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A mutation is what started everything. Supposedly it was a gift, until the mutants decided to test their limits, destroy the innocents, and use the ability they possess for evil. Inside every one of us, a dark side does exist. Most rise above it, but some succumb to it until they are utterly consumed by the darkness. Yet, each day, they keep growing darker and more twisted until there is nothing left but pure evil.

Chapter 1:

"Ms. Wren," bowed my petite servant. I smiled, "Lylianna, please." Mia suddenly looked flustered, sadness washed over me painfully at the sight. Being a princess wasn't all most would believe. Responsibilities and duties always came first, I struggled with this rule.

"I am here to inform you of the slight change in schedule. Instead of attending a meeting with Princess Angela in Stonegate, you are given permission to do as you please." No matter how much I wanted to tell her I hated how I needed permission, I clamped my mouth shut. It wouldn't be lady like to argue.

"Thank you, Charlotte," I replied softly. She nodded, bowing before she exited my grand room. I sauntered towards my extravagant closet, displaying many unique gowns. Pulling out my favorite one, I dashed to the bathroom to slip it on. It was a golden halter ball gown that shimmered as light caressed the silky feel of the dress.

My brown hair cascaded down my back, down to my waist with waves. Natural blonde highlights skimmed my hair, making it pop. Bright blue eyes looked back at me in the mirror, the eyes of a seventeen-year-old mutant princess.

Striding out the door, I treaded down the many sets of red carpeted stairs. It has been a few days now since I was allowed to be by myself, and I couldn't wait to explore the forest once again. Reaching the destination to exit the palace, I was halted by a voice. "Lylianna?" My heart sank, hoping he wouldn't stop me from leaving. "Yes, father?" I spun on my heels to face him. He hovered over me, standing at least a foot taller than me. I noticeably got most of my looks from my mother. He had blonde hair with dark blue eyes, chiseled jaw, and was very muscular. I shared my other features with my mother, including my petite figure. "I came to apologize; I have been avoiding you lately." I simply looked at him, already knowing the reason, not wanting to discuss anything further. Making sure I was correct, I dove into his thoughts. How do I tell my daughter that I have been avoiding her because of her looks? That is a pathetic excuse for a king. She looks and acts too much like her mother. She is a mutant, just like my beloved. I shot back out of his mind, not wanting to hear anymore. I was correct in my assumptions; he is too far gone over the death of my mother. I couldn't possibly blame him, the two of them were inseparable, it was true love.

"I must be going now," he muttered. It broke my heart to see him in such a condition. Every time I have so much as delved into his mind, his thoughts were always surrounding my mother. My father knew that she was a mutant, just like me. He never once doubted anyone, and now that she has died from a hunter, he doubts everyone. That was only one year ago, a day never goes by where I do not think of her either. I was the one who buried her, despite many protests claiming that women should never bury a body. I put her in the forest, it was what she would want.

As my father walked away in distress, I slipped on tennis shoes, making sure my dress covered them protectively. I raced to the forest, picking up my dress in the process. It took much practice to master running in a gown, but I have finally accomplished it successfully.

Breathing in the fresh air, sighing, letting my stress glide out with the release of air. A smile stretched its way onto my lips, as I gazed at the forest's beauty. Healthy trees every yard apart from each other, sunlight peeking through the bright green leaves. Birds chirped and sang, occasional shuffle of leaves from smaller critters shuffling around freely. If only I had the freedom I much desired. The reason I came out in the forest in my free time was because of that, I feel independence, like I can do as I wish without being watched.

Besides that, being in solitary equaled no use of my ability to read thoughts. It was truly a curse, I can usually block out the voices of others, but when I so much as brush an arm, there thoughts normally bombard mine. I learn their secrets; the things they want to keep to themselves. Maybe this is another reason I yearn so much for the freedom I am not granted. I feel as if I am not allowing them the independence of having their own secrets. I do not wish to know what they think, especially when it involves me and my father. Hatred and envy seeps into some of the darkest thoughts, it is hard for most to get rid of.

Lost in what felt like another world, my head snapped to the crushing sound of a twig. I tried to ease my mind, it could just be a deer or another creature among the forest. I was proved wrong when I heard a voice," Lylianna Wren, is it?" I watched the man saunter in casually. His posture held confidence and pride, his mischievous, hazel eyes gleaming with secrets unwilling to be spilled. No matter how curious, I felt a strong barrier amongst those secrets, I immediately held back from prying. "Yes, and you are?" I asked politely, standing up swiftly. "Kai, Kai Parker," his voice echoed with strength and power. His clothes proved him not to be poor, almost like a high ranking knight. "Who are you?" I asked cautiously, the question diving deeper than simply his name.

