Meeting His Match (Ouat FF)

Meeting His Match (Ouat FF)- Not A Fair Game... For Them

Not A Fair Game... For Them

Nate's P.O.V.

I stare in shock as it tries to reach for my wrist, but I quickly pull back, sending a bolt of magic at it. Yes, I have magic. I just don't like to use it unless it's completely necessary since it makes me weak. It backs up, yelling in pain, more like screeching, as it's hand is burned.

I quickly jump down from the roof and into my tree house. I grab my cloaks and clothes, pack them into a bag with my weapons, and run out of the house. I look up to see it trashing my home, trying to look for me, but I run until my home is out of sight.

I pull my black cloak over my head as I run through the forest away from the shadow. I've heard stories of the children from 12-16 that go with this shadow. But they never return. I have no idea what happens to them and I'm not about to find out.

I ran. I ran for hours before I finally became out of breath. I try to catch my breath as I walk over to a tree. I lay back on it, taking deep breaths for a little bit before I start running again. I've still got... 6 hours till morning. Then the shadow will leave me alone.

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

I stare in horror in the sky as the shadow comes down to me, floating just in front of me, holding out it's hand.

I had no where to go, it would just cut me off. For the first time in a long time, I was scared. Scared for my life.

It stared at me, tilting it's head to the side, as if understanding my fear.

"It is okay Natalie..." It said in an eerie voice, almost making me forget it said my name.

"H-How do you know my name?" I stutter, standing a bit. It shakes it's head.

"It doesn't matter. I can give you what you want..." it said.

I stare at it and scoff.

"I don't want anything. I've got everything I've wanted right here," I say, crossing my arms. It shakes it's head.

"No, you know what you want... It's what you've always wanted... what you've always craved for... A family," it says, making me freeze. It gives a sickening chuckle.

"It's okay, child. I can take you to one. One that will except you... I promise..." it says, holding out it's hand again.

I stare at it, weighing my options.

Could I really have a family that will except me?

I slowly raise my hand hesitantly, looking at the shadow, then slowly placing my hand in his. I can see a faint smirk on his lips before he slowly raises me off of the ground and we fly off with great speed. I hang on tightly as I see the dark forest beneath me as we fly off to the second star to the right of the moon. I close my eyes as he goes faster until I fall unconscious.

***

I wake up to feel a giant sharp pain hit my back, making me groan as I sat up. I rub my head, my eyes till closed as I tried to ease the pain. But then I hear waves crash. Wait, waves? I force my eyes open and to see I'm on a beach, no, an island. Where am I?

I stand, looking around, and realize the shadow is no where to be seen.

"Shadow?!" I call out.

No answer.

"Shadow!" I try again.

Still no answer.

I sigh, looking around when I see a wood behind me. Might as well explore.