Shadow Dwellers

Chapter 2

     Everything is okay so far, yet, the feeling of nausea fills my stomach as it travels to my head. Pain is felt as I feel my stomach cave in to itself. I can hear the founding of my heart in my head as it hurts. But all will be well, the sun rises and the pain begins to fade. It was probably that beasts sorry attempt to get to me. The suns rays shine upon me, I'm filled with its comforting warmth. It feels great to be in the light again. The people come out of their houses to start the day.

    Surrounded by my friends I am relieved. The rivers of happiness spills into my heart and mind. But a sharp pain hits me in the back of the head and confusion is replaced.. 

    "Not again.... " My voice echoes in the emptiness of my mind and this room. I try and keep my breathing hushed as much as I can. But I can feel it.

     "Leave me alone!! Go away!!" I immediately shit up as the iron collar around my neck tightens and pulls me upwards. As I descend I try to free myself from the iron that had now turned to rope. I claw desperately at the knots and try my best but to no avail. I lose my breath amongst the horrible thoughts and pain that fills my body. It feels endless.

     Why had it happened do fast? Why? It hurts do much... If only someone could save me before I start to give in to this alluring temptation. I struggle a little more only to find myself give up. There I'd no way out, surely there isn't anymore... But then I am dropped harshly to the ground as a loud bellowing screech could be heard and it is gone... I lie there crying and coughing. The rope necklace had turned back to harsh iron. Shackles adorn my ankles and wrists and I am comforted by arms that wrap around me. My lovely light had returned... It returned! I feel the comforting warmth... It feels so soothing... The shackles and chains melt away by my lovely flame that had come to save me. If only it were real... But the warmth is at least.. Thank you for saving me yet again my hero of light..

    I am able to walk freely out of my cage as this horrible place wards of the Dwellers in the shadows. It feels so wonderful to feel this again. I could never thank my flame enough for all the times it had set me free and lit up my world aglow again.