The Coming Darkness

Enzo sat still for a moment, thinking of the possible happiness he could have had with his first love, and how it was wiped away by the unfortunate events. He felt the chilly breeze of the outside on his arms. He looked over to see that his window was open.

He stood up and walked over to the window. He took in the sight of Whiterun for a moment, and he was able to see the restaurant from his window. He closed it and decided to head out for Aleister's Office.

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He walked out of the dorm building, and pasted by the same group of bullies that had repeatedly been attacking Enzo. "Hey, BRK. Isn't it a bit late for you to be outside?" The group only had 4 culprits at the time. Enzo kept walking, despite their harassments. Great.. now these guys.. He suddenly felt his bag being ripped from him. The ringleader had taken it, and start to shake it clean of it's contents, making Enzo's folded clothes and other items such as toothbrushes fall out of the bag and onto the ground.

Enzo clenched his fist. "Really?!" He shouted out. "Why the hell are you picking on me?!" The ringleader dropped the bag, and his jaw in surprise that Enzo had actually talked back to them. "Oh? Because i'm doing everyone else a favor, remember? You're the monster."

JD looked perplexed. “Tell you what earlier-?” He remarked casually. It was then an internal light bulb came on. “Oh about- the- ah- Voltaire leaving- yes. Urgent mission tell Eos, and I forgot.” Those brows knitted. “So I guess he came back,” and then he glanced at Eos’s order. “And left again. Really- does he have like stationary ADD or something? Next time I see him we are having nice long talk about proper dating etiquette. For instance: do not make the twin brother responsible message delivery.” It was then JD sat up straighter and sighed, “look sis- I didn’t do it on purpose. I just- ah- a lot of things happened between then and now.” Those eyes had a rather knowing look, and he didn’t want to voice his thoughts around the others.

About that time he was interrupted by a boy he didn’t quite know. JD wondered who this was and where he had come from and why he seemed so persistent in making friends. “Sure- bloody sure- lets be best friends forever. We can exchange bracelets, and braid each other’s hair, and tell each other our deepest darkest secrets, and have pillow fights- and all that other shit. Yeah- sounds awesome.” JD stated in a monotone voice. “Bugger off- the only two people that want to be your friend are this guy,” he lifted his right middle finger. “And this guy,” and then his left middle finger before he turned back around to Eos.

"Don't act like after a month you don't remember?" Enzo looked down a little. Battle Royal...

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"And so, Ladies and Gentlemen! Our last fight is between Team Phantom's X, and Droy, pitted against Team Valor's Enzo and Ling!" The announcer hyped up the already hyperactive crowd. The entire stadium shaking with their cheers as both teams made their way onto the battlefield.

There, both Enzo,

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And X,

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locked horns in a battle... .

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..That ended in terror.

Enzo couldn't forget the one event that started the hate between magicians and normal people. And Enzo was all to blame. He lowered his head in self pity. "Whatever.. Take my money.." He said. "We're not going to take your money. We're going to take your life."
Enzo was blown back by a sudden force. He slammed back into the side walls of the school, and some over-head debris fell on Enzo as a result.

"Heh, the killer is not fighting back." "If we all take him on, we can so totally get him." "I kno..." But before the next word was complete his whole body was flung into the air as blood was spurted from his nose and mouth. "What the heck happened?" The ringleader was caught off guard when he turned attention to a creepy laugh. "I was just out on my way to pick up my friend and it turns out that I have to be in the middle of Enzo's trouble." "Why you." Two of the lackeys were already running towards him with fist and magic spell being prepared, only to have them both knocked off the feet and the sound of beats reverberate in the air. "You're Ling! Why the heck are you doing protecting the BRK? Aren't the disciplinary committee out to get murderers." Ling could not help but continue his creepy laughing. "We're not the magic police or anything like that. We just act in accordance to orders of the headmaster." The ringleader was ready to move but had his face caved in from a punch thrown by Ling. The body just fell backwards and Ling gave Enzo a smile. "You really get yourself in a lot of trouble these days Enzo-buddy. Let's get going, I came to pick you up." Then some of the student working in Ling's squad came out of the shadow as they cleaned up the bodies."Don't worry about them. They are going to get dispose of well."

