The Doll In The Closet

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(The eye is Akuma's eye, and the girl is Nanoka)]]

Tmp, tmp, tmp. Tmp, tmp, tmp. Akuma's shoes made a quiet tapping sound on the marble floors. He tossed his head this way and that, looking at everything he passed. The eight words Yoshi had said to him rang in his head.

"Whatever you do Akuma, don't make a sound"

Akuma's medium had been very clear, as his face was blank and serious. Remembering the words, Akuma stopped walking. He had been given the orders to never leave Yoshi's room, as his parents might brake Akuma. But since everyone was on vacation for a week, he could walk freely. Although, the maid lived on the bottom floor, she never came out. But if she ever heard anything, she might sprint out and also brake Akuma. Akuma slipped off his shoes and hid them behind a potted plant in the hallway.

He started walking again down the long hallway. There were doors everywhere, but he was drawn to the door at the end of the hallway. He had heard Yoshi say that the door had been locked and nobody could ever get in since the key was lost. Akuma called for Moma, his artificial spirit, and ordered him to unlock the door. Moma went through the door and unlocked it from the inside. The small closet was only 3ft by 3ft. And laying perfectly in the middle, was a rozen maiden box. Akuma traced the roses on the box, they were smooth and soft. He traced the lock and opened the box quietly. A beautiful doll lay inside, her long black hair filled most of the box. Inside her hand, she was clutching the wind up key. Akuma opened her hand and took the wind up key. He picked up the doll and wound her up. She began to shake and suddenly she wrapped her arms around Akuma's neck. Shocked, but understanding, Akuma hugged the girl. She quietly whispered in his ear, "My name is Nanoka, and I am the 12th rozen maiden doll. Thank you, for winding me up."