Darkness from The Beginning

   Unbidden, a trickle of fear rolled down her spine, chilling her to her core and causing her limbs to lock in place. She couldn’t describe it- couldn’t fathom the reason behind her extremely uncharacteristic stillness in the face of what she knew to be danger, but honestly she could really do nothing but accept it right now. This wasn’t a dream- how could she have been so ridiculous as to think it was, even for a second???- it was reality, and in reality she was evidently facing something far beyond her own strength and power.

    Something far older than her too, with knowledge it should not have possession of.

    Its words stirred an ember in the center of being, hot and angry. It knew of her- knew of things she did not want anyone knowing, and that thought alone brought enough fire to her metaphorical belly to shake off the fear-induced stasis that had paralysed her entire body just moments before.

    “How-” Her voice cracked, but she didn’t linger on that. She simply licked her lips and started again, stronger this time. “How do you know about that?”

Dark inhaled slowly, deeply, the fear they could feel from the gem in front of them both delicious and saddening. Certainly that hadn’t been their goal, to scare the little Ruby, no- but all mortal always reacted like this. Very rarely Dark met someone who regarded them with awe and respect. Still, and understanding had been reached- the little gem was now very aware of her place where the timeless deity was concerned.

And yet she didn’t stay stunned for long and Dark could feel her fire returning as their inspection continued- shaking off her fear and turning it into anger; another emotion that was their domain, but nevertheless Darkness was very impressed.

‘We see all,’ they explained, voice almost gentle, soothing ‘Fear, rage, pain... they speak to us the most and nothing can be hidden from us thanks to them. We are Darkness- we made half of every mortal’s existence- even yours.’

‘But your spirit screams to us- it is so consumed by us that it shines like beacon among the stars in cosmos; a strange occurence, when your species prides themself being created of Light.’

They leaned closer, gaze intense- but it was familial concern that shone in those eyes, the beast radiating affection for their creation- however long ago it was since they helped sow Life in the cosmos.

     …..She must be asleep. That was the only logical explanation for this. She was asleep- an activity that she had become somewhat fond of, as of late- and she was dreaming. Now, she wasn’t sure she’d ever dreamed before, because the moments where she drifted off and the moments where she became aware of her state of consciousness once more seemed to flow rather seamlessly, but the quartz hybrid had once described dreams as ‘weird movies in your head about situations that don’t always make sense’ and if that didn’t perfectly explain this situation then she wasn’t sure what did. 

     And so she halted, putting her shock and confusion on pause for a moment, and studied the creature before her with a sceptic eye. Okay, dreams apparently weren’t meant to make sense, but this went so far beyond that rule that honestly Ruby wasn’t sure what her unconscious mind was trying to get at here. Was she…supposed to fight it? …..Symbolically? 

     Well, probably not, considering how easily it had plucked her weapon from her hands and tossed it aside.

     But if not that, then what?? 

     “….. Okay.” Tiredly, she lifted both hands to scrub at her face, and then peeked out between the spaces between her fingers in the hopes that it would be gone.

     It wasn’t. 

     “How do I make you leave?” 

‘You can’t.’

That was the simplest answer- Dark was a free being and very much free to go where they please and do what they want. But at the same time, they were everywhere- his position was not just a fancy title or a label, no: it was a name given to a force that made up half of the universe, for all the good and bad it brought.

It was no concern of theirs- their goal was the balance. Most importantly, balance in life, especially in living beings, as that was a very delicate matter. In this case however, the little gem’s darkness seemed to nip at the light that was within her, an it was happening without his influence. Quite curious- Dark was half the mind to just observe her being consumed by it, as it was a process similar to a dying star-

But that wouldn’t be exactly responsible of them, would it? There was no balance in that.

‘...You think you are dreaming,’ the being summarized ‘But you are not. Foolish... Encountering something for the first time but you are so eager to dismiss its existence...’

Leaning close, dark once again gazed into her eye, huffing at her a breath made up of the chill only a dark cold space could.

     What in the sTARS WAS THAT !? 

