Mei-Lin, Puppet Master.

[jingxia]

[ author’s note: my mother language is not English, so I apologise for any possible misspellings or grammatically incorrect sentences. Apart from that, please keep in mind that this is a horror story in some way, and will contain a few transgressive things like homosexuality. Refrain from reading if such things bother you. But most of all, I hope you will enjoy the story! ]


Mei-Lin, Puppet Master.

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introduction.

There was something vile and wicked in this house.
Something unbalanced, impossible.
There was something that belonged in Hell.

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The walls were ringing, shaking, trembling, singing. Screaming out in ferocious hunger. The attic’s bloodied hands of misery wrapped around my neck, choking me. I was terrified yet drawn to it.

So I surrendered to my emotions. I walked and walked, until my feet could hardly move anymore.

And I found her.

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Beauty amidst destruction. She was unbelievable, perfect, catering to my every desire. With her lifeless eyes and rose-touched lips, she asked me to stay with her forever.

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I said yes. . . what else could I have done?

She was my guardian angel, protecting me from all that tried to harm me.

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When I said yes. . . I never knew there would be a day I regretted my answer.

When I said yes. . . I signed my own death.

[Anne_SC]

Oooo, this is cool :D

[Rayline]

Excellent writing. Love the pictures. I wanna know what happens next. :D

[jingxia]

Wow, that was fast! Thankyou, Anne and Rayline! :valentine

Your comments made me blush! I was terribly nervous posting the story! :D

[Ghanima Atreides]

Wow...those pictures are absolutely amazing. I'm a sucker for supernatural/horror stories anyway, but yours is particularly good. You just gained a reader ;)

[Rayline]

So many Dutchies on this site. :D

[Anne_SC]

((DUTCH ROCKS))


I hope you'll update soon.

[PennyTheCorgi]

Ohhhhh, awesome start. I can't wait for more! :)

[leaftheweed]

Excellent start! Nice premise for a story. Great descriptive use of the English language! :)

[tinuke]

loved it, i wanna see more!

[chyrun]

Very interesting! Can't wait for an update.

[auroraspirit]

Oh wow, this looks like a really great story.

Please continue :)

Auroraspirit :angel:

[jingxia]

Thankyou for your sweet comments, everyone, and for taking the time to read my story. It's making me smile :valentine

I'm working hard on chapter one now, it should be finished by tomorrow or the day after, I'll do my best :D

I'm glad you like it so far.

[Bloodflower]

This looks very very promissing! definately I'll be reading this. :)

[jenny]

wow, looks awesome!!!

[SpacemanHPSpiff]

Dorka, this looks fantastic! Your pictures are beautiful, and the story is really intruiging. I can't wait to see what happens (and maybe understand what's going on!). Ooh, I wonder what the title has to do with the story...

[emgyp12]

:knightOMG!! how cool more!!:dsausage:

[jennywren]

Ooh, my kind of story! do more soon please

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Wow! Gorgeous pictures, intriguing storyline, BEAUTIFUL use of words... man, this is great! Hope you manage to update soon!

[wicked_t0y]

awesome! and it contains two of my fave words, wicked and master of puppets :P i want to read more!
btw, where did you get the clothes in the third pic?

[jennywren]

when is the next update?

[jingxia]

Wow, thank you every one! -blushes- :D

The pics are finished, the chapter has been written completely, but the text doesn't flow that well yet so I'm still nitpicking over it. :lol: But there will definitely be an update today!

wicked_t0y - the skirt is from here: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=165229
and the shirt: http://www.simsbysarhra.com/

assuming you meant that outfit?

:D

[jingxia]

[ note: here it is, chapter one! Still not happy with it: I could not take as many pictures as I had wanted, especially at the end. I’ll keep my chapters short so I can update often though! It may be confusing and weird so far, but it will get better I promise! ]

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Chapter one: through a doll's eyes.

She found me on a rainy day, with pearls of water cascading from her cranium. I remember her scared eyes — dark inkwells scanning the attic, not knowing what to expect.

She was a child, then. I am still the same.

Her name is Mei-Lin Mahler. Why does a Chinese girl like she have a German surname you ask? Because her father is German. A strong and unreligious man he is, working in the military. His career is the reason for our constant moving — Mei-Lin’s feet must have touched more continents than the average girl.

I hate him. Then again, I hate everyone.

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Last week we have left for Japan, where we will probably live no more than ten months judging our past stays. This is why I must protect Mei-Lin — she never has friends nor gets to do what normal children do.

So here I stand alone in a corner, between a broom, dustpan and spare rolls of cardboard and felt paper. In the closet, staring at chairs, desks, doors and windows that pour light into the deserted classroom.

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My Mei-Lin. She is my puppet, as much as I am hers. Our fingers play each other’s heartstrings like melancholic instruments. In fact, I want to pull them right now, and twirl the rivulets of her hair into rings for all my fingers.

She is my music, and she should never stop. Never leave. . . never sleep.

I do not know what I would do without her. . . oh, perhaps I do.

I am holy in her eyes. And I can do whatever I want.

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Suddenly, voices echo through the room, and when I lift my chin, I see a group of curious girls has gathered around Mei-Lin.

“Hey there, homework girl. You are new, aren’t you?”

“Can you even speak Japanese?!”

“She looks Chinese. . .”

I have to keep them away from her, at all cost. They will harm her, I know.

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Snobs. . .

“Leave her alone,” I hiss.

“Motoko!” my Mei-Lin says calmly.

Her melody is soothing and comforting, unlike the shrill voice boxes of tardiness that jarred me out of my daydream. Her shy expression tells me she wants me to stop. 'Motoko, won't you leave me alone for once?'

No. Never.

The girls’ eyes clamp to my face, bringing an embarrassed blush to Mei-Lin’s cheeks but not to mine. I can feel cacophonies of tittering insults bubbling up in their throats and see the disdain spreading from their pouted lips.

But it matters not, for I fear no one. I send them my foulest look, and then they’re gone. With their perfectly combed hairs, pleated skirts and gleaming shoes.

I feel green with envy. They are better than I am. . . because they are alive.

[Anne_SC]

Love it :D

[Ghanima Atreides]

Amazing storytelling and beautiful pictures. A posessive doll! *gets Chucky vibes* although this is so much more..ethereal. :)

[chyrun]

This story is so good and the photoshopped pictures are gorgeous. :D

[jingxia]

Anne - Whee, thankyou! :D I'm glad you do. I was a bit worried about this chapter since it seems so boring compared to the intro.

Ghanima - :giggler: Chucky! I was reminded of that as well actually haha. I'm glad you still like it, thankyou! :valentine

chyrun - thanks! :D My video card is pretty old, so I have to rely on photoshop a lot! The blackboard in the last pic was photoshopped in fact.

Your comments make me happy. :D

[Babbelsim]

whoa that is just beautiful.

i love you way of words and the pictures are fabulous. :D

hehe indeed alot of dutch people here, it's a small world afterall. ;)

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Ooh... wow... this is realllly good. Haha, I'm kind of speechless, actually. But I think the first chapter is just as good - possibly even better - than the introduction!

[tinuke]

you got a fan! i loved this update, thanks!

[Tosh]

Wow.... all I can say is, wow. You have fantastic picture taking and writing abilities! :blink:

[Rayline]

<3 I want to read chapter 2!

[Bloodflower]

I'm speechless...Your pictures are gorgeous and so is this story.

[wicked_t0y]

wow, thats all i can say.
i love your writing style, and the mysterious touch you added to it, simply wonderful. im waiting here for chapter 2, please update soon!
also, the pics are great.

[chyrun]

*is hoping for an update* :D

[SomeAnimeSimsFreak]

...wow. I was grabbed at the first sentence. You have quite a talent for this!

*hopes for update* :D

[DejAng3l]

I'm intrigue....sounds like a very interesting story....can't wait to read more....and the pictures are just simply amazing.....it's cool how you were able to make mei-lin look so doll like....

[Gallowsraven]

Dorka:
Wow! Love the writing and the story so far! Great job...

Oh and I hope you feel better..*points to your signature*

[jingxia]

Hello everyone! :howdy: I've taken all the pictures for this chapter, writing's still in my head but will be done soon. :D I was indeed sick, but since I started feeling bad for not updating for so long, I began working instantly! :lol:

Babbelsim -- I'm glad you like it! Thank you! I hope I can keep up the pretty writing. Sometimes I just can't get inspired. :)

qadsjlkahsdf -- Thankyou! :D I'm glad you think so! I hope you'll like the rest too.

tinuke -- yay, fans! :giggler:

Tosh -- thankyou! :D

Rayline -- chapter two coming up! Late, I know.. -blush-

Bloodflower -- Thank you! :D

wicked_t0y -- thanks! XD I'm glad you like it!

chyrun -- :lol: It should be here by tonight! Otherwise you can kick me. :D

SomeAnimeSimsFreak -- Whee :D Thankyou!

DejAng3l -- thanks! :D I spent quite some time on Mei-Lin! Tried to make her as Chinese as possible. Not sure if I succeeded? lol.

Gallowsraven -- -hugs- thankyou! :valentine Woh! I hadn't noticed you updated your own story! Must read now :D

<3 :anime: (so many smilies!)

[chyrun]

Even if it won't, I'm not gonna kick you, you're incredibly cute! :)

[obsessedfae]

I love this! Great work. I'm intrigued :)

[jingxia]

[ note: at last, chapter two! Sorry for the long wait, everyone! Small note regarding the narrators – Motoko speaks in present tense. Mei-Lin speaks in past tense, unless she is writing in her diary. :) Enjoy! ]

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Chapter two: friends till the end.

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Dear diary!

-- is that a stupid way to begin my life-story? It probably is.

Anyway, listen up. No lame introductions, no memories (because truly, I could summarise my whole past using one word: Motoko). I am scared she will find this booklet, so I disguised it as a notepad for school. Currently, Motoko is where she always is around this time — in my closet.

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She stays there to do what she calls ‘recharging’, although the last time I checked, she did not run on batteries! I do not think she runs on anything, to be honest. . . She does not eat, sleep or even breathe. Yep. Scary, isn’t it?

When I was younger I once opened the door, curious about what I would find. Motoko was standing there motionlessly, staring at the inside of the door — doing nothing whatsoever. Not even batting an eyelid. I don’t think she saw me, or would be able to recall the event if I asked her. It raises questions regarding what she is exactly, but all she told me was that black magic had been involved.

Right. As if that exists.

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I made a friend, though! Her name is Ayumi. She is one of the ‘snobs’, like Motoko called them. I make sure only to invite her when Motoko is resting, because I know that she is jealous. I love her, I really do. But. . . meh. She is too aggressive at times. I rather keep Ayumi away from her, just to be safe.

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Because where Mei-Lin is, is Motoko.

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Later that night.

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After another, exhausting day, I felt relieved to rest my back on the silken sheets of my bed. The skies had darkened into a deep blue, but thanks to the millions of stars and their lunar mother my room was not completely unlit. I slowly breathed in and out, folding my hands neatly on my tummy and looked around. That was when I suddenly looked straight into the sapphire eyes of Motoko, who apparently had come out of her closet without a sound.

She was staring at me intensely, and it made me feel lightly uncomfortable. I wanted to hide my face under my blankets, instinctively thinking that if I did not see her, she would not be there. But I swallowed and stayed, trying to keep my face as emotionless as hers.

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Like a soldier waiting for orders, she stood at the end of my bed. Sweat-drops started trickling down my spine.

“What’s wrong, Motoko?” I asked. Darn, my voice quivered.

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She did not answer; sat down on my bed instead and propped up the pillow to support her lithe body. Motoko had always protected me, there was no need to be scared. She would never ever harm me. Nevertheless, I felt nervous.

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“Don’t you love me?” she then said, taking me aback. I expected her to be seething beside me, but when I turned my head, her lips were pouting and her eyes almost crying.

“Why do you ask that?” I replied.

“Your friend! You are leaving me, aren’t you.”

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I could not help but smile. It was the only thing I was not able to keep inside, because I really wanted to burst into laughter.

“Of course I won’t leave you.”

“Promise?”

“Promise.”

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I thought she doubted my answer, but she said no more. She merely stared at the ceiling, with a strange sort of sorrow shimmering in her eyes. How could one like her feel emotions, without being alive in the first place? It puzzled me. One day, I would probably have to leave her. I kind of feared that day. I wondered whether she would hurt me if I did.

“I will be back soon,” Motoko broke the silence. “I need some fresh air.”

I nodded. “Ok. I will be sleeping when you return.” Or pretending to be asleep.

Motoko gave me another intense look, and then she was gone. Into the night. I rolled over and pulled my pillow over my head.

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“You will not have my Mei-Lin!”

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[Rayline]

That was brilliant. Motoko is scary!

[chyrun]

Where did you get the idea? It's so interesting. :D

[jingxia]

obsessedfae -- thankyou! :)

Rayline -- hehe, she is! And she'll be even scarier.. :devil:

chyrun -- Thanks! :giggler: Where did I get the idea.. can't remember actually! I've been wanting to write a freaky sims story for a while, but never actually got any ideas. I think this started when I wanted to make Asian sims.. and the idea suddenly popped into my mind. :D

Thanks for reading!! :luff:

[PennyTheCorgi]

Brrrrr, very creepy! But your sims are beautiful and I love the way you write, I can't wait for the next chapter. :)

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Whoa, that's somewhere in between really creepy and really awesome! (Though obviously they aren't mutually exclusive. Nonetheless...)
I'm glad you updated, especially since it is - once again - high quality!

[auroraspirit]

I feel like I am going to be having shivers up my spine soon, hehe, wonderful update.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[TheSilverLining]

This is a wonderful story! I'll defenitally be following it!

