Dark.
Wait! What am I doing here again? I look around and see darkness. Before I can move towards it, I hear a sinister voice say," Cassandra, my darling ".
I freeze in my place when I see the person who called me out. His brown hair has turned white at the roots, but still has volume. His moustache is twirling down giving him a menacing look. His grey eyes are stark contrast to Axel's kind gaze and his mouth is pulled up as an evil smile.
" U...Uncle Jayden ", I stammer.
" It seems like my niece still remembers me ", he says, with a malicious grin.
How can I forget this wretched person? Because of him, I was orphaned at the age of 10! I try to move myself but the dread in me doesn't allow me. It is as if my feet have grown roots. Suddenly his skin turns dark and more arms appear from his shoulders.
" Why don't you give your uncle a hug? ", he says, and start walking towards me.
At that very instant, I feel as if I found my legs and I begin to run towards the light. When I got closer to it, I see a door. But before I can touch the doorknob, a hand gets hold of me and starts to pull me into the darkness.
I struggle under the grasp. With every struggle, I feel more hands grabbing me and I grow weaker over time. Suddenly, I feel a blow on my head. Unable to bear the pain, I start screaming and pass out.
I jolt up from my bed screaming. I look around and see that I am in my bedroom. I am visibly sweating and tears are streaming down my cheeks.
" Just a dream. It's just a dream, Cassie ", I say aloud, trying to reassure myself.
I look at the watch and it says half past midnight. I get up from my bed and walk into my kitchen to have a glass water. Going back to bed is not an option right now, since I am terrified. So I decided to go outside.
I wear my slippers, pull over a jacket on my PJs and walk out. The corridor of my dorm is silent. I don't see a single soul. Silly of me to think that I will find someone at this hour. I decide to go to the roof to catch some air.
I walk down the corridor until I reach Axel's door. The light on his door was switched off, indicating that he is sleeping. I think back of what happened in this week.
*FLASHBACK*
Mariana and I are waiting for Freya and Lucia to show up outside the guild. The previous day , we decided that we would look into our dresses today. Mariana had commanded the girls to meet in front of the guild at 9AM sharp. Yet, Freya and Lucia were late.
" Where are they? ", I ask Mariana, frustrated.
" I have no idea ", she says, getting more and more impatient by the minute.
After 15 minutes of waiting, I see Freya and Lucia running towards us.
" Will you care to explain us, why you are late? ", asks Mariana.
" That shark-boy was not leaving me alone ", was Freya's reply.
" And you Lucia? ", I ask.
" Nuts and Bolts ", she says in her a formal manner.
" Okay! Lets go ", says Mariana and we head out.
We are walking towards main plaza. The town didn't change a lot in these five and half years. I see people staring at us, mostly glaring at us. I start to feel uneasy.
" Just ignore them ", says Mariana in my mind. I look at her. She's giving me a grave look.
" Why are they glaring at us? ", I think back.
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Romulus : The Rise Of The Demon
Fantasy' I have never seen such a sight before. It was as if the flames were dancing in his presence. It was as if they were overjoyed by him being near them...... Who is he? Is he a warrior who never backs down from a fight? Is he a saviour who would ri...