David put his hands up, waving them a little in his defense. "Hey, whoa, I'm not trying to cause drama or anything, I just thought I heard you asking about someone named Silver, and I figured you must be one of her friends. So, since she's gone on some weird important mission, I decided to stay behind and make friends with her friends." He sighed. This wasn't going as well as he thought it would. Perhaps he just woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? It was probably the bad timing thing again. He had the worst timing ever. He didn't really want to make things worse, so maybe he should just leave...

Silver got angry. "Why? Why can't I know who my father was? What's so special about him!?" Before she could say any more, she was pulled out of the way by Voltaire's chains. She huffed and sat there, trying to think of what to do next without getting in the way.

Enzo coughed as the dust filled his lungs. He could hear Ling talking, and punches landing on flesh. Once the smoke had cleared, the bullies were done for. "Ling.." He said with a smile. He got out of the rubble and dusted himself off. "R-right!" He ran over to repack his clothes and items, slung the bag across his shoulder, and followed Ling. "Thanks for saving me."

With his shadow spawns blown back Volitaire had to think. An enemy who can use the gravity and atmosphere around him would be hard to penetrate and also avoid. He easily whisked away any spell that came his way. Volitaire knew little of Spatial Magic from Artizle's training...but he can only do pushes and magnet forces. Both of which aren't very strong. He would be overwhelmed by Vencierso's forces. Montesque got in front of Volitaire, a large blue clock formed and clock hands shot out at Venciersio. "What is this..?" He blocked one of the hands with a Spatial Wall, the hand broke but time was shortly halted fro Venciersio. The last few jabbed into Venciersio's body and he flew back onto the ground. The hands vanished after time resumed. "Nngh..so if I break the hands time is halted briefly.." Volitaire was shocked at this spell. It seemed to be the only way to get pass Venciersio Spatial Magic, other than Silver's illusions. "Let me, Volitaire. I know the most out of his magic. Your magic wouldn't work on his." Volitaire decided not to protest, now wasn't the time. He needed something that could get by Venciersio's defences, it was then he hatched a plan of his own. "Understood.."

"It's not much saving you but rather protecting a commodity for Master's sake." Ling stopped for a moment then just shook his head. He just continued along. Ling had lead him back downstairs to the dungeon training room. Aleister was already waiting there with a smile on his face. "Let us start with the training." The cellar that had Enzo's name over it was opened. "Step inside Enzo." Ling stood aside as he watched Enzo. "You should hand me your stuff. I'll store them away." Surprisingly, he had a much more solemn face. Even Ling did not understand why he did not put a smile on. He just simply stared at Enzo. Aleister walked into the small jail-like room first.

Enzo handed Ling his bag, and looked away. Ling didn't sport the same smile he always did, which worried Enzo. But nevertheless, he followed Aleister down deeper into the dungeon. The chilly air got to him, and he hugged himself to keep warm.

"It's okay, I just..." She sighed, "I need someone to pick on so I can feel a bit better." Her eyes peered over at her brother and she felt herself lean into him as if to say she needed him to stick by her right now.

It was then he managed to distract her by ridiculing the poor soul who approached their table. "Oh, JD, can you be kind to a stranger once in your sordid life?" Her honey eyes glanced up at the approaching male. "Don't worry about him. He's just being crummy because his girlfriend isn't around." She said, waving him to sit. "Are you hungry?"

"Ahh, no worries, and I'm not very hungry, I just ate a bunch..." He had a flashback to the dozens of plates of food he got not that long ago. Mmm, what good food... David snapped back to reality. "Oh, so was I correct in assuming you're friends with Silver? I assume it's the same Silver, at least.. Though Silver isn't exactly a common name.. About this tall? Black hair? Bright green eyes? Loves her swords way too much? Unless I misheard you entirely..." He looked at Eos with hopeful eyes. "Ah, forgive me.. I'm David. Nice to meet you!" He offered them that same innocent smile he always gives people. He hoped that they were talking about Silver, otherwise this would be very awkward..

