Chapter two

Previously on Ancient magic

"I'm only going to say that the report was a cover up, that you were affected, and I'd give more details when I saw how it affected you," she elaborated. "Now get that damn thing out of here." I rolled my eyes and carefully picked up the dagger, then nearly dropped it when I screamed. Kazarina turned to me.

"I'm not sure we should get rid of this yet," I said in a shaky manner. She shot me confused look. I showed her dagger. It had a small change in design. Right in the middle, something was engraved.

Lena.

Lena p.o.v

I groaned as I collapsed on my bed in the palace. After we noticed the daggers new development, Kazarina insisted on locking it up, that I rest, and that we'd look into it tomorrow. That sounded okay to me, except for the dagger part. For some reason, I'd rather keep an eye on it, but I really don't have a say in the matter, since she was my superior. I groaned as I thought about it? Was I really stuck being a servant to a bunch of sadists for the rest of my life? When my thoughts caught up with me I paused. Did I really just think that? I'd never questioned these things before, they were the thoughts of a traitor. I must just need some sleep. I switched from my back to my side, but I couldn't fall asleep. I groaned in frustration. I didn't even feel tired, despite not having slept in at least 48 hours.

"Can't sleep?" A feminine voice asks. I tensed, as the voice was directly behind me, and I could practically sense the evil in the tone. Slowly, I turned to face the woman, and studied her. She was obviously human. Her skin tone was pale, but her bleach blonde hair which had been braided into a bun, made her seem even paler. She was skinny too, and had prominient cheek bones. It certainly fit the human version of attractive. But that wasn't what was so irking about her. What set me on edge was the leather pants, leather boots, and leather jacket, all black in color, that adorned her, along with blood red lipstick. It screamed evil to the core. "Hello. Lena is it? It feels good to have another woman take on the dark power, after so many men came to inherit it. Even if you are younger than most, possibly all of its predecessors," she talked on.

"Who are you?" I asked shakily. "What do you want? How did you get here?"

"Easy Lena. I wouldn't shout too loud, unless you want someone to hear you. Talking to yourself shortly after having been in a scientific accident. That dear girl, will garuntee you a spot on the wrong end of the table," she smirked.

"But I'm talking to you. And you didn't answer my previous question," I pointed out, sitting up.

"Which one? You asked multiple." The woman continued to smirk. It was infuriating. She seemed to notice that I was starting to get angry because she began to go into a little detail. "First thing you should know kid, I'm in your head," she poked the side of my temple for emphasis, making me jerk away. "I think that answers how I got in here. Ad I'm here so I can teach you how to keep a handle on your power, and use it to fight. I am your guide, per say," again, that smirk.

"But who are you? I asked.

"I am Emma Swan. And I am here to help you on your way with the dark one," she said. That just created more questions than it answered.

"The dark what?" I asked.

"The dark one dear. It's an ancient power that ties itself to living beings, usually human in origin. It allows you to be very powerful, and master dark magic better than anyone, as well as making you immortal, hence why you can't sleep. It's tied to that dagger and whoever has it can control you, so I really stress keeping it in your sight," she explained. I rolled my eyes. Then I realized, my glasses were on the bedside table, yet, I could see perfectly.

"You see, this isn't in your head child. Or…well you get what I mean. You have power, unlimited power. You found that dagger, and when you picked it up, you woke it from its sleep, and when you and your...aquantince tested it, you activated it. The darkness chose you," she stressed.

"Stop calling me a child!" I yelled at her, feeling a little overwhelmed. There was obvious truth to what she was saying, but it was scientifically impossible. Right?

"Back when I first became a dark one, I had a son, a mere two years younger than you are now. To me, you are a child," she whispered softly. I stared at her. After a minute she spoke once more. "It is time for you to go," she told me.

"Where?" I asked.

"To the vault of the dark ones of course." Once she said, it began to get harder to breathe. The room began spinning, and faded to black, but I was still conscious, and struggling. When it ended, I looked around. I was in a lush forest, that was greener than anything I'd seen before. I turned uncertainly, and noticed a path, as well as a stone bank. I realized I wasn't standing on grass. I looked down and noticed several things. First, I was standing on a rusted, circular heavy metal, with more symbols than I cared to think of. Second, I was in my human form, and third, I wasn't wearing my normal attire. Instead, I was dressed in a black dress, that seemed to be tight at my waist, and then flow down to my knees. I couldn't tell about design since a shawl covered it completely, and I had knee high converse for shoes. I noticed that my hair was down, and when I touched the back, I realized it was in a half up-half down braided style.

"What the hell?" I yelled angrily. Emma Swan appeared with that smirk of hers.

"Welcome to the enchanted forest dear. You would've been brought here first thing, however the darkness needed to affiliate itself with your species before you could really do anything. Now, are you ready to begin?"

"Begin what?" I asked angrily, stepping off the platform. To my surprise she laughed.

"Begin the mission of all dark ones. I completed it once, but unfortuneately my work was undone," she told me.

"And what is this mission?" I asked. She rolled her eyes and laughed.

"The mission of the dark ones has always been the same. To reunite excaliber to the dagger, and rid yourself of that tether. But first, you must except the darkness," she smiled. I looked at her.

"And just how do I do that, preferably before someone notices,"

Awesome! Anyway, I suck at outfit descriptions so if you want to know what Lenas wearing go here: ancient_magic-the_new_dark_one/set?id=209607847