In the Night (Chapter I)

He had a look of perfection about him. His face was set in stone, and he looked down at the ground. He looked like the sculpture "the thinker". His skin was pale, and almost marble like. 1

His hair was white, and hung down to his waist. He was usually alone, yet this day, a woman was following him, and he could not help, but to breathe in her scent. It hung in the air, a putrid, yet wonderful odor, that almost caused him to lose his mind.2

He turned, and with the graceful hand wave asked,"Why are you following me?"3

The girl looked suprised, he deep emerald eyes showed it, but within seconds, the look was gone. 4

"Because I'm interested in you, Karle"5

Karle laughed a hearty laugh. It was quiet, but a laugh nonetheless.6

"Who are you?" he asked, his crimson eyes aglow with wonder.7

"Ah, see Karle, we have begun a friendship here. I'm Shadow." She extended her hand.8

Karle looked at the extended hand for a moment, thoughtful. This woman was different. Her eyes were Emerald, and he hair was silver. Her teeth were brilliant white, but were pointed. Karle was dealing with a deamon. He carefully took her hand, careful not to keep contact too long.9

"You're a demon" he said, wonder in his voice.10

Shadow laughed, her voice light and cheerful. She smiled, and pulled out a Marlboro box, only to discover it empty. She threw the box down and said:11

"only half, my fathers side, you know. Not that I am trying to confuse you, but do you have a smoke?"12

Karle cocked his head, then shook it.13

"I never really took to smoking."14

Shadow smiled, spoke softly.15

"Damn. Looks like I'm going to have to ask you to follow me then."16

Karle was quite confused, and shook his head. The smell was clouded his senses and it was almost toxic. He couldn't speak anymore, and found himself becoming very drowsy. 17

He fell to his knees, and he could feel a spliting pain, but his mind was too far gone. He didn't register the sounds around him, nor the smells, or really anything for that matter. The last words he heard before falling into slumber were:18

"Karle Covington. You live up to your reputation. We shall find out soon enough if you can truly help us all"19

Karle's vision swam before his eyes, and soon darkness overtook him.