Shadow's Bride

Darkness

Tick,Tock

is the only thing I could hear. I opened my eyes but saw nothing but darkness. This isolated sensation makes me tremble. Fear is taking over my body. I also feel a sharp pain on my neck. And it smells like...like...

"blood...?"

I don't know what to do... What.. What's happening? Where am I? Why do i have a wound on my neck? Did something attack me while I was unconscious. At this moment, I know that I should find my way out, yet an inner thought within me whispers to my mind that I should stay. This darkness, even if it's terrifying, it seems that it brings me comfort to stay here.

"I-Is anyone there...?"

I managed to mutter. But I didn't receive any response. I tried searching for an escape or any light at all. But i couldn't find any. Fortunately, I wasn't tied up or have any constraint anywhere. It seems that I've been kept free by whatever or whoever attacked me before falling unconscious. Which then made me realize my mistake.

I was unconscious. Not knowing why. I don't know where I am. And I don't even remember anything that happened until now.

I'm scared

The sudden realization finally gave access for my fear to restrict my actions. I slowly fell on my knees, unsure of what action I should take. With no one else to talk to, and no other clues that would bring me to the exit from this place, I had no idea what else I should do. I stayed there, and felt the coldness creep on my back. I feel like I'm going to suffocate here. With the thought, my breathing eventually became unstable, and only my hitched sobs are heard in this area.

There was no point.

No one will save me.

I'll be trapped here forever.

These thoughts kept repeating in my mind. Thus, crushing the last bit of my optimism that I would find a way out. I eventually lie on the group, letting my tears stream down my face, and my sobs and cries echoes.

"Someone... Please... h-help me...!"

I hoped for a response, even it was for nothing. There was no one here, but it was better to try than let things remain as is. I could at least try to look for a response from anyone even if it would be put in vain. It seems that my heart still remains passionate even the slightest bit that I would find my escape route. And with the last bit of strength I had to speak, I called out again.

"Anyone, help me!"

I feel hopeless. It seems that I have succumb to my fear too. I couldn't stop shaking, and I'm starting feel very weak. I'm at my limit. All I want is to be saved from this place. I don't want to be alone here. I screamed one last time since that was the only thing I could do at this point. I could feel my consciousness fading. My body feels so heavy. Maybe I should rest for a while. I need to compose myself and maybe, if I'm lucky enough, I'll be fetched by someone the moment I wake up. But if it's the other way around then... At least I've done what I can.

"I heard you."

Before I drifted to sleep I saw this man's smile. It seemed so terrifying in its on way. But at the back of my mind, it seems to tell me that this guy is someone I could trust. As if he's... someone important. His crimson eyes was the only source of light that I could see, and I couldn't do anything but feel captivated by it. It's like something I've seen for such a long time, and it's like an engraved picture that I should never forget.

At first glance, it seemed like a predator giving a final look on its prey, but now, it looked like it was here for my salvation. The last bit of my consciousness is fading, and I can hear like a rustling sound moving closer to my direction. Right after that, I felt something warm touch my hand. Is it someone else holding it?

"It's time to go home, my love. I'm sorry if you waited too long."