The young boy walked down the trimmed, green grass as he was followed by a couple of figures. The area was quiet and the aura serene yet unsettling. Walking past the various statues and small monuments, he felt a shiver run up his spine as the figures watched his actions intently, their eyes never leaving his body. Not a word was said so as to give the child complete and utter focus. With each crunch underneath his feet, the boy felt more and more unnerved by the creepy environment that was closed off by tall, black gates. He had to do this. He just had to see and listen for them. If not, well… the figures behind him would not be so understanding. It was his time, his turn to inherit the family abilities, if he could just concentrate…

Suddenly, he stopped. Glancing around nervously, he felt like more eyes were watching him in the empty grounds he walked over. He swallowed heavily, looking back over his shoulder to see the people's intent and hopeful eyes staring him down like prey. Fiddling with his hands nervously, he picked at his fingernails as he turned back ahead. Nothing. He felt more pressure and fear arouse in his body when he saw the same environment. This would not please them in the slightest especially since he was leading them on…

"Do… Do I have to-?"

His question was immediately cut off by dark glares and stern nods. He lowered his head, wondering what was wrong with him. He began debating which would be worse: finally seeing and accepting his suppressed abilities, or to face the punishment of another failed mission. His inner conflict was interrupted by a jolt to his system. Immediately he froze up, solid as a board as the cold electricity surged through his body. He let out a small whimper and glanced back in the direction he felt the presence in, but saw nothing.

Just before he could let out a sigh of relief, a tall, dark silhouette appeared right before him. His breath caught in his throat but was released when he fell backwards and hit the ground. He let out a scream of fear as the figure cleared up and revealed itself. An eerie, sinister grin spread across its face as it stared down the young, shivering boy who whimpered below it. The figures that watched from afar smiled and nodded in approval. After a couple moments, they walked over and stood beside the young boy. He clutched his dark hair between his small fingers and had his eyes closed so he could try to escape the terrifying reality before him. He jumped when he felt a pat upon his left shoulder.

"Finally… You saw Grandfather." The man mumbled down to the boy while the woman smiled and nodded.

The apparition and couple stared down at the boy, watching him cower below them. Their piercing, dark blue eyes smiled as they thought about the next plans they had for their single heir.