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Episode 47 Part 4: No Humanity Left

A ghost that is obsessed and has no humanity or conscience left could be their end.

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Yoshi Raven: Arthur ate five of the pancakes which wasn´t even half of what Vivi and Mystery got.

"Ugh... how can you still eat? I´m sure I won´t need food until the evening." he mumbled and leaned back against the chair.

"Lewis breakfast is good... and I´m still hungry" was Mystery´s answer between a few bites of his 8th or 9th pancake.

"... well, you´re right. I won´t judge. But don´t complain when you´re getting slower one day" he giggled and grinned at the dog who just glared back while eating the next.

Charlie McCarthey: "The vet will try putting him on a diet again. Remember that time?" Lewis laughed from where he stood in front of the stove. He took a bite of his own serving, a modest few with a little bit of syrup. Eating--he could eat now! This was awesome.

But you couldn't take the cook out of the kitchen. Lewis often ate while standing, especially since he was finishing up the last of the batter.

He went to flip a pancake, and it turned over mid air, gently heading for the skillet and--SPLAT!

"Ugh--what the hell!?" Lewis moaned, staring at the soggy, raw pancake batter side down sliding off the skillet's rim and onto the counter.

"I missed? How could I miss!" He squawked and began cleaning the mess up.

"Mystery--here boy." The kitsune's iron stomach took care of any messes, thankfully.

Yoshi Raven: "Aw, don´t worry Lewis, I made most of our pancakes in the last few months so maybe you´re not used to flipping them anymore. You just have to train this and everything will be fine." Arthur got up from his chair and hugged him, placing a quick kiss on his cheek.

"See? Mystery cleaned everything and you can finish the last few pancakes. Everything is fine."

Charlie McCarthey: "Ah, yeah, yeah." Lewis shrugged, shaking his head in confusion and letting go. "Maybe you're right, Artie."

And then, on the last pancake it happened.

The fire flickered wildily, like it was put on high instead of the medium Lewis had set. Before anyone could react, Lewis gave a noise of pain and yanked his hand back, the side of it burned.

"Jeez! The only thing worse than a stove burn is being burned by your own stove! Art, can you take a look at it later? I think the old girl's on her way out. I'm not gonna cook with a death trap." Lewis said as he held his hand under luke warm water and huffed, dissapointed with himself.

Yoshi Raven: "... yeah, of course I´ll check it, but your burned hand is more important now. I´ll get a bandage for it... "

This was odd. Arthur was quite sure the stove was fine, so why - oh. Of course, fire. Lewis´ ghost half was still able to manipulate fire, but would he hurt his human counterpart? Maybe he was right and the ghost half did turn... evil.

He turned it off and walked to his room, searching for his first aid kit he always needed just in case he´d cut himself during his work.

"Hey, ghostie.... why did you do that?" he asked quietly while looking in his cupboard.

Charlie McCarthey: A pair of glowing eyes stared at him from the gloom. They were slitted and bright, tracking him intensely.

Why did I do what? Purred a voice softly, slick like oil as the ghost leaned out from the darkness and loomed over him slowly. I've been in here the whole time, buddy.

Yoshi Raven: "Don´t lie to me Lewis." he growled, grabbing the bandage from the first aid kit and closed the cupboard.

"I know that the stove is not malfunctioning, and your human half has no fire powers - why should the flame grow if it wasn´t you, hm? He´s a part of you! You can´t hurt him, you´ll fuse back to normal one day!" Arthur scolded him slightly. He´d reverse the spell tomorrow, not risking anymore of this behaviour was the best for all of them.

Charlie McCarthey: It was an accident, so sue me! The ghost snapped right back, reacting boredly to Arthur's anger. You know how hard it is trying to be in control of these powers? Huh? No one else has to deal with this shit in here, but I do and everytime I step out of line I get in trouble for it? That's not fair, Artie. I'm trying my best. Lewis whined, grabbing his wrist to keep prevent him from leaving. C'mon, you know I wouldn't hurt anyone, let alone the other Lewis. Right?