[Bloodflower]

I actually shivered and it isn't cold here. :|

This is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Motoko is so creepy...She reminds me of everything that scares in dolls. I think it's in their eyes. O.O

I love this!!

[SomeAnimeSimsFreak]

Wow! Another excellent update! *is in awe at your abilities*

[Anne_SC]

Amazing, and sooo creepy.

[jennywren]

Poor motoko, she sounds lonely, I don't think shes jealous, envious, not jeaous

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- thank you! :D

qadsjlkahsdf -- yay! glad you think so! I'm doing my very best!

auroraspirit -- haha, thank you! xD

TheSilverLining -- Thanks for reading!!

Bloodflower -- Woo, I'm so glad you like it! Is she really that creepy? I guess I just love her because she's my sim :lol: (btw, your avatar is hot ;))

SomeAnimeSimsFreak -- whee! :D Thankyou!

Anne -- thankyou!

Jennywren -- you're definitely on to something there! ;) hahaha!

And guess what? Chapter three is done already!! So I'll be posting it for you in a couple of minutes!! :D :luff:

[Rayline]

Yay! I want Chapter three!

[jingxia]

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Chapter three: exorcist?

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“Hello, Minako. I was wondering. . . do you perhaps know where Ayumi is? She was not at school today; is she ill?”

Having gathered all my courage, I had left the safe haven that was my room for the bustling, noisy cityscape. I had not seen my friend Ayumi since yesterday, and started feeling slightly worried. Therefore, I had sneaked out —hoping that Motoko would not follow me this time— and eventually found Minako in the chic restaurant she worked at. Minako was Ayumi’s ‘BESTEST FRIEND FOREVER’ so if someone knew more about my friend’s disappearance, it would be her.

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Annoyed, Minako stood up from her table. She was sighing in lament, as if she had been incredibly busy — but she surely had been doing nothing before I arrived. Minako was one of the most popular girls of our class and most likely did not feel like wasting her precious time on a loser like me. She had beautiful blonde locks of hair that reached to her waist, and commonly wore makeup in extraordinary styles. Unmistakably, her hair had been dyed, but the other students fawned over her nevertheless.

“Why would you care?” Minako whined, raising her eyes to the heavens. “But if you really, really, really want to know, Ayumi is bedridden. Caught some odd-unknown-I-never-heard-of-it disease.”

I frowned lightly, wrinkling the bit of skin between my eyebrows. “What is wrong with her?”

“No one knows!” Minako rattled on. “Although she talks about shadows and oh, weird things going on! Like, her hair was completely cut off, her gorgeous black tresses! According to her, a female monster visits her all the time, whispering threats into her ears! And and, her mother is currently searching for an exorcist because she thinks she is possessed by a demon spirit!”

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Icy fingers wrapped around my heart, and I froze a little. The rest of Minako’s excited babbling grew more and more quiet as my raging thoughts pushed it aside. Female monster? Demon spirit? My organs felt like mushrooms that rotted away and sank heavily into my stomach.

“Thanks, Minako,” I replied with a monotone voice, not knowing whether I had interrupted her endless flow of words or not. With nearly robotic movements, I walked away from the blonde. I had to get home as soon as possible. But I was not looking forward to my arrival at all.

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“Good afternoon, honey!” my mother said cheerfully, tearing her greedy gaze away from the romance novel she was reading. She hardly took a moment to look at me while I trudged past, before returning to her lovey-dovey booklet. I mumbled something inaudible in return. I felt as though I was approaching my executioner; watching him twirl his axe triumphantly, encouraged by the loud cheering and booing of a huge audience.

I wish it had been an executioner. This was way worse.

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Within seconds, I found myself in Motoko’s musty closet, clenching my fists and screaming out at her.

“Listen to me, Motoko! I know you can hear me, don’t pretend to be sleeping!”

Eerily, her frozen pupils moved and settled upon me — glass doll eyes rolling in dead sockets. Always that same, condescending look. I could see the corners of her perfect lips curl slightly, laughing at me.

“Did you attack Ayumi?” I snarled at her, my throat already raw. “Did you do those things to her?!”

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Surprisingly, Motoko giggled. It made me think that her reactions had become uncannily unpredictable lately. I tried to shrug off the shudder that her low, rasping laughter made, but it made me feel scared nonetheless. What’s so funny?

“Oh Mei-Lin, my sweet Mei-Lin!” Motoko finally squeaked, in-between uncontrollable fits of maniac chuckles. One of her bony fingers pointed at me, while her other hand sought to cover her joker-grin. “What a joke, what a joke.”

“So you didn’t do it?” I shouted in relief, wanting to wrap my arms around her and snuggle my cheek against her bosom.

She laughed more, causing a chill to seep into my skin. “No, no — that’s not right, not right. Just a little warning, Mei-Lin. Be happy the witch lives! It could have been worse, you know.”

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I gasped angrily. “So you did do it! Why? Why can’t you leave my friends alone for once, Motoko? Why must you always harm them? Why can’t I care for someone else?”

The temperature inside the cobwebbed closet seemed to drop tremendously.

“Becaaauuse, you arrrre minnne.”

I hissed back at her. “How can I love you when you do things like these, Motoko?! I am your nightingale, locked up in a cage! I want to meet other people — no, I don’t love you anymore.”

Furiously, I spun around, kicking the door open. Its wood swung out of my sight and hit the wall, and I heard Motoko whimper behind me. The same moment, she leapt back in front of me, with a strangely calm smile on her face.

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“I am so sorry, my sweet. . . I should not have done it. Please, give me another chance, oh please. Oh Mei-Lin, you know I cannot help it! I am but a doll, and I am heartless.”

She moved her body closely towards mine, until I could feel her sour breath dampening my cheeks.

“Yes, I am heartless. That is what we shall do. . . poppet, I have a plan. . .”

I gasped. “What?”

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“Fetch me. . . fetch me, a heart.”

My jaw dropped, and I knew my skin must have turned a few hues paler.

“What?”

“A heart,” Motoko repeated, lisping softly. “A real human heart. Then I will be able to love. Fetch me one. I will be waiting for you.”

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And so I went.

To find a heart for Motoko.

[TheSilverLining]

Wow, dramatic update!

[Rayline]

Mei-Lin is gorgeous!
Story's really getting a bit freaky now. hehe.
Very exciting though.

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Oooooh... this is dramatic and excellent and creepy and I love it.
Your best is very good, Dorka. (Enough that very good is disturbingly understated.)

[claire.]

Wow! great story!! Keep em coming :D

[GummiBears]

Wow this is a really great story, very original,interesting, and full of drama. :) I can't wait to see what happens next :)

[DarkPhoenix]

Wow. This is an amazing story, very creepy and unusual. Please continue writing this.

[auroraspirit]

If I didn't have goosebumps before I have them now, I wish she would tell someone about the doll and get rid of it lol.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[Ghanima Atreides]

Oh wow this story just keeps getting better and better! I entirely did not anticipate that, you my dear are a great storyteller! (lovely pictures too!) Though I feel for Mei Lin, I hope Motoko doesn't make her do something crazy :blink:

[jennywren]

euwwwww that is so sick! I wonder if mei-lin will manage to get one, great update

[chyrun]

Man, I love this story. Very asian horror movie-sh. :D

[jingxia]

TheSilverLining -- whehehee, I absolutely love drama! So you'll definitely see more later on. :)

Rayline -- Thanks dear! I love my Mei-Lin. Woops, starting to sound like Motoko there. :lol:

qadsjlkahsdf -- thankyou! -blush- :anime:

claire. -- thanks! :D

GummiBears -- hehee, thankyou! lots of evil things coming up next, that's for sure!

DarkPhoenix -- Thanks! I'll definitely continue! I'm having great fun myself. :)

auroraspirit -- haha awww, I hope I'm not scaring you too much, dear!

Ghanima Atreides -- whee, thank you so much honey :luff:

Jennywren -- thanks! :devil: oooh, I wonder if Mei-Lin dares to disobey Motoko.

chyrun -- thankyou! :valentine

Update will probably be done tomorrow. Today I've been making preparations (downloading proper objects) but I don't feel like starting up the game yet. :P me is tired.. so I'll start working tomorrow! :D

Thanks for reading, everyone! <3

[SomeAnimeSimsFreak]

This is getting even better and better! *awed*

[dyera_khaty]

ohh!nice story dorka!im looking foward for the next chapter :anime:

[prettiammie2005]

She kind of reminds me of Daniella from Haunting Grounds. Daniella was a woman created by an alchemist, but she lacks the ability to feel because she doesn't have 'azoth' (or the essence of humanity). Basically she was made to be her creator's perfect doll... But she, unfortunately, goes insane.
Daniella was my favorite character, to say the least. I'll be continuing to read this story, because freaky possessed dolls are one of my favorite topics. :D

[jingxia]

[ note: hehe, the cover really doesn’t have that much to do with the chapter but I was in the mood for it – merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone! I hope you’re all well and having a good time. ]

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Chapter four: the heart.

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A heart, where was I supposed to find a heart? I could never kill someone, and stealing one from a hospital seemed impossible as well. Like a lost child, I roamed the streets, the darkness kissing my pale skin. The bag I was holding started to cut my fingers, and my feet were getting painful, but I did not dare giving up and return to Motoko. Would a heart really allow her to love?

She used to be sweeter. . . hold me and cuddle me like a second mother, and make sure I was forever happy. Why had she become so nasty, so evil? Was it something I had done or said? In that case, perhaps I deserved it. Better find that heart for her.

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I paced through the shadiest alleys without knowing where to go. The sordid smell of rotting garbage polluted the air around me, and big fat rats rushed past my feet. I shuddered when something hairy suddenly rubbed against my leg, but when I looked down, I noticed it was just a big dog. Its fur shimmered beautifully in the moonlight, and its friendly eyes begged for a treat. However, I had no food. So I merely knelt down to pet the animal’s head.

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When the dog was long gone, I got an idea. Perhaps I did know a way to get a heart. Why hadn’t I thought of that before?

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As fast as my short legs could bear, I ran through the city. Through more alleys, and through tall, sharp grass. My throat started to feel raw and my legs tired, but I kept running and running and running.

Until I reached my destination.

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The butcher’s. I had never been here before, and was not sure whether they were still open at this hour. But when I pushed the door, it appeared to be unlocked. Tentatively, I stepped inside, the coppery odour of blood stinging my nostrils. I instantly pulled up my nose and made a disgusted face. I was a vegetarian, and definitely could not stand things like this. I had to remember it was for my own good, if I were to believe Motoko.

The bloodied hall was not empty. In the distance, I saw a man getting ready to remove his astonishingly clean apron, and a younger employee staring into nothingness. When the man noticed me, he approached me quickly. He arched one of his bushy eyebrows, undoubtedly wondering what I was doing here.

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“Hello sir,” I said quietly. “Do you sell pig hearts, by any chance?”

He frowned. “Pig hearts? What do you need those for?”

“School project,” I mumbled, uttering the first cliché lie that popped into my mind. With all my might, I tried to keep my cerulean eyes focused on the man’s face, and not the disturbing blood splotches on the wall.

“Well, alright,” he replied. “I believe I should still have one.”

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Before he had even disappeared out of sight, the young employee leapt towards me.

“You stink!” he hissed.

I gasped. “I beg your—“

“. . . of evil!” he interrupted me, wildly pointing at his chest. “I can feel it.”

“What?”

“You have to get away. Or else, else. . . it will kill you!”

I stepped backwards, feeling insulted and slightly uneasy. I thought the boy looked strangely childish and odd, as if he was not right in the head. I swallowed and pulled the corners of my mouth downwards.

“Are you mad?”

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“No, I. . . the doll! She is not what you think she is!”

I felt as if all air was squeezed out of my lungs. Blanching, I turned my back to him, cheeks turning red of anger. How did he know of. . .

“What are you talking about?” I spat. “I don’t play with dolls anymore. Perhaps you do, but that’s no reason to call other people’s barbies evil.”

He stammered: “B-b-but no! Listen to me, please! You are in grave danger. I c-c-can see it. I can see the future!”

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“Rubbish. No one can see the future.” I wanted to punch him in the face. “Now please stop bothering me, or I will tell your boss.”

He wheezed desperately. “You will die!”

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Right then, the butcher returned with a small package lying on his rough hand palms. He cast an irritated glance into the boy’s direction, and then turned to me with a cunning smile.

“Here you go, your heart.” And to the boy: “Get back to work, Rush. Or you’ll find your @$$ on the street tomorrow.”

“Thank you, sir,” I said politely, feeling the guy’s eyes piercing my back.

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I had finally found Motoko’s heart.

Okay. . . it was a pig’s heart. But a heart was a heart, right? Weren’t pig hearts and human hearts almost the same? I supposed it would do. And Motoko would be satisfied.

I paid for the organ and dropped it in my bag, heavily swathed with white towels. As soon as the red flesh touched the fabric, blood stains soaked through. I just hoped that no one would see me.

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I swiftly returned home, stuffed the bag in the freezer and ran into the bathroom. I felt dirty for some reason, and filled the bathtub with hot water to wash all my sins off. The warmth calmed me down a little and made me drowsy.

But Rush’s warnings dominated my mind.

[Ghanima Atreides]

Uh oh...something tells me Motoko won't be fooled ;) And again I have to compliment your picture settings, so very realistic :D Can't wait what happens next...and what Motoko will do. This Rush guy also has me intrigued -some sort of Seer, perhaps...? Or just Mei Lin's stalker? :P

[jennywren]

oh no.....

