Gone

The peculiar creature smiled as the two brothers stopped in front of him. They looked tired and sad. Finally Flim broke the silence.

"I can't believe it malfunctioned."

"We just have to hope we do better in the next town."

The creature stepped out of the shadows. "Or maybe you could do more than hope. I can help you two."

They screamed. "What are you?" Flim managed to get out.

"What am I? What a rude rude question. Although I must admit, I am rather unique. One of a kind." He smirked

"Wh- What do you want?" Flim stuttered.

"Oh, just to make a deal."

"What?" Flam said suspiciously.

"Well, Flim," he said, ignoring Flam. "I can help your reputation, your business and your life in exchange for..." He paused for dramatic effect. "Your brother!"

"What?!" Flim cried. "No! Of course not!"

"Hm." The stranger said. "I guess that you won't profit from losing your brother at all then!" He cackled and snapped his fingers. Both of them disappeared. A note was taped where Flam had been standing. The realisation began to sink in.

"Flam!" He cried, falling to his knees. "Flam!" Flim