I am looking to love eternally...Picture:
Kennel number: P53
Name:Human
Astin 'Star' Grace
Test Number:
1
Servant:
Black Magic
Breed: Human/dog hybrid.
Why do you want this animal and what will you do for it?: WantI recently learned of a hidden memory from many years ago, one that fueled my drive to want Magic. As when all children are young, we were never ourselves. A princess, an animal, a favorite charecter perhaps. My siblings and I were constantly in a castle, a fairytale one that was perfect in every way. My sister was the beautiful young princess and my brother was her faithful knight in friendship. But I, being a middle child and constantly bullied by my siblings, was the servant. I was to bring them everything. Their sword, crown, or juice. I was never to take part in fierce battles and horseriding.
I was forced to make my own game. As my dog was always the fierce dragon, I was the one to save him from constantly perishing under the mighty knights blade. He became the servant's vicious pet. I was the freakshow servant.
So what does this have to do with Black Magic?
Well, as time went on, my brother, the fierce knight, became to old for such games with stick horses and plastic swords. Seeing as my favorite older brother was too old for these games, I happily retired from my place as the servant. Unfortunately, this title followed me into the real world. And as the days ran together year after year, this favorite game of ours faded from our immediate memory.
But parts were there. Whenever I picture a castle, it always made of gray stone, many Towers, and a massive pasture.
Then I met Black Magic.
For some reason, she just reminded me of myself. Dark black fur, bright blue eyes. She even had one of my favorite childhood colors, white. Again, the urge to make a servant out of her. But again, it was hard to do so. I began to wonder if there was some sort of memory blocking the possibility of creating another servant. I asked my mom, and she was more then happy to explain my childhood game.
So you see, Black Magic, in a way, reminds me of a young me. A young servant forced to do everyone else's bidding. She has become... Sort of like a younger me. The attachment is strong then.
WhatI'm a wannabe writer, and seeing Black Magic was like giving Redbull to a child. In fact, the portion of the story seen above was written in an hour. The rest is still being planned out, but I like how it's coming about.
She will be given her own story, along with a partner from this thread also. (Form is being made.) I hope to also use her to enhance my drawing skills, which have been trying to poke out of it's shell. She will also go onto my charecter thread, which is still in the works.
Personality:I have no way to put Magic's personality into words. Not because I am too lazy to do so, but mostly because she has come to the point where we connect. You can tell when she reflects how I'm feeling, and when I'm struggling to give her her own charecter. I'm not sure why it she has become this way, but the word's are just... There.
Likes: Animals
Astin has always like animals, especially horses. They have always been good to her when her father has not. Horses happen to be her favorite because they're large, but tame enough to ride and care for. Magic is the same, and has taking a liking to any animal she is to care for. People have gotten used to her quietly letting a lizard climb out a window instead of smashing it.
Rain
Though Astin hated getting wet, Black Magic loves it to no extent. Other servants and younger guards know there is no use in trying to pull her away from a window when it's pouring outside. If she's lucky enough, the servant will gleefully play in the horse's field, away from the watchful eye of the Head Servant.
The stars
Ever since the Prince took her up to the tower, Magic has been fascinated with stars. She views them as little candlelights in the sky, shining just for whoever is there to see them.
Dislikes: Father
Father is rough and abusive, although her mother has told her that it is not uncommon for a child to be struck by a parent. Astin sees it as mean, like hitting a newborn. And though Black Magic has forced all memories of the wretched man away, she sometimes wonders what Mother had seen in him.
Magic's look on being a hybrid and sort of a zombie.Magic feels that being alive again is a good thing, seeing that means an internal dirt nap. But it also symbolizes she won't be the same ever again. She won't be able to run her fingers through her hair without feeling fur. There will never again be comfort when sitting.
Magic also knows it may have been easier to have died then to live as a servant. But there's always Kujaku and the Prince to comfort her.
History/Background: "Iss a gurl."
The gruff voice, which belonged to the equally pig-like woman, growled to a tired looking mother. The small woman's eyes were slitted tiredly as the newborn was slid into her arms. The baby didn't cry, but it's weirdly colored body looked as if it were. "Vat chu name vit?"
The new mother looked awkwardly at her child. "Erm, why does she look like a purple pile of wrinkles? Aren't newborn's supposed to be beautiful?" This was responded with an annoyed eyeroll.
"You muss be a dumb swvine." The midwife replied, watching as the child shifted in her mother's arms. "All chilven arr oogly as a babe." The overweight woman then began to pack up her bits and ends of supplies and putting it into a large bag. Although none were needed, seeing as it had been a smooth birth, especially for a firstborn child. "Iv you ned ti wait until it be 'purdy', den do so."
The mother nodded in agreement before softly running the back of her forefinger down the child's cheek.
The midwife immediately interrupted the moment. "Now, gif me da babe. She neds ti be baftized." The mother stared at her child's deep blue eyes a moment more before handing her over reluctantly. Three words then showed the extreme maternal bond that had already strengthened the love between the two.
