What Lurks in His Eyes

Chapter 40: The Dark Rain

Song: Watch Your Back by Sam Tinnesz

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"Hush child, I will not hurt you." The cloaked figure says. Or rather, the once cloaked figure says. His voice is deep and he speaks quietly.

Standing before me is being - a male being. His facial features are sharp, exhibiting high, defined cheekbones and a strong jawline. His skin is pale and his hair is of platinum blonde. Perhaps, the feature that stands out the most is his striking, exotic snow white eyes.

"Who are you?" I ask the towering being before me. My voice is wavering, I do not know if I can trust him or not yet.

"I am called Xanthe, and I am the second in command of The Dark Army. I am here to warn you."

Dark Army?

Warn me?

"The Dark Army is an unknown force that is secret to the world. Only few know about it, and there's one all powerful commander of the army. We come from the underworld."

"So what you're saying is that you're-"

"We are an army of the dead, yes. This mighty army mostly consists of reapers, trained in the skill of fighting."

"You're a reaper?"

Xanthe nods his head. "Yes, I am."

Just like Draven.....

"I am here to warn you about the power the commander of the army beholds. He is coming, and when he does, few will survive his wrath. If there is a trace of evil or malice in anyone's heart, they will die when they look upon his face."

A being like this exists? A being so powerful that looking at his face can cause your death?

"He is coming to take back who and what are is. Before he comes, warnings will take place. First, a major storm will strike. Rain will be coming down like never before."

It was mid-summer. This place never gets rain in the summer, let alone a massive storm. That sign I cannot miss.

Xanthe continues. "Then, the final sign is this - When the midnight sky lights up in a white light, duck for cover. An earthquake will follow moments after."

"W-wait. When is this all to take place?"

"My leader comes like a thief in the night. Be prepared." He replies.

I suck my bottom lip in. That isn't a very helpful answer.

"Why can't you take me with you?"

"The time is not right yet. This story was written long before you were born."

"What?"

"I have said too much. I must go now. Remember, be prepared, watch for the signs. Don't come out of this room til morning lest they figure out something is up." He says.

"W-wait....D-Draven is he.....have you seen him? You're a reaper so....."

Xanthe's white eyes shine with intensity. "The answers you seek are located below you." With those words, he throws his hood back over his head and vanishes before my very eyes, leaving me alone with once again, many more questions than answers.

I flop back against the bed pondering what had just occurred.

The Dark Army?

The leader's coming wrath?

The answers I seek are located below me?

I try to sleep in the silken bed sheets, but my mind keeps me awake till the early morning hours. I don't even realize when I drift off into a deep sleep. I haven't slept in a bed this nice since before the war that took Draven and my pack from me.