Darci wanted to scream, but nothing came out. She saw a flash of black, but it was hardly noticeable against the walls and floor. A dimmed glow came from the corner of the entrance to the castle. Darci didn't dare to move, but she also didn't dare look at the light. Her curiosity wouldn't dare overtake her, as the fear of death was too great.

           "Look at me."An echoed voice whispered. It sounded as if there was no secured and definite tone or volume in the voice, and it drifted up and down. "Look at me, or I will make you."

           Darci timidly obeyed the voice looking at the glimmering light. All that could be seen was a cloud almost, black smoke with a shining purple star, maybe a pupil to an unseen eye. In the mix of the cloud, flashes of dark purple and small white stars lingered. It took a step forward, and a solid black paw emerged.