Silver stood up finally, and ran to Voltaire. "What am I supposed to do?" If no one was going to give her something to do, she was going to take matters into her own hands, which really wouldn't end well. She decided if all she could do was sit there and feel useless, she would end up putting everyone around her into a deep, frightening illusion. Well, she didn't really decide it as much as her subconscious did. It sort of felt like an instinct at this point.

Montesque began using his Earth Magic, he opened a large crevice under Venciersio. "Trying to swallow me up.." He moved both his hands in a 180 degree curve, one going in a the opposite direction of the other, a black star-like void pulsed and he began levitating. He flew to Montesque, his hands then began to ripple. "He plan on using close combat like that?" Venciersio skidded, holding his fist back and threw it forward like a spring. Montesque dodged the fist quickly, Venciersio kept up the flurry of punches. "This isn't good, if I'm hit by his fist that are coated in that Spatial ripple I'm in deep trouble." Venciersio's didn't seem to tire from using both magic and exerting his body. He managed to land a punch on Montesque's forehead, what looked like dust flew off Montesque's head and dried red flesh was exposed where he took the hit. Time was halted for the two, Montesque slowly reversed his bodies jerk from when he was hit until he gained composure. Venciersio's hands broke through the Time Ward, but he was too late fro a swift kick by Montesque. His wound was also healed. "Heh..you want to single yourself out huh? Fine. Let the brats sit there and cry. I'd rather finish you first anyway!" He dashed back at Montesque for another assault.

"Silver. Our best bet is your illusions. I can't get through his magic, it's impossible for me to break space itself. So we need to trap him in a illusion and strike him when he's caught." Volitaire looked up to see them both still fighting. He sighed, but was thankful for Montesque for buying time. "We both need our answers, so we can't kill him. We just need to trap him. This wouldn't be such a issue if he wasn't such a psychopath!" There was a drop in his voice at his insult towards Venciersio. He hopped Silvers illusions would work.

"This dungeon was created for the sole purpose on honing one's abilities in magic. In a way, this whole place is a representation of a person's mind. Every time someone stepped in here, a room is created for that person. This one is your specifically. You must have noticed mine and Ivan's room as you made down the stairs. This place haven't been used for a long time very since modern education system have been established." At the end of the hallway was a squared dead end. "We will be training here in order to master the Minus Fire. You will be stuck here as long until you can conjure up the first ball of flame." Aleister raised his hand as the only exit was closed off by a stone wall. The small enclosed space had been filled with darkness and there was only silent, except from the sound of breathing and voices. "Now Enzo." Aleister had raised his hand and used his Sky Flame to light up the darkness. "Stare into my flame Enzo. What you see in the fire is my desire. The will to protect my goals in life." The flame had a beautiful shade of orange and red, it was almost like staring into the sun while sitting on the moon. "Now watch carefully." The flame then started to act up and sparks were flying everywhere. Then the red and orange suddenly started to change colour, to purple then to green, then to the final colour of black. But yet it still illuminated the room. The whole room was still illuminated by the Sky Flame. Only the fire in Aleister's hand was in a pitch dark colour. "The Minus Fire can only work if your strong desire to protect have been altered to that of which you want destruction Enzo. Destruction is of course an evil ideal. You might end up soiling your soul by the desire to kill. But think about it carefully Enzo. What if you need to kill in order to protect the very thing in love. Would you dare sacrifice your love ones in order to let your enemies live? That is the weakness to the Sky Flame. The lack of resolution in order to kill your enemies." Aleister then changed the flame back to its original colouration. "Now close your eyes Enzo and tell me what you are afraid of the most."

Maya nearly snickered at JD's gesture, but she was trying to play nice with the new boy. That was, until he began obsessing over Silver.

Maya was still leaned back in her chair, waiting for some sort of food to be brought to her. She took this moment to wonder what she really was craving, and put a hand on her cheek again, lightly covering one eye. Ryuu was back at it again, and this time, he was actually doing well corrupting her. Seeing as they were mentally linked, it wasn't hard.

