Trapped in Darkness

BONUS CHAPTER! The Darkness

It was July 3rd, and Alfred was sitting in his study facing a large mirror that normally would be covered up by a curtain or a drape. Being blind he had no use for a mirror, but on this occasion he did.

The clock behind him struck five minutes before midnight. Alfred took a deep breathe…and opened his eyes.

The darkness had receded around the mirror, and he could see his reflection. But this was not him in the mirror. It was another Alfred.

Another Alfred he could only refer to as…Darkness.

"You look a lot healthier then you did last year."

"And you look blurrier."

Darkness laughed.

"So you and your Englishman finally dating?"

"Yes, was it really that obvious?"

Darkness tilted his head in amusement. "Well I have been feeling weaker as of late and there is also that hickey on your neck."

Alfred blushed slightly.

"Small talk aside. Have you made a choice yet?"

Alfred shook his head."No, my sight is not worth making a deal with you. Or setting you free. I…WE have seen what anger and hatred does to one's life and to those around them. Bonds are broken beyond repair, and pain is spread to even the innocent."

Darkness smiled sadly. "So you decline my offer again?"

"Yes, and I will keep on declining it for as long as I live." Alfred said confidently.

"Even if you can never see the face of your lover?"

The clock struck midnight.

"That's why I pity you. You are nothing but negative emotions. You have never felt love." Alfred said as the room began to darken again and then the mirror faded away.

"The offer still stands."

"I will keep declining until my last breath."

9foxgrl Rant ~ In my original plan for this story Alfred lost his sight when he subconsciously wished to never again see what evil truly existed in the world after he was attacked. Because of this wish 'Darkness' came into existence and took his sight. Every year right before his birthday he would appear, letting Alfred see his reflection, and offer to break the wish if he releases his own negative emotions (anger, hate, etc…) but Alfred keeps refuses because he knows that it would not be worth it.

Well I hoped you like this bonus chapter. I did feel like I left a lot out in the story so I am going to add some more. Maybe a teamwork thing or something. If you have an idea let me know in a review or PM me.

Peace!