14th of Summer, 512 AV This thudding within her mind grew stronger with each passing day, sending waves of longing throughout her entire being. She felt the thirst welling up once more, and her throat felt as dry as a the deserts south… I”t is time once more it seems… Evalin spoke aloud to herself, ”What I would to end this, yet… So is the price for power.” She spoke from within the hidden lab of her teacher, that place hidden from all prying eyes. The girl sat in the corner of this room, eyes roaming over little hands of a body newly gained after many trials. Her eyes moved up to look upon the cold stones above, ”Well then… let us not waste the darkness…” Standing slowly Evalin moved to the desk, standing on the tips of her child toes to grasp the knife, which sat upon it. It was a simple tool, a short blade roughly 3 inches long and a handle made of wood. Really it was only meant as an eating utensil, yet it would serve its purpose. Running a finger over the blade to test its edge, Evalin nodded and stowed the item away in the folds of her clothing. Turning the girl made to reach for her staff, but her hand paused. No… this item must stay, for what child carries something so burdensome? A chill swept through her mind as a voice whispered softly to her psyche, What child walks in the sway of night dressed in cloak and hood and bearing intent for blood? Evalin smiled softly, Be it so… yet what can be done? To this the Familiar had no answer. Nodding once Evalin turned, pulling her cloak about her in preparation. Then, with a confident stride the girl strode out the hidden door and into the nights welcoming embrace… |