Marrying Darkiplier

Chapter Three: "New Power"

Sean's heart raced as Dark drove closer to the castle. Tapping his fingers anxiously on the car door, Sean coughed a little and shifted in his seat. He felt a little weird. Dark glanced at him with a worried look, then lifted his hand from the stick shift to touch Sean's cheek with the back of his hand. Leaning into his hand, Sean gave him a light smile that prompted Dark to tell him coolly. "If you start to have trouble breathing, tell me. The electricity in the air can trigger 'thunderstorm asthma." Above them thunder rumbled through the sky and flashes of lightning pulsed within the dark clouds, causing Sean to sick in his seat a bit. Staring up at the sky, Sean squeaked out. "What the fuck is Thunderstorm Asthma?" Dark raised an eyebrow, stating a little shocked. "You've never heard of it? I learned about it in your realm. The quick temperature changes and gusty winds can trigger an attack. It is a rare phenomenon, but it happens. And Anti's realm is known for its electrical storms..." Sean took ahold of Dark's wrist, pulling it down to rest on his shoulder, before chuckling out through a blush. "You learned that in MY realm? How? Even I didn't know that..." Dark cleared his throat, moving his hand to rest it back on the stick shift, when he answered innocently without looking at him. "I... started looking into it when you started dating me."

Biting his lower lip, Sean snorted out shyly. "You were that worried about me?" Without looking at him, Dark huffed out lightly. "That surprises you?" Putting his hand on Dark's thigh, Sean purred to him lovingly. "No. I knew you cared... I just didn't think you'd look into something like that." A small smirk crossed Dark's lips, before he coolly stated aloud. "I had some free time while I was waiting for something. So... I was curious." Sean smiled, then coughed lightly. Dark risked another look at him, then leaned over to pop open the glove compartment. Pointing inside, he told him seriously. "There are a few inhalers in there. Take one. Or two. Just in case." Sean's jaw dropped a bit at the sight of at least ten brand new inhalers that had been stashed there. How long had those been in there? He didn't think that he'd need one, but to ease Dark's state of mind, he took two to slip into his pockets. He didn't know this realm and if Dark was concerned, it had to be bad. Making a tight turn off the main highway, Dark drove onto a smaller road that spiraled out to the lower section of the metal castle. The castle rippled with electricity but Dark drove between the pillars without fear. The underside of the castle was as dark and craggy as a cave.

Slowing down to a stop, a deep voice from within the cave growled out to them. "You are not welcome here!" Tensing, Dark popped open his door, growling out to Sean seriously. "Stay in the car." Sean nodded, unable to see whatever was in here with them. Slamming the car door shut, Dark moved to the front of the car, commanding into the darkness. "You've got one chance to get the fuck out of my way. After that... I'll step through the ashes left of you." Sean gripped his seat, the hair rising on the back of his neck as something snarled. The sound grew in volume as it echoed off the walls and two large orbs of white light illuminated the darkness. As the fear in him grew, Sean quickly leaned over and turned the stick behind the wheel to turn on the high beams of the car. The massive creature in front of them let out a hiss of distress. Cringing from the sudden light of the high beams. The creature looked like a black panther, but its tail was split in two with stingers on the ends. While on its head were tiny horns and its eyes quickly dimmed from the glowing orbs that they had been. Dark glanced back at the car over his shoulder, giving him a little grin. The creature chose then to raise a paw to strike out at Dark with long black claws.

Sean gasped, pointing at the creature. Although, without turning around, Dark snapped his fingers and the creature shrieked as its chest erupted in blue flames. Within seconds the creature was reduced to a pile of cinders that puffed to the ground in a heap. Sean let his hand fall to his lap in shock. With a grin still on his face, Dark chuckled out to him. "Were you worried about me?" Blushing, Sean shrugged out. "Maybe... it sounded... big." A throaty chuckle left Dark as he walked around the car to get back inside. After closing the door, Dark leaned closer to Sean. Taking Sean's chin in his hand, he pulled him into a brief kiss. Sean giggled into it. He could almost feel the amusement in the way Dark kissed him. Prying his lips from his, Dark purred to him in a beautiful deep tone. "The bigger the sound. The less powerful they are. It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for. They could be anywhere." Averting his eyes, Sean mumbled out. "I didn't know that... I thought..." Dark's soft laugh made him blush a deep red. Sitting up, Dark parked his car and told him warmly. "I'm glad you were worried about me, but anything strong enough to take me on, would dust you in seconds." Shifting in his seat to face him, Sean found himself sincerely telling Dark. "I believe that. Although, I can't imagine anyone stronger than you. After everything I've seen you do... but I would hope to buy you a few seconds to get away."