[jingxia]

SomeAnimeSimsFreak -- thankie! :D

dyera_khaty -- yay! glad you like it!

prettiammie2005 -- hehe you know, that sounds really interesting! Is Haunting Grounds a movie or a book or so? Never heard of it. :giggler:

Ghanima Atreides -- Whee, thankyou! :D Glad you like my settings, I spend lots of time on them. Needless to say, my computer doesn't like it. :devil: I myself love Rush already. We'll definitely see more of him! :lol:

Jennywren -- :rofl: don't worry, things will be getting better some time xD

[Rayline]

Rush is a mysterious character and I like those. Mei-Lin should listen to him! Stop being so stubborn, Lei!

[GummiBears]

Lol haha @ a pigs heart, seriously if Rush knew all that stuff- she should of listened! No way is it a coinicidence (I can't spell..) This story is becoming even more addicting lol, its really great and its done so well it just drags ya in! I def can't wait to see if Rush's predictions are true :) Greaaaaaaat Job :D

[auroraspirit]

I think its my turn to join in Jennywren's comment previously, ewwwww! Its getting creepier, but I can manage lol. This reminds me of an episode that I saw once about the ventriloquist being alive, from the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer :D

Auroraspirit :angel:

[PennyTheCorgi]

Creepy... I can't wait for the next chapter though, it's getting better all the time!

[wicked_t0y]

oh my dorka, i love this story! like, so much! i mei-lin is so... i just cant describe it... lol.. i love the storyline, and cant wait to see where this all is going... :)
wicked

[claire.]

Eee! This is making me nervous :D. She believes in talking dolls but not fortune tellers! Hope to see the update soon!

[Bloodflower]

Merry Christmas, in the first place, and...excellent update again. :) I'm scared of what Motoko will possibly do to Mei-Lin.

[jingxia]

Rayline -- definitely.. but we all know that characters usually do the opposite of what we want.. wheheeee! :devil2:

GummiBears -- Thank you! <3 :D

auroraspirit -- Haha! I wish I could remember that episode. I haven't seen Buffy for years. But it was always fun! :lol:

PennyTheCorgi -- Thank you! :D

wicked_t0y -- xD Yay! Glad you like it.

claire. -- hehe, Mei-Lin can be as stubborn as a mule! Just like myself I guess. :giggler: Even though Motoko scares her, she still doesn't want anyone to badmouth her. xD

Bloodflower -- Merry Christmas! :D I'm glad you like it!

Hehe. This chapter is going very slowly, sadly. I know what's going to happen first, but don't know yet what to fill the rest of the chapter with. I'll try to finish it as soon as possible though! :) Thanks for reading, hope you're all enjoying your holidays!

[cosmopolitans]

DORKA! *huggles* I LOVE YOUR STORY! Oh my lord, this is fabulous! *huggles* You deserve a star for this :D

[chyrun]

This story is getting better and better. I can't wait to read the rest. :D

[jingxia]

cosmopolitans -- -huggles back- wow, thank you so much! :D -smiles happily-

chyrun -- whee :D Thank you!

[cosmopolitans]

I've never read a story as good as yours. Even if English isn't your mother language you write SO well. If you hadn't wrote that I wouldn't notice. But then again..I might be the only one. I SUCK at grammar...and spelling....and english :p

[.~*Iris*~.]

wow... this is amazing. The settings, the characters, the story, eberything is so intriguing and dark, I love it. I read it all today, and it's absolutely amazing. wow just wow...

[TheSilverLining]

Wow, exciting chapter! Cool with some new chars too!

[Gallowsraven]

Wahhh I can't believe I missed this update! Great great job! Although I feel like screaming at Mei-Lin "Listen to Rush!!!!!!"

Can't wait for more!

[midnight05]

Great update.The picture quality is awesome and so is the story.The heart stuff kinda grossed me out though.But I still love you story.

[jingxia]

whoa I'm so late with replying to comments.. darn holidays. ):

cosmopolitans -- thank you so much! that truly means a lot to me, writing is a very important thing in my life. So I really appreciate your comment :D

.~*Iris*~. -- yay! thank you! I love your story as well :anime:

TheSilverLining -- new characters are always cool :D I'm surprised I haven't crammed the story with new people yet, because I always tend to do that! :lol:

Gallowsraven -- hehee, thank you! Mei-Lin is a little naive and ignorant. :D

midnight05 -- thanks! I love creepy stuff! :giggler:

update will probably be finished in the new year - I've hardly had time to work on it. ): but thanks for reading and all your comments!

And: happy new year! hehe :)

[prettiammie2005]

Haunting Grounds is a video game for the PS2. It's also called 'Demento' (that's the japanese game's name). I know a lot of people haven't heard of it, but that's too bad. It's an amazing game.
I liked chapter four, and I hope we get to see Rush again. :P

[sokojarvis]

This story reminds me of a Victorian gothic romance :D it's beautiful yet disturbing!! :)

[Hil_Luv]

I'll be following this story :D Awesome pictures Dorka! ;););)
Keep up the good work :)

[chyrun]

Hey, Dorka when's the next update? :) :P

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Oh man, I didn't realize this had updated! Anyway, amazing job as usual, can't wait for the next update!

[jingxia]

prettiammie2005 -- aw, I dont have PS2 ): Sounds like a great game though! Hehee, I wanted Rush in the next chapter too, but I couldn't find a good reason for him to appear this time.. so hopefully the chapter after that. -loves Rush too- :lol:

sokojarvis -- thanks! glad you like it :D Victorian gothic, indeed what I was aiming for, kind of! xD

Hil_Luv -- Yay, thanks Hil! (hope I can call you that :))

chyrun -- hehe, soon hopefully! Most pics have been taken and photoshopped.. I don't like the upcoming chapter that much yet though, so I'm trying to think of something interesting to add. :giggler:

qadsjlkahsdf -- glad you like it :D

Things are going a bit slow because I'm scared of my Hard Drive dying soon.. -paranoid- It's almost a year old, and judging the life lengths of the past ones.. ick! But don't fear, all my sims are backed up so I won't lose anything. Except for Rush, but he's easy to replicate.. I made him in the normal CAS even, instead of using Bodyshop. :lol:

I'll probably upload Mei-Lin some time, I know that at least one person wants her, so if anyone else wants her too I'll put her online. :)

Also, because I'd like to involve my readers into the story, go ahead and post ideas/ things you'd like to happen. I'm thinking about celebrating Mei-Lin's birthday soon and aging her into an adult.. Or would you guys prefer her staying teen?

:D

[jingxia]

[ note: this chapter is TEH SUCK! :lol: ]

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Chapter five: interlude.

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It was the fragrance of blooms from fields afar that made me stir in my sleep. A cold, perfumed breeze tickling my senses and gently tugging my sheets. Gold-trimmed and nothing but a delight in the wintry night, the downy fabric warmed my small body, and I pulled them back to my chin.

No, no. I will not wake up yet. It is too early.

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The invisible hands did not listen, and dragged the soft sheets all the way down to my thighs, frosty air instantly licking my skin. That was when my eyes fluttered open in annoyance, expecting to find either my mother or Motoko urging me to get up. But no one was there. . .

Where am I? This is not my room.

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Groggily, I lifted my heavy skull from the pillow. The bed I lay in creaked in protest, its springs undoubtedly old and rusty. The chamber surrounding me looked equally ancient – bare, dust-touched and dusky. I frowned. There were no windows, merely two tall doors opposite me. Nevertheless, a chilly breeze hovered through the room, making the bed’s iron construction as cold as ice.

What does this mean?

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There was something with me.

There was something in this room.

Something else, something alien.

Needle-pricks pestered my body when I found myself staring at a being. A being, that certainly had not been here before.

What?

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I screamed, “No, what are you, what do you want?!”

I attempted to move away as swiftly as possible, until my back hit the bed’s intricately curved iron. The blankets around me felt like thick syrup sticking me to the mattress and making my movements slow.

“What do you want?!”

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The creature hissed and wailed, its voice howling like a defective machine. But it moved backwards, and gazed at me with eyes lacking both pigment and pupils. Its hair looked like dewy gossamers, tousled and dishevelled yet matted to its porcelain skin. Snow clumps clustered its pearly locks together, and the ambiance around it was freezing and blurred.

Is she ice, is she snow, is she a spirit – I don’t know.

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Then, it spoke, producing a broken sound of chimes shattered against a hard wall.

“Follow me.”

I swallowed.

And obeyed.

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When my bare feet crossed the threshold that separated different, wooden floorboards, the creature was no longer there. Instead, I saw a child clad in a satin nightdress, beckoning me with a chubby hand.

“Good. Mei-Lin. Come. . . I’ll show you. . .”

She was white against black, light in the shadows. Whenever she made a step, I heard knives tinkling against glass in the distance. A steady, eerie melody. It made me realise how alone I was.

“Come,” she said in a monotone, singsongy voice.

I followed her into darkness deeper than Motoko’s eyes. I walked through twilight, dust and burgundy corridors that were endless and choking.

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“Where are we going?” I asked.

She said nothing. Of course, I thought. She is just a child.

“Room,” she then giggled, the rest of her face remaining blank.

I started feeling dizzy. The walls around me seemed to shake with anger, distorting and curving only to confuse me. I did not think I could walk for much longer. I told the child. She paid me no attention.

Am I dreaming? Surely, I must be.

At last, we reached a door. The little girl reverted her gaze to me and gave me a bright smile, clutching the hem of her silken dress. Sudden, cold sweat broke across my skin, and I shivered in my simple gown.

“Is this the room?” I hesitated.

She pushed the door open with little to no effort, and pointed inside. The door-opening was a pitch-black hole in front of me. My heart banged in my chest like a carillon. My intangible thoughts screamed in my ears. The girl stepped into the room, and the walls shook louder. I was afraid that my eardrums would break if they would quiver any harder.

I looked around, trying to orientate myself. It was a room like the one I had awoken in, but held a lot more furniture. A big, rather princessy four-poster bed, a doll’s house. During my fast scan, I had not noticed the girl clambering on top of the bed. In her hands, she held a gun, and played with it absentmindedly.

“Hey, don’t do that!” I shouted, in shock. “That’s too dangerous to play with, it might—“

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BANG.

And all I saw, was blood.

Suddenly, the sunlight broke through the window, kissing my face with feathery rays. I gasped, screamed and cried, and fervently tried to wipe the blood off my face. Again, again and again. My eyes were mist-laden and I assumed I had fainted when they finally adjusted – only to see Motoko lying next to me, grinning sheepishly.

“That was quite the nightmare you had, my darling. Did you have fun?”

She chuckled. I gaped at her with wide-open eyes for what seemed like hours, and then dropped my head back on the pillow in relief. I had been right, it was only a dream.

“Thanks for the heart, by the way,” she continued, patting her chest nonchalantly. “It fits me nicely!”

[PennyTheCorgi]

Very creepy! I love it though, can't wait for the next update! *Sets up tent to wait*

[Rayline]

That's one freaky dream. Beautifully written though as usual.

[.~*Iris*~.]

amazing writting Dorka. The descriptions are so detailled and well-written. So impressive really, and the emotions pass through so well!

Motoko is a monster... it's amazingly freaky. I love it

[BethanSims2]

Eeee, this just gets creepier and more mysterious each chapter! I absolutely love the way that you have written it, it makes it seem like your actually there! Can't wait to read on...:moose:

[qadsjlkahsdf]

Eeee! (haha, I see I'm not the only one to do this...) Anyway, this latest chapter was SO not suckish, it was incredibly suspenseful and awesome! I love it, especially the dream! Hooray!

Anyway, as for things I'd like to happen... basically anything you think is a good idea for the story is fine with me. (Though fine is an understatement.)

Good luck with your hard drive not spontaneously dropping dead!

[auroraspirit]

Glad to see an update for this story :) I would like to say that I am so drawn to the pictures. I especially love the toddler's gown and the old wooden floorboards.

Wonderful work.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[ooshinaynay]

Creeptacular! I really love this story, Dorka. Your pictures are fantabulous, and your writing is oodle fabulicious!

(I enjoy making up adjectives)

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- thank you :D whee, tents! -gets binoculars to scan garden- i'll make sure to bring you dinner! :lol:

Rayline -- thanks! Freaky dream indeed.. but was it really a dream? ;)

.~*Iris*~. -- yay thank you! Means a lot to me :D

BethanSims2 -- hehee, glad you like it! Thanks for reading! :D

qadsjlkahsdf -- :rofl: lots of 'ee-ing' yes! Thanks hun! Hehe, I really hope my HD will stay alive for a while, since my sister's just crashed too! :giggler:

auroraspirit -- yay thank you! I'm glad you still like the pics, I got the feeling that these pics weren't that great compared to the others, lol. I hope I haven't lost my 'skills' xD

ooshinaynay -- whee, thank you! hehe, I love made up words. :lol: (and I love your username!!!)

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone! :luff:

[chyrun]

This chapter was NOT teh suck. It was one of the best. I hope this story gets featured. :D

[Bloodflower]

I loved this chapter. I would have trouble sleeping if I had such a dream. :D

Beautiful!

