Chapter 5
Beyond the boundaries of the forest, lived a patch of land, plunged into eternal night. In the middle of that patch stood a castle. It was old and decrepit, smashed windows and gargoyles littered everywhere.
The two men smirked as they rode the dark path into the castle.
"Do we tell him now, Frogslip?" Asked Llort.
Frogslip smirked. "Patience, Llort. Good news is like a wine... it must age properly first... we have plenty of time before we tell him."
"Tell him what?" A dark voice cooed ominously.
Frogslip And Llort gasped as out of the shadows stepped Pitch Black.
"My lord!" Frogslip exclaimed.
Pitch glided across the floor and took his seat in his throne.
"Who stands before me?" He asked, squinting, "the night aura seems to have taken over my eyes."
The men gulped. "It's your humble servant, Frogslip."
"And your humble servant Llort."
Pitch got comfortable. "You say you have news for me?" He asked.
The men nodded. "Yes! We have great news!"
"Excellent news!"
"Unprecedented news!"
"Rambunctious news!"
"Glorious news!"
"Out with it!" Pitch angrily bellowed.
Frogslip gulped. "We just saw the most beautiful girl in the forest."
"Absolutely mouthwatering!" Llort added.
Pitch paused to consider this. "Hmm... I always did want a queen..." he began, "they're a kingdom's perfect accessory."
"This girl has queen written all over her." Llort exclaimed.
Pitch looked around expectantly, "Well? Where is this maiden? Are my chambermaids preparing her?" His eyebrows lowered. "You do have her, Don't you?" He asked. "You know I hate to be disappointed. When I'm disappointed, I..." he launched a nightmare blast towards
Frogslip and Llort who dodged. The blast hit a statue where it disintegrated.
"We have her!" Frogslip began, "and she's very anxious to meet you."
"Yes!" Llort added, "she's... getting prepared."
Pitch smirked. "Assemble my other nightmares!" He ordered.
Frogslip and Llort looked at each other before quickly making copies of themselves.
"We're going to have to tell him eventually." Whispered Llort.
"Tell him what?" Frogslip asked, "that he killed everyone else? He'd kill us immediately!"
"Is everyone assembled?" Pitch asked.
"I want you all to prepare a huge celebration! For you see, I am getting married." The clones cheered in excitement. "I'm sure you'll serve her as you have served me." He sighed happily. "And now I must prepare to meet my bride, she arrives at any moment." He shot another death glare. "Right?"
Frogslip and Llort nodded. Gulping, they vanished to retrieve her as the clones vanished.
