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Chapter 1: The Dark Side
"Azerath Metrion Zinthos, Azerath Metrion..." I heard a knock at the door. I sighed exasperatedly. Can't anyone in this tower let me meditate in peace? I opened the door to my room hesitantly. What I got wasn't anticipated. Standing there in the shadows of the corridor was the one that betrayed my trust, the one I will never forgive. Malchior.
His memorable paper frame stood before me as I stood there rigid with fear, pain, and sorrow. He took small steps forward as he said, "Oh Raven, my sweet Raven, how I've missed you." He stepped closer and closer, leaning in on me until his body was inches from mine. I was paralyzed, I frantically attempted to break away, attack, do anything but stand here so close to him.
Thoughts raced in my head. My musings were interrupted by his voice inquiring me, "What troubles my beautiful damsel?" I cringed at his words and replied, "How are you here? I remember we froze you in the battle against the brotherhood of evil and you..." I was interrupted by his snappy quip, "You really didn't expect ice to keep back a handsome fire breathing dragon did you?" I rolled my eyes at his sass.
I opened my mouth once more, "But..." I was interrupted again by his irritating chuckle, "Silly girl, do not try to resist me. Come with me, accept it," he said extending his arm towards me, "Trust me." His hand stood in front of me mocking me to take hold of it and do the same mistake as I did once before. I spoke in a bittersweet tone, "Why should I, you lied to me once before. You used me and you got what you wanted. Isn't that enough?" I was struggling to keep my inner demon in, but if he continued I feel like I'm going to snap soon. "I know we got off on the wrong foot at first but that was before... Before I knew we were meant to be..." He said in a tender tone. At this point I couldn't be sure if he was being serious or not.
"No." I said in my monotone voice trying my hardest to remain stoic. "Excuse me?" he said with a naive little smile. "No!" I yelled, anger coursing through my body as I shook violently. A black aura began to envelop me as I fought back with all my strength to move. He stepped back and his soft warm smile turned into a cold dark smirk. Flames danced around him and outlined his body as he grew, changed, and twisted. Becoming the fowl creature that came out of the book, the one that broke my heart.
In a matter of seconds a powerful dragon stood before me laughing a harsh derisive snort as I stepped back with a face full of astonishment. I winced every time his laughter echoed in the hallway. Suddenly, his claw dove for me and picked me up. I struggled at his forceful clutch as he tortured me. Any magic that was left in me had been drained and the once protective dark aura was now gone.
His mouth opened but instead of being greeted with fire, I was addressed with dark, murky words. "Why can't you see it young lass? We are meant to be, and if you don't see it soon enough..." He chuckled again making my spine shiver. "I'll make you!" He bellowed. 'Way to charm a girl' I thought. "I will be back, don't you forget," he thundered. In one swift move his mouth opened and flames sparked out. I was immersed in them quickly. Fire was consuming my body as I screeched, feeling my body burn in excruciating pain. "I'll be back," echoed his voice in my ears as the pain made me slip away from consciousness.