Darkness & Light (Book 1)

Chapter 22- So It Begins

      So the last chapter provided slight back ground on Death and the man who appeared before, Yang. I do hope you enjoy. 

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Aurora's POV

    I had so much more to ask the HIM, the maker but something told me, that he would not speak anymore on the topic. My heart had began to hurt when he was telling the story of Yin and Yang, of their love then their separation. Was I Yin? I was Death's bride but I never saw this aspect of Death that was Yang, the Maker spoke of. I did not understand.

     "Come, we need to discuss matters of Cartaphillus with Death," he smiled as the scene faded into the one where I had left Death.

      This caused me to put a screeching halt to my internal rantings and focus on the matter at hand. The mortal realm is in danger if this Cartaphillus person gets out and the mortal realm's well being is something I put first and foremost above my curiosity. Now was the time to act and not bother with personal matters.

     HE took my hand and soon the scene faded to that of the place I left Death in a huff. The said man stood with his back to us with his gaze transfixed on the patch of flowers he had shown me not moments before. He led me by my hands and led me to Death's side as he nudged his wayward son.

     "I am sorry," was all he said, without sparing me a glance.

     "Okay you two, let's get down to business," HE said, "Endymion is up to something sinister and as you know already, but it seems there is someone working with him. For the first time, I cannot tell you who that is, as I do not know myself who that person is."

     "I have no idea why Endymion would want to free Cartaphillus, he knows what crime that slimey worm has committed and he had the nerve to provoke me by way of confrontation in my realm demanding his release," a spark, something old yet new flew through my heart as my hands clenched.

    "Endymion, keep him out of the mortal world or I would not guarantee that his face wouldn't match his disgusting mindset," I stated to no one in particular for they both knew better than I did but the guardian in me rose, "I feel the chaos slowly rising in the universe and I would not have my world be part of it."

     They both looked at me with a glint, they knew what I spoke of and they agreed. 

    "The human world is too fragile to withstand this future catastrophe," HE nodded then warned, "However you both have a very hard future in front of you, be on guard for this meeting has set in motion the afflictions to come."

      As he spoke my heart began to ache, something inside of me twisted and began a unrest that would unknowingly worsen as my story continue. We spoke on a plan to detain Endymion if he was to step foot in either of the realms.

   "Before we go back, let's head to the realm of the Guardians, I need to let Old man T know of the protection that the mortal realm needed," I began to open a portal without waiting for either HIM or Death, knowing fully well Death would follow as I lead.

      Opening the portal, I nodded at HIM, "Til we meet again, Maker."

     Pulling Death behind me, I walked through the portal and my feet instantly hit the soft grass of my home. It felt so right, but before I had time to revel in y return, I rose a shield and blocked the incoming energy ball that was aimed at Death.

    "Fast as ever, my dear," the smoke shaped Guardian Master grinned.

    "Dramatic as ever, Old man," I let go of the broody, dark man behind and stepped forward to hug the man who served as my master, trainer and father figure since that day I first saw him.

       He embraced me and shook Death's hand then guided us through the field of blood red roses and lilies. Remembering the first time, they appeared I smiled and followed as he led into the guardian castle and down the familiar halls to his office.

     "I'd say this was a social call if Death wasn't here, please tell me why would the lord of the underworld grace an old man with his presence," T smirked.

   Rolling my eyes, I gave him a debriefing of the situation. All the information I had, he now knew. All the while Tall, Dark and Broody said nothing and I did not prompt him too.

    "If I missed out anything, it's because I don't know anything else," I stood, " I assume Death wishes to speak to you in private so I shall leave you alone, and do wipe that smile of your face old man, you're making me uncomfortable."

      I left the office, swiping his grand sword on my way out, ignoring his protests and not once looking back at the duo as I made my way to the practice grounds.

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3rd POV- My POV (I'm the author bleh)

    Death wandered how she knew he wanted to talk to the Guardian Master in private but nonetheless, he made sure to request the names given to him by the Maker. These guardians in training should be the best to watch his bride's world as she was away. He would protect her, the visions given to him by the Maker would naught come to pass. The past will not repeat itself. He would perform the bonding ritual before any calamity hit the universe. 

    Aurora knows where her priority lies but she suddenly missed her friend. Lily would need to be updated as well and she would spend the next hour doing just that. The mortem ban had no power here  in her realm. Lily was placed under a ban of Chaos' demon realm as well however much like herself, her powers broke the ban unbeknownst to Chaos. They decide to stay low and not use the bond unless absolutely necessary. 

    Death and Titanious both exchanged words and it was then the old man knew that his student found her destiny in the dark man that he watched approached her. 

   "Whatever your differences young one, I do hope you resolve it," he advised as he bid them goodbye.

    Saying goodbye became second nature to her, Aurora did not blink an eye nor did the pain disturb her peace. Death was preoccupied as to how he would tell the petite woman next to him, what she was too him. Without saying much, he knew she thought she would return to the mortal realm as Lilith was my supposed bride. He knew what he must do and he aimed to do that soon. Aurora felt the binds of the Mortem realm again but this time her guardian abilities were not subdued however Death did not seem to notice and for that she was thankful. 

    "Wait," the brooding man halted her as she made to walk off to her room, "I hate that portal you make, makes me feel sick."

   "Is that what you wanted to tell me Death?" she turned back at him with her raised eyebrow.

   "No," his face unreadable, "Change into the clothes I left in your room and meet me back at the castle's gates."

      She stared unbelievably at his retreating back. Could the silent brute not ask for something? Shaking her head, she walked off to go as he so pleasantly demanded. She would have ignored him but the look in his eyes said he would probably barge into her room and take her where he wanted regardless of what she wanted.

   The Maker smiled from his realm, this bitter sweet moment will set the future in motion. He sighed, they've chosen their paths. So it begins... The new cycle...

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So it's been so longggg. I hated being away but I have found my love and passion once again. I mean what's a author without the ups and down. I will do my best to update more frequently. I wish for people to find solace in my work. May your minds and heart find peace with my characters. Share in their happiness and joy, get mad at me for their sadness, let them show the world of love, hate and war.

To those who have seen the Witcher, please just please bear with me! I'm in love with the series and the fact I chose Henry as Death just makes my inner writer laugh at the fact that he now plays a role similar to what I imagine Death to be.