Dark Angel: The Light Within the Dark

Chapter 1

Author's Notes:

This image is of Naomi Scott who plays the protagonist Jade. I hope you guys enjoy the first chapter of Dark Angel

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Fire. The whole world burns. Buildings collapse, humans run in fear. Through these eyes, I can see everything. All the death and destruction. Who is this person? Sitting and watching as the world falls apart. Demons stand at the ready outside the front of the palace. Looking down I notice this person is sitting on a golden throne decorated with jewels and is in a long red gown.

"You did this. Finally, the world has been cleansed of humans and all the Nephilim or supernatural creatures too weak to see our ways. The ways that will save this world. You won the war. Now you will reshape everything to what it should be." A tall dark-haired man standing next to her throne says. He looks down at her his hard set features full of pride.

"It wasn't me. Without you, none of this would be possible." His solid black eyes gleam at her.

"Rise and meet your subjects." Cloth from her gown falls around her like trickling blood. She walks to the edge of the balcony to look down at the sea of demons ready to serve her. "Loyal subjects, meet your queen, Desdemona, ruler of all living and all dead." One after another they go down to a knee and bow.

"Jade." Someone says. "Jade." The image of my vision fades away. War? Who is Desdemona? None of that makes any sense. "Hellooooooo, Earth to Jade."

"Abby, I swear if you keep swinging your hand in front of my face I'll break it."

"Somebodies grumpy." Abby drops her hand to her side. She's dressed in training clothes, shorts, and a t-shirt, with her brown hair tied up in a bun. Noticing my strained expression her smile falls from her face. "Hey, what's wrong? You never look like that unless something serious is going on." I quickly change my features into a relaxed smile to look at ease.

"I'm fine," I say without a thought. "Is it time for training?" A wicked grin spreads across Abby's face making her purple eyes shine. "You ready to get your ass kicked?" I take strands of my hair to braid the ponytail on top of my head as we leave my bedroom to head to the training room. Abby closes the door to the small bedroom behind us.

"Like I'd voluntarily fight you during practice. All those people are nuts."

"They aren't nuts. They're just guys trying to assert their male dominance. They can't handle that they aren't the best."

"You guys are late," Asher mumbles as we enter the training room.

"And you being the nerd you are, are the only one to notice." I retort. We join the rest of the students who are talking with the teacher. The floor to floor glass windows frames the black abyss surrounding us. The massive training room holds rows and rows of shining silver weapons against the wall. Half the room is full of assorted training gear and the other half is covered in mats for hand to hand combat.

"Who the hell is that?"

"Seriously Jade? There are only sixteen of us in this class."

"Yeah, seriously, Ash." My enhanced vision helps me to see every detail of him from across the room. He's tall with green eyes that have gold flakes in them. With the t-shirt, he's wearing it makes his muscles look like they are about to burst out of his shirt. Asher fills me in on our mystery man.

"His name is Zach. He's been here almost a month and he's a pretty cool guy. If you weren't so caught up in your own world you would have noticed him. He's very well trained. Not as good as you but close. I think maybe he could take you on." I give them both a devilish grin showing off my perfect white teeth and bringing a sparkle to my blue mischievous eyes.