Shadow Slave FanFic [Missing Piece]

Nephis opened her eyes slowly. Her breath was steady and her heartbeat only slightly increased. Normally when she slept she felt nothing and that nothingness continued to plague her for many years of her life.

Not nowadays though.

Sunny's house has become a place of solitude. A place she called home whenever people asked her where she was. Not that she was homeless before but never has she used the word 'Home' when deciding what to call the place she slept, ate and went about her day in.

Since something was missing in that equation, she finally found that Missing Piece.

Seeing sunny next to her with his calm and lovely smile he always wore when facing her she couldn't help but return the smile. But today that smile of his seemed a little worried. Like he feared that something terrible was going to happen.

"Sunny, what's wrong? You seem troubled."

She asked while pulling him into a hug to wait for his answer. All she ever cared about were her Goals and him. So when one of those seemed to be in trouble she naturally felt her heart ache.

"It's just that I'm scared of the future. The memory is finished and therefore the next step is coming closer and I'm not ready for that. I don't wanna lose you."

His words confused her. She knew then whenever Sunny talked about his issue they were trying to solve she had to tread carefully. One wrong word could send him into a suicidal Spiral that could Very well not just end his life but everyone around him who tried to help.

"I understand, I…will Never leave you. And I will do my best to help you, we all will."

She said, seconds later she could hear the sobs echoing through the living Room and his body began to shiver. Her shoulder began to wet as she realized that he was crying. She didn't know if she ever saw him cry before, at least she didn't remember, but was sure that whatever it was that made him so sad Must be truly Harrowing.

"It's time, The others are waiting."

He pulled himself together and wiped the tears from his face in an effort to look presentable. Nephis gave him a nod and together they Vanished into the Shadows.

In an Instant Nephis was standing in front of her old Childhood Residence. A Mansion she no longer felt any connection to since the people that once lit up the place and let it bloom with love and happiness were gone.

But with Sunny here it didn't seem so empty any longer. But he was not the only one standing next to her. When she looked at Sunny's expression a Chuckle escaped her lips.

He was utterly flabbergasted. Not in his wildest dreams did he dare to dream that so many people would gather for the sole reason to help him.

Many of the faces he saw were new to him. At least that's what he thought, when in reality every single one of them shared a connection to him he sadly has Forgotten.

Be it Saint Tyris or Saint Roan of the white feather clan or the people from his Cohort in Antarctica, at least the ones that were left.

Or some of the Firekeepers along with the most outstanding warriors of the Wolf Army. Even Saint Naeve and Saint Bloodwave, who he only briefly met, have decided to come. Some of the faces he did recognize however. The entire Changing Star Cohort had gathered to help.

Between the people whose faces he recognized and from those he didn't, one connection he could make after all. Every single one of them made his heart feel At ease. Like they were long lost friends or even family to some degree.

"Who are all those people?"

He asked without hiding his surprise and Awe. Cassie was quick to answer since She was the one who prepared The gathering in the first place. Her answer however left him with even more questions than he could ask.

"They are all friends of yours. People who you have saved and helped in tough times. They are here to help and show you that you are not alone."

He once again was on the verge of tears but managed to keep himself calm and collected. At least that's what he was trying to show them but every single one of them knew that the Man named Sunless had trouble keeping it together at the Moment and they understood well.

"We know you have forgotten us Captain, but we are happy to see you again and here to help you through tough Times once more."

Kim explained while Barely keeping the tears from running down her face. Luster, her husband, was by her Side and fairing no better.

"Right, although your situation is rather special I didn't expect Anything else from a Man like you. I will forever be grateful towards you for saving my life."

Saint Tyris was usually calm and collected and rarely ever showed any kinds of emotions. But in the face of Sunny she couldn't help but smile seeing that he has become such an Outstanding individual.

Sunny knew that if they continued he very well would break out into tears again. So he took the initiative Instead.

"I can't say that I recognize most of you but I'm grateful to have you by my side."

He pulled himself together by taking a Deep breath and straightening his Clothes before his demeanor became much more Serious and commanding.

"I would appreciate it if what I'm about to say goes uncommented. Otherwise I might break down and that is not only dangerous for me but for Any of you too. So please keep any of your questions for the Wretch that me and my Companion worked hard to bring back to life."

His even Expression changed into a sinister smile as he continued.

"Even though he hates me there is someone he hates even more and is the root of all problems."

He grabbed Nephis hand gently and Transferred the Obnoxious Clock over to her. Nephis summoned the Memory and frowned after reading its Runes.

"You really need to work on your naming Skills. 'Safe to use'...really?"

She Chuckled which irritated Sunny a bit but he left in uncommented and just rolled His eyes at her.

Not without giving her a smile and a nod of course. He turned to everyone else again and continued his speech.

"That Memory will be able to summon the Wraith back from its resemblance Of Death. You just need to put a bit of Essence into it to be able to see and hear him. But I warn you, he looks like me and even has my voice. Only that he's not me. He's an impossible combination of Hatred, spite, mockery and lastly, my Memories. So tread carefully when speaking to him. He is not a friendly fellow and only has interest in tormenting the mind of others. In the end his Presence only has one purpose and that Is to inflict emotional damage. But today He has one more purpose, and that is to tell you the truth that I'm unable to utter."