"Careful with her."
Luckily for the young woman, her baby smoothed out in a few short days. What had once been a angry red was now a pale cream-like color. What was once wrinkles was now soft as a petal.
The child slept in her mother's arms, quiet as a mouse as she was looked after. The woman smiled as she yawned before snuggling closer. "Yes, your your mother's child, aren't you?" It was light, a soft whisper, enough not to wake even the lightest sleepers. "You know, you still need a name. What about Isabella? Or Elizabeth?" That was immediately corrected. "No no, to common for you, sweet child."
Then an idea hit her. Carefully, gently, the adult took the tip of her pointer finger, and gently made a star over the child's face and chest, as if to connect the major points of one's body. "Yes, that's it! Astin. Starlike." The mother then looked across the countryside at the land her husband owned. "You're name is Astin. As if the Angel's themselves came to give it to me. Sweet child, it is a name to smile at!"
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"What a devilish child! What is she doing out there?" A flash of dark hair was hiding in the field with all the livestock, squealing loudly. The farmer followed the noises, confused and angered. A girl should not act in such a manner!
Climbing over the fence, he saw the drag marks in the dirt under the fence. Why did Astin act like a boy so much? Shaking his head, the father followed the giggles until he came upon his daughter caressing and kissing the new filly's muzzle.
"Astin!" The small child jumped, spooking the young horse into nervously footing backwards. "What in God's name are you doing in the fields? You're mother needs you to go clean the house as you were told!"
The girl's face immediately puffed up in anger. Defiance. ""Father. We have money from Grandfather's passing. We can hire someone for that." She immediately jumped back as the man tried to hit her. "And see, your still uncoordinated after all these years."
Her father's face scrunched in anger. "You. Don't. Speak. To. Me. Like. That!" He then whirled around and stormed off, leaving his child to turned back to the frightened filly. Turning back, she started whispering comforting words to the animal.
"It's all right sweetie. It's alright. He's gone now..."
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Astin hated the evening. She was supposed to cook for her now large family of seven siblings, Mother, and Father. Why they needed so many children, she didn't know. Especially since they were higher class after inheriting even more money from her other Grandfather. But being outside made up for all of it.
The young fifteen year old stole across the farmland and to a young mare who nickered happily when she approached. The girl immediately caressing the brown mare's white star. "Shh, quiet my love." Then Astin did something forbidden to any young girl. She carefully hoisted herself onto the mare's sturdy back. "Let's go."
The girl then kicked at the horse's sides, causing the mare to bolt off. They traveled down the well worn dirt paths, the wind flowing through their hair. "God, this feels amazing!"
That's when things went bad.
The mare suddenly tripped, falling head over hooves. Astin didn't even have time to scream as she was crushed under the weight.
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"Where is that good for nothing girl?" The man glared at his oldest son, who squirmed under it. "Come on, you know! I know you do, boy!"
The young teen shook his head, cowering under the look. "N-No Father. Astin was here not to long ago." He then felt the sting of a slap across his face, then the pull of being dragged to the fields. "She took a mare, that swine!"
The farmer then mounted a black steed, watching as his son did the same. "Get going' now! We need her to cook." The boy nodded before setting off, Father close on his heels.
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It took awhile, but they came upon the fallen horse. The boy was off in a flash, hand over the horse's muzzle. "She's alive, but barely." He then looked around for his sister, not able to find her. Had Astin gained sense and take off?
His father let out a growl. "The clumsy girl broke the mare's leg! God, she will be punish-" This was interrupted by a cry. "Boy, you really are turning into your sister!" He then saw what his boy saw.
After pushing the horse a bit, Astin was revealed. Crushed under the weight of the animal. Her brother immediately put his hand on his sister's chest, though the results were already known. "Father... She's gone."
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The funeral was small, and quickly rushed. A priest, Astin's family, and an old family friend. The suddenly small, wooden coffin was lowered on the farm, at her Mother's request. After a blessing, her Father quickly drug the sniffling children off, the young mother stared wistfully at the small hole through the warm water flooding her eyes.
The older man, that had watched silently as the tears were shed, slowly walked over to the sobbing woman, careful not to scare her by letting hit feet hit hard against the dirt. He then was about to put a hand up to put on her shoulder when reluctance occurred. If Adam saw them, he would most definitely be angry. But the man laid it on the broken woman's fragile shoulder, not expecting for her to lean in slightly before turning towards him.
The man then cleared his throat. "I told you my offer when your Star was first born. It still stands today." His curious brown eyes, darkened with sympathy, searched his old friend's green ones. Evelynn nodded in response before taking a slow, deep breath.
"I know." She looked over her shoulder at her eldest daughter's casket. Adam had more important things to do then bury his baby girl. "I'm not sure... Is it as safe as you say it is?"
The man nodded , smiling lazily. "Of course." This made the girl giggle, like all those years before. "Nothing but the best, Eve."
"Ok. Then quickly, before anyone sees."
