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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4851876" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Black Guard: Part 2 – The Book of Matthew</strong></p><p></p><p>Matthew’s bedroom was covered in toys, especially army toys such as helicopters, planes, etc. Despite the mess, his queen-sized bed was immaculately made, covered with a Star Warrior’s bed cover. Matthew was playing a violent zombie-shooting game on a PlayPal connected to a twenty inch television that rested on a cherry wood dresser. </p><p></p><p>Jim-Bean and Archive scanned the room, each perceiving it differently. </p><p></p><p>"You shouldn't play that kid," Jim-Bean muttered, pointing at the PlayPal. "It'll rot your brain."</p><p></p><p>Archive paused, staring at the closet in the northeast corner of the room. He put one palm on the closet door, eyes closed. “Mind if we look in your closet?”</p><p></p><p>Matthew shrugged, never taking his eyes off the game. A zombie groaned just before its head exploded. </p><p></p><p>Archive opened the closet door.</p><p></p><p>It was a large walk-in closet, littered with several boxes of toys, clothing, and shoes. Archive pushed aside one of the boxes. He pulled out a handmade scroll made from colored paper that was glued in strips to two small pieces of wood. </p><p></p><p>Lisa looked on apprehensively. “What’s that?”</p><p></p><p>“It looks a bit like the Torah,” said Archive, unrolling it on Matthew’s bed. “It’s in Hebrew.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t look at me,” said Hammer. “I’m not Jewish.”</p><p></p><p>“Me neither, but I can read it,” said Archive, squinting down at the scroll. “It’s from the Book of Exodus: <em>God heard their groaning, and remembered his covenant. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and I will take you for my people. It was a night of watching by the Lord, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.</em>”</p><p></p><p>“Who wrote it?” asked Lisa.</p><p></p><p> “I don’t know,” said Archive. “Has anyone else had access to this room?”</p><p></p><p>Lisa shook her head. “Matthew, do you know anything about this? Matthew?”</p><p></p><p>Matthew finally looked up. “No,” he said sullenly. “It was probably the Rabi.”</p><p></p><p>“Who?” asked Hammer.</p><p></p><p>“The Rabi. He’s cool.”</p><p></p><p>Archive sat on the bed. “You mean a Rabbi?”</p><p></p><p>“Whatever,” said Matthew. “I don’t mind him.”</p><p></p><p>“Why don’t you mind him?” asked Archive.</p><p></p><p>“He’s nice. He says that it’s okay. Aimee though…she’s something different.”</p><p></p><p>“Who’s Aimee?” asked Hammer.</p><p></p><p>“A little girl. She’s always scared. She wants to go.”</p><p></p><p>“Go where?” asked Archive.</p><p></p><p>Matthew shrugged. “There are bad ones too. Some are angry and want to hurt us, but Rabi won’t let them.”</p><p></p><p>Lisa pulled Archive out of the room. “Is there a ghost in my son’s room?”</p><p></p><p>Archive chose his words carefully. “More like a guardian spirit,” he said. “This Rabbi, whoever he is, is watching over Matthew.”</p><p></p><p>Lisa sighed. “About time one of them was useful. I’m going to go put Marissa to bed. Wake me if you need anything.”</p><p></p><p>Lisa left. Hammer and Jim-Bean joined Archive at the doorway, leaving behind the electronic sounds of exploding zombies. </p><p></p><p>“So how did that scroll get in there?” asked Jim-Bean.</p><p></p><p>“Ghosts don’t usually write things without help.”</p><p></p><p>“Help?” asked Hammer.</p><p></p><p>“The Rabbi possessed Matthew,” Archive said grimly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4851876, member: 3285"] [b]Black Guard: Part 2 – The Book of Matthew[/b] Matthew’s bedroom was covered in toys, especially army toys such as helicopters, planes, etc. Despite the mess, his queen-sized bed was immaculately made, covered with a Star Warrior’s bed cover. Matthew was playing a violent zombie-shooting game on a PlayPal connected to a twenty inch television that rested on a cherry wood dresser. Jim-Bean and Archive scanned the room, each perceiving it differently. "You shouldn't play that kid," Jim-Bean muttered, pointing at the PlayPal. "It'll rot your brain." Archive paused, staring at the closet in the northeast corner of the room. He put one palm on the closet door, eyes closed. “Mind if we look in your closet?” Matthew shrugged, never taking his eyes off the game. A zombie groaned just before its head exploded. Archive opened the closet door. It was a large walk-in closet, littered with several boxes of toys, clothing, and shoes. Archive pushed aside one of the boxes. He pulled out a handmade scroll made from colored paper that was glued in strips to two small pieces of wood. Lisa looked on apprehensively. “What’s that?” “It looks a bit like the Torah,” said Archive, unrolling it on Matthew’s bed. “It’s in Hebrew.” “Don’t look at me,” said Hammer. “I’m not Jewish.” “Me neither, but I can read it,” said Archive, squinting down at the scroll. “It’s from the Book of Exodus: [I]God heard their groaning, and remembered his covenant. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and I will take you for my people. It was a night of watching by the Lord, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.[/I]” “Who wrote it?” asked Lisa. “I don’t know,” said Archive. “Has anyone else had access to this room?” Lisa shook her head. “Matthew, do you know anything about this? Matthew?” Matthew finally looked up. “No,” he said sullenly. “It was probably the Rabi.” “Who?” asked Hammer. “The Rabi. He’s cool.” Archive sat on the bed. “You mean a Rabbi?” “Whatever,” said Matthew. “I don’t mind him.” “Why don’t you mind him?” asked Archive. “He’s nice. He says that it’s okay. Aimee though…she’s something different.” “Who’s Aimee?” asked Hammer. “A little girl. She’s always scared. She wants to go.” “Go where?” asked Archive. Matthew shrugged. “There are bad ones too. Some are angry and want to hurt us, but Rabi won’t let them.” Lisa pulled Archive out of the room. “Is there a ghost in my son’s room?” Archive chose his words carefully. “More like a guardian spirit,” he said. “This Rabbi, whoever he is, is watching over Matthew.” Lisa sighed. “About time one of them was useful. I’m going to go put Marissa to bed. Wake me if you need anything.” Lisa left. Hammer and Jim-Bean joined Archive at the doorway, leaving behind the electronic sounds of exploding zombies. “So how did that scroll get in there?” asked Jim-Bean. “Ghosts don’t usually write things without help.” “Help?” asked Hammer. “The Rabbi possessed Matthew,” Archive said grimly. [/QUOTE]
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