Darkening of the Light
Chapter: 2
Awaken the Dreams-Erin awoke the next afternoon with many questions searing in her mind. She decided to take a walk in the park across the street. So, she pulled on a pair of jeans, and a black hoody and left to explore the cool autumn day.
As she walked around, all she could think about was the night before. She sat down on a bench, closed her eyes and sighed softly.
And the leaves at my feet
Whisper sounds so familiar.
Whispers so familiar-
Are you there? Are you there?
(dream sequence/ flashback)- The castle was empty, as far as she knew. The only sounds she could hear were the soft click of her slippers on the cold stone floor, and the swishing of her white bed gown.
As she walked down the hall, she saw a set of stairs leading down to the base of the castle. She walked out the large oak door that lay at the bottom of the marble staircase. She walked out into the cool night air, and wandered out to the massive maze/garden that lay next to the castle. She walked down the intricately designed pathways of the maze.
Upon reaching the center, she looked upon her favorite stone bench, next to the black dahlias, and smiled at the handsome figure that had his back towards her.
Where the clouds pull apart,
And the moon changes faces;
In the quiet secret places,
Are you there? Are you there?
The figure turned around as he heard her light footsteps. He faced his lover, his fangs reflecting the bright moonlight, as was his dark hair.
She moved into the arms of her love, closing her blue eyes in comfort. "Natalya, my love." Sighed the young man. "Oh Trowa. I love you so." Said the blonde girl.
As the two kissed in a passionate manner, a shout was heard near by. "The Princess! I have found her!" yelled a guard, his black armor shining dimly in the twilight.
"And with another, other than her betrothed! Seize this traitorous fool!" Shouted the King in anger, his bright blue eyes tuning a blood red, his ebony hair blowing franticly in the wind.
"No! Father! Please!" shouted Natalya, in fear for her lover, "TROWA!"
"The penalty for treason; Death," said the guard, looking sadly upon the princess.
As the guard walked away, Natalya broke down on the garden floor, weeping, "Your death shall be mine, my love. Your life, for mine, so you may be the one to live." And with that vow, Natalya walked out of her garden, never to return.
-Shine on friend.
Goodnight.
Why then, the Darkening of the Light- (end of dream sequence/flashback)
Erin opened her eyes to find that there were no more children on the playground, for the day had become night, fastly, as if in need of the dark touch of the midnight sky.
"Damn. That was one crazy ass dream," said Erin quietly to herself, "and, he was, Trowa was…"
"You rang?" smiled Trowa, coming from behind the bushes. "Oh Jesus, Mary and Joseph! You scared the living shit outta me!" said Erin, gasping for breath.
"I'm a Vampire. I have a tendency to have that effect of people," he said frankly. Erin smiled lightly at Trowa's attempt to make a joke.
"So, I know you have questions about what's going on. So, shoot," said Trowa as the pair began to roam the streets of New Orleans.
"Well," started Erin, "I had this dream; well, it was more like a memory."
Trowa looked down at her and smiled, "And you want to know why I was there." Erin stopped walking and looked to him in shock, "How did you know I saw you?"
"Because," said Trowa, looking to the ground, "I know the vision you saw. In a way, you could say that I gave it to you."
Erin looked at him quizzically. "Come, let's go back to your apartment. I have something to give you," said Trowa, walking away. "And just what might that be?" she asked, catching up with him. "Your memories," He replied, and they continued walking.
When the pair reached Erin's apartment, Erin changed into black and white skull pajama pants and a tight, gray wife-beater. Erin went out into the living room to see Trowa standing by the balcony window, gazing at the lights of the bright city beyond.
Erin walked up to him and put her hand on his shoulder. Trowa closed his eyes upon the contact. "I suppose it's come to this," said Trowa with his eyes still shut.
Erin looked down and sat down on the couch, eyes lowered, leaning forward with her small, pale hands in her lap.
Trowa turned to look at the blonde girl with loving eyes. He moved in front of her and knelt down. He raised her head with his strong hand.
Erin's eyes shone with unshed tears as Trowa looked into her eyes, evaluating her mind.
"It is true," started Trowa, pausing slightly, still knelt in front of Erin, "that I loved you in a past life; and I love you still, even unto the ending of the world." Trowa looked down to hide his own tears. "And that is why I must have your forgiveness," Trowa's emerald eyes lifted to look back into Erin's own sapphire ones, "You gave your life for mine; an eternal debt. You pierced your heart with a silver stake on the dawn of your would-be wedding to another other than myself. But, because of our bond of love, and the destiny you have laid before you, you were reborn into the world of man. And that is why I ask your forgiveness. For if it weren't for me, you would of lived. And I'm so sorry my love…" Trowa broke down into tears, resting his head in Erin's lap, holding her hands in his own. Erin began to cry as well, "I could never hate you! My dark prince, I forgive you." With that, Erin flung herself into Trowa's arms, resting her head on his shoulder.
Trowa held his princess close, for he had not been with her in over 650 years, since her death.
Erin looked up at her lover, teary eyes, as Trowa looked at her. Trowa leaned forward and lightly graced her lips with his fiery passion. Erin kissed back, deepening the intensity.
The two spent the night in each other's arms, happy to be once again united, as Erin gained her memory through the sharing of their passion.
End of chapter 2Author's Notes- Thank you for reading my second chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, Feedback is much appreciated. I could always use extra help in my story, so just give me a shout out if you think you could help, or have any suggestions for me. Thank you very much guys! I love you all! Ciaobella!)