The middle aged pair then smiled at each other before taking opposite sides of the shallow, open grave before lifting the box out. "Don't worry, little Star. You won't be like this for long."
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Everything hurt. Oh so badly. Like bones were melting and muscles were being ripped to shreds.
"Why hello! You're awake."
The girl's ears perked. Wait,
perked? Painfully, she pushed against the cool rock floor into a sitting position. Although everything felt like they were being stabbed with swords, her head and tailbone were the core of it all. Looking up, she saw metal bars, like ones in a prison. Three walls, made of different stones, surrounded the back and sides of the cell. And between the gray bars was the face of a smiling man. He was on the tall side, with a small gray beard. Dusty hair and a gruff face, it slightly scared the lass.
"You're operation was a success, little star. You're heart now beats as strong as it once did. Although there was one flaw. You needed a bit of guidance."
Though it was hard, a squeak escaped the prisoner's throat. "What do you mean?" This was rewarded with a smile.
"Feel your head, one."
The girl, now called One, carefully passed the raven black hair that fell around her midback and slowly touched the top of her head. But it was blocked by something soft. And... Not right. In an attempt to see, One crossed two deep blue eyes, only managing to see skin.
"Now look at your lower back."
Following the suggestion, One tenderly twisted her spine, with an unstable support of shaky hands, before jumping about a foot high.
What was once just a normal waist now held a fluffy black tail.
"Your right thigh."
Pulling the fabric enough to reveal three unfilled, milk white stripes that were there, but not enough to show anything, the young teen was now frightened. Looking at the man expectantly, she was given a shard of glass, dull and about the size of her palm. Somehow, One could already feel fear creep around her mind. ] Lifting it up, it took everything not to drop the mirror image. Because it held a girl with two fuzzy ears, and white tear stain-like marks.
"Yes, quite a success. Though your creators don't want you back, I will be glad to show you off to the King himself!" The grin behind those words were wide, happy. Almost... Childlike.
One swallowed loudly before she was handed a goblet of water. Drinking it, the lass looked unhappily at the man. "What do I do till then?"
He looked up for a moment, jaw tightening in thought. Then he let a small noise before going to whatever was next to her. Then brought back a swaddled thing. Opening the cell door, the wizard put down the mysterious bundle. "Here. Tame it, and I will be most pleased."
One watched as he left. No, there was not a good vibe from him. Her tail even shivered at his presence.
Well, no matter! There was... Something to care for. Getting on her hands and knees, one crawled over to the old bag material before peeling it away. And squeaking again.
There laid a small, scaly body. "A dragon?"
Yes, that was it. A beautiful blue, with a creamy chest, stomach, and tail fluff. A green 'mane' ran down his head and neck, along with cheek puffs. Lying on it's back, it seemed so vunerable with pretty goldish eyes, besides the wicked looking horns. It's black eyemask and muzzle made it seem as if it had burnt himself. Carefully, One gently picked the creature up. It made no excuse, and seemed to even let out a rumbling sound close to a purr. Being held at arm's length, in case of fire, it seemed so little.
Then it spread it's wings.
In themselves, they were beautiful. Like a bright painting if you were to put it in the sun, it would blind any commoner. It let out a yawn before continuing to stare, but now it's eye's drooped tiredly. This, in a weird twist, made the other experiment smile before carefully curling around the dragon. "Well, you can sleep next to me."
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One was woken up by a booming voice that echoed in the basement. "What a success! What a show!"
She winced hard, before sliding an arm out from under her new pet. Though sleeping on the floor was normal, at least probably, the rocky surface was very uncomfortable. Sitting up revealed the man, and another, more sophisticated looking man. "She looks absolutely perfect! A true wizard's craft!"
The man grinned before opening the metal bars. Crouching down, he clicked as if calling a dog. "Come here, One."
Obeying, she stiffly stood and walked over to the men. But before going all the way across, she looked back to make sure the dragon still slept soundly. Reassured by a soft snore, she finished the distance. The man smiled and roughly grabbed her shoulder and pushed her towards the fatter person. "What do you think, my King?"
The man, no, the King, lifted the girl's face up with his finger. "I think, she needs to be kept a secret from the other kingdoms." He then roughly dropped her head before whirling around. "Wizard! You shall come to my castle and create more. But please, more vicious. She's quite tame."
The wizard nodded before motioning to the dragon. "What about him?"
"Or her."
The King gasped. "She speaks! Well, she's a keeper!" He then went into the cell to the scaly beast before picking it up. He then made a face. "It's quite... Small."
The man then cleared his throat, as if to hide a laugh. "He's a babe, my lord." This was answered with a booming, "Yes, yes I knew that!"
The King gently looked over the dragon, gently tilting him from side to side. Then he made the mistake of pulling on those beautiful wings in an attempt to open them. The babe responded with a low growl before darting forward and biting down on the man's arm. He was then dropped before scampering to One, who was trying not to giggle aloud.
How could a country depend on such a dopey man?, One wondered before scooping up her pet. This was responded witha glare. "Well, it will make excellent sport when he's an adult." The hybrid was tempted to snap that the dragon had feelings, but instead said.