     It was with an almost violent jerk that the ruby scrambled to her feet, fear and confusion dropping to the back of her mind as pure instinctive soldier took over. Her feet squared in the sand, hand rising to draw her weapon from her gem with every intent on fighting this… this thing should it show a single sign of hostility. Just because she’d come to accept her fate on this miserable rock didn’t mean she was about to succumb to it, and being devoured by some monstrous creature right beneath the Crystal Gem’s temple wasn’t exactly her idea of going gentle into that good night. 

      “Who are YOU !!?” 

Well that wouldn’t do.

With one of their many hands (they did have three pairs of them) reaching out from the shadows of the house, the being took care to grasp the edge of the blade between their fingertips- and then with a twist of its wrist, flicked it off, well away from the little one’s reach.

It was not as if it could harm them, really- only a weapon made from the blessed light of stars could have hopes in cutting through their hide, and even then it was doubtful. No, there was only one being in whole existence of the Universe that could harm them, and that was their counterpart, The First Light- just like they had the power to harm the White Beast.

How curious; leaning close so their eyes gazed into the Gem’s own singular one, the being tilted their head, trying to puzzle out the almost foolish bravery and longing for survival in that dark-eyed look. It took them a while before they even registered the startled shout, let alone the question asked of them.

Twisting their head so they gazed at the Ruby from their side, the pondered on the question in silence- before finally deeming it worthy enough to answer.

‘…We are Darkness; The First Dark, created along with The First Light, before the beginning of time.’

So the little one could sense them.

Interesting.

And it was with this curiosity, fuelled by the gem’s sharp awareness, that the beast did not hesitate to show themselves, their head appearing out of the shadows like stars appearing on the night sky. Clearly a being unlike any other- not organic or inorganic, simply other- eternal, powerful.

But there was no hostility in their glowing gaze, not intent to hurt. Simply a gentle inquire- need to figure out this puzzle that laid before them, the gem barely the thrice of their body. They had never encountered a gem before- not from so close. The universe was vast- and when one was older than time itself, it was hard to keep track of everything. Dark has been aware of life that inhabited the space, of course- they were the half of a force that created it after all- but usually it was the organic matter that bound life to them the easiest. Not gemstones.

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No answer came.

It seemed the beach was deserted, free of anything beside the boy and the sound of waves. And yet the sea somehow sounded tense- not malicious, but anticipating, despite the fact that it made no sense. As if nature itself waited for what will happen next. Wind blew gently over the smooth sand, disturbing the grains, painted cool blue in the night’s dimmed light. Turning dimmer- darker- and suddenly, where there has been nothing at all, there stood someone.

Or something.

Over eight feet tall, but bathed in moving, living shadows- as if they crawled straight out of people’s nightmares, a Darkness given form, a beast, a monster.

They stared at the boy with glowing eyes, unusually still, inky blackness at their feet licking at the edges of the sand idly almost lazily. Gauging the other’s reaction.

‘...Someone indeed.’

         Breaking into a grin at his immediate assurance, Galatea listened carefully to Dark’s explanation.  The First Dark was a creature of legend and mystery, and she still wondered that It would grace her with Its presence at all, much less Its protection.  When It started and turned to her with a request for a kiss, a tiny tinge of the blush that colored her cheeks returned, and she threw both her arms around Its neck, shaking her head.

       Her long, dark hair draped across Its shoulders and she whispered, “Oh, no, Dark, I… it is not that, you must understand!  You… you are so desirable, but for a destiny grander than mine.  I know you told me I am worthy, but… my heart does not agree!  There will be One for you, a most noble and beautiful One, and their heart will burst for longing to be yours!  I would not deprive them of that, no matter how much I might like to do so.”        She pulled back to look at Dark, placing her fingers gently on his cheeks, her eyes warm and genuine.         “But if we can be connected forever in our own way, I shall be content,” she told It.  Nuzzling his nose to hers she whispered, “Come and find me, The First Dark, your Galatea somewhere in the universe!  You are needed!”  To seal her vow, her prayer and plea, her promise, she kissed him, soft lips gracing his with perfect trust.

It was more than flattering, hearing her praise it and what it was- but Dark wanted to argue that despite its nature, it did consider her worthy, did  see her as someone precious and more than equal. Why bring background or power into a relationship? That is not what it’s about after all- it’s the soul that is meassured, and in that matter, Dark found Galatea more than grand.

