Thread: Taming The Darkness (Skelace & darkangel76)

Aeryn Shadowstorm had been practicing as an apprentice to Eilidorn Jaheir for about ten years and was now considered ready to take the trials. Passing these trials would allow her to become an honored member of the Order Of Necromancy, though she had several peers who didnt have any faith in her abilities. They thought her freakish, weak in skill, a poor example of what a necromancer should be. Aeryn had been brought to Twilight Keep at the age of fifteen when her parents realized her gifts. They were horrified the day she managed to summon the rotted corpses from the cemetery located not too far away from their modest home. It had been an accident and Aeryn had no idea as to how shed done it. Her family, anxious to be rid of her, fearing the darker arts of sorcery, immediately traveled to the remote keep located deep within the forests of Ashwood. Aeryn knew that her parents feared her, feared her abilities and her lack of control over them. She hoped that one day theyd long to see her again, to reunite. But, she didnt think that would ever happen despite her longings. The fear in their faces the day the dead came to her she would never forget it. I cant believe he thinks youre ready, Aeryn, Jareth sneered as he raked a hand through his platinum blond hair. His violet eyes flashed a sort of menace making Aeryn shiver a little. Well he does and I dont plan on disappointing him in the trials either, Aeryn said with a defensive tone. She flicked her long auburn hair over her shoulders and heaved a sigh. In fact, she added, he icy blue eyes glinting with hatred for Jareth. I plan on doing better than you. Thatll be the day, Jareth scoffed. Aeryn rolled her eyes. Do you taunt me because youre worried, Jareth? Afraid that I will do better? Hmmm. She paused. Must first degrade your opponent, making them feel as lowly as possible, so that they break under the smallest bit of pressure? Aeryn was angry, not to mention annoyed by Jareths constant bullying. Hed been insulting her since she first arrived at Twilight Keep and shed had it. More than anything she wanted to put him in his place, show him up. But she never did. It was always talk. And that was why the man continued to badger her, insult her, annoy her. He knew shed never outwardly do anything. He could see her lack of confidence in herself and he exploited that as much as he possibly could, which only made Aeryn hate him all the more. Her mentor, Eilidorn Jaheir, was the first to notice their rivalry and the first to tell her that she needed to ignore him, that he was merely trying to build up his own ego and confidence by destroying hers. But it was too late for that. Shed been rejected and given away by her own family. Her confidence would never be the same, could never be restored knowing that. Jareth just laughed. You would think that, he began. But theres no need to degrade you. Youre already as lowly as one can get. Such a pitiful necromancer. Youll be the joke of the order. Aeryn felt her eyes burn with tears, but she held them back. She wanted to hurt Jareth, make him feel remorse for treating her the way he did. But she knew shed never follow through with such a thing. It wasnt in her nature to actually destroy, despite some of the thoughts that ran through her mind. You cant even do a proper summons, Jareth taunted further, prodding Aeryn to do something drastic. Aeryn closed her eyes. Oh really? she asked. At that, she grabbed Jareths arm and dragged him outside to a place that was secluded, where no one, not even her mentor, would find them. Well? Jareth asked with a smug look. Aeryn took a deep breath, her chest heaving despite being bound by a red corset top. She smoothed out her long black skirt and immediately began to chant. She wasnt even sure where the words were coming from. They just somehow poured into her mind and spilled out of her mouth. Her eyes closed as the words flooded her mind. As she continued the incantation, a fiery-looking circle began to appear on the ground before them. Jareth winced at the sight of it and finally let out a yelp before running away. Aeryn opened her eyes and nearly fell backwards at what she saw. Her eyes widening, her body trembling, she asked, Who are you?