[jingxia]

chyrun -- yay! glad you like it! <3 :D (your avatar is SO cute, I love penguins)

Bloodflower -- whee, thanks! <3 :giggler: I wouldn't want dreams like that either.. although I often have very scary dreams. ): hehe! But was Mei-Lin's dream really a dream? n_~ (and your avatar is SO hot :lol: gotta love tom riddle)

I'm already working on pictures for the new chapter :D first.. half I think has been taken and photoshopped.. other half still has to be done because I wanted Rush in it.. but when I started working on the lot I deleted him to save space (my computer is very slow).. and when I needed him I couldn't figure out how to get him back (except for re-entering the lot, I'm too lazy :lol:)

Next chapter we will learn a bit more about that horrible dream, details about Motoko and more Rush action! :valentine -hugs everyone-

[Ghanima Atreides]

Ohh I'm a bit late but nonetheless amazing chapter! Poor Mei Lin, I can't help but speculate that Motoko had something to do with that dream :blink:

[eruwenfuin]

omg, love the creepy fibe, hun. keep it up :D

[KBC]

wow! this story is amazing :D Im a big fan of horror stories and this one is really gripping me, i have a funny feeling that rush was right about the doll, i can't wait for the next chapter! :anime:

[prettiammie2005]

The nightmare was EXTREMELY well done, I could almost feel how creepy it must have been... You sure know how to set the mood! :D

[Gallowsraven]

Kya! Wow....*shudders in seat* That was scary...and amazing and beautiful all at once. Something tells me Motoko isn't really all that happy....she never seemed that cheery before....I have a bad feeling about what's going to happen next....*shudders again*

Gallows ^^"

[jingxia]

Ghanima Atreides -- thank you! ;) you're absolutely right thinking she had something to do with it. :lol:

eruwenfuin -- yay :D thank you, dear!! (interesting username you have! does it mean anything?)

KBC -- whee, thanks!! :valentine I love horror stories too!

prettiammie2005 -- YAY! thanks! Hehe, I'm glad it was scary enough! Sometimes I worry about that, since my sims tend to look so uber cute and innocent :giggler:

Gallowsraven -- hehee, thankyou hun! :D Motoko is indeed up to no good. :devil:

Next chapter is almost done! I got a bit picture-happy this time, because I've got 30 pics.. I might split it up in parts, not sure yet.

I got a huge shock when I realised I only had 4 GB free space left on my hard drive.. then I noticed that my Fraps folder (with my story screenshots) had a size of 20 GB! And here was I wondering where all my space had gone.. :lol: Darn bmp files :smash:

Hehe, useless babble of the day :giggler: Chapter 6 will probably up today or tomorrow, depends how long writing will take.

[xxmeghan]

Oh, I really really like it! Thats so cool!

[Vinhou]

Ohmygodno!!!! I JUST read all the chapters - and I want mooooore! Waaaah! I love it. :)

[Bloodflower]

Bloodflower -- whee, thanks! <3 :giggler: I wouldn't want dreams like that either.. although I often have very scary dreams. ): hehe! But was Mei-Lin's dream really a dream? n_~ (and your avatar is SO hot :lol: gotta love tom riddle)


I dream some scary stuff too...But I am used to it. haha.

I know! It leaves my mind open to think a lot of things... :O

(I love Tom Riddle... Hmm, bad boys. I have a thing for them!)

[jingxia]

xxmeghan -- Thank you! :D

Vinhou -- Vinnie! <3 Glad you like it!

Bloodflower -- hehehe :devil: I love bad boys too.. they're always the most handsome ones for some reason.. maybe it's because they usually have dark hair. (I prefer them to blonde guys :giggler: ) Sucks they normally lose and die. ):

I'll be posting Part One of Chapter Six in a moment! :D

[jingxia]

[ note: possible boring chapter ahead, since it’s mainly conversation. :P Part Two will probably be up by tomorrow. ]

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Chapter six: choices. (part one)

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“My, good morning, Bao,” my mother greeted me when I entered the kitchen. “Are my eyes deceiving me or are you really up early for once?”

I sighed in irritation and flopped down at the dinner table. It was true that I often overslept, even at school days, but did she have to rub it in? I felt a bit cranky after my awful nightmare, waves of nervousness flowing through my tense body and my mind constantly replaying that final scene.

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“Good morning to you too, mom,” I groaned, and stared at Motoko from the corners of my deep blue orbs. “And Motoko.”

Sunlight danced on the table, embracing plates with breakfast and a small basket of bread. It was Saturday, so I could eat as slowly as I wished – no school to rush to, no boring homework. The thought cheered me up, and I greedily reached for a pan filled with a hot, red and spicy meal. Having learned so many cultures, my mom was known to mix all kinds of things for dinner. I had no idea what I was eating, but it surely looked good.

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“Bonjour Dar-Lin,” Motoko said in a mirthful way. Ever since she had gotten her heart, she appeared much more cheerful than normally. It surprised me, especially because it was a pig heart, and I doubted that one organ would make a difference. I mean, she was a doll! She had no veins or even a brain! When I was younger, I had looked up at her and loved her, but everything seemed to have changed. I guessed that having a heart made her believe she could feel emotions. I stuffed my mouth with bread.

“It will be your birthday soon, won’t it?” my mother said. “You should compile a list of presents you’d like to receive.”

I nodded, but knew I would probably not truly enjoy my birthday. Final exams were lying ahead and announcing a stressful period.

“Motoko told me you had a nasty dream last night, and that she was worried about you! Care to tell us what it was about?”

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I muttered angrily, “can’t you keep your mouth shut”, but my own mouth was crammed with food so nothing but inaudible nonsense came out. That, and a few splotches of chewed mess that landed on the table. My mother cast me a reprimanding look, and I quickly swallowed, wiping the tabletop with my sleeve.

“Ehh... yes. I was locked up in this odd room, and suddenly a white lady approached me. She told me to follow her, but when I did, she was replaced by a little girl.”

My glare sprang from mom to Motoko, both of them continuing their meals without too much interest.

“She was Chinese and wore an old-fashioned nightdress, and guided me into her bedroom. Then she played with a gun and shot herself in the head.”

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I stared at my plate, remembering the horrible blood. I had been able to smell its coppery scent, felt its sticky warmth on my skin and almost tasted it also. At once, the red food in front of me did not look that appealing anymore. Watching it only made me feel sicker.

“That’s... not so nice,” was all my mother said. I did not pay attention to Motoko, only expecting to see her triumphant grin.

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...

[jingxia]

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As soon as my mother left for work and Motoko went outside to ‘do nothing important’ (also known as None Of Your Business), I took up my chores. Saturday was cleaning day for me, but today I did not really mind. At least it kept my mind off my trouble. I washed the windows like I did every week, even though I didn’t fully understand why it was so important to do it often. It rained a lot lately, and they got dirty within no time anyway.

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I cleaned and cleaned, and was just about to leave my parents’ bedroom when I heard a loud TICK on the window. I made a startled leap and turned around, thinking that maybe a bird had made an unfortunate crash, but saw nothing. Then, I heard a voice, screaming with all its might.

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I frowned, and stepped onto the balcony.

“Yo Mei-Lin! You there?!”

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Moaning in exasperation, I leant over the railing – spotting an orange dot on the parking lot. Oh no. Not him again.

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“Hey, there you are, it’s me, Rush! The crazy boy from the butcher’s? I’ve been trying to draw your attention for ages!”

“What the heck are you doing here? Didn’t you get the message last time? I do not want to have anything to do with you.”

“Please, Mei-Lin! Can’t we talk for a minute?”

“One: I’m busy. Two: NO.”

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Raising his arms to the heavens, Rush looked up at me with a begging look in his eyes. “Mei, it’s important. What have you got to lose by listening to me?”

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I waited for a moment, contemplating that. He was right. Despite his uttering rubbish last time, it would not matter to talk to him for a while. On one hand, I absolutely did not want to see him. His words had frightened me, because I knew that no one could possibly know that Motoko was not human. I did not know how he had found out, I didn’t trust him, but perhaps there was some truth to his warnings. I knew Motoko wasn’t the sweetest... thing in the world. H*ll, Ayumi was still in hospital because of her bullying! My consciousness gnawed my intestines. What if Rush was right? Besides, I felt a distant longing to share my secrets with someone else.

Motoko had become a burden.

“Okay then,” I growled, raising myself. The railing had dug deeply into my midriff, and the ache was not pleasant. “As long as we can meet up somewhere else, because I don’t want her to run into us.”

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Rush produced a childish cheer. “Yay! I knew I would be able to persuade you! Let’s go to my place!”

I tugged my features into sour lines, suddenly not knowing whether I had made the right decision, and stumbled back into the bedroom.

[PennyTheCorgi]

Good chapter! do I sense a possible romance....:giggler: I'm kinda confused with one thing though, can other people see Motoko or can only Mei Lin see her?

[Rayline]

Going to his place, Mei-Lin? You just want to woohoo! :P

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- Heehee, thank you! -blushes- xD Everyone can see Motoko. :) Mei-Lin is the only one who knows that she is a doll (or a spirit in a doll, at least). Later on, I'll add something about how the family came to accept Motoko. :D

Rayline -- LMAO. ooh, who knows n_~ You and your dirty mind! :rofl:

[Bloodflower]

PennyTheCorgi -- Heehee, thank you! -blushes- xD Everyone can see Motoko. :) Mei-Lin is the only one who knows that she is a doll (or a spirit in a doll, at least). Later on, I'll add something about how the family came to accept Motoko. :D

Rayline -- LMAO. ooh, who knows n_~ You and your dirty mind! :rofl:

Ohh I did not know everyone could see Motoko. LOL. That's weird... I'm curious now, even more. :D

Amazing storyyyyy! I can't stop saying this but it's so true. I've never been so interested in a story so much.

[PennyTheCorgi]

Diddo! I also think this is a really amazing story! :) Awesome job Dorka, you have a real gift for writing.

[chyrun]

Yay, a new chapter. :) I thought that only Lin could see Motoko.

[jingxia]

Bloodflower -- hahaha, sorry for not clearing that up earlier.. I know I can be awfully vague at times! (and so is my writing most likely :P) In the following chapters, I'll probably explain a lot of things. I'm really glad you like my story, it means a lot to me! :valentine

PennyTheCorgi -- thank you :D:D:D I'll do my best to keep it amazing then! :valentine xD

chyrun -- heehee, I guess a lot of things are still very vague when it comes to Motoko.. I promise to shed some light on the situation soon! Glad you like it though! :valentine

Thanks for reading, everyone! -sends lots of love- :giggler:

[Ghanima Atreides]

Wow this is CRAZY! Keeps getting better and better! And I didn't miss the sad look on Motoko's face ;) I have my own suspicions about the little girl who killed herself..*cough* Can't wait to see what Mei and Rush find out!

[prettiammie2005]

Yay Rush! :D He's so cute!

[jingxia]

Ghanima Atreides -- thank you! xD hehe, I constantly have to suppress the urge to reveal everything about the story! :giggler:

prettiammie2005 -- whee! he definitely is! :luff:

Part Two will be here in a moment. n_~

[jingxia]

Chapter six: choices. (Part Two)

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“This is your apartment?”

Rush had taken me to the outskirts of town – where buildings were older and more scarce. For some reason, I had perfectly imagined him living with his doting mom, who forever wore slippers and curlers in her greying hair. This was quite unexpected; no family to be seen, merely a rundown factory of dark bricks and metal.

“Yep,” Rush replied. “Great, innit?”

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I followed him up the stairs, wondering if he had actually paid for his living or squatted in. Carefully, I placed my small feet on the floor – all around the staircase there were grates with pretty large spaces in-between. I was scared of getting stuck, and felt relieved as soon as I stepped on more solid ground.

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“What was so important for you to stalk me all the way home?” I asked.

“I’m sure you already know,” he mumbled in return.

“If I do, then why am I still wasting my time on you?”

He winked naughtily. “Because you love me! Heh, no – you just need me to realise what you’re doing wrong.”

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I growled but decided not to respond to his teasing, and sat down on a black leather couch when he did. I let my eyes trail through the room. There was a bed, a few chairs, a fan, checker set and some decoration. So far, I had seen no bathroom or kitchen. I guessed a weirdo like Rush didn’t need those things.

“So, you know all about me,” I shot back at him. “You can see the future, even. If you’re really that psychic, prove it.” I sucked in my lower lip and ran my tongue across it. “Tell me this: what is my favourite meal?”

He laughed. “That’s easy. Nasi Goreng.”

I snorted furiously. Spy kid. “That’s too easy, huh? Well, what about this then...” He couldn’t possibly know this. It was a secret between Motoko and I. “When I was young, what did she call me?”

Another giggle tumbled from Rush’s pale lips, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “My little snugglybum?”

A curse echoed through the room, and I felt my fingers squeezing into fists. You can’t be kidding.

“That enough proof?” he said, trying to suppress his laughter. But his chest shook.

I covered my face with my hand, wanting to scream in embarrassment. Although I knew that I had caused this myself. I mumbled, “yeah yeah, that’s enough. Now please don’t tell everyone how snugly my butt is?!”

“No worries,” Rush replied, intertwining his phalanxes behind his neck. “I’ve got better things to do... after all, your life is at stake.”

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Suddenly, the conversation turned grim. Rush’s irises darkened when they settled upon me, his hands making animated movements.

“You are in grave danger. Motoko has writhed herself into your life like a parasite, and she will definitely take extreme measures to stay there, on her precious throne. She has been leeching your happiness merely for her own good. I’m sure you know what she did in her past life, and what caused her to live on like this – which only means you will have to get rid of her, or she will do it again. Already, she has hooked her nails into you and Ayumi, and if we won’t stop her, both of you will die. Motoko is a monster, and should have stayed in her grave in the first place.”

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I did not know what he meant by ‘what she did in her past life’, but felt too affronted to inquire. My heart beat furiously in my chest, and I narrowed my eyes.

“How can you say something that horrible? Motoko has always been there for me, more so than my own parents, and cheered me up whenever I was sad! She fought off my bullies and made me feel better about myself – if it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t even be alive right now!”

There. It was out. I breathed rapidly and let my fingers cling to my upper arms, feeling cold sweat running down my back. I had longed to talk to someone, but now I thought it had been a terrible mistake. I felt insulted and left alone, and wanted nothing more than leave this forsaken place. I wanted to cry.