"Well, I like you, David." She smiled at David and his attempt to be friendly, someone inside of her still hoping that they could be real friends. As she was staring, Ryuu's loud thoughts drummed through her head, making her instantly fearful.

Even though this ability wasn't known with anyone but Ryuu, in her fear, she also created a mental link with David. He was allowed to feel the sudden fear she felt and hear what she heard, if only for a second. It was a scary second, and Maya didn't even know she had done it. She covered her face with her hand for a few moments, thoughts elsewhere.

Enki frowned. It didn't seem like he had gianed the respect of Enzo's peers enough for them to listen. Maybe it would be better if Sky told them.. He wondered. A waitress arrived, with dishes floating in the air around her. The plates landed infront of their appropriate customers. Then, she left.

Enki smiled as his dinner was placed in front of him. "This place is great.. It must be expensive.. Thank goodness Sky paid for it." He said, before he began eating.


Enzo watched in amazement as Aleister's flames changed colors before his own eyes. Then, once he was ordered, Enzo closed his eyes.

What i'm afraid of the most...

What i'm afraid of..

Afraid...

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What are you afraid of, Sky?

Enzo shot open his eyes. "Darkness?!" He shouted, looking around. He was in a pitch black area. He calmed down once he realized it was just in his head. He looked over to Aleister. "I fear... The Darkness itself."

"Good good, now focus on the Darkness. Why are you afraid of it? Look into your heart and think of the worst situation to come out of that fear." Aleister did not expect such an answer. But if he needed Enzo to muster up the Minus Fire, he would have to make due with anything he can get.

All the way at the entrance, Ling was typing something on his cell phone. Ling made sure that no one was around as he was typing. "Master have taken Enzo into the training cellar. I do not know how long they are going to be there for." A reply was sent back immediately and Ling closed his phone after reading it carefully.

"Do y-" His sentence was interrupted by a sudden strange feeling he got. He looked at Maya, realizing it was coming from her. This feeling, it was fear. And what was he hearing?... Is this what she's going through?.. He exhaled slowly. "Ah, sorry about that, I dunno what came over me!" He lightly smacked his cheek. "I'm a bit tired, you see... Ah.. Anyways.."

He's a psychopath alright.. And he's my grandfather.. Silver's fists clenched. "Say no more. I can handle it from here. You might want to step back, unless you want to get caught up in this illusion as well." She explained as she took a step forward.

Silver stared at Venciersio and Montesque as they were fighting, grinning. A wall sprung up from the ground between the two, but not just any wall. This wall couldn't simply be broken, at least not with magic or a physical attack. The wall spread around and over Venciersio, trapping him completely inside. Silver walked over to where he was, and knocked on the wall. "You say I can't kill him? Fine. Let's just drive him a little insane." As she spoke, an almost wicked grin spread across her face. Inside, Silver was playing with his mind in any way she could.

She didn't even look at David after. Maya's hand slowly dropped from her face, and she looked at the food that had been placed in front of her. It looked like some kind of... meat? At that moment, she realized she still hadn't eaten since returning from the void. Whatever they had brought her sure smelled good, but she had more important things on her mind.

"Enki, how do we find our 'flames' that you mentioned?" She said, without even looking up. If their power were to be increased, like Enki said they could be, then Ryuu would have no business threatening her friends. She picked at the food with a fork, slowly attempting to get herself used to food again.

Venciersio was overtaken by a wall. It didn't quite fit the area they were in. His Spatial magic couldn't harm it, not even budge it.. He looked around his prison and gathered this is nothing of a school he's seen before. He felt the wall, it was cold and sleek. "Another illusion, most likely...there's no possible way Montesque could convert the minerals in the ground to create a new alloy. It's one of the brats...one of them harness' the power of the mind. But they're making it obvious..." He gripped at the ground and pulled a few rocks up. The rocks spun and forcibly compressed together, after that they stretched and a long needle was created. He gripped it and stabbed himself in his leg. He opened his eyes and saw the three standing there. Though he pretended not to realize he snapped out of it.

