I have a secret. It's a deep, dark secret that cannot be released until I find the man who will truly love me. Someday, I hope to share my secret with the world of darkness. For me, love is power.
A small town painted grey and black lie sleeping in the early hours of the morning. The Emperor of Darkness rules it, causing the gloominess of the day, and shadows of the night. The secret I possess can change that, if only my true love would come to me!
The emperor is not only a person, but is the being of the town. He makes up the streets, houses, and sky. He is all-powerful and unstoppable.
Constable Crane had the wisdom to put the darkness to an end, but he lacked the power. Ever since his love Katrina had died, he never really tried to stop the Emperor.
He lived his life in utter secrecy, as did I. no one knew much about him, since he seldom left the confinement of his home. Some said he was planning to take over the Emperor's rule, and eventually the world. I knew better. He was lonely, longing for nothing but companionship.
The cry of the crows could be heard, piercing the ears of listeners. The Emperor loved crows, and had made them his followers. No one ever dare speak badly about them, or a mysterious torture of death would await them.
Ichabod came out of his house and I went to join him. He didn't like it when people followed him, but he never seemed to mind me that much. "Where are you headed this morning sir?"
"I just need to do a few things."
"I see. Mind if I join you?"
"No, not at all."
"So, hear anything about the Emperor lately?" at the word 'Emperor' the ground shook slightly underneath us.
"Shhh!" he held a finger to his lips.
"Stop!" as I yelled, the ground stopped. This one word drained me of some of my power, and I began to get weak.
"How did you do that?"
"I'll tell you later, I must sit down for a moment."
"Are you alright?" with just a slight touch of his hand, my strength was almost completely restored.
"Um, yeah." This was it.
"Alright then, shall we go?"
"Sure."