Dark Master 1988: OK, this fic right here actually came from an idea from XV Dragon in the forums, explaining how Will and her mother always fight all the time. Well, I thought I'd try to take this challenge on. Hopefully, it turns out good.

Disclaimer: It would be cool if I own this series. (At least re-do Season 2) But, alas, I don't. Oh, well.

Special thanks to XV Dragon!

November 1, 1699

Meridian; 8:30 PM

"This way, people…"

A dark cloud loomed over the small town of Meridian. During the day, it was prospering with great enthusiasm. Many merchants that travel here enjoy this area because of the many resources Meridian housed. However, it was different by night. Many locals would tell outsiders that they hear voices in the woods. But, no one knows for sure what's causing these voices to occur.

"…Tonight is the night they will be hung down…"

Townspeople whispered amongst themselves that these voices are souls of those who lost their lives during the plague that killed over 100 people a hundred years ago. Others believe that it's just merely a coincidence. However, some people heard it wasn't just voices that filled the Meridian atmosphere with darkness. They heard strange laughing and singing. They didn't know what to make of it. Another thing that occurred is that some teenaged girls have run away from their homes only to arrive back in the morning. Those who saw them were seen performing these strange dances, naked. To the people of Meridian, it was considered taboo and sinful for them to be participating in these rituals. Some even go as far as calling this 'witchcraft.'

So far, the people have seen five girls performing these acts of 'witchcraft' last week. The town has sent a group of 'witch' hunters to find these girls and find out what their intentions are.

"…Once I find them, I will make sure they will burn in hell, literary…"

The dark night has been shrouded with black rain as the 'witch' hunters approach closer to the site of the lone light source, where the young women giggled around the flame of dissonance. However, no one knew or noticed the rustling of the bushes nearby.

"Hurry up, will you!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming."

Two girls were whispering as making a mad dash towards where their friends were. One of them had raven hair while the other had jet black hair.

"So where exactly are we going tonight?"

"It's a surprise, so quit asking already. Do you want to get caught?"

They trekked through the forest breathlessly in search of their friends' meeting place. The night grew colder and colder as the two kept running through the dark forest.

"We're almost there, Susanna." said one of the girls, breathlessly.

"Nerissa, I don't get why we're in such a rush. Couldn't we just walk towards that spot?" said Susanna

"No, if we do that, then we'll get caught by those townspeople. Now hurry up!"

Nerissa and Susanna just met a month ago when Susanna's family moved into town. Nerissa took an interest to Susanna from the minute she met her.

As they arrived at the meeting place, Susanna noticed Nerissa's friends were quiet, with their hands clasped to each other.

"So, she brought a friend to play with us. Nerissa, what's with the delay of meeting us?" whispered one of the four girls.

"I am sorry, this will not happen again."

"…Understood. Now shall we commence?"

"C-commence what?" asked Susanna.

The girls stood around Susanna in silence. Nerissa walked to the circle and began chanting. Susanna didn't understand what's going on here as strange streams of energy flowed from Nerissa's hands. The ground trembled with a dark force that many people in Meridian did not speak of. For Susanna, this was getting a little too freaky for her.

"My lord, lend us your hatred and sorrow; for we shall incinerate these young poor girls' innocent soul, as a sacrifice. To bring about this monstrosity that shall seek vengeance on this sad little town." Nerissa chanted as more energy flowed from her hands and into Susanna.

"Nerissa, what are you doing?" Susanna yelled over the loud roaring of magic being commenced.

"Silence, you bloody lamb!"

They continued chanting incoherently and Susanna felt her body seize up to a frozen state. A few moments later, everything seems to have blacked out. The only thing Susanna heard in her brief slumber was girls screaming as numerous townspeople grabbed their hands and led them to the town square…

"We, the people of Meridian, are accusing you five girls of acts of witchcraft." said one of the men that captured the girls.

"WHAT…?!? I did no such thing to harm you people!" yelled Susanna. "I was just enjoying a night out with my friends."

Susanna then realizes that she was tied up to a post surrounded by piles of sticks. Another thing she noticed is that four other girls were tied up on posts as well. One of the questions that popped in her mind is, 'Where's Nerissa?'

"LIAR! If you did no such thing, then why is one of your friends unconscious?"

"Un-Unconscious?"

Susanna then saw one of the townspeople carrying the limp body of Nerissa. While she thought it wasn't possible, it was true beyond belief. They soon set her body down on the ground.

"N-no, I would never do such a thing to my friend." cried Susanna.

"So are you girls ready to confess? Confess that you girls have committed witchcraft?"

"We told you, we did not commit witchcraft!"

Getting tired of hearing their 'lies', the man has stated. "Burn them to damnation!"

The townspeople followed suit as they set each wooden tower on fire, burning the girls alive one by one. The piercing screams echoed the town in a curdling chill, filling the skies with a supposed light. However, when they were getting ready to light her tower into flames, Susanna saw something in Nerissa. Her eyes glowed green in a sinister tone. She smirked at Susanna's turmoil and began cackling at her 'friends'' demise. Unfortunately, Susanna couldn't hear the wicked laughter because of the flame engulfing her body and the loud commotion the townspeople were causing. She did, however, knew that she had been tricked and deceived to.

"…Y-you lying bitch! Why did you lie to me about being friends? Why, Nerissa?" she thought in disgust and contempt. Her fury triggered something in her veins. Her hands started glowing in an immersive rate. The townspeople didn't take heed to stop the trial from a disastrous end as Susanna roared her lungs out. Seconds later, Susanna broke free of her captors and her temporary prison. The townspeople tried to apprehend this situation, but to no avail. The only thing they last heard was Susanna screaming.

"NNNNNNEEEEERRRRRRRRRRIIIISSSSSSSAAAAAA!"

March 20, 2006

Heatherfield; 3:30 AM

A young woman woke up abruptly fast. Her skin was covered in sweat as she clasped the covers that covered her.

"…That dream, it happened again…" she whispered to herself as she looked at the alarm clock, which read 3:30 AM. The bedroom was silent except for a ceiling fan running quietly above her. The siren could be heard out through the window. The young woman was panting as she placed her hands onto her head. She gazed at the picture of her and her daughter, a 16 year old with red hair.

"…I don't how to tell Will about this...IF she ever finds out about this…"

She got herself out of bed and reached for the car keys. Next, she wrote a note and placed it on the dining table. After that was done, she went outside and started the car.