"Why do you two just assume it's a boy?"
The wizard started laughing as if she were a jester. "Because, my dear lass, have you ever heard of a female dragon?"
With that, the King made a sweeping motion with his arms. "Well, off to the castle! But, the beast follows behind the gaurd's mounts."
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The castle was breathtaking.
It was tall, as the typical one would be. Made out of gray stone and consisting of many different towers, you could get lost forever in just one. One could barely keep her jaws together as they rode towards the pastures.
Shifting her weight as the horse slowed from a gallop to a slow trot to keep from falling, the mutant got a slight glimpse at the dragon. He didn't look a bit fazed, perhaps even excited from the run. A light smile played on her pale face before looking back.
Only a few moments later, the rider in front of her stopped the horse completely before hopping off. "We're here, my lady." One just nodded before allowing him to help her off. The jump almost made her knees buckle, but she managed to stay up before turning back to the horse.
Walking to the front of it, the hybrid lightly cooed to the animal before kissing it's fuzzy muzzle before going back to the guard. He then made sweeping motion towards the castle door.
Seeing that the King, the Wizard, and the other guard were already inside, she followed silently, taking in the sights. The castle was breathtaking.
It was tall, as the typical one would be. Made out of gray stone and consisting of many different towers, you could get lost forever in just one. One could barely keep her jaws together as they rode towards the pastures.
Shifting her weight as the horse slowed from a gallop to a slow trot to keep from falling, the mutant got a slight glimpse at the dragon. He didn't look a bit fazed, perhaps even excited from the run. A light smile played on her pale face before looking back.
Only a few moments later, the rider in front of her stopped the horse completely before hopping off. "We're here, my lady." One just nodded before allowing him to help her off. The jump almost made her knees buckle, but she managed to stay up before turning back to the horse.
Walking to the front of it, the hybrid lightly cooed to the animal before kissing it's fuzzy muzzle before going back to the guard. He then made sweeping motion towards the castle door. She followed the gesture, pausing only to watch as the dragon was taken to the pasture with the horses. Why did anybody think that was a good idea?
Seeing that the King, the Wizard, and the other guard were already inside, she followed silently, taking in the sights. Down the winding corridors they went, the setting sun's ray's softly lighting the way. It became apparent that the women, many of them, all of which stared at One with a warm curiousity, all doing things like cleaning and carrying letters. Absorbing it all, the girl didn't notice the boy running straight at her.
At the collision, the hybrid was knocked down to land hard on her new tail. This, along with the aching burn on her forehead from hitting the other person's head, made it hard to keep concious. Nevertheless, One was pulled into standing by the King as he boomed, "My dear by, be more wary of your surroundings! You could've permanently damaged this fine specimin." Immediately, the raven haired girl looked up at her majesty with a glare.
Specimin?The boy muttered an apology before scrambling after a crown that had apparently fallen off his head. One gathered from this that this light haired boy with warm brown eyes must be the Prince. He was tall, taller then her but not by much. He was lightly built, probably a sparrow in strength. His skin had obviously been warmed by the sun, since his father was a milky white. As he righted the gold crown, he reached out to One. "Hello, my lady. It's nice to meet you..."
"Black Magic." Where that came from, she'd never know. Maybe it was the fact that was the only way she could be alive again. Or it just sounded nice. Either way, One was not a proper name. With a grin, the newly named girl shook the boy's hand. "I'm assuming you are the Prince?"
He nodded, returning the smile, but in a lazy manner. "Yes. Did you know you have wolf ears?"
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It was not two weeks later the girl was left by the King and his scholars to rest. In other words, work like a dog. She was assigned to the pastures to care for the horses and the dragon, which had been named "Kujaku" by a guard. It fit the handsome dragon, which was increasing quickly in size. Black Magic at this point of the day, evening to be exact, was gently grooming a caramel colored horse. Kujaku watched nearby, yellow eye's attentive.
It was the dragon who first heard the sound of footsteps. This was unusual seeing it was too late for a sane person to go riding, and only Magic cared fr the horses so far out. It was only when the person was right behind her that the servant actually used her sensitive ears to pick up the movement.
Whirling around revealed the Prince, who smiled brightly at the fear and anger on the girl's face. "Mag, what would
possibly attack you out here? You have a dragon not seven paces from you!" The silky materials on his clothes quivered at their owner's chuckle.
The hybrid let out an animal growl, most likely from being combined with a dog. This made the horse shy back a few steps. "Please don't scare me, sire. I don't like the feeling that someone is right behind me, watching my every move."
The boy tilted his head as his smile turned playful. "Oh come on! You need something fun to relax your nerves." Thinking for a moment, the Prince looked at the horse that now was grazing lightly. The servant followed the gaze and immediately shook her head, dark ear's back in annoyance. But the boy could pick up a slight fear there.
"No."
"Come on."
"No."
"Please? It'll be fun."
"I said no."
"What, are you scared?"