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Rush sighed, a look of compassion stirring his expression before he stood up and walked away from her. He stopped before the window, staring at the packing clouds outside and planting his hands on his hips.

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“But she isn’t like that anymore now,” he whispered. “I know you, and I know her as well. She cannot comprehend not feeling emotions. I know why you fetched that heart, and I know why you are here. Motoko was nice to you because you reminded her of someone else. She saw you as a second chance to correct her past mistakes. However, she knows that she is losing you. She knows that she can’t have you forever, but she will do anything to change that. That is why she tried murdering Ayumi, and as soon as she finds out you visited me, she shall try to kill me as well.”

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I lifted my chin, staring at his figure.

“Mei-Lin, I have seen your possible fate. In a way, Motoko has already lost you. Your love for her was nothing but a mother-child love that transformed into a puppy love crush. When Motoko realises this, she will take your life as well. If she can’t have you, then no one will have you.”

I swallowed. “But fate... can still change, right? I can make it change.”

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He turned back to me. “By removing Motoko. She was not meant to live. I apologise if I hurt you by saying so, I am sure she was a good mother to you. But you have to understand, that if you let her be, she will ruin your life and that of many others.”

My stare dropped to my lap, a lump forming in my throat. I did not want to do this. I still saw goodness in Motoko. Without her, what would I do? I could not simply exile her from my life, how ungrateful was that?

“I’ll give you some time to think about this. It must be hard. Just know that you shouldn’t rely on Motoko. This is your life, not hers. She has had her opportunity. I will give you my phone number so you can let me know when you’ve decided. If you do want to act on this, I know someone who can help us out.”

I nodded and raised my shaking body from the couch, my feet slowly leading me away from Rush. I felt as if he had just told me that I was suffering from a fatal disease. One that would eat me all up if I did not get it removed.

“Goodbye, Mei-Lin,” Rush bid me farewell. “Remember, you are never alone.”

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Not answering, I left. I felt dead inside, and trudged in a daze. Everything around me was a grey-tinted blur, laughing at me. I did not see anything but my feet, trying to take me away from here.

I also did not see her.

“Hello, my sweetie!”

My body lurched, and I gasped for air.

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“God, Motoko! You scared me. Don’t sneak up on me like that, will you?”

She smiled, and swooped me into a tight embrace. “I’m sorry, my Lin! I’m just happy to see you. What’s the matter, you look ill?”

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Her arms pressed me to her strange, puppet body - her breasts soft cushions to my chest but her skin cold and slightly moist. I shuddered, growing weak against her, and burying my face in her clothes.

“Don’t worry, Mei-Lin,” she sang. “I will take good care of you. Now and forever.”

[Rayline]

Wow. Motoko is scary. Kill her! :P

[jingxia]

Rayline -- hehee! I still secretly love her. :giggler: thanks for reading dear. :D

[Aijux]

Damn, what a creepy story. But in a good way. ;)
Loving your pictures and settings. And the story itself.

[Ghanima Atreides]

Motoko *is* creepy! But I can understand why Mei Lin feels close to her. Poor girl. I hope she will realize it before it's too late though. Love the new chapter!

[auroraspirit]

One of less twisted stories LOL :D A really good update, I enjoyed it immensely.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[.~*Iris*~.]

awsome update as always. Motoko is a BEAUTIFUL evil doll!

but I've been thinking... Rush doesn't look any more human to me than Motoko... I may be wrong, but no toilet and no kitchen? meaning no food and no pipi (and or more :P) ?? suspecious... but I'll keep the rest of my thoughts in my head and wait for the next update of this amazing story!!

[eruwenfuin]

that doll seriously creeps me out.

[KBC]

Wow, this just get's better and better! im along with Iris on this one, Rush having no bathroom and kitchen? Something is a little fishy about that one, i can't wait for the next chapter :D

[PennyTheCorgi]

Previous life?......"stayed in her grave"?.....I.Must.Know.More! :)

[crazygirl247]

so when's the possible release date of chapter 7? must.have.more.chapters.
now that i went over the last one again it does seem weird...

[jingxia]

Aijux -- thank you so much! :) hehe, doing my best to keep it creepy!

Ghanima Atreides -- glad you like it! :D (ooh, new awesome avatar!)

auroraspirit -- yay! glad you enjoyed it so much! :anime:

.~*Iris*~. -- heehee, thanks! Motoko feels flattered! n_~ :giggler: Maybe Rush still has a mother with curlers in her hair somewhere after all, to cook for him :P

eruwenfuin -- :lol: good, good :devil: ;)

KBC -- thank you! :D:D:D

PennyTheCorgi -- :giggler: and the mystery gets even more mysterious! I'll try not to keep you waiting for too long! :D

crazygirl247 -- heehee, hopefully chapter seven will be up within a couple of days, but I can't promise anything yet. I already got the first 10 pics, so it's going well! ;)

-goes back to work- thanks for your comments, everyone! :valentine

[Vinhou]

EXCITING! I need moooooore.... it's getting better and better! :D :P

[Briella]

I said I'd reply <3.

This story is amazingly interesting and the concept of a freaky doll that everyone thinks is actually a human being? Perfect. You've built up a really interesting plot here and the pictures depict rather well what's actually going on in the story, not to mention their are perfect quality.

Yeah, I'm a fan :).

[dream_operator23]

I am reluctant to admit it (because I get a little jealous at other people's talent ;) ), but this story is spectacular! The pictures are just amazing and the whole concept is strange and compelling. I love the subtle ways that you are spinning the mysteries of this story as well.

AWESOME job!! :D

Dream

[EdieBird]

I am adoring this story. Really.

Evil dolls rule! MUHAHAHA (I'm a doll collector, what can I say?)

I'm inclined to agree with Iris about Rush not seeming entirely...human...either. He knows too much!

[beautful love]

Wo-ah. Amazing. You're a great writer. And I like Motoko. She's so evil! >=D

[jingxia]

Vinhou -- yayay! you'll get more soon, no worries! :D

Briella -- Brie!!! <33 thank you so much, dear. :) Really glad you like it!

dream_operator23 -- wow, thank you!! -blush- :D glad you like it! (that's Reno in your avatar, right? he looks pretty hot. :giggler: until now, I've only paid attention to Kadaj and the other silver-haired fellow, even though I didn't see the movie :D)

EdieBird -- thank you! I love evil dolls as well. :devil: Although I'm a bit scared of them myself, I have to say! I couldn't stand seeing dolls in the dark, because I was afraid of them suddenly moving or turning their eyes - in the shadows, it surely looked like they did! :lol:

beautful love -- thanks!!!! :D means a lot to me. :)

Once again my updates are late, I'm sorry ): I've been looking around for a new video card namely! (my current one sucks). The following chapter (which is halfway done) will still be done with the old card, but the one after that -- hopefully will sport crisp clean and smooth pictures! :lol:

-going in game now- :anime:

[EdieBird]

EdieBird -- thank you! I love evil dolls as well. :devil: Although I'm a bit scared of them myself, I have to say! I couldn't stand seeing dolls in the dark, because I was afraid of them suddenly moving or turning their eyes - in the shadows, it surely looked like they did! :lol:

Heh...good thing you can't see my room then, there are dolls staring down from every shelf. Including one that is supposedly "evil," according to his previous owner, though he's never done anything remotely scary. (if anything, he seems more like a little lost boy who wants someone to mother him) Okay, now I sound like some kind of freak, so shutting up... LOL :twisted:

[jingxia]

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Chapter seven: change of heart.

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“Mommy, mommy!”

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“I have to show you something, mommy.”

“What, sweetie?”

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“There is someone living on our attic!”

“Of course not, Mei-Lin. This is our home, and ours only. Or is this a new game you’re playing, Bao? Fine, show me then!”

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My mother almost got a heart attack, like she said in exaggeration, because it wasn’t a mere game. There was someone on our attic, a mysterious, dust-covered woman who did not want to speak or move. Although I had seen her move. She was the one playing a game.

Assuming the female was either mentally ill or stunned by traumatic experiences, my mother instantly took her under her wings. She cleaned her in the bathroom and dressed her into decent clothes – all with deadly silence.

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There seemed to be an instant understanding between us. Mom babbled on and on to the woman, and I just smiled.

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It was odd, how perfectly my mother accepted her, and took her in like an adopted child. My dad was the only one not to agree with her decision… but when did he ever have anything to say in our household?

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“What are you? Are you an angel from heaven? Did you cast a spell on mommy?”

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“I am yours. That is what I am.”

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And she sat down to tell me a story I did not understand. A story about a woman who had lost her daughter, a daughter who looked so much like me.

[Rayline]

Adorable Mei-Lin. And damn, her mum is awfully naive!

[jingxia]

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Wearing messy morning garb, I treaded downstairs and entered the hallway. I had to make a phone call. My sleepy eyes trailed towards the black phone in the corner, the object looking so much more imposing than usually. I reached out for the receiver, and realised my hands were shaking. Once again, Motoko was nowhere to be found, so I had to be careful. The walls had eyes.

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“Rush?”

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“Hey, Linnie. I can’t make it long – I’m calling from a telephone booth. Glad you decided to ring though, I’ve been standing here for a while.”

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“So… have you made your decision?”

I hesitated. My hands clutched the phone with cold, clammy fingers and pressed it tightly to my ear. Rush’s voice was somewhat soothing. For days now, I had been listening to my mother’s humming, Motoko’s raspy talks and nagging worries in my head. Speaking to Rush was what brought me back to reality.

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“Yes, I have…”

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“That’s good to hear. But it will be even better if you tell me you want to rid yourself of the doll!”

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His words were like knives, stabbing in my heart. I had been pondering for days. I had reminisced old memories about Motoko, trying to weigh the good ones to the bad. I had even visited the awfully sick Ayumi, whose bloodshot eyes were a punishment to my soul. I had done this to her. I tried to swallow my nerves away.

“Yes.”

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“You want to…?”

He sounded surprised.

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I nodded, even though he could not see that, of course.

“Yes. I want to get rid of her.”

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“Great! We’ll have to act on this fast. I wouldn’t doubt the possibility that Motoko already has suspicions about your visit. Listen: meet me before the mall, okay? I will take you to this friend of mine. She will help us.”

“Okay…”

“Don’t be scared, Mei-Lin! Soon you’ll be free and able to live a normal life. Have friends, be happy! I’ll always help you.”

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For the first time that day, a smile broke across my visage. I suddenly felt relieved.

“Okay, Rush. I’ll be right there…”

[Rayline]

Mei-Lin And Rush are sitting in a tree...K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

Linnie? :P What's her nickname for him?

[jingxia]

EdieBird -- ee, scary :giggler: my mom does love dolls. The only dolls I ever liked were my barbies. ): hahahaa. Although those expensive Japanese dollies are very pretty.

Rayline -- Arrrr Rushie :rofl: Nah. She's too shy to give nicknames... yet. :P Her mom is naive indeed! But so is Mei-Lin. Or you could blame it all on the possible 'spell' Motoko cast. :lol:

[EdieBird]

Bad dollie, casting spells on Lin's mother like that! *glares at Motoko* I put naughty dolls like you in boxes, you know...or I pop off their heads and PAINT them! (somehow I don't think that'd work in this case :eviltongu )

Rush is seeming very hot for a guy with black stuff painted on his face. LOL And "Linnie?" Wow, he gets comfortable with girls fast, giving her a nickname already!

(Oh, and my "evil" doll is a "My Child" doll, sort of a fuzzy Cabbage Patch clone from the 80's, so cute even Motoko would want to snuggle him)

[Ghanima Atreides]

Maybe it's just me, but I wonder why Rush is so willing to risk (even his life) for a girl he doesn't even know...;) *ponders* The plot, she thickens!

[.~*Iris*~.]

I'm with Ghanima on this one... he looks suspicious to me. Well actually still does, since he looked suspicious to me from the last chapter... hmmmm

this is such a great story, and the pictures ae wonderful! Mei-lin is so pretty!

[jingxia]

EdieBird -- :rofl: Yes, Motoko deserves some punishment! And Rush is hot indeed, although he is a bit of a weirdo :giggler:

Ghanima Atreides -- :D true. Maybe he already knows what will happen if he helps Mei-Lin, since he can see the future? n_~ Aaah spoilery.. -shuts up- xD haha!

.~*Iris*~. -- thank you! :D :valentine Rush certainly has plans. :giggler:

I've already been shooting all the pics (36, whoa) for the next chapter, and I've been laughing quite a lot (some animations I had to use looked so silly xD).

I'm thinking that that chapter will be pretty hard to write, but I'll do my best to finish it fast. :)

[wicked_t0y]

*jumps up and down on bed* chapter seven, chapter seven!! whooot!
hehe, im a kid in my heart, lol.
i like so much your story, and the pics do not cease to amaze me. im bitting my nails, wondering what will mei-lin do with motoko...
great job, puppet :P
wicked

[prettiammie2005]

I have a feeling something is going to go VERY wrong with their plans. :P

[jingxia]

wicked_t0y -- :giggler: heehee, thanks for liking it hun! I'm a kid at heart too, it's the best way to survive I think! xD

prettiammie2005 -- :P you may be very right hahhaa!

Chapter eight is about done! And man, it sucks. :rofl: I'll probably post it tonight, still got some tweaking to do. ;)

[jingxia]

[ note: aaah deadly chapter of horrors, lots of parts coming up! I hope someone likes it, at least. n_~ Anyway, no worries - this is not the end yet! :devil: ]

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Chapter eight: bad riddance.

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“So, this is where your friend lives?”

Rush and I were standing in a stiffly decorated, grey hallway that smelled like old socks. For some strange reason, I felt terribly excited and couldn’t stop pulling dramatic smiles. My mind said, ‘your new life is about to start!’ but my gut said, ‘this is wrong’.

