Lyra arrived at the night market, Kian waiting "I want you to help me unlock shadowblooms magic ".
" what magic " Lyra stiffened
"They're rumoured to amplify shadows " Kian said. "I need them"
Lord Arin, a political influential man, Prince Kian cousin appeared, smirking ." Planning something, Kian?. Kian eyes narrowed. "None of your business, Arin.
" you'd do well to stay away commoner, don't get consumed like your parents ".Arin said to Lyra
Lyra laughed bitterly " you don't know anything "
Arin steps closer " I know the palace's 'shadow sickness ' took them, don't play with fire.
Lyra's hand balled. " back off"
Lyra slipped away from the market, memories swarming like shadows as these words keep repeating in her head
"Protect the blooms, Avoid palace help ". These words were her dying parents last word.
"I need the blooms " Kian spoke as he shows up at her hideout
"No deals with the palace", her hands trembles as she speaks. Kian stepped closer. "It's not a deal, lyra. It's a necessity". Lyra pulled a dagger, shadows swirling.
"Like my parents needed the palace? They're dead. Kian's eye flashed. "My help could've saved them. You'd still have them.".
Lyra rage simmered "you think I'd trust you? The palace killed my parents ". Kian voice dropped. "I'm trying to stop the darkness. Shadowblooms helps me control it.
Lyra laughed bitterly "control? You'll use it to crush any one who opposes you "
"No Lyra ..... pain flickered in his eyes " I need the blooms..... for this sickness "
"What sickness "
"Shadow sickness", Kian whispered. "It's eating me. Without the blooms..... I lose control ".
Lyra's gase locked on kian's darkening veins ," how do I know you won't turn on me?.
"I swear... ..I need the blooms to stop the shadows ", Kian voice strained.
Suddenly, his eyes turned black. He stumbled. " Lyra .....it's getting worse "
"Looks like Kian's got a problem, guards " . Arins voice sounded from the background.