When Worlds Collide
Prologue
The Dark Lord sat in dark silence, in the deep recesses of his chambers. The only sound that could be heard was the raspy sound of his breath and the sound of Nagini's scales as she glided across the floor. Suddenly, the darkness was shattered as the door creaked open and the visitor entered.
"My Lord?"
"Speak, servant."
"Your plan is in motion. This time tomorrow it will come to fruition."
"Very good. You have pleased your master and have been redeemed for the sins you have committed in the past."
"Thank you, my Lord."
"Go now, leave me to my thoughts."
The visitor bowed out, knowing that disobediance of his Master's orders brought on a fate worse than death. He had been severely punished for his past wrongs to the Dark Lord and had often wished for death to end his suffering, but he was now happy for the redemption that his most recent proof of loyalty had been given him.