iii. light
Down the Tunnel
because that's what lies at the end.
it's the figurative light at the end of the tunnel that people chase after
that distorted artifical light
it will make them happier, they believe
revenge, love, all and nothing
Tom Marvalo Riddle smirked with defiance as he ushered them forward. Crooking one finger, he looked over his shoulder, casting an exasperated glance at the two reluctant children.
"C'mon, Amy, Dennis," he sighed, the epitome of a reluctant, eager-to-please child. "I found the most unbelievable thing...you won't even begin to think...it's huge!"
The pauses in the middle were carefully placed, working with widened eyes and excited grins as the two glanced at each other, shrugged, and came forth.
At the mouth of the cave, he stopped, handsome features distorting into something different. Holding out a single hand, he gazed forward, not even sparing them a glance.
"Wait here."
"Tom-"
"I said wait here!"
Strutting forward into the cave, Tom cast a look behind him toward a small pinprick of light at the end of the cave, clouded by two shadows smaller than dots. Insignificant.
Turning forward again, he hissed.
I am here, Nagini, and, as I have promised, brought you revenge.
Stalactites fed their water to the ground in heavy droplets, plunk-plunk-plunking on the cold stone. Not a breath of wind crept this far into the cave, shielding it from everything. Suddenly, from even further into the cave, the shadows began to move in patterns of green and black, finally exposing a long, coiling female snake.
The scoundrels that tormented me and fed me this pain?
Yes, he replied as Nagini slithered forward to once again expose a sickly orange wound sliced out with a child's penknife.
Turning his face halfway to the right, not tearing his gaze away from Nagini, he shouted out from the corner of his mouth. "Amy! Dennis! It's a giant snake! You won't believe it!"
Within seconds, the two were by his side, gazing at the snake in awe as it curled around the crisp stone rock formations. Amy squealed in fright as Nagini began curling slowly, but Dennis elbowed her in a show of childish loyalty. So brazen...and, of course, foolish. Out loud however, he assured Amy himself. "Don't worry; she's perfectly tame. I've been with her myself on many occasions."
Nagini coiled and uncoiled, sniffing the scent of the two and referencing it with the ones that had attempted to slice her open. Finally, snarling and exposing fangs, Nagini rose, swaying in anger, hypnotizing and dangerous. Her hiss was a wild yowl in Tom's brain. These are not the two I wanted! These are not the two that did this!
Still swaying forward in anger incarnate, Nagini dug a fang into Tom's shoulder and he howled. Amy's eyes widened in shock, Dennis's in admiration. Nevertheless, Tom had eyes only for the snake, who was now curling around the wound, squeezing, her heavy tail trailing of Dennis's shoulder and onto his long scratch. Tom did not flinch. These are not the two who mocked me, mocked my kind, wounded me like I have you. Why do you bring me these? They are of no concern to me. You, however...her eyes flashed. You, who have tried and dared to trick me. It seems I need to repay you in kind.
Thinking quickly, Tom smirked. Why delay? Flesh is flesh. Humans are humans. I am but a child who has the gift. It will take time to track them down. For now, take your revenge on the human race. Take your anger out on them.
There was a weighted pause. Finally, Nagini's long body draped itself once more across Amy and Dennis. Amy flinched as Nagini rubbed a single fang along her cheek. You are lucky you think like a snake, Tom Riddle.
As Nagini turned to Dennis and squeezed like a vice around his head, Tom smiled. I agree.
and at the end
they find themselves indeed heading toward the light
at the end of the tunnel.
and even then, they hope it's something better than what they had when living
they reach the end to find
that the light at the end of the tunnel
is the same as the light of the living:
not what they wanted.
Still no reviews. Anywho...I know this is shorter than most of my other ones, but friend says it's fine. I feel like my chapters are becoing darker and darker...direct contrast to light. Haha, pun! Anywho, review, dears? (Won't be much use, no one's reviewed yet...)
