Beginning
Stranger
He's getting away!
Syfia (Last Darkling)
Huff
Syfia (Last Darkling)
Ahhh!
Syfia fell, tripping over a fallen tree branch, spraining his ankle
Syfia (Last Darkling)
Is this... how I'm gonna die? *sobs*
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~I was just minding my own business~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~When the people who were taking care of me said I was a darkling????~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~Since you probably don't know what a darkling is even though everyone in the whole continent and beyond knows, I'll tell you.~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~The darklings were the healing mages bred for the demons and slaves for the Celestials~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~Their healing powers were so strong that they could bring a man on the brink of death back to life~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~But at the cost of feeling all the pain the person they're healing feels~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~Most couldn't take it so they ended themselves~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~Or they ran away and got killed~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~Or killed each other so that no one would get their healing powers~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~But their species started slowly becoming extinct until the last couple died 16 years ago~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~And apparently I am one of the darklings and my healing powers have started to manifest once I turn 16 tomorrow~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~And people found out somehow and are after me~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~So I'm currently on the run for my life~
Syfia (Last Darkling)
~And that leads us back to the present moment~
Syfia passed out due to fatigue and stress
Syfia (Last Darkling)
ugh...
Syfia tried sitting up but his head throbbed too much
Syfia (Last Darkling)
What the...
Heavy chains rested mockingly around his wrists and neck, only his legs free
A black cloth covered his vision
A soft rocking almost as if they were on a boat
Syfia (Last Darkling)
...hello?
Syfias voice came out as a whisper
Syfia (Last Darkling)
*Startled*
Syfia (Last Darkling)
Are you going... to sell me?
Syfia asked after a pause
Jackson (Pirate)
We shall see about that.
Jackson (Pirate)
If I remove the blindfold, will you be good?
Syfia (Last Darkling)
*nods*
Jackson stood up from across the room and gently came to the bed Syfia was tied on and removed the blindfold
Syfias eyes were red with tears unshed and tried adjusting his eyes to the sudden light
Jackson stood above him shocked
He knew Darklings were known for their pure features despite their names but the beauty below him was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen
Syfia (Last Darkling)
um...
Syfia shifted under Jacksons intense gaze nervously
Jackson (Pirate)
Apologies.
That was all he said before returning to his seat across the room but his dark gaze did not end
Jackson (Pirate)
How old are you?
Jackson asked as of suddenly remembering something
Syfia (Last Darkling)
Oh um I'm about to turn... sixteen...
Syfia answered after a long pause of hesitation
Jackson (Pirate)
Do you know where Darklings get their life essence that heals others?
Syfia just shook his head, avoiding Jacksons deep gaze
Jackson (Pirate)
My name is Jackson, captain of this ship.
Jackson (Pirate)
You seem more well behaved than I initially thought.
Jackson (Pirate)
And it shall stay that way.
Jackson (Pirate)
I shall send someone down to educate you on what you shall need to know.
Syfia (Last Darkling)
You... you can't teach me?
Syfia said, scared to be alone in an unknown room
Jackson glanced over his shoulder
Jackson (Pirate)
Would that be more comfortable for you?
Syfia nodded his head really fast, looking at Jackson with expecting eyes
Jacksons cheeks tinted a light pink but Syfia didn't see
Jackson (Pirate)
Alright. I will return with your dinner then.
Syfia (Last Darkling)
O-okay!
The heavy wooden door closed behind Jackson.
Gabriel was waiting outside
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