The black-haired boy nodded, and beckoned me to open the door. “I called her right afterwards to tell her we were coming, so I assume she’s taken proper preparations.”

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He gave me a lazy, nonchalant grin and rested his hands on his hips, looking completely unworried and calm. My fingers were still quivering, and when I reached for the doorknob, the metal felt alien against my palm. Everything seemed so unreal that I started wondering whether I had even woken up this morning.

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Rush interrupted my thoughts by shooing me into the apartment, and I shuddered in distaste. “Are you sure this is the right place? It looks like my grandma’s house.”

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The whole room had been furnished with old-fashioned objects in drab colours, and was littered with clutter and dolls that gave me reprimanding gazes. And the awful, awful wallpaper, you should not get me started on that.

“Yep,” Rush merely said, clearly not fazed by the disgusting interior at all. Then again, he lived in a ramshackle building.

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“I’ve been waiting for you,” a voice suddenly said, dripping with husky and sensual detail. I reached for my chest in startlement, and watched a stunningly beauteous girl walk into my view, her hips lightly swaying. She was Rush’s friend?

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Rush stepped forwards and greeted the exotic beauty with a tender kiss on her lips, filling me with amazement.

“Hey babe,” he mumbled.

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“Long time no see,” the girl replied, winking teasingly. “I already wondered if you’d run off with china doll over here.”

I felt my cheeks grow hot, but I didn’t say a thing. All I did was giving them a caustic glare. Rush had a girlfriend? My, new wonder of the world.

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The girl in question leapt towards me, almost slapping me with her wild, enthusiastic hand motions. I looked at her with a dull expression on my face, trying to absorb her childlike, singsongy babbling.

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“You must be Mei-Lin!” she exclaimed. “I’m Keiko, your host for tonight. Are you ready for the ride of your life?!”

“Um, I guess.”

Perhaps it wasn’t that odd that she was Rush’s lover. She certainly struck me as another weirdo in my ‘perfect’ life.

“Alrighty then! You can sit back and relax – Rushie and I will do all the work, your presence is the only thing needed for this to work.”

I obeyed and pressed my back to that ugly paisley wallpaper, standing on my toes to evade as much trouble as possible. My gaze sank to my uncomfortable high heels, and my expensive garments – specially bought for the occasion. What had I been thinking?

[jingxia]

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With slightly pouting lips, I watched Keiko and Rush instead – they were busy drawing a circle with unknown signs on the mouldy wooden floor. I felt very out of place. The paranormal wasn’t transgressive to me since I was living with a possessed puppet, but things like magic were rubbish, in my opinion. I wondered what Keiko was going to do; chant in ancient languages and request the protection of fairies?

“Come now, I lied,” Keiko bemused me. “You’ll need to do one tiny thing after all: hold our hands to create a circle.”

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She, Rush and I all let our feet shuffle on the chalk drawing, and intertwined our fingers. Keiko’s skin was warm and dry, whereas Rush’s felt rather clammy. Was he afraid as well? His violet eyes were on his girlfriend, whose lips trembled slightly. I shivered when a tiny, tickling bolt of electricity ran against my hand palms, and my knees grew curiously weak. What was going to happen?

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As soon as that thought formed inside my skull, a bright, white orb of light glittered amidst us. It was blinding and terribly cold, and I parted my lips to utter a gasp. What was that?! Something happening after all? Unbelievable!

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The transcendental ball grew larger and slowly took shape. And then the trashing started. It caused the chamber to distort and blur, windows rattling in their frames, the floor shaking with seismic vibration and groaning under my feet as though we were being hit by an earthquake. I heard Rush shout in fear, but I was too paralysed to move a hair. My heart slammed in my throat.

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There she was, then – a ghostly lady suddenly appearing in our middle. I staggered backwards in fear, and felt my hands slip out of the others’ grasps. The heel of my right shoe hooked between two floorboards and I got stuck, my face forced to watch the air in front of me being drained from all its colouration.

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“Motoko?” Keiko hissed, but I desperately writhed my foot, trying to pry it loose. The pale figure stared at me with a wicked grin, and I shook my head rapidly.

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“That’s not Motoko! It’s not her!”

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“Be damned you forsaken soul,” the other girl growled, throwing her head back with force. “Here I am, you demon – it is me you want.”

The glass in the haunted windows cracked, crystalline shards falling to the ground with breaking, chiming noises. I did not understand what Keiko was doing exactly, but it seemed to have effect. The spirit, emanating a deathly odour, screamed in excruciating pain and anger.

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[jingxia]

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My frightened gaze connected with the woman’s brown and pewter irises, and her false, mannequin smile. I saw Rush standing behind her, his digits hiding his screaming mouth. Fatigue appeared to usurp me. I couldn’t move, and felt frozen on my spot. With impossible agility, the evil spirit lashed out at me, sending a veil of red into my direction.

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Before it could reach me however, Rush dived past me and let his body act like a shield. I shrieked as he fell to the ground. The ill-blest woman attempted to lung at me again with nails like razors, but this time, Keiko was prepared.

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“Oh no you won’t – you have done enough harm for today!” she said, and raised her arms.

A bland clang resonated through the room, and this time, it was the cadaverous lady flinching. Small, wriggling beams enveloped her limbs and scorched her peach-hued flesh while her frame lurched. There was nothing she could do now – she had been captured by the merciless Keiko, who pushed her to the ground.

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Within moments, she had been rendered helpless, falling back into the dark depths of hell. Silence slithered into my ear canals and I sighed faintly, wishing to sink on the floor next to Rush. But he stood up, apparently unharmed, and touched my elbow.

“You okay?”

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I nodded, and stared at Keiko, who was posing smugly.

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“So… number one ghost buster, Keiko has done it again! Never fear, when Keiko is here!”

[Ghanima Atreides]

Wow! More plot development! This was a GREAT chapter, very nicely done with the circle on the floor and them holding hands. I wonder who the new lady is, heh heh...

(GAH I realized I posted the same time as you..lol. Sorry about that.)

[PennyTheCorgi]

Awesome! That was an amazing chapter! Looks like there still might be hope for Mei Lin and Rush too.....

[Jasmin_SC]

Wow, tense, I love the fact that there has been one chapter and already Keiko has so much personality. Awsome story, sorry I never commented before, I was a sort of lurker I guess. Where did you get Keiko's outfit?

[jingxia]

Ghanima Atreides -- yay thanks hun! :giggler: Ah yes.. the animations I used for this chapter.. some had me rolling over the floor with laughter, it was all so silly xD Glad you like it! And no worries about that post, I guess it's the risk of needing to post so many parts. :lol:

PennyTheCorgi -- thank you dear! :) Oh yes. They certainly like each other. :giggler: Mei-Lin dressed up nicely especially for him. (although in the end, I regret using that hairstyle for her.. it didn't look that good after all).

Jasmin -- thanks hun! :D I'm glad you like it, and thanks for commenting! Keiko's outfit is from here: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=212016
Enjoy! :D

[crazygirl247]

wow great update!!! and your sims are so pretty, any chance of uploading a few? plus i N-E-E-D that nose mask on that spirit woman heh... btw where did you get mei-lin's outfit? its cute :P

[jingxia]

crazygirl247 -- :rofl: thanks hun! Mei-Lin's outfit can be found here: http://www.helgasims.com/

I can definitely upload my sims, if you want them! :giggler: I already sent Mei-Lin to two people. I haven't patched my Bodyshop yet though, so once I've done that, I'll repackage them and upload them. (with the nosemask hahaha!)

[Rayline]

That chapter was so well done with the spirit-summoning scenes. Wow. :D

[eruwenfuin]

death to evil dollies :handbag:

[BethanSims2]

OMG, like wow! :blink:

[xxmeghan]

Oh my gosh..so intense! I truly love this story!

[Tsi]

I want all of your simmies! Their all so well made. I love how Mei-Lin looks distinctively chinese and original unlike the maxis chinese default I see so often. Also, rush is really cute. Great job with all of them.

[Gallowsraven]

I keep on missing updates! Anyway, this was incredible......so beautifully written again and the story is just getting more and more interesting..can't wait to see what happens next!!!

Oh as a side note......Rush is so cute! Even if he is weird....

Gallows ^^"

[wicked_t0y]

i agree with everyone, its oh so interesting, you always leave us in suspense :giggler: and as always, the pics and photosopiing are amazing.
wicked

[EdieBird]

Oooh...that's all I can manage to say...ooooooh!

Oh, and for a spirit that wasn't Motoko that spirit really wanted to get Mei-Lin! Hmmm...

And Rush is cuter than ever...LOL

[jingxia]

Rayline -- thanks! :D And happy birthday! (for the fifth time - it hadn't been said here yet :giggler: ) I saw your name in the birthday list at the bottom, so yer.. :P

eruwenfuin -- Whehehee! Yes, smack them with the Crumplebottom handbag! :rofl:

BethanSims2 -- Yay! XD

xxmeghan -- Thank you!!! n_~

tsi -- :giggler: heehee, thanks! I'm glad you like my simmies. I love them too. Except for Motoko. I find her a bit.. odd. :blink: Haha.

Gallowsraven -- Whee, thank you! :D I'm glad this chapter is being liked after all!

wicked_t0y -- Evil cliffhangers :lol: I've already got some nasty ideas for the next chapter! Glad you like it :D

EdieBird -- Heehee! Yesss... :devil: I'll give a couple of hints about the spirit in the next chapter. Haha and aww. Rush is indeed adorable! Thank you! XD

Will start working on chapter nine this afternoon. I've got some evil plans... n_~ Still no new videocard though! So much for that promise :P Haha.

[Bloodflower]

Well now, I haven't been commenting in a looong time, but I now have my computer back, and better than ever. :D

I've been catching up, and this is amazing! I loved the new chapters, great job, once again, this is the most amazing story I've read. I'm craving more. ^^

[jingxia]

Bloodflower -- yay you're back! :D Thanks so much, hun! -blush- Fortunately, you won't have to wait long! Chapter nine is done! Just need to upload it and then it can be posted! :giggler: <33

(woo, avatar love! Dr House is so sexy for an older man xD)

Heehee! I'll start uploading the pics. :) Next chapter will be short and a bit.. evil. It sent shivers down my own spine! :rofl:

[jingxia]

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chapter nine: morbid reveries.

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With eyelids as red as watered wine, my body dragged itself onto the landing – stair after stair and memory after memory flashing on my retinas. I wanted to fall on the floor and lie supine for the rest of the night, with only the surroundings as my company. I was tired, the strange ritual not having rekindled my lust for life, but taken it away.

“Mei-Lin! You are late.”

My mother, just putting away neatly smoothed clothes and the heavy ironing board in front of her. Lackadaisically, I looked up. My hair hung around my face like sweaty rats’ tails and tickled my skin. There was no reason to look pretty.

Would she realise that Motoko was gone? If it had been my puppet, whose puppet I had become?

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“Ayumi’s parents called…” Gone was my daze. “Apparently, she is not doing very well. Her condition is terminal. She has been brought to the Intensive Care, but the doctors said that she probably will not wake up anymore.”

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I shivered. I had killed her. Why had Motoko’s banishment made me expect that everything would be okay again?

“I am sorry, Bao. I know you two were good friends. I have got some better news though – your father rang as well.”

My father, the soldier, who was always gone.

“We will be moving back to Germany.”

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At least I would be away from it all.

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I would be able to graduate in the country where I was born.

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Maybe I would even forget my pain, my trouble. The horrors I caused. The disaster I had been. I just wanted to sleep, to rest my weary eyes, and dream of a better life. To discard it all…

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“So you think you can rid yourself of me?! Toss me away like a piece of garbage?!”

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“After all I’ve done for you, after all my care. I always protected you, shielded you from harm. But were you ever grateful, little brat?”

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“No. I even got a heart, I wanted to change for you. I wanted to show you that I am capable of loving.”

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“But you never loved me. I know it now.”

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“I’ll show you what it is like – to be like me. Lifeless, abandoned and hated.”

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“You’ll learn what it is like to be unloved, Mei-Lin. You’ll learn.”

[jingxia]

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“Will we still be going on holiday, honey?”

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“You promised we would, god I need to get out of here. Mei-Lin is safe now – there’s really no need to linger in Japan. I know you miss your mommy, hehe.”

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“Yes. Alright, my love. We’ll go.”

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“I love you, my little pumpkin-nose.”

[Rayline]

Pumpkin-nose? I can't stand that wench.

Motoko is being so mean too. :(

[jingxia]

Rayline -- :lol: I love Keiko. And yes... what did Motoko do to Mei-Lin? Is she dead? We'll have to find out later :P STAY TUNED... [/movie voice]

[PennyTheCorgi]

Nooo, Mei Lin can't be dead! That
would make the story alot shorter.....
Pumpkin nose!? :eviltongu Humph! I want
Mei Lin and Rush to be together. :luff:

[EdieBird]

BAD Motoko! *grabs a big pair of pliers to pop evil dolly heads off with*

Keiko is so smug...LOL I just want to slap her. Pumpkin-nose...pffft! Somebody try calling me that, I'll sic my own evil dolly on them. (but what would he do? snuggle them to death? bah!)

[wicked_t0y]

haha, pumpkin nose! but pumpkins do not haff noses!! ok, no. hehe, great update! i thought they got rid of motoko, but shes back! *twilight zone background music* i want to see what happens with mei-lin!
wicked

[Ghanima Atreides]

Aww poor Mei! You couldn't kill off that adorable girl...could you? :mob: :P

[eruwenfuin]

it's still alive, and apparently, strangling. i think all of my nails just got bitten off. evil little dollies deserve : :bricks:. and some other painfull things i cannot mention or else pg-ratings will have to go up.