However it was unable to voice those thoughts as she agreed to its request and kissed it- her lips were just as soft and sweet as he imagined- and then it saw.

And understood that it was not that Dark could never be hers- no, it was the other way around- Galatea could never be its.

‘...We see your heart now,’ it whispered, its voice much softer now, but sounding from within her, instead of around her ‘Do you see us back? Do you feel us back? That passion, that fury, those worries... All of that is our domain, and that is what we are as well. Galatea... You speak of greatness, but we are sure there is one ahead of you.’

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Dark cooed softly, partly concerned, partly amused by the other’s reaction.

‘Nervous, you are. Why? Have we done something to disturb you so?’ it mused, moving closer. This one- male, Dark noted absently- did not really reach that much impressive heigth (at least from its point of view) but there was power- oh yes, there was power- in him that made Dark’s senses all tingly and warm. Nature of it very similar to Light.

1. What is your middle name?

2. How old are you?

3. What is your birthday?

4. What is your zodiac sign?

5. What is your favorite color?

6. What's your lucky number?

7. Do you have any pets?

8. Where are you from?

9. How tall are you?

10. What shoe size are you?

11. How many pairs of shoes do you own?

12. What was your last dream about?

13. What talents do you have?

14. Are you psychic in any way?

15. Favorite song?

16. Favorite movie?

17. Who would be your ideal partner?

18. Do you want children?

19. Do you want a church wedding?

20. Are you religious?

21. Have you ever been to the hospital?

22. Have you ever got in trouble with the law?

23. Have you ever met any celebrities?

24. Baths or showers?

25. What color socks are you wearing?

26. Have you ever been famous?

27. Would you like to be a big celebrity?

28. What type of music do you like?

29. Have you ever been skinny dipping?

30. How many pillows do you sleep with?

31. What position do you usually sleep in?

32. How big is your house?

33. What do you typically have for breakfast?

34. Have you ever fired a gun?

35. Have you ever tried archery?

36. Favorite clean word?

37. Favorite swear word?

38. What's the longest you've ever gone without sleep?

39. Do you have any scars?

40. Have you ever had a secret admirer?

41. Are you a good liar?

42. Are you a good judge of character?

43. Can you do any other accents other than your own?

44. Do you have a strong accent?

45. What is your favorite accent?

46. What is your personality type?

47. What is your most expensive piece of clothing?

48. Can you curl your tongue?

49. Are you an innie or an outie?

50. Left or right handed?

51. Are you scared of spiders?

52. Favorite food?

53. Favorite foreign food?

54. Are you a clean or messy person?

55. Most used phrased?

56. Most used word?

57. How long does it take for you to get ready?

58. Do you have much of an ego?

59. Do you suck or bite lollipops?

60. Do you talk to yourself?

61. Do you sing to yourself?

62. Are you a good singer?

63. Biggest Fear?

64. Are you a gossip?

65. Best dramatic movie you've seen?

66. Do you like long or short hair?

67. Can you name all 50 states of America?

68. Favorite school subject?

69. Extrovert or Introvert?

70. Have you ever been scuba diving?

71. What makes you nervous?

72. Are you scared of the dark?

73. Do you correct people when they make mistakes?

74. Are you ticklish?

75. Have you ever started a rumor?

76. Have you ever been in a position of authority?

77. Have you ever drank underage?

78. Have you ever done drugs?

79. Who was your first real crush?

80. How many piercings do you have?

81. Can you roll your Rs?

82. How fast can you type?

83. How fast can you run?

84. What color is your hair?

85. What color is your eyes?

86. What are you allergic to?

87. Do you keep a journal?

88. What do your parents do?

89. Do you like your age?

90. What makes you angry?

91. Do you like your own name?

92. Have you already thought of baby names, and if so what are they?

93. Do you want a boy or a girl for a child?

94. What are your strengths?

95. What are your weaknesses?

96. How did you get your name?

97. Were your ancestors royalty?

98. Do you have any scars?

99. Color of your bedspread?