Next, his mind moved to the result of encountering Darkness. From what Enki had told him, and from the fear he felt himself, Darkness would stand over the lifeless bodies of his friends, killing them one by one, just to make him suffer. It pained him to think this way, but he knew it was a possibility. As he imagined his friends in his head, he unknowingly called out their names in his head. Silver.. Maya... Volitaire.. JD.. Eos.. Enki.. Kenji.. S-...

A small spark was felt inside of Enzo's body. The thought of seeing the brutally murdered Sasha in front of him, seeing his friends laying in a bloody mess. I... just wanted.. to see you all happy..
At this point, Enzo was living it. He forgot about his training, and fell into his own world inside of his mind. Tears formed in his closed eyes. I.. wanted to say..

..That I love you..

Enzo's Sky flame bursted out of his fist, and forehead. But as he opened his eye, a black and green flame ignited out of his right eye, turning his eyes into an empty, dark grey abyss with a green center. Enzo felt his eye was on fire, and he could not see out of it anymore.

The burst of flame was astonishing, Aleister did not expect the speed of growth coming from Enzo. The whole room was filled with pressure beyond measurement. He cracked a smile. "Excellent Enzo, this is excellent. You are mastering the Minus Fire at such an amazing speed." But then the flame started to secrete from his aura and the fire just started spread in the enclosed room. "No. No no no no. Not yet, he is just so close. But if I do not stop him now, his power will become unstable and engulf him in his own flame." Aleister reached his hand out to grab Enzo's forehead. but the closer he got, the more the flame was now spreading towards Aleister. His arm was on fire and the flame was burning through his suit and engulfing his arm. He let out a scream as he kept on reaching foreward. The sparks were touching his suit and it just grew into little fireball all over his body. "A little closer." The moment his finger touched Enzo's forehead. The black fire was being absorbed into Aleister. It went smoothly and all the black fire that was spread throughout the room just dissipated. Aleister caught onto the unconscious Enzo. "Good, good. Everything is now falling into place." Alesiter placed his hand on his forehead again. "You Enzo, are going to be a perfect vessel to pull off my plan." A rune marking formed onto Enzo then it simply sunk into his skin. "Now the rest is up to you Enzo Ferrari. Will your mind be able to face the evil that comes from the Minus Fire."

Enzo's mind raced, and so was his blood. He emitting an enormous amount of flame, but kept a blank face as he stared straight through Aleister as he tried to put out his flame. There was only one thing going through his mind.

Kill Darkness.

Kill Darkness.

Kill Darkness.

Before he could turn around to head for the gaze, He was stopped, and lost consciousness, his flames stopping, but his one eye remained grey and green. Still, he could not see out of it. Was the flame so powerful, it rendered him blind?


"W-well, your rings should tell you, if you're honest with it." Enki said, looking at Maya. "And to be honest with your ring, is to be honest with yourself, and fully understand what your duty is."

Silver sighed. She knew as soon as he figured out it was an illusion, so she was ready. As soon as he opened his eyes, she kicked him right in the face. "Don't play dumb, you're not a very good actor." She took out her swords and put them next to his neck in an 'x' shape. "I asked you about my father, I expect you to answer me." she told him as she let one of her swords barely touch his neck, cutting him lightly.

David sat there after that strange encounter, and remained silent. Perhaps now would be a good time to leave..

Venciersio laughed. "So it was you playing the mind games..." He let out a lose shockwave, knocking her swords away. He stood up and charged another blast, and fired it around Silver's stomach. "I don't answer to anyone, little girl."

“I’m not being crummy- you are the crummy one E with your moping. I can at least still make jokes. You are just wallowing.” JD grumbled. Of course the news that Silver was away on business made him assured that she was probably with Voltaire. That would make his skin crawl if Voltaire and Eos didn’t seem to be so indentured to each other. Still he would have appreciated something: a goodbye note, a goodbye text, or some awkward longing look at him as she walked away. He fiddled with the package in his hands and inevitably stood up and thrust it towards Interrupting Boy. “Here have it- they are sword charms. You know. Go around the hilt of them. I hope you like girlish colors.” JD scowled. “Since you know her so well and was informed on where she was headed and what not.” This entire scene had ruined his appetite- which was a rare phenomenon but happened on occasion.