It was a bit ironic, a man who couldn't lie was unable To say the truth for the first time in years. And that for a reason he never thought he would have.

"It's time, I wish you all the best. I can't be here for the interrogation and what will follow after of Course. But I hope to See you all Alive and well after this is over."

With all that has to be said, Sunny felt a weird Feeling pressing down on him. He couldn't explain it but it filled His body with Dread. That feeling instantly Vanished Though as Nephis put a hand on his Chin and pulled him into a Kiss. She didn't care that everyone was there to see. The only thing she cared about was giving Sunny the feeling that he's loved and people care about him.

Something she knew he didn't have for most of his life.

When their Lips parted they both pressed their forehead against each other and closed their eyes. For the entire time there was nothing but silence. A moment later Sunny Vanished from the face of everyone and Nephis turned to them with a smile on her lips.

"Let's get inside you All. We have a Conversation ahead of us that could very well change some of our lives."

Together the around 2 Dozen people sat down in the Conference Room. After summoning the Obnoxious Clock Nephis was the first one to put a small amount of Essence into the Clock. After everyone had done so they put the Clock in the Middle of the Table and waited. They didn't know what to expect but From what Sunny had told them they sure as Hell knew that this won't Be a pleasant Conversation.

Only that Noone seemed to have appeared. Only when a mocking Laughter spread through the Room did They all look up at the Chandelier and their Eyes focus on the sight of a Man they all thought they knew but couldn't be more wrong.

The Sin of Solace looked At them with an eerie smile that filled their minds with all kinds of ideas about what his first words might be. But none Of them was right As their faces paled after hearing them.

"You Are all gonna Die."

Some of them began To sweat, they thought the Sin of Solace would attack them any second. When the Wraith jumped down from his seating position on top of the Chandelier their hearts calmed down again when there was no sound.

What that meant was clear to them right that moment.

"Calm down, he is just an Illusion."

Cassie commented, her eyes were still hidden behind her Blindfold, but that didn't hide the rage she felt when facing the Spiteful Spirit.

"CORRECT, seems like you are not that stupid after all. It's a pleasure seeing you again TORMENT, to bad that you can't say the same about me, you useless CRIPPLE."

He laughed for a short moment before stopping abruptly. He wanted To spit in her face but when he tried to do so nothing reached her.

"I can't believe he kept you Alive for all that time. But you can Be assured that If HE gets his hands on you your life will find a Painful end."

They all knew who he was talking about. Cassie had told them what she Knew about the Person she suspected to be connected to all of this. She even told them why he hated her and couldn't deny that she thought he had every reason to do so.

"Could you not insult my friend?"

Nephis commanded With a voice filled with anger. It was hard for her to feel that way since she felt conflicted. On one hand the Man standing on the Table looked Like the Man she deeply loved and would die for while on the other she remembered what Sunny had told them minutes ago.

[He only looks Like him. Remember that Neph.]

Cassie threw her a calming smile to pull Nephis from her thoughts. It helped but she would need a bit to come to terms with that reality.

"You of all people have the nerves to tell me what to say and what not? YOU ARE THE WORST OF THEM ALL. I don't even have words for someone like you."

Nephis grit her teeth and slammed her Fist Onto the table.

"ENOUGH YOU ASSHOLE, YOU KNOW DAMN WELL THAT IT WAS NOT THAT SIMPLE."

"Indeed, I know that there was a way to prevent it all. That's why I feel nothing but pure spite for you. 3 simple words was all it took to change the life of that Idiot, that dumb fuck who trusted you even after youn Enslaved him. He ran around like a loyal Dog with nothing but the naive wish to be Free following you for WHAT? To end up in this mess with nothing but a cruel death to await him. But even still he loves You. A Vile Bitch who made a decision that Would pull him deeper Into Despair."

The Sin of Solace could not deny his own Sorrow in this whole mess. Having Sunny's memories meant that he too remembered the Pain he went through. Even though he hated Sunny, he also felt sorry for the guy. Not that he would admit that. But one couldn't help but to feel that Way when knowing what Sunny had gone through.

"Are you done with leaving Off some Steam? I think we and you all know that There is something far more important to do than to throw insults at each other."

Effie was right and the Sin of Solace knew that. If there was one reason to talk to them and even help them it was to get rid of someone he hated even more. A person he wouldn't even categorize as such.

"You Glutton have some nerves to lecture me about Insults. But I let it slide since I don't wanna be here for longer than I need to. This place has a Stench to it that is sickening. How can you even live in such a disgusting world?"

He sat down on the Table with a sigh and crossed his Legs. He didn't know why but he felt strangely excited for the Conversation they were about to have. After all, he wished for nothing more than to see that Vile Corrupted thing Die too but knew that in the Process of achieving that Goal many, if not all of them, would die.

That, put a smile on his Face.

"Let's get to the first point. I guess you can Imagine how much we are all eager to get that Answer from you. How did it all start?"

The Sin of Solace chuckled after hearing Jet's question that he was more than Happy to answer.

"With the rebirth of the Mad Prince of Course."