He shrugged, "That is for me to know and you to find out." I eyed him curiously, wanting to crack his secrets, but stopping myself. It wouldn't be right. His head cocked to the side as if he was studying me. His raven black hair brushed messily into perfection, making him seem alluring. "You should get back to the castle, your highness," he bitterly spat the last word, throwing me a lopsided smile to throw me off. "No," the impolite word flew out of my room before I could stop it. I slammed my hand over my mouth, eyes going wide. "I'm truly sorry, sir Parker." He smirked, not looking discerned at all. "You're definitely something I wasn't expecting," he muttered under his breath with a shake of his head. Knowing he wasn't talking to me in particular, I said nothing.

"Why are you here?" I asked, eyeing him. "That is not your business," he remarked. I wasn't going to look into his thoughts, it is wrong and deceiving... I walked over to him, facing Kai with a hard look. He raised an eyebrow, speaking nothing. "It is my business, considering you are in my kingdom." Pulling the princess card was definitely not my favorite, but it did come in handy. "Ah, that is where you are wrong." I furrowed my eyebrows, was he doubting my position? Quieter, he whispered, "You are a mutant, not a princess." My mouth felt dry, no words escaping my lips.

I opened my mouth to freak out on him, but he beat me to it, thankfully. He gave me time to get myself together. "But, you are definitely different from the other mutants I have come across." He noted, not taking his eyes off me. "I know your ability well, although, most would have used that ability right away considering all the secrets you knew I was hiding. My question for you, is why did you not use it?" I pondered his question, not because I wanted to answer him, but Kai was right. Why didn't I use it?

"Freedom," I replied simply. "And independence. All I have ever wanted were those two things, and if I use the ability, it takes it away from other people." Ever since I was a little girl I was taught to be honest, and some habits were hard to shake out of. "Your father, if given the mutation, would use it for other things." Kai added, watching my reaction. With ease, I held his gaze, "My mother wouldn't." My voice became softer, but not weaker.

Gazing at him intensely, "Who are you?" I demanded, not willing to back down. My guess was he was a well performed hunter, but if so, why would he admit he knew who I was? "A hunter," he admitted, not taking his eyes off mine for a second. Why was he so willing to comply to my question? I wasn't allowing fear to take ahold, it would unleash the true evil raging beneath me. I would end up harming innocents.

"Why would you tell me this?" I asked, bracing myself to flee. He let out a smile, "Because I am not going to harm you." With a curious glance, he elaborated. "You are different, Lylianna Wren. You want freedom more than power. You try to use your ability for good, and that is something I admire." I simply shrugged, not knowing how to react at such information. Pausing, my mother peeked into my thoughts. "My mother died because of hunters," I responded hastily, anger filling my bones. "I am not that hunter; I promise that Princess." Watching him hesitantly, I decided on a glare.

"I also came to warn you," this caught my attention, my eyes snapping back up to his. "Your ability isn't just being able to read minds," my stomach dropped, he had to be lying. "No, you are lying," I accused with a shake of my head. "Sorry, Wren, but I have no reason to lie to you." His nickname didn't go without being detected, but I let it be considering I liked it. Kai motioned with a hand for me to sit on a log. I ignored his attempts, and he finally gave in with a sigh. "A mind mutation stretches past reading others thoughts. It involves with a little bit more; you can force thoughts into others as well. Like persuasion, I guess you could call it."

I eyed him carefully, "Why haven't I done this before?" I should have been able to accomplish it before. "You have been shielding away your abilities. Now tell me, how can you know all that you are capable of if you hide away in solitary?" I gulped, knowing he was exactly right. I said nothing, flicking my gaze to the safety of the ground.

"The reason I told you everything I did, was because I am going to erase most of our conversation. I'm sorry, Wren, but this conversation did not happen." Before I could flee or punch him, lightheadedness and nausea overtook me. I swayed, Kai picking me up gently, apologizing in my ear. I couldn't catch anything else he whispered, it sounded slurred as everything around me blurred and darkened. Ringing in my ears proceeded until I fell unconscious, despite my every protest to will my body to listen to me.

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