Darkness

There is something redeeming about the darkness

Most people fear it though

Is it because they are afraid of what they can't see?

Or because they are afraid of what they might see?

Life is like the darkness

Often scary

Always redeeming

Poem by TB Wayne - Apr 23, 2015

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''Everyone put on your magical ornaments please before we embark on the quest ahead of us''

Daesung the kingdoms warlock said while finishing of a spell on the last of the ornaments.

''WAAAIII...T!! We seem to have forgotten a very important person'' yelled out Baekhyun with both arms stretched out blocking the others from taking another step.

They all stop and look at each other with confusion. They turn towards the direction Baekhyun was pointing at to find their King TOP stealthily trying to escape back in the direction of their kingdom. He was escaping while doing the doomdada, hoping no one will notice.

However now all 6 pair of eyes was now focused on him in silence shaking their head in disappointment at their very own King's comical behaviour. The same King whose very appearance alone would strike fear through your heart down to the bone; whose sword is soaked in the blood of many ruthless enemies from the battlefield.

''Sigh!!'', All 6 of them at the same time.

''I can't take this anymore. Daesung!! Quickly carry out the ritual before I do something worse to him''

Jeongguk the no nonsense knight growled while dragging the King back by his cloak.

Daesung quickly pours the sacred water into the urn and begins his chanting. After opening the water gateway he then hands the urn over to King TOP.

''What is it this time? What has he done?''

''ahh (sigh of relief)... GD my love, as always you look beautiful.''

''Hmm jagi-ya what's wrong?''

'' Yeobo!.... I miss you so much. I miss the way you laugh with your hands covering your face. I want to hold you in my arms and shower kisses on you. I want to kiss all your beauty spots especially the one under your left eye ''

GD whose cheeks turned red with embarrassment couldn't stop smiling at TOP with heart shaped eyes.

''I miss you too. I put on the pink scarf you made me that way, I feel like you are with me. My Bingu TOP''

When the others heard the name GD called the King, they could not help the laughter that suddenly burst out.

TOP then whined to GD '' Yeobo you promised you won't call me that in front of the others.''

'' hehehe..sorry I got carried away''

''I want to come home these guys are being mean to me. When you are not here, they bully me all the time especially Jeongguk. They won't let me do what I want...sniff...sniff''

When GD saw TOP acting like a child he felt his heart beat even faster. He truly loves this side of him. GD himself is very cheeky and vibrant but whenever his chivalrous husband act cute he feels his lower region react. He needs to quickly end their conversation before it get dangerous since his body is reacting outside of his control. Only GD can bring back the manly side of his husband by saying a few words.

''Niga mwonde? Where is the brave handsome man I fell in love with?'

TOP realising the change in his husband's voice, he quickly clears his throat and straightens up.

''He is here''

''Hurry!! Finish the quest and come back home I can't take any more cold showers and lonely nights''

TOP immediately understood what his husband meant so he took out his knife and yelled,

''What are you all doing dilly dallying around let's get to it and finish this quickly so we can be home by tomorrow''

He then says a quick I love you to his husband and closes the water gateway. After everyone is done getting ready, they turn to face the ''EODUM'' and with a final breath they begun their quest.

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They travelled many oceans for two days straight to get to the ''EODUM''. The deep black darkness that always existed before man was born. It was coincidentally discovered by their forefathers who were interested in learning about the mysteries of the world outside their kingdom. The kingdom surrounded by ocean has many other beings that are yet to be discovered by their people. There is a chance a kingdom just like theirs could exist somewhere beyond the ocean. That is why they wanted to know what dwelled inside the ''EODUM''.

One thing they know of is that there is a giant tree inside that gives birth to magic seeds which are then extracted to produce magic. That was how magic was first discovered. Only magic will allow you to enter the ''EODUM'' and only magic will lead you out. The ''EODUM'' is a deep black darkness where no other colour exists. Everything is black even the ground you walk on is like a foggy mist of darkness. You can't see your hands in front of you inside the ''EODUM'', hence the name.

