The Darkness That Binds Us
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This Fan-Fic follows Alina, blinded by the darkling and unable to access her powers. She must rise to be his balance. Darkling and Alina Fan-Fic. Alternate ending to Ruin and Rising for those who want to read more of that sweet, sweet Darklina drama!
(SPOILERS!!) :))
On the fold, Alina Starvok hesitates. Unable to take Mal's life, her hesitation costs her the battle. The Darkling kills Mal, taking the last of Morsovona's amplifiers for himself, rendering him and Alina bound together for eternity.
This is a battle of power, politics and love.
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