Let me start with my background. I was born in Goodvalnia. It's a beautiful place, just like a fairytale. Water as clear as air, the sky a brilliant blue and not a single yard was brown. The word Goodvalnia has the word "good "in it for a reason, I don't even think anyone lies in this place. Except for children but even they seem perfect, I've lived here my whole life, honestly it was starting to get boring.

My parent's names are Meagan and Adam heart; they are faithful subjects to King Phillip and Queen Charity. Then One day out of the blue they were invited to visit them so they went and when they came back, they had some story to tell. Apparently my parents were watched closely by the King and Queen and they decided it was time to give them a job. My parents were invited to see the King and Queen because my parents are going to be their 2nd in command.

I was surprised and very ecstatic for them, this was a once in a life time opportunity and if anyone deserved to be 2nd in command it was my parents, but I was also sad. My parents being 2nd in command meant that I could never see them again. I didn't tell them though, but my mom seemed to notice. She gave me a hug and said she loved me, as did my dad. I was going to cry but I wouldn't let them see how hurt I was though, I mean they raised me and there wasn't much more they could teach me. I was 16; it was time to start my life on my own. The next day they got ready to leave, so I put on a big smile and hugged them both, then they left for the castle and I haven't seen them since.

So now this is where my story begins. After my parents left my life changed forever. So, when my parents left I obviously went home and cried, I didn't like it, no one cries in Goodvalnia but I couldn't help it.

This is when it gets weird. I heard a knock at my door, quickly I stopped crying and yelled "Just a minute!" and I ran to the bathroom to wipe off my face. I plastered on a smile and went to opened it, there was a man outside, and he was handsome but scary as if he only pretended to be happy, he had black hair that was in small shag and a very broad chin. He stood with confidence and pride yet in his eyes I could tell that he was hiding a dark secret. I was puzzled.

"How may I help you sir?" I asked only because it was polite. My stomach started to churn as he began to talk

"May I come in?" He asked sticky sweet "I have an offer that I think you might like."

I looked at him and thought 'there is no way I would invite you in'.

Then the man broke my thoughts "It's also starting rain." That was weird; it never rained in Goodvalnia, at least as long as I could remember. However I couldn't let him get wet, it was mean to leave him out there in the rain so I let him in.

"I don't have any money," I told him straight out. "I'm sorry."

He started to laugh putting up his hands and waving them "No, no, no money is needed."

I would have gone on further with that comment but I forgot to offer him something to drink and in Goodvalnia it's required that when a guest in your house you have to offer them something, even if you don't like them. However everyone likes everyone in Goodvalnia, and I wasn't so sure I liked this guy.

"Would you like some hot chocolate?" I asked him.

"Yes, thank you."

I went into the kitchen and pour a steaming cup of hot chocolate. I gave it to him and touched his finger slightly; it was cold and almost frail. His hands looked sturdy so I wondered why. He took as sip and then stared up at me with greedy eyes. "You're so kind, but then again, I would expect you to be for your King."

I raised my eyebrow. I was shocked, this couldn't be King Richard. This man looked dark and cold, while he was fashionable, he didn't follow up to the rumors I heard about King Richard. Broad, Happy, and god-like.

Nevertheless I couldn't wait to see my parents again, maybe this was a sign.

"I know you may be confused but your parent's are waiting for you there," He stood up placing his drink on the coffee table "Let's go to my Castle."

I started to stand with excitement in my brain then I stopped. My head hurt a little and I felt as if I would barf, I couldn't go with this man.

"Sorry," I said, "but what are my parent's names?"

He gave me a snarled answer "Why is that important?"

"You just don't feel right." I said. It was an honest answer and if he really was as good and noble as everyone claimed his to be he would have just answered the question.

He started to do some weird stuff, kind of witch craft that I had never seen, it was forbidden in Hafordium, and he began to recite in an ancient tongue that made me step back.

"I think you need to leave now," I said changing the subject "The rain has stopped and the sun is shin-" I couldn't finish that sentence because he grabbed my arms hard and pulled me so close to his face that I could smell sour milk on his breath.

"What about me doesn't feel right?" He said in a sickly tone.

I could barely see as if he was blinding me, my head was foggy "E-e-everything" I managed choked out.

He let go of me and sunk back. I gasped for air and clung to the couch

"I'll leave," he said in a threatening tone "for now."

As the man left I lifted my head slightly and noticed a trail of black liquid following him out, in fact everything he had touched was black; the couch, the cup of coca, the coffee table even my clothes. Black was a rare color in Hafordium unless you were on the road.

This was weird, something wasn't right and so I thought of my best friend Aubrey, she knows about this kind of stuff so I decided to go to her house, which conveniently was right next door.

"Hi! Come on in!" Aubrey smiled as I stepped into her house. "Don't mind the dogs." she chirped "There just a little big."

A little? I thought, just the dogs standing on all fours were the size of a baby elephant.

"So," Aubrey said "how are you doing, would you like some cornflake clumpies or water?"

Aubrey's' cornflake clumpies were the best, they were famous in Hafordium, when ever there was a picnic, there were clumpies. And I guess I was a little thirsty, but I wasn't in the mood.

"A man came over today," I got to the point.

"Don't even get me started with that man!" Aubrey said.

Were we talking about the same man?

"Just yesterday he came to my house insisting that I was his servant and he was my king."

Yup, the same man, "What did you do?" I asked her.

"I told him that I've seen King Phillip and he was no King Phillip." Aubrey said. She has a very strong opinion, and because of her cornflake clumpies she was awarded the best sweet treat maker by King Phillip and Queen Charity.

"What happen next?" I asked.

"He threatened me," Aubrey she said blankly "he said 'I'll leave...for now', weird right?" she did a dramatic tone imitating him

I smiled a little "Ya," I replied. Was he trying to target me? Maybe he was just going door to door and teasing people? What if he was just a weird creepy guy? What if he comes back?

I looked at Aubrey; she was talking to me then stopped looking for an answer.

"Sorry, what?" I asked.

"What did you do when he told you he was king of the land?" Aubrey said not even bothering my rudeness.

"Oh," I shrugged "Well, he said he wanted me to see my parents and I miss them so much I was going to go with him, but something didn't feel right. I felt as if I would throw up. Then he grabbed my arms and pulled me close, then threatened me and left."

"Strange, he must really like you." Aubrey laughed. "It's creepy but at least it's someone right?" she lightly punched my shoulder

"Stop it," I teased back, "the weirdest part though, was that everything he had touched turned black after he left, the whole time he was in my house I just knew something wasn't right and he just-." I stopped talking after noticing Aubrey's face.

Aubrey looked like she had just seen a ghost. "Here!" She shoved a book into my hands and I felt the wind thrust out of me "read this and then come back." I didn't want to read this, it looked dusty and old.

I wanted to ask more questions but Aubrey looked dreadful so I nodded and left.