Dark Mage

Chapter 1

Marcus P.O.V

I found myself standing in a dim narrow tunnel, it smelt like it either led to or bypassed the sewers, it was terrible. I could make out shapes of rats scurrying about aimlessly probably searching for food. Walking slowly I could hear my footsteps echoing slightly throughout the tunnel, hoping that no one could hear me for fear of attracting unnecessary attention. All of a sudden I could hear disrturbing growls of wolves behind me, fear ripped through me. Not knowing what to do I was enveloped by one thought only *run fast and dont look back*.
Shit I could hear their growls growing wilder by the second, and without further thought, I took to my heels and tried to run. No matter how much effort I put in, it felt like I wasn't moving at all, the ground felt like a huge ass treadmill. I felt beaten the wolves weren't less than 10 feet away anymore, I could almost hear them laughing, taunting me, licking their lips. Looking back I was met by by a pack of  skinny , dirty and hungry looking wolves. I couldn't tell how many they were but I could see their ruby red reflective eyes in the dark without any effort at all. A scream escaped my mouth. And just then I woke up.

Struggling to catch my breath, I sat up sweat trickling from my brow, my heart galloping in my chest. Fuck. This is the third time this month I'm having this dream.

I looked at the alarm clock, 2:52. Lately I've been struggling with my sleep. I have been waking up at this time for the past three months and I hated it. I stood up dragging my feet to the window, opening it to get some fresh air. Damn. I hate my life.

I looked out at the neighbourhood eveything seemed peaceful, and carefree I was the only one struggling. I got back to bed and sat there for hours, sleep not coming to embrace me anymore.

Counting sheep was as effective as catching air with your hands and before I knew it it was time to get up. I strolled to the shower, quickly showered and dressed before leaving for the kitchen. No one else was awake so making food was not an option. Grabbing my Redbull and Cotleigh cig I made my way out.

The sun was just starting to peek from the horizon making me guess that it was around 6:00. I put my ciggy in my mouth and just then I remembered that I had left my lighter at home. Oh well. Don't need it. I clicked my middle finger and my thumb together and uttered a command 'Aliat flamen'  a tiny flame erupted on the top of my thumb and l lighted my smoke. 

My school isnt that far, I could have flown there or teleported there but using my magic supply in the morning isn't quite a good idea. Besides I had to think for a bit, and smoking helped me do just that.

My trials were coming up in a couple months time and if I survived I would have to choose between White or Black magic. I actually use them both so choosing is going to be difficult. The thing is my parents are well known, actually that's an understatement they are stupendously famous.  My father Thomas Venom, is a skilled mage and also the head of the Magical Order of the Earth Sphere. Imagine how that cast's an enormous shadow over me. My mom on the other hand was the author of most our White Magus books for school. Ellis Venom was her name she basically was a white magic guru. If ever I needed anything to do with white magic she knew better than all the souls of this world.

Finishing of my cigarette, I opened my energy drink. Nicotine and caffeine a very unhealthy but effective way to start your day. I could see my school now, I wasn't two minutes away and I could tell by the deafening silence that I was a little bit too early. I found my self going through the 12ft gate at the entrance not long after that.

AHS was huge, I mean like mind blowing huge, I mean like pegasus racing huge. Walking around the entire school could take a couple hours so Mrs. Gilford(the school head) made teleportation portholes everywhere. The school itself was a four storey, grey and black marble lined work of architecture. It was incredible, four large buildings were joined together to form a rectangular like shape leaving room in the middle to act as a court yard.

I portholed my way to my registration class. Walking in I immediately saw Sharlette who at the beginning of the year became the grade head, getting the class ready. Being the gentleman I am, I greeted her.

"Hey Sharlette hows it going"

She looked startled, " Hi Marcus, I didn't hear you come in".

"Yea, thats because I teleported in," I replied putting my bag on my desk flopping my restless body on the chair.

"Oh, how come you're early today?, " she asked looking at her pocket watch, " very early" she corrected herself.

"Well that's because I wanted to see how my baby was doing" I flirted, allowing myself to attack her feelings.

"Oh yea," she teased," well why don't you come see your 'baby' up close", she dared back, flashing me an anxious look.

"I don't think you have the guts to really want me up close Sharlette....you wouldn't handle it," I said cocking my eyebrow.

" Why don't you come and see then," she returned still locking her naughty gaze on me.

"I don't wanna stand up for nothing babe, so you might as well bring that ass over here," I said analysing her.

Before I knew it she was right in front of my desk. She put both hands on the table looking as dominant as that position allowed her to be. Her long silky black hair contrasting her beautiful golden green eyes. "Marcus Venom" she said walking over to my side of the table, sitting on top of me her long smooth legs at my sides. She was directly facing me and I could smell her cinnamon hair spray without effort. Damn this girl was too hot. She grabbed me by the tie and whispered, " You have no idea what you just asked for."
She leaned in pulling me close in the process and I didn't stop her.

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Way to go Marcus, you always seem to get the girls don't you..........
Sorry for leaving you hanging but I couldn't help it you'll just have to wait.  I hope you liked this chapter
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Peace