The Spark (IV)

Let me tell you an interesting history of Halloween. The origin of Halloween is believed to have originated in Ireland and is considered to be one of the world's oldest holidays. Other names for Halloween or Samhan Summer's End, All Hallow's Eve, Witches Night, Lambswool, and Snap-Apple. It's believed to come from the Celtic festival Samhan or, in other words, the End of Harvest in the Gaelic culture. During this festival, the pagans would stock their supplies and slaughter livestock for winter. The Celts believed that Saman, the Lord of the Dead, would call the souls of the people that passed away that year to take them to the afterlife."

Kiyro clenched his sweaty fist, but he did not stop talking. "They believed that dead people would rise on this specific day and bring troubles and sickness to the living, so during the Samahan, they would light bonfires."

A blast of the giant cackle of fire erupted in the middle of the crowd, causing everyone to step backward in fear. Kiyro saw two comrades in the middle of the large crowd, controlling the rampant fire. To the people who were watching them, they thought they were dancing around the fire, and they, too, got closer. He had a hunch that Daulton was one of the two that was giving the blazing inferno a boost to sway like a demon radically.

"It was during this time when they would throw in the bones of the slaughtered livestock and wear costumes and masks to appease them. To make the spirits believe that they were on their own, the living would wear costumes and masks; this way, the spirits would not bother them."

A sudden wind blow could be felt all around them, pushing the fire into a wild frenzy. Finally, they could no longer control the fire and backed away into the crowd.

"To appease Saman was to give him food, to persuade him to be more tolerant while judging their ancestors; this is believed to be one of the precursors of the "trick-or-treat" tradition."

Four of his group members came out from the back and brought a load of candies. They threw out the candies into the crowd, causing a hysteria of people grabbing the free candies in the air.

"My question to you is, do you believe in magic?!" He shouted, throwing up his hand in the air.

The crowd cheered and screamed yes.

"Then, it shall be on Hallow's night. Once again, true magic will be brought before you!"

Fireworks were set off from the back of the stage and into the air. Sparks of fireworks cackled in the air, catching everyone's attention. Kiyro felt weird being the mood maker of this party.

Kiyro felt a familiar figure coming up from behind him. He noticed at that moment that it was Eve hidden behind the mask.

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Eve stood silent, even with the mask on, she exuded a mystical aura. People's gaze automatically went toward her with interest. Her voice cut clear into the people, causing everyone to be amazed by her beautiful voice. Even Kiyro was surprised that Eve had such an amazing singing voice.

"On the night of Hallow's eve.

The song of the deceased whispers in my ear of loss and sorrow.

My mind is quietly rolling with pictures of memories, words, and scents of the past.

Reminiscing about what I have done to come to this point."

The wind swirled around her, picking up her blue hair. The clear night sky shone its lustrous moonlight down upon Eve, kissing every part of her skin as if they were lovers. The band picks up from behind her, keeping up with her voice. Kiyro could feel a burst of soft energy coming out of her body that radiated outwards into a warm tingle. His Aura vision was in full effect, and he could see the light of the people in front of him were being attuned to her voice.

"Memories that flow like fluid water that fills my soul.

Joy and happiness paint the picture with brilliant colors.

Others are like thorns that pinch the heart like a sting from a bee,

Leaving behind a trace of venom that seeps into the skin contaminating me.

Then some cut deeply and leave behind a murder scene.

Black memories rip through the body,

Screaming and shouting about how much it has wrecked me.

All of them are like whispers in the dark.

Watching and waiting for the right moment to shake my soul."

The blast of fire flares, causing the people to reel back. Kiyro could not help but stare in disbelief. Amid the fire were figures of human shadows dancing in flames to Eve's tune.

"An eruption of emotions that becomes a torrent of a hurricane.

Blinded by the pure emotions of hate and anger.

Forgetting the people around me,

wanting to cause more harm than forgiveness.

Till finally when the wind finally calms,

The area around me is shredded and destroyed.

Too late to fix the shredded pieces except to slowly pick them up once again."

We forget who we once truly were,

A memory that seems to flutter like the distant past.

Laying down my head and hand on the cold table,

Where a jolt of cold shocks my senses,

My eyes slowly open up as my breath leaves behind a fog.

It is only at this moment where I take a moment and look inside.

I remember that I am here right now.

Telling me still that I am alive."

Was this magic or an illusion? Kiyro could not tell but be amazed at the special effects displayed all around them. Figures of people of different ages were dancing to the tune of her voice, and the people who were watching were mesmerized.

"I am still here," Eve whispered. The last line struck a chord with everyone before she, and silence followed. Seconds later, a burst of cheers erupted outwards in a frenzy.

Kiyro could tell that the way she sang and the band before she sang were utterly different. Without a better word, he could feel the passion and a mix of emotions that he did not expect to feel coming from Eve. What was more surprising was that a large volume of energy focused around Eve's throat, giving it a sweet and enchanting voice that he never noticed until she finished.

"Yes, I am still here." An eerie voice spoke out throughout the crowd. It echoed around them, giving a tingling feeling. People look around, confused, wondering where the voice is coming from.

"I am still here. I am still here. I am HERE!"

With a flash of green in the middle of the fire, a dragon-shaped creature burst forth from the flames shooting up into the sky.

People stared with awe at the magical spectacle that was happening before them. Never in their life had they had such an interactive fire show before them. To them, the fire looked like it was animated to life, while for Kyros group, it was completely different.

The green dragon flapped its wings and hovered. Green, abyss-like eyes stared down upon the people with an evil cackle on their lips.

"I am back~" The voice echoed with full pleasure. Then, a burst of the green torrent of flames shot downwards onto the ground, causing a group of people to catch fire.

It was then a horrifying shriek spilled out from the corners of a woman. Everyone stood frozen in a daze, not completely comprehending what was happening.

A static, flickering message appeared on Kyros group Alive Gear.

Devil's Quest has been initiated.