Magic looked at him, breathing uneven. Why riding seemed scary was unknown. So she just said, "I-I fell off once."
This did not faze the Prince as she hoped it would. "Well, what do yu do when you fall off? Get back on!" He then proceeded to walk over to the steed, put two hands on the horse's broad shoulders, and climbed up easily onto the smaller creature's back. "Now, why don't you call a horse over and we'll take off."
Magic sighed, but gave in with a whistle. A few horses came to the noise, along with Kujaku, and she climbed onto a black horse with a moment's hesitation. But the Prince wouldn't let her die. Again. Probably. Looking over revealed the Prince had already sent the horse into a trot, making Magic set her mount into a gallop to catch up.
Coming to the Prince's side, there was the urge to slow down and keep pace. But instead, the girl stuck her tongue out, let all her fears fade away, and urged the horse into a canter. The girl didn't even pay attention on keeping ahead, instead feeling the wind whip her hair about, chill her ears, and make her feel alive again... Again.
But a sudden noise broke that. Looking over revealed that the Prince was at her side, pushing ahead with a confident look. Black Magic blinked lightly as he lookked over with a wink before he left her in the dust. With this she smiled devilishly before whispering, "Come on boy. Let's get'em!"
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Quite a bit of time had passed since the day the Prince and servant raced across the green grass, leaving care into the wind. It was a big day for the castle, seeing that a neighboring kingdom's royalty was visiting. The King had already told her to come to the throne room through another servant.
As she arrived, the King let out a booming sound. "Black Magic, my dear! Come in, come in." Trotting in, the hybrid stopped only a few paces from the plump man. "You heard the King and his successor are gracing themselves with their prescence?"
Nodding, Magic continued to curtsy before replying, "Yes."
"And you know that the Wizard has not been successful since you and the beast."
"Yes."
"And that you are to be kept secret?"
"Yes."
The King clapped lightly. "Wonderful!" He then proceeded to stand up and close the distance between them. "You need to have your ears and tail hidden during your stay." Almost absentmindedly, he reached up and pushed down her animal ears. "The tail is easy as long as you are careful. But I had something made for your other mutation."
With a waving motion, a man, obviously a blacksmith, walked in with a metal piece that seemed to be the size of her head and the shape of it and... Oh my. The man proceeded to put the piece on her head, which immediately dropped considerably from the weight. As she struggled to keep upright, the King finished. "I know it's hard to keep up, but you need it for safety."
Magic then toddeled out, head lowered in pain. And the struggle for the next few days was for nothing, since the royalty never saw her and she never saw them. But the Prince said they were both nice. Well, it was just four guys, so Magic just guessed it was for the best.
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"My sire?"
The King, sleepily resting his head on his hand, looked as the Head Servant scurried in, wringing his hands nervously. The mouse-like man looked up with beady eyes as the older man blinked in wait. "I have came in concern of your prodigy's activities." The man, small in size, was dwarfed by the large Throne Room, dulled by it's bright silks.
The King now sat up, cold brown eye's narrowed in anewed attention. "What do you mean? He has been to his studies and has been learning more from me every day." This made the lower class person squirm like a bug.
With a squeak, the man continued. "I-I refer to t-t-the hybrid."
"Why do you speak of her? You yourself say she's a good worker."
"Well, th-the Pr-Prince is spending an-an-an increasing amount of t-t-time with her."
The ruler raised a silvery eyebrow. "Like when?"
"Well, he's rode with her, played with the dragon, showed her many of the castle's pathways, and, if I'm not mistaken, I believe the halfbred disappeared from the field but a moment ago."
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The young boy lightly strolled down the dimly lit hallway, the young hybrid at his side. Their paces matched almost perfectly after walking for so long by each other. Black Magic kept qiet, only glancing at the teenager every once in awhile in curiousity. He had interrupted her in the middle of grazing the horses and feeding Kujaku, saying that it was important. At this, she followed him up a tower in which the dragon had followed them.
At the thought, Magic looked at Kujaku longingly, wishing to carry him. But he was insistant on walking everywhere. Apparently, dragons needed more excercise then any normal creature. It was good to learn this, seeing as the brightly scaled creature was the only one of his kind.
That's when a wall decided to jump in her way.
The Prince snickered at the girl, who was rubbing her nose in an attempt to take the sting away. Even the dragon let his jaw hang open, as if to laugh. "You both know that it isn't funny."
"But it is."
Rolling her eye's, the girl looked at him expectantly. "Now, what was oh so important?"
This triggered a mischevious smile as he said, "Close your eyes." Obeying, she was led blindly out into the open. Using her heightened senses, Magic could tell the were up high and out in the open. She felt a finger take her chin and incline it upwards and for some reason, she left it there. It was a few moments before the Prince whispered, "Now open them."
And never has opening her eye's been so beautiful. High in the air, on top of the highest tower, they were closer to the sky then Black Magic had ever been. There was not a cloud in sight, and this made for a rare sight. A billion stars scattered across the blackness, twinkling like flames in the dark. The moon, shaped like a sycle's blade, illuminated her face to look as if she were glowing. A million words could never describe the way it looked, but two words could make it easier. "It's... Beautiful."
