Chapter 2 – Don't Drink the Wine
Darkness stared down upon Lili's pale form, speechless at her beauty. He had thought her beautiful before, but now to see her slender form shimmering before him…
Her beauty was beyond words. He leaned down desires tempting him to kiss her, but as he leaned toward her, she opened her eyes and scrambled back in fear.
"Do not be afraid, my lady…… "
"I mean you no harm" continued Darkness offering out his arm.
Lilly backed away, speechless, her eyes filled with terror.
Darkness rose, excited to see her eyes alive, even if they were filled with fear.
"How like you my gifts….?
…
Does the gown not… please you? "
Lili looked down at herself as if awakening from a dream, seeing the dress and a good bit of her flesh exposed she pulled one arm over her chest as if to protect herself from the demons searing gaze. Lilly began to sob, pulling at the large necklace around her neck feeling as if it were choking her. "No…" wept Lili, covering her face silently praying that the day's events were all just a dream. She sobbed until she could sob no more, her throat was hoarse, her eyes red and swollen, and her cheeks stained.
Darkness watched her with something akin to pity, he had never known kindness before and was once again surprised at the feelings the small girl brought forth in him. Darkness remained quiet in contemplation, thinking of his father's words and how best to proceed. Turning towards the table Darkness lifted a goblet that filled with a dark liquid as he passed it to Lili.
Lili looked from him to the goblet still speechless, the ache in her throat causing her pain. She turned her head in rejection of his offering.
Darkness laughed softly, amused by her fear. It will not hurt you; Darkness counseled continuing to hold the goblet towards her. Smiling as she turned towards him and took the goblet cautiously from his hand. It took both her hands to hold the enormous goblet; Darkness smirked as Lili looked at its contents before slowly sipping a small portion from the glass to soothe her aching throat.
Lili felt exhausted from her sobs, her body was sore and numb from running, her despair kept her from thinking clearly and now… now she felt as if her eyelids weighed a ton. She didn't know what to do, the demon was so large, she didn't know the way out, and her eyes… her eyes were so heavy…
Darkness watched as Lili battled fatigue, her eyes fluttering to remain open. He wasn't sure how to proceed, so he had lulled her to sleep with the wine. She was sure to slumber deeply for the next few days, giving him time to think of how to woo her.