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Chapter 25: Dark
Mmm… this feels nice…
I was surrounded by a field of wildflowers. Blue sky… white clouds…the breeze…
"I haven't had quest taker in centuries." My gaze flicked over to the black cat who was now seated next to me. The quest… Then memories of the pastevents flooded my mind.
I shifted my gaze to my hands. They were healed. The nails were round and healthy. My rose lay in my lap, fully replenished.
"You healed me?"
"You healed yourself. Your heart wished it to be." It flicked its tail.
"Are you a painting by Guertena?"
"Yes."
"Thought so."
The cat looked amused. "Tell me girl, what painting do you think I am?"
"Well there was this cat painting on the second floor of the gallery. Was that yours?"
"Yes. And what was the title of this painting?"
"Um…Your dark figure."
"Correct. I am the reflection of what most people have in their hearts, personified and given life in the gallery." It looked thoughtful. "This test was to make you realize your fears. I am to help you confront them. As I had said before, everyone has told a lie at some point in their lives. As long as you can admit to them you would pass. Make no mistake; it gave me no pleasure to see you burn."
"I see." I scratched him on the side of his face, running my free hand through his soft black fur. He purred happily.
"Though you have had more than your fair share of tragedies, you have a kind heart, of this much I am sure."
I gave a very unlady-like snort. "How would you know?"
It blinked. "In the trial of Greed you had gold, silver, and even diamonds, yet you chose not to take any. Instead you left that room with a single glass lily, thinking that you might need it for a future task. If that is not proof enough, these eyes have peered deep within your soul. It is the purest one I have seen in any trial."
"Thank you."
"On that note. Would you please stop referring to me as 'the black cat". I have a title. I suggest you call me by it." It huffed.
"Um… sorry, Your Dark Figure." That's certainly a mouthful…
"Please, call me Dark."
I nodded. Dark looked up at the sky.
"It is time to go back. Continue with you quest." Dark dropped a small glass vile into my hands. "Claim your prize with this. I wish you the best of luck. May your convictions succeed."
And with that, the horizon, the fields, everything began to fade…
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When I opened my eyes, I was on the other side of the room. The torches now blazed with white fire. Dark was nowhere in sight.
I stood in front of a door. I grasped the handle and turned. It was unlocked. I pushed the door open. white light flooded my eyes...