Yoshi Raven: The ghost was right, having these powers and controlling them was difficult. Still - Arthur had seen that his behaviour had changed in the last few days. The ghost half was more possessive than before, he was always trying to get more affection than his human half.

"You knew that controlling your power was difficult, you could always stay away from the stove and still be in the kitchen with us, you know... besides, I know that you would never hurt me." he growled and took the ghost´s hand from his wrist, then walked to the door.

"I need to take care of the other Lewis. We´ll talk after that."

Charlie McCarthey: The ghost's eyes stayed on him as he walked out of the room. Ghost Lewis stayed deadly silent, and wasn't visible in the kitchen when Arthur entered.

The human side was sitting at the kitchen table, hand up and wrapped in a damp cool towel as he waited. He looked up as Arthur entered and smiled softly, if a little tiredly.

"Thanks, buddy." He said pleasently as he took the towel off, revealing the first degree burn he sported going down the side of his palm. "Ah, it'll be okay in a few days. I forget I'm not fire-proof like this." He joked a little.

Yoshi Raven: "It´s ok, this won´t go on for long anymore." Arthur mumbled while he carefully put the bandage over the burn.

"I hate saying it, but it seems like your ghost half becomes a little... dangerous. We have to reverse the spell soon." He sighed, then patted his head.

"Vivi, go and look for the last piece we need for this, alright? I´ll have a serious talk with ghostie now. And you, Lewis, cool the burn with ice but don´t put the bandage off. That might become too cold for your skin."

Arthur leaned a bit against him.

Charlie McCarthey: "C'mon Art. It'll be okay. Besides, why would I hurt myself?" The human shook his head with a little smile. Still, he wrapped an arm against Arthur, and kissed his cheek. "Look, I've gotta finish up the dishes. Let me know when the spells ready, and I will be too." He declared, letting go of Arthur and heading for the sink. Thankfully, this time nothing seemed to be out to get him.

Yoshi Raven: "I will tell you, don´t worry..." Arthur gave Vivi a worried look and moved over to her.

"Please, hurry and find it. I´m not sure how long ghost Lewis will stay nice like this. I hope I can make him listen." he whispered, then left the kitchen and got back into his room.

"Hey... we need to talk, Lewis."

Charlie McCarthey: Lewis appeared.

But quicker than normal, and literally inches from Arthur. The skeletal form leaned over him with narrowed sockets, crowding him until the kid had his back to the wall. Despite this, he didn't actually touch Arthur.

Where'd you go, Art? He said easily, but there was an edge to his tone that suggested something else.

Yoshi Raven: His sudden appearance had scared him a bit but what scared him more was his intimidating behaviour right now. But it was still Lewis and he´d never hurt him, so Arthur had no reason to worry about this.

"I took care of your human half, his hand was burned because of you. Listen: I don´t want you to hurt one of the others, got it? Even if it was an accident, just stay away from open fire until you´re back together. Vivi and I will do that soon, maybe tomorrow. So be a good ghost and stay out of trouble, okay?"

Charlie McCarthey: I don't like being around the others anyway. It was your idea to make me go to the kitchen. Lewis reminded, his voice low and even as he hung over Arthur from behind, hands on his waist and pulling him back into a hug.

So what you're saying is... I've got til tomorrow to be free, then? His tone was growing darker by the second, especially after this little realization. Guess I'd better make the most of it, huh? And the ghost's grip was suddenly no longer a hug, but a hold.

Yoshi Raven: "I know it was my idea but you could´ve kept some distance to the stove" he grumbled. Arthur didn´t like that Lewis was holding him like that. Well - not now.

"Lewis, no. We´re not doing anything right now, we had done enough in the past few days. It´s enough, so please let go of me." He grabbed his hands, trying to get them off.

Charlie McCarthey: That growl that ripped itself from the ghost holding him was as deadly as his grip had become.

Don't you say no to me. He said, gripping the other's arms and turning him to hold him against the wall, pinning him in the place easily.