The boy nodded in response, brown eye's sparkling in a happiness the girl had never seen before. At this, an animal habit of wagging her tail occured. "Yes, it is." He then looked up to a particularly bright star, as if lost in deep thought. "But it is not the only thing that shines brightly in the dullness of the world."
The servant looked down at the ground, where she could only stand with special permission, which why she was here now. It took a moment, but then it hit her.
"You mean the sun, right?"
The prince looked at her, curiousity dancing in his look. He then shook his head. "Umm, yes, but I did not mean that." Sighing, he took her hand and surprisingly twirling her as if dancing. Then, even more strangely, he started towards the door without even a smile. "It's about time we leave, is it not?"
Black Magic looked at him quizzically before nodding in agreement. She could only wonder why he changed s quickly as he escorted her to her chambers. But he stopped her before she could go in. The Prince blocked her way, leaning over her slightly, "Magic, do you believe in love at first sight?"
The girl pondered the strange question for a moment before answering lightly, "No, because love takes time. Why do you ask?"
The royal child smiled gently before stepping out of her way. "No reason." And with that, the boy was gone.
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"Come on Kujaku!" The hybrid called as the dragon galloped around the horses, nipping at their hooves lightly. How he resisted not to nibble on them, she didn't understand. But he was doing lovely, keeping the horses together for the knights to fetch. Apparently, they were training on horse back, and she'd been asked to bring them all together.
There were a million different colors, caramel, black, white, gray, and any natural color in between. Their manes were loose, long from a lack of cutting. That wouldn't change, although they would be trimmed in case of battle. Lost in these thoughts, she didn't even think when a droplet of water fell.
Actually, watching the beast run in circles, Magic didn't notice it was raining till it was pouring. At this point, her dress was soaked through. Her raven black hair and ears had slivers of water hanging of the edges, and her tail was dyed deeper and was smaller from the fur dampening.
Magic shook her body to shake the larger drop's off, only for them to be replaced. Sighing, she watched as Kujaku ran over to her, looking up with sad yellow eyes. "Sorry, Kuj, I can't do anything." At this, the scaled animal leaned up and nipped her fingers lightly before running back to the horses. But even then he watched as the hybrid started walking around lightly.
She couldn't leave the animals alone, since the knights would be there soon. But being out too long would result in a cold. Then again, she
was part animal now. She'd probably be just fine. Sighing, the girl looked up, letting the coldness run down her warm face.
It felt good. Really good. This stemmed into Magic letting her jaws slack open, letting te rain fall into her burning mouth. Then an idea hit her. Magic lightly twirled herself, as the Prince had on the tower. She then did it over and over again, giggling all the while. Kujaku even joined in, hopping onto his back paw and snapping his jaws together happily.
And in the rain they played, without a care in the world, until the knights came long after the storm had passed.
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Magic hated cleaning. It made her feel inferior. On all fours, scrubbing down the decorated stone till it gleamed like a lake in the sunset. Anyways, she was in the dining hall, horsehair brush scraping againstthe ground. It was kinda gross from the great feast from last night, but the Head Servant had assigned her there for one reason or another.
"Well, now you're walking like a dog. Tsk tsk." Looking up revealed the Prince, an easy smile playing on his lips as he lightly tapped her tail with his foot. She just grinned in response. "A lady going to a Ball should never act like that."
This made the young girl jump and land flat on her stomach. Not even bothering to look up, Magic answered, "What are you talking about?" The boy laughed before tenderly pulling her left arm into a sitting position. Her blue eye's were full of curiousity as he replied.
"Well, I need a pretty girl on my arm tonight, and you were the first on my mind." This was ended with a slight blush as he ducked his head. "The tailors are already making a dress, a-and I have a crown for you." Black Magic raised an eyebrow before saying, "How do you know what size I wear?"
The hybrid then stood up, hands on hips. "Don't tell me you've been snooping through my clothes." The Prince then continued to stutter out something vague and his face deepened quite a few shades. Then she lightly bumped his arm. "I'm kidding."
This immediately perked him up. The boy then clapped lightly before grabbing her forearm and pulled her away, work still not done. "Then come on! Your dress needs to be fitted just right!"
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The dress was beautiful. It was pure white, the color of untouched snow. It fell gracefully round her feet, but it flowed enough to cover up her tail. As she stood still while the tailor's continued to sew, she saw the Prince was staring at her with interest in those brown eyes. Instead of saying anything and disturbing the workers, she instead just smiled.
It was awkward, because the workers constantly stared at her mutations. Again, she just stayed quiet until the were done. At the end, the soft silk dress was still mostly white, but now held delicate red designs. Smiling at the flowing material, Magic lightly twirled at the sewer's command. "Marvelous, me love!" One said before helping the other start to pack up. She lightly stepped over to the Prince, a radiant smile on her face.
