The Game Of Fate

The Darkest Day

I stand there, puzzled.

Realm of darkness? Chosen one? What is he talking about!!! I have to get out of here. And ..no one can enter the sanctum of lord Marbus. Does that mean......this creature.........this is Lord Marbus himself? But..what should I do? Bow? Run? Scream? Every instinct in my body is telling me different things.

The creature rumbles, "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. I'm here to guide you on your journey. "

What? Don't tell me...he knows that this is a game and I know that?

The creature says, "I'm lord Marbus, the loyal servant of the king. The king has granted you this opportunity in your life. And I'm here to deliver a gift to you in my master's stead."

Of course this had to happen before the day of my entrance exam. Well...I don't know who this king is or what his goal is. He's said to be the ruler of this world. But I'm feeling dizzy, so I'll follow along. WAIT!!!

I shake my head violently. This is not the time to get mind-controlled. I need to get out of the trance. Come on, Ari. You can do it!!!

I slap myself a few times and finally get out of the trance.

Lord Marbus says with an amused voice, "Mmm...you have quite a willpower, chosen one. But remember...if you refuse, the world will end. Do you really want that?"

The ground below my feet seems to disappear. I fall into the cushion of darkness, puzzled.

What is he talking about? What's happening? Why would the world end out of the blue? Wait...is he talking about "The Darkest Day"?

I recall the game from Lily's memories. The kingdom in ruins. The royal family dead. And the game window showing, " The building falls over the duchess and she takes her last breath."

But wait a minute. How does he know that term? Don't tell me...he knows my identity?