[EdieBird]

it's still alive, and apparently, strangling. i think all of my nails just got bitten off. evil little dollies deserve : :bricks:. and some other painfull things i cannot mention or else pg-ratings will have to go up.

I have a few suggestions....LOL One of my hobbies involves taking dolls apart, painting them, and then BAKING THEM in the oven...think Motoko would like that? MUHAHAHAAH Oh, and then I stab their heads with a needle to put in their hair...for Motoko, I'd suggest a really BIG needle.

Gee, I sound as evil as the doll... LOL

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- Oooh :devil: Funnily, first time I put them on the lot, Mei-Lin was disgusted by him - the lightning bolt with the red cross through it. xD Surprisingly, they had 1 lightning bolt afterwards. Keiko+Rush have 1 lightning bolt too, though.

EdieBird -- Lololol! Your evil torture techniques remind me of this old video by Soundgarden, Black Hole Sun. :giggler: Someone's roasting a barbie above a barbeque in it. :rofl:

wicked_t0y -- Hahah. xD "Pumpkin-nose" was the first silly nickname that popped into my mind. Keiko seems weird enough to use it!

Ghanima Atreides -- heeehee.. maybe there's something worse than death? :devil: :lol:

eruwenfuin -- :giggler: ooh the story would be done without evil Motoko to bully Mei! xD And she'll become even more evil soon.. :twisted:

I almost can't wait to show what will happen next. :lol: I'd better go in-game to shoot pics first. :P

Ooh and a 'blooper' for you guys. What really happened in-game:
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(click to make it bigger)

Darn Mei-Lin messing with my storylines! :rofl:

[.~*Iris*~.]

worse than death?????????? aaaaaaaaaaahhh!!! don't make her a lifeless possessed doll!!!!! noooo poor Mei!!

but again, the pictures are awsome and the glow effect when Motoko gets in the room add so much to the pics!

[jennywren]

don't let her be hurt! I love this story, poor ayumi :( but... you never know she might wake up

[auroraspirit]

Oh no! If they leave Mei-Lin will be in great danger, I hope Rush talks to her before it is too late.

I have missed out so much on this story, time has gotten the better of me lol.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[jingxia]

[ note: thank you for your comments, everyone ;D here is the next chapter! Hadn't felt like writing a lot lately, but I finally finished it today xD ]

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Chapter ten: sublime.

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Once, I had fallen in love with a young woman... with hair like black velvet and inkwell eyes. Her life was the intricate web I wove, with sticky, silken threads that always brought her back to me.

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I could make her dance with a twitch of my finger, dance like a ballerina puppet on tiny strings. But then the truth bled on her satin skin and tainted her flesh, and the box in which I kept my heart started to smell...

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Love is a disease... and I can only rip it out of me.

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But I can have her in different ways... no path is the only one.

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You know it too, don't you, hairy brat? With your ever conniving marbles of eyes.

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You know it is not me... or her. Get out.

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I hate animals. They know too much.

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Oh how I enjoy finally being free. Without the burdens of heart and conscience that drop on me like a whole pack of snow. Without the pain and stigma that some lives bring... old lives. Our love was more of an obsession anyway. Unwanted desire coursing through my makeshift arteries, pushed on by an imaginary heart.

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I can do what I want now. I can be alive once more. Learn the pleasures of modern life. Be fatigued no longer.

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I have her body.
I have her heart.
And she has my burdens.

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Funny, how fate rejects its favourite children.

[Rayline]

Interesting. Mmm...

[eruwenfuin]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, things are getting spicy :D (srry my knowledge of english adjectives is sincerely lacking)

[wicked_t0y]

oooohhhhhh... uuuhhhhhh... was she kissing a random guy?! well, things are starting to get interesting... i mean more interesting...

[PennyTheCorgi]

Oh no! Did Motoko posess Mei Lin!? That bitch of a doll, I'd do to her what I did to my barbies, bury her up to her neck in the yard... :evil:

[EdieBird]

Ooooh...twisty! Definitely looks like a case of possession...Motoko's certainly looking empty at the moment, and I'm sure Mei-Lin wouldn't go around kissing townies for no reason!

Hey Pumpkin-Nose, China Doll needs rescuing again! (sounds like I'm talking in code now...)

[Gallowsraven]

Interesting! Although it's so sad.......Motoko seemed so sweet in the beginning! :((

Excited to see what happens next!

^^"
Gallows

[TheDuecedFaerie_SC]

This.. so. great! So glad I found it! And to think I hardly ever check this section of the forum. I got chills at the first sentence. :D

[Loco]

Wow, this is so, so amazing... I'd been meaning to read it for a while, and I only just got round to it. Motoko is so twisted, and Mei-Lin is so sweet! You're an incredibly writer, and your pictures are so beautiful. Looking forward to the next update! :D

[auroraspirit]

That's what I call an out of body experience! LOL

Auroraspirit :angel:

[jingxia]

Rayline -- Glad you think so. xD -bows-

eruwenfuin -- heehee, oh no worries! I always have to rack my brain for good adjectives too. :giggler:

wicked_t0y -- definitely kissing a random guy. :twisted: I'm contemplating about making it worse than that. XD

PennyTheCorgi -- Hahaha I should put you in my game and let you attack her! :rofl:

EdieBird -- haha yay, my readers start talking in code! :devil: You're right, Mei-Lin is way too shy to kiss random guys!

Gallowsraven -- thank you! :D Motoko will do extreme things to get what she wants! xD

TheDuecedFaerie -- Yay, thanks so much! :anime: Glad you found the story, and that you're enjoying it!

Loco -- Aww thank you -blush- Thanks for reading! :D

auroraspirit -- haha definitely! :lol: aaah, the drama. xD

Thanks for reading, everyone! And for your sweet comments. I've already got a few pics for the next chapter; Mei-Lin (or should I say, Mo-Lin or Meitoko) will get an interesting makeover. XDD

[erinboberin33]

Haha.

I feel stupid.

When i read the first chapter awhile back, I hated it.
Partly because it scared me lol.

But I saw it on the top recently posted and whatever so i
decided to give it another shot. I just read the whole thing.

Oh my. i LOVEE it!
You are an amazing writer!

Keep it up ;D

[Plum_SC]

AHHH!!! I started reading this last night and now I'm hooked! More, more!

[Bloodflower]

*sneaks in* I want more. :D
*sneaks out*

:valentine

[kristalshyt]

OMG! This story is amazing! I'm very excited to see what happens next... but I will wait patiently for your next chapter, as I always try to. :)

[jingxia]

erinboberin33 -- Aww I'm glad you came back and enjoyed it after all! :D Hehe! Thanks so much!

Plum -- Heehee, yay! xD I'm glad you like it, Plum! (what a beautiful username! The "Mei" part from Mei-Lin means "Plum" as well :D And I let you wait for so long T^T now I'll finally update though!)

Bloodflower -- :valentine More coming up at last! :giggler:

kristalshyt -- Yay, thank you! I guess you had to be really patient this time. ):

I feel SO ashamed of myself! I haven't updated for so long! I'm really sorry, everyone. ): I'll just honestly say that I've been playing an online game that has me addicted, and that I haven't worked on the story that much. Pictures have been done for ages too. You can kick me now if you want to. ):

Anyway, I finally DID finish a chapter now! I decided to squeeze one in-between, so you won't see Mei-Lin's makeover yet (that chapter sucks -.-) and since I'll get my new graphics card tomorrow, I will update faster again afterwards. I promise. :)

I'll post the new chapter in a few minutes. Although its quality is a bit bleh I have to say. ): Really need to get into this again. :3

-starts posting quickly-

[jingxia]

[ note: here it is, in all its suckiness ): ]

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Chapter 11: Huan.

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“Don’t cry, my sweet Huan...”

This place is freezing, I know. Frost nibbles whatever part of skin it can find. And all Huan has is her old silken dress, while her little feet are bare... what can I do?

“Hush, be quiet now, child. You shouldn’t be keeping the soldiers awake.”

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One day, we won’t have to live in the cold... in the ruins of what once was our beautiful house. And we won’t see soldiers wherever we look. They have destroyed our country, gone is our Eden.

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“But we won’t give up, Huan – I promise.”

--

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“I’m home, Huan darling.”

Such an exhausting night... I thought it would never end. That they would not stop pouring their booze down their throats, or tell me to quit dancing on these painful shoes.

“Did you enjoy yourself, my love? Did the men take good care of you?”

At least we have a place to live in, no matter how small it is. I guess we are better of than many other families... Daddy, oh poor daddy.

Don’t think of him, Motoko. Forget the past.

...What?

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“Huan?! Drop that right now! HUAN!”

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It is too late, it is always too late. I am a failure at life. I am a horrible mother. No – I am not a mother. My child is dead! I am a monster!

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There is only one way... yes. And perhaps I will see Huan again, and daddy.

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BANG.

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My breath fled my mouth abruptly in a loud gasp, while my chest heaved up and down. I shot up, widening my eyes in shock, before realising that it had all been a dream. A horrible dream.

Another nightmare about the little girl. Huan.

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“Huan,” I whispered in surprise, while sweat ran down my spine. My body felt strange and highly uncomfortable, and I nervously shifted on the bed. Why was I wearing Motoko’s pyjama’s? I can’t remember a thing... what is this room?

Where were my memories? No matter how intensely I focused my mind, everything before this moment seemed to be rather vague. Why these clothes? I looked down. Why was my hair brown?

Don’t think of him, Motoko. Forget the past.

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Why did I dream about Motoko? Staring at the wall opposite me, my eyes caught the glimpse of a familiar face in the mirror, gazing down at me.

No... it can’t be.

Motoko’s face.

Don’t tell me that I am... Motoko?

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I stood up with tears in my eyes, my feet hitting a floor that turned around and around. I instantly sank back on the soft mattress. My body... her body, was powerless. There was no strength in my muscles, as if I had been sleeping for a long time. I started to cry.

This body... she locked me up in her body. She must have. What can I do, what can I do now?

There was nothing I could do. Perhaps I should lie back down and rest, try to awake my paralysed limbs. I shivered, pressing the downy blankets tightly to my chest. Yes, that was what I would do. And then I would leave this place, try to find help. Would anyone believe me? They must. Rush, Keiko! They will believe me.

... I truly hoped...

[PennyTheCorgi]

Wow, I kinda feel bad for Motoko now...:blink: Although she's still evil for possesing Mei Lin. :nod: Awesome chapter, it was sooo NOT Sucky! Stop saying your chapters or sucky or I'll...um, pinch you! :lol: Seriously though, your an awesome writer and your story is amazing. :)

[Loco]

WOW, that was amazing! So powerful. I'm really glad to see this story up and running again. :) Huan is so cute, that's so sad...

[Rayline]

Things are getting more and more interesting. :D

[Ghanima Atreides]

Ohh that sneaky doll...although it is slightly better than I had expected, I thought she was going to kill Mei Lin and turn her into a posessed doll too. I hope Rush and that chick can do something for her, and that they won't try to kill her :blink:

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- yay thank you :giggler: I'm glad you still like it! I always have the feeling that the quality keeps going downhill lol! xD

Loco -- Thank you! :D To be honest, I'm glad it's up and running again as well! I kept having this nagging feeling "you... must... work... on... story..." :lol: I felt pretty guilty for not updating so long. xD

Rayline -- Heehee! Definitely! :3 And we'll learn more and more about Motoko now! Since Mei-Lin is in her body, and has access to her memories etc. n_~

Ghanima Atreides -- I couldn't harm Mei-Lin too much xD Although I like to make the most disastrous things happen to my characters sometimes. :twisted: But I have such a weak spot for my sims. xD I like your idea though, honestly... -twiddles fingers evilly- XD maybe someone else... bwhahaha. And yay, we'll see old faces in the next chapter!

Thank you for reading, and your comments :D always very appreciated! xx

[EdieBird]

Poor Motoko. (but I still say she's gonna need punishin'! Gotta learn to deal with grief, not just go around making other people's lives miserable!)

Poor Mei-Lin, too. I guess for the moment she really is a China Doll...

Poor me, also. This update wasn't long enough to satiate my addiction! :eviltongu

[jingxia]

Poor Motoko. (but I still say she's gonna need punishin'! Gotta learn to deal with grief, not just go around making other people's lives miserable!)

Poor Mei-Lin, too. I guess for the moment she really is a China Doll...

Poor me, also. This update wasn't long enough to satiate my addiction! :eviltongu

:rofl: Indeed. But then the story would be a lot less interesting I think! xD haha!

And that's true, a real China Doll.. hadn't thought of that yet! :twisted:

Aww no worries -hugs- Next update is soon to come :D I've already got some pictures! (although I might reshoot them, because they irk me xD)

-gets to work right away-

[kt4prez]

What an amazing story. I love your writing style and you pictures. You are truly talented :D

[jingxia]

What an amazing story. I love your writing style and you pictures. You are truly talented :D

Thank you so much! You're making me blush! xD :giggler: Thanks for reading :D

And I've got good news! My new video-card is here, and installed! Yay! I only took a quick peek in my game, but so far I noticed I finally have Smooth Edges options. :twisted:

[oniella]

Just read the whole thing!

This is an awesome story! Poor Mei-Lin :( ... or Motoko now.... :( That dream is freaky and really chilly and OMG .... :(

And I wanted her to get with Rush too! .... Good story!

:) lol

[kristalshyt]

The update was far from "sucky." It was very good, in fact. A bit of back story on Motoko, it seems. :)

[longears15]

Dorka, I've only just discovered this story (haven't been around here for a while), but WOW :blink: You're very talented :) Can't wait to read more.