With a nervous giggle, the girl twirled in a small circle before saying, "How do I look?"
The Prince cleared his throat before replying, "Perfect." He then lightly brushed down her hair, running a tender finger over a equally delicate ear. "Now, let's get these out of the way."
Magic sighed before turning towards the door, savoring the softness against her legs. It was so smooth... At this thought, she was stopped by the Prince. "Now where do you think you're going?" She looked back with a curious look. "That little metal thing will break your neck. I said I have a tiara for you." With this, he led her across the small room filled with mirrors. As they passed them, she looked in everyone, savoring the way she looked.
Beautiful.
By the time they reached the other side, she felt confident. Extremely confident. The Prince then put something on her head that pushed her ear's down uncomfortably. Magic almost leaned over to look when he shook his head. "No, one more thing." He dipped his thumbs into a skin colored liquid before gently them over the marks on her face. "There. Now look at yourself."
Magic hesitated. What if she looked ugly? What if she looked... Different?
A look revealed that she looked amazing. Except for one thing. The tiara, silver and embedded with multiple jewels, was pretty. But the white tear marks were gone. A symbol she'd always enjoyed. But... It was necessary. Besides, she looked like her old self.
"Thanks. I look marvelous." At this, the Prince walked over to her and put his arms around her neck. He interlocked his finger's slightly before whispering, "No, you look like a Princess."
Magic turn around, letting some weight rest on his arms before looking up at him. She smiled tenderly before murmuring, "Of course you'd say that. You had the dress and tiara made." He chuckled at this before laying his forehead to hers. "And besides, you just know I'll kick your butt if your mean." The Prince grinned.
"What would you do if I kissed you?"
"Scream and say you were robbing me."
"Now why would you do that?"
"Because I feel like it."
Little did they know this tender moment was seen by a Head Servant, who immediately told anyone he knew the Prince was courting a mysterious girl. And when this reached the King, he became immediately outraged.
"That Incompetent little git!" He roared at the poor little servant before him. She just nodded before backing up quite a few paces on the red rug. "I can't believe he broke the oath!" Sighing and cooling down, the man sat back in his golden chair decorated in intricate swirls and designs. Rubbing his hand across his face, he muttered, "Find someone to watch them carefully. I'll deal with him later."
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Magic paused at the entrance of the Ball. It was... Fancy. The Great Hall, which she'd never been allowed into, was extremely large with beautiful designs in the walls. There were so many things Magic couldn't even describe.
The Prince paraded her around, introducing her to many different people, none of which she knew. Even over the year she'd been there, no one ever talked to a lowly servant. But now she looked like some foreign princess, so many people crowded to talk to her. Even a princess, named Isabella, spoke to her. Although she was quite hateful. And constantly leaned into the Prince. No matter.
The Prince peeled away from them all and drug her after him. A man was on the piano, playing a soft and slow tune. As they walked across the dance floor, he suddeny twirled Magic in a circle and drew her close. She had to do everything not to squeal in delight.
For awhile, they just swayed to the tune, keeping quiet. Sometime after, Magic looked up with a confused look. "Is this all that happens at Balls?" It was a whisper, not to draw any attention. He nodded, looking over her shoulder gently. "Well, it's quite boring then."
The Prince's shoulder's quivered lightly in a laugh. "I know, but it is good to bring natuon's together. We also can meet what might be our future enemy." With that, the music ended and they separated and bowed/curtsied to each other. Magic took a step forward for another dance, but he seemed... Distracted. "I'm sorry, I have some business to attend to." The hybrid nodded before trotting to the edge of the room to watch him leave.
But immediately the Prince was lost in the crowd. Sighing, Magic just leaned against the wall, a sudden headache making her head throb. She just stood there for a moment, trying to cool down, when a familiar voice rang out. "Hello, miss."
She stood up straight before looking dead in the eye with her little brother. "Adam?"
"Astin?"
Everything came running back. Her whole life. She was never One or Black Magic. She was Astin, a young farm girl. But what was her little sibling doing at a high class party? "How'd you get here? Aren't we poor?"
He raised an eyebrow before answering, "I would ask you the same. But our other Grandfather passed, and we were rich. Now I'm a lord." He stepped back and turned slowly before hugging Magic around her neck. "Your alive."
Black Magic smiled, laying her head on his shoulder. For one reason or another, it was hard not to cry. "I know." She whispered into his ear. He seemed to be crying slightly by the way his back heaved. "It's ok. I'm here now."
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After a long talk with Adam, and a dance with him and another lord, Magic wandered the halls she had come to know. The field close by. The kind guards. The voices always... Wait, voices? She stopped dead, furry ear's struggling under the tiara to hear more. It was near impossible. Checking no one was coming, she whipped off the jeweled crown before the mutation could breathe. Swiveling her ears around, a ringing left from being held down. She picked up a male and a female, which was that Isabelle. Not being able to pick out the other, she walked down the hall to the room they were coming from.
And almost threw up.
