Hexed - A Black Magic Novel

Chapter 9 - Used

I ran as fast as I could manage. I felt as if the wind itself was carrying me. But to where? I thought. I wanted to go back to the warm house, the welcoming peace and the tranquil friendship. We were safe. We could be happy there. I thought. A growl suddenly erupted in my throat. "I will NOT be used by them!" The Voice roared through me. The snow started to melt with each step I took. The temperature was rising rapidly around me, but I was unaffected by it. I felt as if the Voice was a beast, a demon, and the only way to escape is through me. Flames started to surround me, and shadows prowled beneath the tongues of the fire. I smiled. It smiled. The shadows began to take form around me. Sharp claws protruded from dark hands. Teeth that resembled daggers formed a vicious smile on their blank faces. They inched closer, their hand outstretched, as if asking to join them in their chaos. I reached towards it, the welcoming hand offering not only its power, but its control over the ones who fear it, who fear me.

I suddenly jerked my hand back. This is all wrong. It thirsts for blood, for vengeance.

Vengeance WE will ensue upon those who wronged us. I heard. It was speaking to me, it heard my thoughts. I stepped back only to hear the click of bone against bone. Another beast was behind me, and more began to form.

I was surrounded, trapped, alone.

I cowered in fear, petrified of what these beasts have done to me, what I've done to myself. My vision became blurred, and I realized I was crying. The figures' smiles only grew, taking in the terror I'm feeling, whispering their secrets. They step closer, the space between the figures and I began to thin. I knew this would be my last moment. I would be ripped apart by the shadows lurking in every corner, the creatures that have taken form by my doing.

I lifted my head to see them not only standing still, but retreating. I then felt an overwhelming calm spread over me like a blanket. I stayed still, confused by these events until I see her. Elise! she's here! I thought joyously. I then saw Diana striking through the figures one by one with twin daggers, each turning into nothing but thick black smoke as they fell. I heard heavy breathing as Hudson came behind hefting his own weapon, a sword. Elise suddenly was beside me, her arms wrapped around me in an embrace. The calm gave way to a complete state of peace as I relaxed into her touch. I didn't know what else happened, but I heard her humming a strange and relaxing melody as I slowly fell asleep in her arms.

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A room full of darkness, a kingdom of malevolent beings, a queen of corruption, and a world under her reign.

But there is weakness within her, a feeling of seclusion and loneliness hung overhead. She had the world, an army, riches and power, but nothing could bring them back.

Nothing could bring Durante the Bold back into her arms, and nothing could bring Mavis the Valiant, a name she has given her only daughter, back into her care.

Nothing except her.