Aria's POV
I browsed through the library, peering into books and scanning the shelves for any mention of Obsidian or anything related to it. Elara had left me to my devices a long time ago, and I had the entire library to myself. The silence was almost palpable, and the only sound was the creaking of the old wooden shelves and the soft whisper of pages turning.
As I delved deeper into the stacks, I began to notice something strange. There were books on every subject imaginable – history, mythology, science, and fiction – but there was a glaring lack of books on geography. It was as if someone had specifically removed all the books that dealt with the physical world, leaving only the more esoteric and abstract subjects.
I found it weird, to say the least. What kind of library didn't have books on geography? It was like they were trying to hide something, or prevent people from learning about the world outside the castle walls.
I continued to search, my eyes scanning the shelves for any mention of Obsidian or anything related to it.
I pushed the thought aside, focusing on my search. I had to find out more about Obsidian, and I was determined to do it. I scanned the shelves, my eyes moving quickly over the titles and authors.
I stood there, staring at the shelves in front of me, my mind racing with the implications. There was no way a library this big, with such a vast collection of books, didn't have any books related to geography. It was a fundamental subject, essential to understanding the world and its many wonders. And yet, as I scanned the shelves, I couldn't find a single book that dealt with the subject.
It was then that I realized the truth. Someone had deliberately removed all the books concerning geography from the library.
I thought back to my conversation with Elara, and how she had seemed hesitant to take me to the library. Had she known about the lack of geography books? Was she involved in some way? I didn't know, but I was determined to find out.
I began to search the library more thoroughly, looking for any clues that might explain the absence of geography books. I checked the catalog, but there was no record of any books on the subject. I searched the shelves again, but nothing like that existed. There were no book mentioning Everia or any of it's cities.
As I searched, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I kept looking over my shoulder, expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows. But there was never anyone there. The library was empty, except for me.
I was starting to feel frustrated and angry. I had been searching for hours but I still hadn't found what I was looking for.
Kael's POV
I stood in the shadows, watching Aria as she browsed through the shelves in the library. She was so focused on her search, so intent on finding something, that she didn't even notice me standing there. I was hidden by my shadows in the darkest corner of the library.
I had been watching her for a while now, studying her movements and her habits. She was a curious one, always searching for answers and seeking out new knowledge. I found myself drawn to her, to her passion and her determination. But I knew I had to be careful, I couldn't let my feelings get in the way of my duty.
As I stood in the shadows, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by Aria. Her dark hair cascaded down her back like a rich, velvety curtain, and her piercing brown eyes sparkled with a quiet intensity as she searched through the shelves. Her slender fingers trailed over the spines of the books, her touch gentle and reverent. I was captivated by the way she moved, her body language a testament to her focus and determination.
I felt a pang of guilt, realizing that I was watching her like a creep. But I couldn't help myself. I was drawn to her, tempted by her. I found myself wondering what she would be like, what her voice would sound like screaming my name. I wanted to choke her, watch the life drain out of her. I wondered if her blood would taste as good as she smelled. I shook my head trying to dispel the dark thought that plagued my mind. I needed to control the darkness in me. It was one of the price for the powers I wielded. The dark entity was a part of me. I could feel it at the back of my mind pacing, wanting to be unleashed. Aria awakens it. Something about her feeds it, it is as obsessed with her as I am. But it's obsession runs deeper and darker.
As I stood there, trying to control my demons, I knew I had to make a decision. I could continue to watch her from the shadows, or I could reveal myself to her. So, I took a deep breath, and stepped out of the shadows, my eyes locking onto hers as I emerged into the light.