The world was dark and filled with pain. Kathryn groaned and slowly opened her eyes. She blinked, unsure she had actually opened her eyes since her surroundings were just as dark.
"Where am I?" she mumbled to the darkness.
"In a place you don't want to be." The voice was hard and as cold as the stone floor she was laying on.
Kathryn raised herself onto her knees and winced. There was a fierce pain in her head. She felt the back of her head gingerly and was greeted by a finding a lump. She looked about, trying to find who had spoken. She heard the sound of flint meeting steel and a spark started. Her eyes watered as a torch was lit.
A man in a navy blue uniform, adorned with golden trim, looked at her, his face showing no expression.
"Who are you, general?"
The man actually half smiled. "I am not a general, merely an officer. My name is Steven."
"Where am I, sir?"
Officer Steven seemed to warm up a little, "I'm sorry to say that you are in the Castle of Morgettson." He paused, studying her. "You're not from here are you?"
"That depends on where here is! Wait………where's Dawn?"
The officer's smile vanished and he looked uneasy. "So you're the girl they captured. I was afraid of that. Milady, you are in the world known as Lemeere."
She looked startled, "W-what? I've never heard of----"
"Few have. Only those born here or unfortunate to fall under the wrath of Lord Morgettson know this world."
"But why am I here? I don't even know who this Lord Morgeterson is!"
"Lord Morgettson!"
"sorry."
"Milady the only fault you have is being the one the Seer has seen."
Before she could get in another question she heard the sound of heavy footfalls and became afraid. The Officer straightened, his face bleak.
"Officer Steven! Has she awakened?"
"Yes Captain!"
"Good."
A tall man stepped into the torchlight. His hair was midnight black, which matched his uniform. He wore an elegant cape, which flowed with even the slightest breeze.
Kathryn looked at him oddly for despite the strange markings on his uniform symbolizing his rank, he looked very much like a vampire.
"GIRL! I command you to hand over the crystal now!"
Kathryn stared at him blankly, "But I haven't got a crystal. What are you talking about."
He slapped the side of her face.
"You will learn to speak civil in the presence of a Captain! Officer, take her to the dungeon, perhaps a few days with out drink or food will make her more cooperative."
"Yessir!" Steven moved towards her and hauled her roughly up, escorting her down the dark corridor where no light shown.
Oooo! The plot thickens! Stay tuned for more!