction.

"Where are you going now Ezella?"

"I'm going to see if Shane is at the opera house...he goes there sometimes."

I arrive at the door breathless...standing at the entrance. I push open the door and enter. Such magnificence! My eyes run over the gilded stage and then up at the ornate ceiling and box seats. I walk backstage where I encounter a bald stout man with kind eyes.

"What brings thee out to see us this night lass? What can I do for you? Thee seems most distraught."

"My son Shane comes here sometimes."

The man smiles "ah yes lil' Shane....most gifted child".

"He has disappeared Sir I was thinking maybe he had come here"

"Shane disappeared?... his brow furrowed in distress. Sometimes Shane goes directly to see his teacher von Risper. Come let us see if he is with Risper this night."

The man leads me down a dark corridor which seems to go on forever. I listen as he talks.

"My name is Charles Bender. I have been care taker here for nearly fifteen years now. Von Risper was here when I came. You know lass there are rumors that this place was built around von Risper over 100 years ago and him not looking one day older than......

"Hahahahah....now would you tell a lady fairy tales Mr. Bender?"

"Ahhh I only repeat that which is told me but I've never seen the man aged one day since I got here."

As we neared our destination I heard the most beautiful music ever I heard....

"Is that Moonlight Sonata?"

"Ah yes my lady....'tis von Risper's favorite."

I enter the room and von Risper continues to play. I slowly walk forward until I am standing directly in front of him and the grand piano.. A true gentleman this von Risper seems to be...most charming smiling and playing even more brilliantly with his newly discovered audience. Then suddenly he stops.

"I would finish this piece but first..... he takes my hand and leads me closer. I have got to know the reason for this lovely surprise."

I blush under his gaze ..."well actually I wish it was under more joyous circumstance but...I am Shane's mother.

His smile widens "I finally get to meet the lovely Ezella, Mother of the most gifted student I have ever........

I interrupt, " well thanks but .......well Sir you see Shane is missing. Only since a few hours ago but 'tis not like him and I have searched the city."

Von Risper gives an exclamation of anger and quickly turns from me. I'm unprepared for such a response. As he turns back to me and for a short instance I swear his eyes glow red. I blink but no must be a trick of the lighting for the charm returns just as quickly.

"Ezella, go on home and try not to worry. I shall see to it that the lad is found and returned to you."

"Well that is most kind of you Sir but ....."

"Shhhh.....he puts his finger to my lips...no buts...just go and try..try not to worry."

He escorts me to the door of his chamber. I shiver such drafty quarters......

What an incredibly nice man I'm thinking walking back down the long dark corridor alone. Where did Mr. Bender go? No doubt some important theater business. I hope I can find my way outta here. It was straight down and out. There should be no problem. Ah yes there is the door....I reach to push open the door just as it swings open. I am faced with the most handsome man my eyes have ever beheld and these eyes of mine have beheld many. Such rugged good looks and I notice he is carrying a bundle. For a second but what seemed much longer our eyes met. I looked away blushing. This is the stranger I've seen about town lately. The one my eyes can't help but follow.

"Excuse me Sir..I've been quite startled. I was not expecting anyone on the other side of this door".

I feel his eyes still upon me and they hold much sadness.

"Sir? "

"What are you doing here?"

The sadness is gone replaced by something I cannot fathom......

I'm taken aback "Odd question Sir. I came here looking for Shane my son a student of von Risper. why.... "

"You must not come here, EVER this place is dangerous....von Risper is dangerous....GO!!!!!."

He holds open the door and I walk out thinking no I must have the last word. I cannot let this actor get the better of me.

"We'll just see if I come to see anything you star in Sir" I throw back at him as I walk out.

I can swear I hear laughter on the other side of that door.

****
Continued........

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