Thread: Taming The Darkness (Zynode & darkangel76)

Evelyn Bentley didn't know why she let herself get coerced into leaving school grounds as she did, her footsteps soft as she quietly made her way down the corridor of the ground floor and pushing open the front door and finally making her way outside. Normally, she knew better. But this time, Jonathan Kemp had pushed her too far, threatening her in ways where she had no choice but to show up and try her best to defend herself. Of course, she knew damned well, she'd probably turn tail and run in the end--her fears of absolute darkness being too strong. Oh yes, that bastard knew all too well he'd win, but she had to try. She had to go down with a fight. Evie's teeth chattered as she began to walk across the open grounds, her pale face looking up toward the moon. The harsh silvery rays shone down upon her, casting odd shadows as the crisp autumn winds blew through her fiery tresses. She peered out into the impending darkness, her body trembling as her fears began to grow. Her blue eyes caught sight of the tower in the distance beyond the gates and already she wanted to go back. The darkness of the tower looming in the wastelands about a mile beyond the gates were just too ominous and terrifying that she was almost certain she wouldn't last. The odds of her winning this bet were impossible. The bastard! Still, Evie pressed on knowing she had no choice. It was either go or continue to be bullied. Though, honestly, she knew it in her heart of hearts that Jonathan Kemp would continue to bully her. After all, why would he stop? He had no reason to. He had his friends, his supporters. The teachers loved him. Who was she? She was the new girl from the town of Mor across the wasteland, a tiny city in comparison to the large port city of Albast. She was the outsider, the outcast... Finally, Evie came upon the tower, Jonathan Kemp and his cohorts already there waiting for her. The smirk on his face made it clear that he hadn't expected her to show up at all. I... I came just like I said I would, Evie stammered, her hands gripping the fabric of her skirt causing her knuckles to go white. Jonathan laughed. Mhm... and soon you'll be running. You won't last a moment in that tower. He doubled over with laughter causing Evie's cheeks to turn a deep shade of red. How long do I have to stay inside? Evie then asked, not wanting to dwell on things. Oooh, touchy, Jonathan said as he moved toward her, causing her to step backward. His smile broadened as he watched the fear on her face grow more intense with each step he took. Afraid of me, are you? His grin grew even more. Good, I like that. It'll make my winning even better. Evie swallowed hard, her body shaking at the thought. Jonathan couldn't win. He just couldn't. She turned to look at the tower and then out into the distance. The school was so far away, nothing but wasteland between them and it. Oh, she felt so stupid.... Why did she agree to this? How long? Evie asked again. Ten minutes, Jonathan answered, crossing his arms about his chest. Ten? Evie shrieked. She bit down on her lip, her hands moving to clasp themselves together, wringing themselves as she fidgeted. Taking a deep breath, she decided not to waste any more time and headed toward the tower to enter it. Evie stepped inside the tower, the darkness consuming her almost immediately. Just then she heard the door click shut behind her and she felt her heart begin to pound. She leaned up against the heavy door, her nerves growing by the second. Every sound began to pulse inside her mind, causing it to race and spin. Finally, she could no longer take it. Her lungs were tightening and she couldn't breathe. The onset of panic was taking over. She needed to get out. Immediately, Evie turned around and began to pound her fists against the door. Open it! Open it up! Let me out! Let me out now! Now! Please! She was screaming, crying, begging. When the door opened, she moved to run, but was caught short as a large hand grabbed at her tiny five foot body and stopping her in her tracks. Not so fast, Jonathan said with a chuckle, his cohorts laughing along with him. You owe me now. And I want part of my payment. Evie's eyes went wide, her adrenaline surging as she looked into Jonathan's dark eyes as he gripped her arm, hard. She knew there would be bruises where he held her, his grasp so strong there was no way she could free herself. Let go. Please. Please, Evie begged. Don't do this. Don't. Her pale eyes pleaded with him as they teared up. Oh, I don't think so, Jonathan sneered as his lips turned upward into a malicious grin. I've been wanting this badly for a long time. A long time. It's about time you've given me what I've wanted. Evie brought her free arm up and struck at Jonathan causing him to wince and flinch, his face turning from shock to anger. You bitch! he shouted. Just then, he slapped her and threw her onto the ground. Evie looked up and saw that Jonathan was about to pounce, her body shaking with fear and horror. Terrified of what her fate held in store for her she curled up into a ball and suddenly began to scream, but the words she uttered were words that were unknown. A strange light began to form around her causing Jonathan to stop mid lunge. Watching, his eyes wide, he and his cohorts suddenly ran off, screaming, back towards the school.