Behind Enemy Lines (Day Three)

[Akirapryde]

As Jaden moved closer towards Trysta and took her in to his arms, her whole body tended up. It was beyond uncomfortable for her to be there as he held her. Deep in the back of her mind that specter slowly started to claw it's way back in to her consciousness. Her muscles slowly tightened as her mind fought back urges to strike back at that monster.

She could barely focus on his words as that shadowy monster from her memory continued to claw it's way from its prison in her mind. 'He will hurt you, just like you have been in the past. Kill him' that voice demanded of her.

Her eyes focused on the flower, as her mind fought back against the voice. Her heart rate increased as her body reached a point of flight or fight. Her hand reached up towards her sword hilts. Instead, she placed and hand on his chest and pushed him back. More forcibly than she had wanted, as she took a step back.

She turned away from him to hide the fear that slowly room hold of her heart, "don't ever do that again" she said looking down at the flower. The flower was beautiful, but her eyes were o her shaking hands. She drew in a deep breath, as her mind started to clear. "You know, the same thing can be said about darkness."

Her hands carefully traced the sides of the flower as she continued, "I have ever heard of the Gifts of Darkness?"