"In the darkness of the night, they could sometimes be heard, even by those who couldn't see..." Seventeen year old Natalia, has known nothing but poverty and suffering her entire life, and with the threats of an ancient parasite dimming the lights on the island, the chances of her future lessen. As the increased need of her midnight walks come to the attention of the King, she is left with only one option to increase her chances of survival. Call to him or risk the chances of it ending. Which will she choose?