The magic seeds inside of the ''EODUM'' are the only thing that glows in colours. Even that only happens once the moon turns blue. These are the reasons why they need to put on magical ornament all over their body and magical dust on their baggage as well. Inside the mist darkness they will face many unnatural things that will challenge their physical and mental strength. Therefore it best you only enter with the people you trust and with a sound mind so as to not be swallowed by the darkness.

The quest this time is not only to collect magic seeds, but to venture even deeper into the ''EODUM''. It's been a long time since the tree was discovered inside of the ''EODUM'' which became a big help for their kingdom so what else could be hiding inside that might be useful to them. If they don't take the risk to venture in then they will never make any progress in increasing survival rate of all their people.

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Inside of the ''EODUM''

Inside of the ''EODUM'', Daesung the Warlock lead the way towards the giant tree whiles the others followed behind carefully watching their footsteps in complete silence.

Once in a while they can hear screeching sounds, howling and other frightening sounds that sent chills down their spines. The sounds feels like billion creepy bugs are crawling rapidly under your skin.

They have to not let their fears get to them because what you imagine inside the ''EODUM'' becomes your reality. They must move cautiously yet swiftly as their running against time. They must be out before the moon changes colour where the path out will be lost and they will be forever stuck inside. Afterwards, what's left is to pray that hunger or thirst kills them first or face something unimaginable.

''ACHOO!'' Jackson's sneeze breaks the silence, startling an unmanly yelp out of Daesung causing him to lose his footing and 'hi five' the floor with his face.

Daehyun, who was near to him, let out a boisterous laughter at Daesung's misfortune.

''Dae....hahaha...Dae..'' (wheezing) ''...Daesung are you ok? Is your face still in-tact? Hahaha!''

Daehyun tries to console Daesung, while wiping a tear from laughter.

Daesung who is clearly the most scared among them was given no choice but to lead the group since he is the only warlock among them with more magic than the king. A warlocks brain is imprinted with path to take inside the ''EODUM'' leads to the giant tree.

Ironically Daesung is THE MOST SCARED of the darkness henceforth he had to drink 2 bottles of bravery potion to face the darkness and even that is not enough. Daesung always hates to admit to his faults even when it's clearly been witnessed.

''wha.. wha..wha...What? I meant to do that. See I..I..I only wanted to check something''

'' Ah huh yea if you say so'' Daehyun scoffed

Everyone shook their heads sarcastically pretending to believe Daesung's little lie. Afterwards things went back to silent again and everyone started to concentrate.

Minutes later, ''AHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh....'', screamed Daesung

''Lemme guess you wanted to check something again'' Daehyun snickers while walking up to Daesung.

''NO! Look over there, for real this time, LOOK!!!''.

Daehyun freezes.

They all come to a halt behind him trying to see what it is that made Daesung scream and the loud Daehyun quite.

They all say in unison, ''WHAT IS THAT?!!!''

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Author's mini notes

Phew... so guys what do you think? Can anyone guess what/who it is they are looking at?

This is the first chapter. I have a lot more interesting things in my story that I've yet to reveal guys. However, I am itching to share them ... BUTTT!! (Emphasising on the T) ... I can't just dive in without necessary preparation so pls bear with me.

It gets more interesting later on. I still have not introduced many important characters yet so look forward to it.

Please VOTE and comment on anything. Ask me anything you will like to know and I will try to answer the best I can. Give suggestions if you like. Oh and by the way I used TOP's doomdada dance move to try and be funny ... sadly, I did not get laughter out of my little sister.

''I don't understand'' she said with a sad look on her face while I collapsed on the floor with disappointment. I argued that it was funny? What do you guys think? Did you get it?, did it make you laugh or did you react like my sis? Which team are you on Team Lil Sis or Team Big sis? If my Lil sister is right then I shall not do it again but if I win then I shall include more puns with their song lyrics. (Please if you have any puns with any of their songs comment^^)

Find out in the next chapter.

Thank you and hope you've enjoyed the first chapter.