The Prince had pinned the princess to the wall, and was looking at her lovingly. "You have nothing to worry about. She is nothing more than a tool, one to anger my father. Maybe he'll get so mad he dies." She giggled at this and kissed him lightly.
Magic grabbed the wall for support as she leaned farther into the doorway. A sick feeling rested in her stomach as he leaned into the kiss. What was going on? Maybe... Maybe she'd seducted him an-and he wasn't right in the head. But she knew not to make excuses for him. He'd made his choice.
It broke Magic's heart as she listened to the twisted conversation spiral into a sick labyrinth of lies. "Isabella, we are so close to the crowns. A pace away." He looked into her eye's as he continued. "All that stands in our way from being the strongest nation in the land is our fathers."
The hybrid covered her mouth in shock. Why would the Prince want to kill his father.
Power. "It's brilliant, my love." Isabella murmured, nuzzling the nape of his neck. "Slip poison into our fathers' drinks. Blame that freakshow of a servant. She is killed, and we become King and Queen."
Black Magic felt like jumping in there and killing them herself.
He lied to you.
He used you.
He was going to kill you.
Stop him, Magic.The girl pulled herself out of the doorway and started jogging towards the kitchen. She had to stop them.
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The Prince was found dead the next morning by a drunk lady looking for the loo. There were no immediate leads to the stabbing, so they had to choose his choosen bride, Isabella. She was beheaded with the highest account of murder possible. The King was devestated, but instead left his fortune to a niece.
But the young servant, Black Magic was never seen again, along with the Wizard. It was a guess he went insane from lack of success. Blood was found in the field, so it was assumed he killed her, the dragon, took the bodies and buried them. Little did they know how wrong they were...''
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Black Magic sat in the room of mirrors she was fitted in, staring at herself. The tiara was beautiful, but it felt dirty to wear. Designed by a sick minded jerk. Her ear's fought under it as the sound of footsteps echoed through the stone walls. "Magic?"
The Prince's image reflected as he turned a corner and revealed himself. He grinned seeing her sitting on a wooden chair, white dress pooling on the floor. "There you are! Came to stare at your beautiful reflection?"
"I saw you. With Isabella." It was soft, filled with hurt. Looking up with sad blue eyes, she was met with a concerned look. "What were you doing?"
He cleared his throat nervously, grabbing her open left hand and pulled her into standing. "Magic, she's a good friend." He laid his head on her shoulder lightly, which tensed immediately. "I would never do anything to hurt you."
The hybrid sighed, leaning in lightly. It hurt to know he was lying. "I believe you." He then held her out so he could see her face. This scared her slightly, and her hand clenched, cold.
"Well then, my love! My father wanted a drink, but the cook left after pouring it." His brown eyes were soft, trusting. "do you mind taking it to him?"
Black Magic smiled, nodding lightly. "Sure. I'd love to."
He clapped lightly before leaning in. "Thank you." His face and voice suddenly went softer as he said, "Magic... I love you." Without warning, he leaned and kissed her, making Magic raise her eyebrows in surprise. But she leaned in and even put her arms around his neck.
Then with a quick percision, she inserted the gleaming knife into him before just as quickly drawing it. The Prince couldn't even scream as he fell to the ground, barely alive.
She smiled down at him before crouching down. "You know, I didn't mind you were going to kill your father. I was mad that you used me." Magic lightly ran a finger down his cheek, his quick and shallow breath signaling the end. "I loved you, you know. But now," She laughed lightly before straightening up and leaving him to his death.
Using the speed she got from her wolf, Magic quickly reached the pasture, where Kujaku slept, body still as ice. She quickly shook him awake, answered with a growl. "Kuj. Come on, we gotta go."
The dragon, now a full adult yawned before sitting up. "I know you've never flown before, but we gotta." The hybrid murmured before taking the bloody knife, which the beast eyed curiously, and she made an upward slice on her palm, the shape of a banana, letting the blood drip all over the grass. Then she quickly climbed onto his back.
Kujaku let out a growl before being calmed by a tender touch. "Come on boy, just run as fast as you can." He complied, quickly catching speed across the field. As they reached a hill, Magic held on tight to the dragon's neck. He hit the top before jumping and spreading those beautiful wings of his.
And they soared, away from the castle where she was now a fugitive.
And this is how they would live, running from what they caused, never to be caught.
Family Tree (Only of importantance)Adam Grace---------
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Astin Grace (Black Magic) Adam Grace Jr. Six children; Names unknownRelationshipsKujakuBetween the dragon and her, Magic has a love/hate relationship with her.(Who she believes is a him.) While Kujaku is very helpful for thinks such as herding the horses up, Kujaku has habit of biting her hands and fingers, leaving them constantly bruised. But Magic will never forget that day they met in the cage, two prisoners in a cell.
The PrinceThe Prince seems curious of Magic's mutations, and will sometimes pull her from work to talk to her. They have become aqaintences over the year she's been in service. In fact, the Prince knows her by name, which is rare because he's to lazy to remember anybody else's name but his own.