The Red Queen - (Alice In Wonderland)

Prologue

The ages come and they go - There must come an age of great darkness, after all, it is only after experiencing darkness, that you can truly appreciate the light.

Sometime in the distant past:

In a secluded cottage on the outskirts of town, the Blue Oracle sat in quiet contemplation. Her small house was filled with mystical artifacts, glowing softly in the dim light. A cauldron bubbled gently in the corner, and shelves lined with ancient tomes whispered secrets of the past.

Suddenly, a shiver ran down her spine, and her deep blue eyes glazed over. The air around her grew thick with anticipation as she was pulled into a vision. Her surroundings faded, replaced by a dark and twisted version of the land.

The skies above were an angry shade of obsidian, swirling with ominous clouds, clear signs a storm was approaching. The land below was barren and cracked, devoid of the vibrant life that once thrived there. Grotesque creatures roamed freely, their eyes gleaming with malevolence. The Blue Oracle's heart pounded as she witnessed the once-beautiful realm descend into chaos and despair.

In the vision, a towering figure cloaked in shadow loomed over the land, its presence suffocating. Darkness seeped from its very being, corrupting everything it touched. The Blue Oracle shuddered, feeling the weight of the impending doom that threatened to engulf the land.

The vision ended abruptly, leaving the Blue Oracle gasping for breath. She clutched her chest, her eyes wide with fear. This was a darkness that hadn't been seen in centuries, a darkness that could consume the land if not stopped. She knew she had to act, to warn the king and queen of the impending danger. With that she made her way to the castle, urgency pressing her forward.

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Hidden in the shadowed corridors of the palace, where whispers of secrets danced through the air, a young girl pressed herself against the cold stone, straining to hear the voices of her parents. The flickering torchlight cast eerie shadows that danced across the grand corridor, but she remained hidden, her breath shallow and silent.

Inside the throne room, Queen Iris's golden hair shimmered like a halo in the dim light as she spoke with urgency. "Rowan, we must consider what the Blue Oracle has foreseen. Our daughters must share the kingdom to maintain balance."

King Rowan, his soft brown hair a stark contrast to the darkened room, nodded gravely. "I know, Iris. But how can we ensure their safety with the darkness looming on the horizon?"

The Blue Oracle stepped forward, her presence commanding and ethereal. Her eyes, deep pools of blue, seemed to hold the weight of countless futures. "The prophecy speaks of a darkness that will invade our land. This person will harness a power unlike any other. There may be a way to save it but..."

Outside, the girl's heart pounded with a mix of envy and rage. The kingdom wasn't meant to be shared. She would not stand for this, all of a sudden she heard an alluring voice whisper in her mind, "Come find me... come find me... I will show you what you must do." It begged, a sinister promise beckoning.

As the conversation inside continued, a dark plan began to take shape in the young girl's mind. The shadowy whisper echoing within her, weaving insidious thoughts that took root, growing stronger with each passing moment. The voice fed her envy, fueling her desire for power until a malevolent grin spread across her face, and she followed the voice like an invisible thread only she could see.

Things were indeed about to change....

The time for Darkness has begun.