A/N: I have completely rewritten this chapter and that is why I deleted the original. Here is the updated version- I hope you all enjoy the different style this chapter is written in- more of a monologue than limited third person.
Chapter Song: "In Betweenin'" by Austin Brown
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Placing my king carefully on the edge of the corner, the black and white checkered board seemed to know I was defeated. It is magickal, so I don't doubt that it contains a few sentient properties. Looking up to meet your eyes, I allow the barest of smiles to creep onto my face.
"You know, there is a difference in being a Dark Caster, a Blood Caster, and a Dark Soul, however, minute the divergence between the latter two. You know that I have gone through each stage to get to where