[jingxia]

oniella -- thank you! xD Glad you like it! Yay another Mei-Lin/Rush shipper. :giggler: No worries, there's still hope!

kristalshyt -- whee! Thank you! :D There will be even more details about Motoko's past soon! :3

longears15 -- thank you so much! :anime: I'm glad you're enjoying it :D

Yay! Chapter 12 coming up in a moment n_~ <33

Will be the only chapter that's still done with my old video-card (except for the title cover). Next chapter will be made with lots of new video-card goodness! -is so in love with it- haha! :valentine

[jingxia]

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Chapter twelve: betrayal.

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The bright, morning sun shone down on me with incredible enthusiasm as I stood in front of a shopping window. Apart from my renewed, extraordinary reflection, I saw an amazing display of toys so cute they made my heart beat faster. I squealed in excitement, and hopped from one foot to another.

“Oh my god! I want it all! So adorable!”

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I turned around with a sensual smile, ready to order my man-slave, um, boyfriend to buy it all for me. I knew he could not say no, the lazy idiot he was, and that was exactly why I had dragged him along on my daily shopping trip.

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“Yes, my princess,” he drawled, his masculine frame slouching as always. I wondered why his spine hadn’t snapped in two yet.

“Did you bring along all your credit cards?” I cooed innocently. “Including your parents’?”

“Yes, my love...”

“Fantastic! Let’s get started then, you know I won’t be happy if I don’t come back with more than two shopping bags! And you don’t want me to cry again, do you?”

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“Holy hell!” I suddenly heard a voice resounding behind me. “If that ain’t Mei-Lin!”

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Pivoting on a stiletto heel, my azure eyes, encircled by thick black lashes, snapped towards my right. Instantly, they narrowed, and I tightly clenched my teeth. Rats.

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“What’s the matter, Mei?” Keiko said, clasping her hands together. “Don’t you recognise us? We were the ones ridding you of your... problem, remember?”

Problem. So they were the fools who had attacked my spirit. I curled up my slender fingers against my palm, digging my neatly polished nails into my skin. How unfortunate to meet them here. I parted my lips and let a small, caustic grin slither across my face.

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“Of course I remember you,” I replied, trying to keep the wryness out of my tone. “You were the ones who... saved my life! I am ever grateful.” My back started to itch. Why hadn’t I murdered them when I had the chance? I could have turned them into lifeless puppets, like my little Mei-Lin. The thought made me giggle softly.

“We never expected to see you here!” Keiko babbled on, her chocolate-brown eyes filled with a warmth that made me feel disgusted. I didn’t understand humans and their love. Love is weakness.

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Rush chimed in. “I thought I would never see you again! This is unbelievable! Do come with us, we were just about to have lunch.” His strangely coloured irises sparkled. “There are so many things I want to tell you!”

Keiko prodded his side with her elbow, and he winced. “Who’s the blondie?”

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My man-slave lackadaisically raised an arm, twiddling his fingers into a small wave. “His name is Brent,” I answered, before he could open his mouth. “He is my boyfriend.”

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“B-boyfriend?” Rush echoed, appearing shocked. I felt a twist of satisfaction inside of me.

“Yeah, we’re planning to get married some time soon,” Brent slurred. Perfect! I had not thought that he would be that useful.

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“That’s great!” Keiko sang. “Let’s have a drink to celebrate! I know a place nearby. It sucks, but nobody ever goes there so it’s relaxed and stuff.”

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I produced a faint smile. Perhaps I could wreak some havoc today after all...

[jingxia]

The small, shabby restaurant was deserted, except for a few bored employees who leaned against walls, bars and tables. It was a bright place, filled with light that flooded through the tall windows, but the furniture was mismatched and the art ridiculous. We sat down at a large table close to the back wall, with me locked in by Brent and Rush. I had rather sat on the outside to make escaping easy, but my evil-drenched, brooding plans drowned out the discomfort.

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“How has your life been?” Rush whispered to me, while Keiko ordered a few fruit-adorned drinks. “Are you happy?”

I nodded, uttering a dry chuckle. “Could not be happier. Brent is a lovely man, and I’m very much enjoying my... freedom.” The comatose image of my punished Mei-Lin, lying stilly in her room flashed before my retinas. Oh yes, Mei-Lin was so happy.

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“I am glad to hear that...” Rush said. “You have changed a lot...”

A laugh fled the depths of my throat, and I gave him a naughty wink. “Do you like the new look?”

“Um, I don’t know. I think I prefer your old look to be honest...”

I felt the familiar, aggressive pull in my mind that always arose during my saturnine plays, or when I did not get what I desired. The abrupt lust to be mean and tear silken skin apart, to see a carpet of blood before my feet. To smell the decaying scent of death, and know I caused it.

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“Too bad,” I hissed. “You won’t ever find me in your bed anyway.”

I had longed to say something more vulgar, something more shocking, but I knew that I had to be careful in public. Their startled countenances were appeasing enough already. Keiko’s eyelids fluttered and closed, while Rush’s confused gaze was frozen to my face. A grimace appeared on my jaw as I raised myself, motioning Brent to get out of my way.

“I don’t know why I came here,” I spat. “You lowlife pigs are merely remnants of a past forsaken, there is no need to waste my precious time on you.”

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“Mei!” Rush exclaimed, and he leapt up, grabbing my arm. “What did I do to—“

I pulled myself free from his pushy grip, and sent him a furious glare. “Don’t ever touch me. I despise you.”

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As fast as I could, I ran away from them – my shoes madly clicking on the floorboards and my pink hair flowing from my crown like waterfalls. I left them all behind without giving their stunned faces one more look.

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And that night, I planned their deaths.

[PennyTheCorgi]

Oh no, bad Motoko! I hope she doesn't kill Rush! Keiko maybe.....:lol: but not Rush! He's gotta be alive to rescue Mei Lin. :D

[Loco]

Motoko, you evil little b!tch! Rush, kill her! Save Mei! (I think I'm getting a little too wrapped up in this. But I love it so much!) :D

[wicked_t0y]

wow, mei´s new look and what she did is rather... shocking, but then again its not mei, its evil puppet Motoko, am i right? i love your story dorka, you have done an awesome job , with the pics and the writing. :D

[prettiammie2005]

Looks to me like Keiko already has some idea of what happened. Rush looked shocked to hear "Mei-Lin" be so rude, yet Keiko... Sat there with no expression. She knows what happened.

On a side note, I LOVE Brent the man-slave. XD Where can I get me one of those?

[jingxia]

PennyTheCorgi -- hahaha xD oooh everyone dislikes Keiko! :giggler: Next chapter, you'll hate her even more I'm sure. :twisted:

Loco -- Aww I'm glad you love it that much! :D -feels happy-

wicked_t0y -- Heehehe :devil: Indeed! You're right, it's Motoko in Mei's body :D I think Mei-Lin would be too shy to dye her hair pink, yes xD Thank you for loving the story! :D

prettiammie2005 -- yay! Completely correct! xD When I first took pictures, I was intending to make her say something like "Mmm something fishy going on here" but I decided to let the pics do the talking. :lol: Hahaha xD The man-slave is indeed useful :twisted: I don't think Motoko really wants to marry him though XD -wants a man-slave too- Maybe Motoko can get us a few :devil:

Thanks for reading everyone! :anime:

Pictures for the next chapter are done too. I just keep going in game to drool over the improved graphics. xD It feels like a whole new game! Now I just have to wait for the Seasons EP. ^^

-will start writing after dinner- :3

[eruwenfuin]

RUSHHHHHHHHHH, my pretty, don't dieeeeeeeee. we need you to keep our drooling alive!!!!. (mei, and you need to save mei)

[jingxia]

RUSHHHHHHHHHH, my pretty, don't dieeeeeeeee. we need you to keep our drooling alive!!!!. (mei, and you need to save mei)

xD -giggles madly- oooh I love Rush too. :twisted:

glad you find him so cute! xD I'm always scared my male sims look too normal! hahaha <3 :D

Just finished Chapter 13. Someone's going to be cruel to Rush, guns and swords and torture devices ready, ladies! :devil: :lol:
(mmm makes me wonder if any guys read my story? I'm just blindly assuming most of you sweethearts are female, don't hit me! -hides- xD)

Will post it tomorrow :luff:

[eruwenfuin]

i think I might cry if rush gets hurt...

[Rayline]

Hilarious chapter. I love it!

[kt4prez]

Oo amazing update. Motoko is awesomely evil. i love her!

[beautful love]

Ahhh, Dorka, you're a literary genius! This story is so addicting!!!!! Amazingness. IT draws you in and it's like..wow.

[jingxia]

eruwenfuin -- awww! -hugs- I'll make sure nothing bad happens to him then. :) Next chapter he will feel a bit sad though!

Rayline -- hehe, thanks! xD Glad to hear I was able to make it funny, my sense of humour usually is a bit... dry XD

kt4prez -- ooh yay! Motoko has a fan! :D Thank you!

beautful love -- Aww really? -blushes- thank you so much! I'm glad it draws you in, that's my goal for this story! :anime:

Thanks for your sweet comments everyone! :D I will start posting the next chapter now!

[jingxia]

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Chapter thirteen: mistake.

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It was late in the afternoon, close to bitter dusk. The weary sun had already set, allowing the house to be wrapped in the arms of lissom night. Together in a still rather bare living room, sat Rush and Keiko – neither of them uttering a word. The raven haired female was seated on a small, wobbly stool, her fingers compulsively ironing out every tiny wrinkle on her clothes.

Then, at last, her chocolate-coloured eyes crawled towards her boyfriend, and she carefully opened her mouth. “Can you please stop lying on that loveseat all day long? You haven’t moved a hair since we returned. It’s working on my nerves...”

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Rush frowned his brow, and gave her an empty glare. “Why? I’m not bothering you, am I? You know I’m not feeling well.”

“It’s just annoying! Especially because I’m positive that Mei-Lin caused this.”

He lowered his head, his obsidian-black locks falling into his sight. Not this again... she would kill everyone on this earth just to be the only point of attention... “Yes well my love, I am worried about her. Aren’t you? Something’s just not right. She would never—“

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“How do you know?” Keiko shot back at him, irritation tainting her features. “Perhaps she really turned into a nasty wench. Otherwise she would never have been so, so... see, I don’t even have words for it!”

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Rush exhaled his breath into a deep, lamented sigh, standing up and pacing around the room. “You’ve been so snappy lately...”

“No wonder! All you do is talk about her! Mei-Lin this, Mei-Lin that. When we left Japan, your mind was always occupied with that girl, and you haven’t stopped thinking about her since!”

“What are you implying?! You mean I like her better than you?”

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“Yes!” Keiko stamped her feet on the creaky floorboards, swaying her arms like a child throwing a tantrum. Her cheeks had slowly turned a deep red, while her exotic eyes flashed a thunderstorm. “You’re in love with her! I just know it! A woman feels these things, Rush!”

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He did not say anything. He knew he could deny it or admit it, and both answers would leave her seething. Most of all, he felt like kicking himself for having been so stupid – and also, because he had that terrible urge to smile hysterically. That ridiculous grimace that haunted him at the worst of times, curling into sorrowful air.

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“I’m sick of it,” Keiko whispered simply. “I no longer want to be your girlfriend, mainly because you can’t get someone else. I refuse to be that puppet, Rush! I deserve better than this!”

Stunned by her harsh words, he stared at her – not sure what to say or what to do. “You can’t leave me,” he whimpered in shock, his lips forming an ‘o’. “I need you, honey!”

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“No, you do not need me. Don’t tell me you didn’t foresee this? Is your gift truly that useless?”

“I... I... I can’t decide what parts of the future I see...”

A triumphant gaze snaked on Keiko’s visage. “Then you are dumber than I thought. Farewell.” Her shoes squeaking on the blinking floor, she turned around and left the room. Before slamming the door behind her, she made sure to throw her soft hairs over her shoulder, and look back at Rush’s pained face. His lips were trembling. I am sorry to do this, pumpkin-nose... but it’s for the best, for now.

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As soon as her lithe figure had disappeared, Rush dug his fingers into his hair and produced a smothered groan. “What did I do what did I do what did I do?” Desperately, he flopped down on the furry stool, hiding his face behind his hands. The rest of the evening, he remained there – crying woefully.

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“Hey, mister Drunkard...”

[Loco]

Noooo, you can't stop there! Poor Rush-baby... great update!

[PennyTheCorgi]

Ach! You can't stop there! Hehehe, Keiko's gone though....:lol: :flamer:

[kt4prez]

I love the puppet reference Keiko uses. Makes you kinda wonder who's the real puppet in the end. Very deep story :D

[jingxia]

Loco -- Thank you! :D Evil cliffhangers xD But no worries, update will be very soon. n_~

PennyTheCorgi -- Hahaha XD well... she's not completely gone yet :twisted:

kt4prez -- Yay! :D I guess that in the end, everyone has been someone's puppet yes! :anime:

Thanks for reading everyone! :luff: Chapter 14 will be here tomorrow! :D

[Ghanima Atreides]

Ohh the plot thickens! But I am sure if there's anyone who's gonna suspect that Motoko switched bodies with Mei Lin, it's Rush. :) I'm loving this story more and more each time :D

[kristalshyt]

Wow... I missed chapter 12... Yay! 2 for 1! :p

Quite the cliffhanger there, Dorka. Your graphics look great (heck, they looked better than mine before, even *kicking my computer*). I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. :)

[jennywren]

arrgh! no don't hurt him! rushhhhhhhh! be careful! wonderful update

[auroraspirit]

Eek! It looks Rush is in the line of Motoko's powers, I hope he gets away.

Auroraspirit :angel:

[beautful love]

COULD YOU GET ANY MORE AMAZING!?!?!?! I'm jelous of you and your creative geniusness.