ALISTER (Tales of evolution)

Unseen Presence

“Ali… ster!!, I sense an evil presence in this room” she said, her voice barley above a whisper, her feet trembling as the demonic aura sent a paralyzing shivers up her spine, gripping her very soul.

 

“what are you talking taking about?, there’s no one here” Alister said

 

Suddenly, Alister felt something pass him with tremendous speed.

 

Jade fell to her knees an aura of death loomed over her, two red eyes behind her, her entire Sense screaming at her to run.

“Aaahhh!!!”Jade screened, a choking sound coming from her direction.

 

Alister’s with reflex switched on the light, the bulb light quickly enveloping the room in it’s lamination.

 

“Jade!!!”, Alister screened. His eyes opened wide in shock.

 

Jade’s back was pinned to the wall, her legs dangling in the air, a powerful hand with claws gripped her by the neck, pressing her against the wall.

 

“uh!”, Jade’s face folded from the choking pain, her breath leaving her, her struggle in vain.

 

Alister ran towards them yelling, “stop!, let her go… Tharros”.

 

Tharros eyes had an otherworldly red glow, a twisted smile crept on his face, the Fang’s in his mouth fearsome. “the intruder must be exterminated” he said, squeezing her neck harder.

 

Alister was perplexed, and scared, Tharros ignoring his command, and Jade’s life slowly slipping away.

 

“stop!!!”

“stop!!!”

“stop!!!”

“stop!!!” Alister yelled, but Tharros ignored, his determination bent on Killing the unknown threat before him.

 

Suddenly, something clicked within Alister, enraging him. “I said STOP!!!!!” his eyes emitting an otherworldly blue glow.

 

Immediately, Tharros felt an excruciating pain in his head, forcing him to let go of Jade and leaving him kneeling before Alister, holding his head from the unbearable pain.

 

Tharros looked up, kneeling before Alister, a paralyzing fear gripped him, Alister’s presence was commanding, the air heavy with murderous intent, his eyes gleaming with power and rage.

 

“Alister!”, Jade’s voice called out, breaking him from his rage.

 

He’s eyes went to Jade’s direction, she sat on the floor, her hand on her neck, coughing, as she tried to catch her breath.

 

“Are you alright?” he said running towards her direction.

 

“I’m … alright”. “run away Alister!, he’s a Devil” she said moving backwards in fear of the man before her.

 

Alister’s eyes turned to Tharros, he’s expression enraged. “why did you attack her like that?, what’s the hells wrong with you!”.

 

Tharros got up from his knees, dusting his clothes “My apologies, I thought she was an intruder”, “besides, she is a Dragon, by nature, I am bounded to attack first and ask questions later, so again, My apologies”

 

Alister’s expression changed slowly softening“ what are you talking about?, what does her being a Dragon have to do with anything?”

 

Jade placed her hand on Alister’s holder, trying to get up, staring at Tharros with a glair of anger. “lets just say that Devils and Dragons haven’t really been in good terms for thousands of years”.

 

Jade stood tall, her eyes locked on Tharros, as she introduced herself. “I’m Jade Pendragon.”

 

Tharros’s eyes widened, his expression frozen in shock. For a moment, he seemed to forget how to breathe. Then, with an almost imperceptible shake of his head, his composure returned.

 

“Welcome, Jade,” Tharros said, his voice smooth as silk.

 

Alister, oblivious to the tension, smiled warmly. “Jade will be staying with us for a while. Make her feel at home, Tharros.”

 

As Alister walked away, Tharros and Jade stood beside each other, their faces inches apart.

 

“You didn’t tell him, did you?” Tharros whispered, his voice low and urgent.

 

Jade’s gaze turned serious, her eyes flashing with warning. “No. And I’d prefer it to stayed that way.”

 

Tharros’s expression darkened. “If you ever hurt Alister, I’ll kill you myself.”

 

Jade’s face remained impassive, but a flicker of unease danced in her eyes. “I mean no harm, Devil. I swear it.”

 

Tharros’s gaze lingered on hers, searching for any sign of deception. “Pray that you don’t, for your own sake”, “Why didn’t you tell him?”

 

Jade’s voice dropped to a whisper. “Tell him what?, I have known idea what you are talking about”.