I get it--you only like me when I'm nice and sweet and behaving, huh? Well guess what, Art, you're the one who choose to date a 'monster' like me. And you belong to me now, got it? This little bond of ours works both ways.

Yoshi Raven: His grip hurt so much now, but this was the smaller problem. Arthur had been right. The ghost half had become too possessive.

"Lewis stop it! This is not you, please let go of me!!" he begged, afraid of what he could do with their connection. If Arthur was able to control Lewis, he was sure the ghost was able to do that, too.

"Y-you said you wouldn´t hurt me, but you´re doing this right now...! Please... stop..."

Sad eyes were looking at him, begging him to stop.

Charlie McCarthey: The eyes that stare back maybe belong to Lewis' skeleton, but they look nothing like that usual warm, watchful gaze Arthur was so used to seeing.

You're fine. Stop being so overdramatic. The ghost hissed, shoving a knee between the blonde's legs and leaning in to kiss him roughly.

Oh, and. No. I never said I wouldn't hurt you. You just seemed to think it. I just didn't correct you. Now, if you don't want to end up burned like that sad mistake for a human out there, I suggest you relax a little, huh Art? The ghost sneered at him, admitting point black he had purposefully burned the human half. I did that for you, Artie. The ghostly entity purred, pushing closer to the smaller human. To show you I'M the better choice, I'm the stronger one. Isn't that what you want?

Yoshi Raven: Arthur didn´t enjoy having this ghost close to him. He looked like Lewis, but... but it wasn´t him. This was just a monster.

"No, it´s not what I want! And right now the better choice of you two is your human half!" he growled, glaring at the ghost. He wasn´t afraid of him, he knew the powers Lewis had. That was an advantage.

"I´m just saying it one more time before I´ll use spells against you: get off me. Now!" Arthur struggled against his grip and pushed him away.

Charlie McCarthey: The ghost pulled back coldly at the statement.

Fine then. Looks like I need to get rid of that fleshbag before you'll see the light. Sure, Arthur wasn't afraid of Lewis.

But maybe for him, now that was another story.

He let Arthur push him away but grabbed him again, a hand over his mouth as he grabbed that mechanical arm and phased it right off. There was a loud clank as it landed across the room, leaving Arthur with one arm and hardly any way to even speak, let alone call for help.

I'll go and kill that stupid human side, then everything will be perfect, right? He cooed into the blonde's ear, smiling warningly at him. Just you... and me... His fingers traced the blonde's side, trailing a line down his bellybutton as he held Arthur firmly in place, enough to leave bruises.

And we'll--

"What the fuck do you think you're doing!?" Human Lewis roared as he stormed into the room, seeing the mechanical arm across the room and his ghost side pretty much pinning Arthur in place--what the fuck!?

He froze at the deadly stare he received from the ghost half.

Yoshi Raven: If he wasn´t afraid of the ghost half before, now he was scared for real.

Arthur looked at the human Lewis, fear in his eyes. He had to do something - the ghost wanted to kill the other and he was sure that he´d do it. He didn´t care about himself right now - if one half of Lewis was gone, he would never get the real one back. Ghost Lewis was distracted, so Arthur pushed himself from the wall. The sudden attack made both of them fall down on the floor and he was free from the ghost´s grip.

Arthur let his soul emit strong waves and he whispered Restrain. Orange lines were coming from his chest and chained Lewis, keeping him from attacking or doing something else. Using the energy from his soul felt awful but it was the only way now.

"Lewis!! Get Vivi and tell her we need a spell to make a ghost sleep!! Now, hurry!!" he yelled at the human half.

Charlie McCarthey: The ghost struggled against the binds, giving Arthur a venomous look.

You can't keep me like this! You know you aren't strong enough, He hissed, sneering as Lewis ran in.

"Arthur--there's no time, we don't have a spell like that!"

The dead don't sleep. The ghost cackled, coating himself in fire--fire that hurt those orange cords, snapping angrily against Arthur's soul like a scold. His hand shot out, grabbing his human half by the neck and slamming him against the wall, And you... He breathed angrily, the two of them wrestling for power. You need to be erased.

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