Chapter LVIII:

I am the soul of darkness. I did not want this. I was forced down this path. Why didn’t I turn back? I had the chances, but I either didn’t take them or couldn’t. She always got in my way.

Her.

Luna. Because of her, I am like this. Every time I try to turn back to the light, she goes and drags me back down. I still don’t understand why she was interested in me in the first place. I gave up asking about her motives. She was never going to tell me anyway. She just did things when she wanted to. I’ve tried to get away from her, but she always managed to find me. I have been trying for years to get her out of my life.

Even through that, I still tried to live a normal life. Part of me didn’t know why I was still doing that. The first two times with Elizabeth and Maddie proved to be a bad idea. I’m guessing that the desperation to turn back to normal hadn’t died inside of me.

I dryly chuckled to myself. Me still being innocent at that point? It almost feels alien to me. But yes, I used to be a good person. That was a long time ago now. Heh, time. That doesn’t exist for me anymore.

Speaking of which, I am never alone for too long. Others come and go. Not just the ones I love. Others like me. I can’t really tell them apart. When you’ve lived as long as I have, they all start to look the same to you. I am used to it by now. The question is, will they be used to it like I am? Some of them snap and break down screaming. Others look so empty after living in my world for a short amount of time. Come to think of it, I am like the latter in a way. I am like they latter. Actually, I am the latter.

You don’t want to be in my world. There is no love or light here. I may be used to it, but you won’t be. Trust me. It was easy for me. The later wars only made it worse. If I find you in my world, I will not be afraid to chase you out. You aren’t supposed to be here. I will do everything in my power to force you out. If it takes bringing you have to death, then I will do it.

Dorthey had to learn this the hard way. And ended up costing her everything. Who is Dorthey you ask? Well, I am going to tell you right now.