Creature Chronicles

Afraid of the dark(f/m)

Afraid of the dark

F reader/M monster

When I first moved into my little bungalow at the edge of the forest it was amazing, quiet, calm and you would often see some wildlife. Three months after I moved in I was robbed, the robbers cut off the power and broke in tying me up and locking me in the basement for hours.

If it wasn't for my postman I wouldn't have been found for days, he found me early the next day after he noticed my door was open. He called the police and with the help of my security system and my eidetic memory arrests were made and my belongings were recovered. That was a year ago and I have developed a slight hear of the dark.

My postman Hanz he is a Gnoll and checks on me every few days and we have become friends, he has a wonderful family who see me as a close friend. I was returning from a barbeque from that they held and it was getting dark, opening the door I turned on the lights and checked the rooms. Satisfied no one was in the house I began to settle down for a night in.

I was halfway through a comedy when I noticed the hallway light had gone dim, getting up I looked in the hallway and froze. There was a huge black mass growing out of the bathroom, it was oozing towards me panic-stricken I turned and ran for the front door. Not even a foot away from it the mass encompassed me, I could move in this mass but I couldn't see or feel any solid objects. Not knowing what to do I sat down bringing my knees to my chest, I closed my eyes and began to cry hoping to awaken from my nightmare.

I cried for a long time afraid to open my eyes, suddenly I felt a warm hand stroking my back and someone was humming. I quickly opened my eyes and looked up but no one was there, the humming continued and another hand began wiping away my tears. Then it hit me, the mass that came from my bathroom was a living being.

Mustering my courage I spoke "Are you the mass?" a trilling noise came from around me.

Confused I spoke again, "Tap my left arm for no and Right for yes. Do you understand?"

It tapped my right arm, I asked the question again and it tapped my right arm again.

"Are you going to hurt me?" I asked, tap on my left arm

"Can you speak?" I asked, right arm

"How?" it touched my forehead

"Telepathically?" right arm

"Does light hurt you?" tap on my left

"Can you please let a little bit of light in? I am afraid of the dark" I told it

After a few seconds a beam of light came from in front of me, and in came the TV light I was in the living room.

"Thank you" I whispered letting a tear fall down my cheek

I felt a finger wipe my tear away as it hummed again, its humming was so soothing I felt myself drifting into a comfortable sleep.

When I was drifting to sleep I heard a soft voice "You are so beautiful, I will protect you"

I woke up the next day to the sun beaming through my bedroom windows, stretching I looked around finding I had been tucked into bed instead of being on it. On the vanity was a beautiful red rose, getting up I walked to it finding a note next to the flower.

I am so sorry for scaring you last night. I hope we can talk soon, have a lovely day. Obsidian

I couldn't help the smile, a nice way to start my day. I began my morning routine and got ready to work; I love my job as a interpreter especially sign language. Today I was working from home, with my computer set up and a fresh coffee ready I signed into work.

It was a hectic day and during it all I had to get my shopping delivered as well as my laundry, but when I went to take my laundry out of the machine it was gone. I heard a flapping noise from outside, peering through the window I spotted it had been hung to dry and I know I didn't do it. Then I remembered the note, my mysterious visitor: Obsidian.

"Was he the one who put my washing out? And while I am thinking aloud why is he in my house to begin with?" I asked the air

Turning around I decided to make some hot chocolate, it always calmed my nerves. I felt eyes upon me, turning around I saw a quick darting shadow.

"Obsidian is that you?" I called out

From around the corner I saw a head appear and a hand giving me a sheepish wave, I took a deep breath before approaching him.

"Thank you, for helping me today. Do you eat?" I asked

He tapped my right arm, "Alright how does chicken Cesar salad sound?" I asked he gave me odd thumbs up.

He followed me into the kitchen and sat at the table, when our food was ready I sat down sharing the meal between us. He grabbed a pen and paper then wrote...

"I didn't mean to scare you last night, I wanted to calm you down. I don't want you to be afraid of me"

"Why were you in my home?" I asked

"I was trying to hide from a hunter, they manipulate shadow beings to their will. Its highly illegal, I will leave tonight"

Hearing this broke my heart, "No you can stay here. We can call the authorities and let them know if you like" I replied

He let out a strange trilling noise before holding my hand, thank you he wrote.

I called the local police and they arrived in minutes, Obsidian spoke to them telepathically. They took my statement and assured us they would track them down, they left leaving us alone and I didn't feel scared.

Over the next few months we built a routine, Obsidian did have a job as a messenger. I had come to care for him and I trust him, I decided today I would ask him to talk to me. I had finished my job today and was about to make some food when Obsidian came home, he had brought my favourite food Chinese pineapple chicken, rice and prawn crackers and other goodies.

"Obsidian, I think I am ready to hear your voice" I said a bit rushed.

He came towards me and took my hands, "Are you sure?" I heard him say.

"Yes, wow your voice is very... relaxing" I commented

"Thank you, what made you decide you were ready?" he asked

"Apart from saving paper? I know I can trust you, I care about you a lot" I admitted blushing

He enveloped me in a hug and trilling happily, he is a very comforting and caring being. He let me go but kept his hand on my hand bringing me the sofa, we sat and ate our meal he had a very large house special stir fry. Finishing our meal we heard a knock at the door, Obsidian opened the door revealing the police.

"Good evening sorry to disturb you, we found the hunters and they have been dealt with. Have a lovely evening" and she walked away.

Obsidian sighed pooling all over the floor, he was relieved as was I.

"Are you alright?" I asked walking towards him

"Yes, I cant believe they got them" he said taking his human shape.

"You don't have to keep your human shape you know, this is your home to. I want you to be comfortable" I assured him.

He still kept his human shape as we settled to watch some films, I was starting to drift to sleep and I was about to stand up and go to bed but Obsidian stopped me. He enveloped me in his shadows and whisked us to my bedroom, he was about to leave when I stopped him.

"Would you like to stay with me?" I asked

"I will always stay with you" he purred coming towards me

He cuddled me completely leaving only my head out, I knew we were meant to meet that day. Obsidian had helped me overcome my fears, he was more than a friend he had become my soul mate.

"I love you" he said kissing my cheek

"I love you too" I smiled returning his kiss, before falling asleep in his embrace.

A/N Happy Halloween