"Now let the real fun begin" Mirabel said as she heard Hazel screamed.
A place that was neither heaven nor earth lay shrouded in perpetual twilight, a dimly lit valley nestled between jagged peak that pierced the dark sky like a skeletal finger. Mist crawled through the air like living shadows veilling ancient tree with twisted limb that seemed to grasp for something for something in the darkness. The grounded beneath was barren , cracked earth that seemed to absorb what little lights filtered through the heaven canopy of mist above. Sounds in this realm were haunting - whispers of forgotten souls mingled with the crack of tree that sounded like mournful signs.
The air vibrated with malevolent energies, whispers of dark magic that seemed to emanate from the very earth itself. Shadows moved with a life of their own, twilight into forms that hinted a malevolent presences. Trees were gnarled, their bark black as coal, braches like gasping claws. Plant with glowing evil eyes seemed to watch intruders, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. Winding paths led through the valley, shifting as if they didn't want to be followed .
"Hi Hazel, we meet again " a huge thick serpent greet Hazel.
"We meet again " the girl said as she falls to the ground.
"I see. You don't remember anything " the serpent said this time hissing angrily.
Hazel immediately cuddled her self in one place as she quiver, hoping is a dream.
The serpent move closer to the girl and without warning, he bite her.
Hazel moan in pain as slowly the poison starts spreading through thought her body.
Let's see how long he took before he came to rescue time. Maybe when I kill you and he will say one of his poetic line "am sorry I came late".
The serpent wanted to bite the girl then suddenly the serpent head was hit.
The serpent moan in pain but not for long.
"So it's you, actually is nice seeing you Lucian " the serpent said he lunch an attack at Lucian but Lucian keeps depending.
The serpent is massive, coil as thick as tree trunks, scales glinting like black diamond in the twilight. His eyes burn with malevolent gree fire , fixed on the the target.
Lucian steps forward, eyes locked on the serpent. His voice low and urgent "you won't touch her".
With a sweep of his hand, dark flames erupt from the ground, swirling to encircle the serpent. The serpent hisses, a sound like tearing fabric and lunges. Lucian leaps to meet it , magic -infused fist clashing with scale.
The fight rages . Lucian dodge strikes countering with shadow blades that slice through the air.
Suddenly a commanding voice spoke"leave" he said.
Lucian recognize the voice, is the sovereign Lord.
Lucian crawl to where Hazel was and he touched her gently but she did not respond.
A torrents of agonizing tears cascade down his eyes like unending waterfalls of pain. He thought she was death.
And like something inside her breaks, she throws herself into his arm and he instantly hold her tight.
"You are alive " Lucian said kissing the girls forehead.
He doesn't move, barely even breathes . Just holds out his hands , waiting for her to come back to him, no matter how long it take.