“E- I’m out. I’ll see you tomorrow.” Usually they were joined at the hip, and usually one wouldn’t leave without the other. But Eos had distanced herself from him recently, and with good reason. So he inevitably returned that favor and with a frosty demure turned away from everyone. “See you later losers- except for you Maya, and you E. You kids are cool.” That pretty much just left the Obsessed Fanboy, and JD let his eyes narrow on the kid before completely walking out of the restaurant.

"Err.. Did I say something wrong..?" David frowned, looking at the gift JD threw at him after watching him leave. Would he have to apologize to someone again? He sighed. Maybe it was the magic thing, he'd never had trouble with people like this before!

Silver, however, managed to jump out of the way of the blast before it could hit her. She landed behind him, and stabbed one of her swords into his leg, which was left open after he attacked. "I'm no little girl, old man."

Jacen walked outside, not feeling very hungry anymore. He looked at his phone and felt it was time to head back to the school. I'm going back to the campus...I'm not hungry, Enzo has now officially disappeared...and I'm somewhat angry. School that large should have a gym or something. Jacen didn't even know why he felt upset...he just felt like burning off some stress, probably attributed to being tired and having to wait to fully settle his things.
I really hope no one touched my stuff. They said they would take care of the room...that better not have meant unpack my shit.
He unfolded his headphones and decided to walk back to the campus with music.
On the way back to school, he noticed the town's look...a mix of old and new. A coastal view only what seemed about 2 miles from where he stood.
This certainly isn't a bad place to live...maybe I should give this whole school thing a chance before I write it off. I'll go exploring the town tomorrow I guess.

Venciersio looked down at the sword lunged into his leg. It was somewhat difficult for him to stand but he tried to ignore the pain. "With how little you know and understand, you will always be little." He looked over to Volitaire, Montesque was standing with him. "He's barely been making moves on us...why is he just standing around?" Venciersio chuckled and held out his hand, black ball expanded and popped in his palm. "It's another one of hi-" Air sucked in around Volitaire's chest and blew him back with tremendous force. His shirt and the skin under it was blown to dust, Volitarie fell on his back. "Volitaire!" Montesque was blown over also before he could react. Volitaire tried to get up, the ground under him erupted and created a human size crater than fell him unconscious. "I'm tired of this...I tried to see if you could manage to impress me. With all of the anger and confusion you have for me you muster up this. Disappointing." The sword in his leg was risen into the air and bent and crushed as Venciersio narrowed his eye. Montesque got up, from the corner of his eye Venciersio noticed. He fired a large blast strong enough to split and carve the earth under it, the speed was too fast for Montesque to react. "No time!" He managed to make a glimmer of his Time seal but was blown into the house. The shockwave force blew out all the windows, as dust and debris followed. "You and me, Malinda." He turned to her with a stoic expression.

Maya looked at her ring, and then at Enki. "I didn't know I had a duty." She frowned. Then, JD went off on Eos and David. This time, she did not agree with his anger. Eos was someone Maya idolized, and feelings stirred. She also felt bad for David, knowing that he didn't mean any harm at all. She stared blankly at her food until JD left.

"Sorry if you're having a crappy day with us." Maya apologized to David. She slinked back in her seat again. Friends, friends friends... "I guess no one is feeling very friendly today..."

"Goodness, perhaps I shouldn't have come here.." he thought out loud to himself. But, he did need to train. Maybe he should get right to that. "It's alright, I don't take it personally.. Say, you know anyone around here willing to train a bit with me? It could be anyone, any skill level.. I just need to get moving again!" He huffed as he explained to the others.

Silver stared as Voltaire and Montesque got knocked away, leaving just her and Venciersio. Alone, she didn't really enjoy the thought of being alone with him. The fact that he destroyed her blade only made her more angry. "Why won't you answer any of my questions?" She frowned, yet a determined look remained on her face. She wouldn't give up on this.