 

Tharros’s smile was cold, calculating. “You know exactly what I’m talking about, Jade Pendragon. Don’t play dumb.”

 

Jade’s eyes narrowed, her jaw clenched. “That’s for me to decide.”

 

The air between them vibrated with unspoken secrets and veiled threats.

 

As they stood there, Alister returned, oblivious to the tension.

 

“Tharros, can you show Jade to her room?” he asked, his voice cheerful.

 

Tharros nodded, his expression neutral once more. “Of course.”

 

As Tharros led Jade away, Alister watched, sensing something was off. But he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

 

Little did he know, secrets and lies had already begun to weave a web around him.

 

“so what now?” Alister whispered to himself, both hands on his waist. “Hmm…, let’s see, Ah!, I know why don’t I give my self a tour of this house.”

 

 

Alister wandered through the house, boredom etched on his face. Every room seemed familiar, yet he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to explore. As he turned a corner, a metal door caught his attention. Its surface was cold to the touch, and the handle felt heavy in his hand.

 

Hesitation gripped him, but curiosity won out. With a deep breath, he turned the handle and pushed the door open.

 

Beyond the threshold lay a passage that defied logic. The corridor stretched far beyond the house’s exterior dimensions, disappearing into darkness. Alister’s eyes widened as he stepped forward, his foot hesitating before touching the ground. The floor was solid, and he stepped fully into the passage.

 

The air Inside was stale, but Alister’s curiosity propelled him forward. His eyes adjusted to the dim light, and he noticed framed pictures adorning the walls. The first image caught his attention: a majestic white fox with nine tails, a red dot on its forehead.

 

Alister’s mind whirled with questions, but he pushed on. The next frame held a familiar face – Tharros. Further down, another picture stopped him in his tracks. It was an older, more mature version of himself. The sharp jawline, raven-black hair, and black suit with a red pocket napkin left him breathless. A golden watch gleamed on his left wrist.

 

The passage eventually led him to a source of warm, golden light. An orange candle flickered, casting shadows on the walls as he approached a slightly ajar door. Determination fueled his steps, and he pushed the door open.

 

Alister stepped into a breathtaking library, its walls lined with towering bookshelves that seemed to touch the ceiling. The room was alive with the scent of old parchment and leather. Candlelight danced across the space, casting intricate shadows on the walls.

 

Soft, golden light illuminated the room, highlighting the delicate curves of the bookshelves. Shadows danced across the walls, emphasizing the room’s grandeur. The air was heavy with the scent of aged paper and leather.

 

As he wandered through the aisles, his fingers trailed along the spines of the books, feeling the raised letters and embossed symbols. Many titles were written in languages he couldn’t decipher.

 

His gaze landed on an open book on a nearby table. Alister’s curiosity piqued, he retrieved a candle from the wall and approached the table. The flame cast an intimate glow on the pages.

 

As he dropped the candle onto the table, the light cast a warm, golden pool, illuminating the book’s pages. Shadows danced across the walls, emphasizing the room’s mystical ambiance. The candle’s flame flickered, casting eerie silhouettes on the surrounding bookshelves.

 

Alister’s eyes locked onto the book’s cover – thick, horseblood-red leather. The title, “Magic for Amateurs,” was etched in bold, silver letters.

 

Suddenly,  a searing pain shot through his head. The room began to spin, and Alister’s vision blurred. He stumbled, his knees buckling, and he fell to the floor, holding his head.

 

In a flash of white light, a vision played in his head. Alister saw himself in that very library, a young lady ran in, holding a book who’s title was hidden.

 

“What is that?” Alister asked.

The young lady’s smile was radiant, an infectious. Her crimson red eyes was completed by the red dot on her forehead, which brought out her beauty. “I have a present for you Alister” the Lady said.

 

Alister’s face showed happiness although he kept his composure. “really, what is it?”.

 

With great excitement edged in her face, she turned the book where the tittle was reviled, in a silver writing, it was “Magic for Amateurs”.

 

Alister took the book from her a gracious smile on his face “Thank you, I promise to treasure it and use it on my journey to become the strongest in the realm.”

 

With that, the vision ended in a flash.

 

Alister got up from the ground, the pain in his head faded. “what was that?, was that a memory of mine?, it felt so familiar, who was that girl?” Alister pondered, all these in unanswered thoughts clouded his mind.