Prologue

The shadows shifted and whirled. From them came a sound. A voice. "Earth. I must have it. I must kill. I must devour. I must consume the light. Earth must fall by our hands."

"Yes Master Shadow." The minion bowed to the shadow, and left the room.

Again, the darkness moved and stirred. It was unsettled by being so close, and not being able to kill. It laid silent. Quiet again. Contemplating the little planet's destiny.