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Pure Darkness

The world full of darkness.

By Faithagent 02Published 4 years ago 12 min read
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As the moon settles into its usual place in the sky and the lamp posts decorate the town like stars reflected on land. The darkness is pushed away on this joyest occasion. The birthday of a half-fairy. It is early in the morning around seven, and people are already up to prepare for a beautiful party later that day. Most of the old ladies are cooking food, while the younger adults put up decorations while the kids play. There are balloons and posters and each of them has the words'Happy Birthday Pixholmes' imprinted in each and every one of them. Everyone has bright smiles on their faces, their eyes sparkling, as they go all out for the town's most popular fairy's (and only fairy) birthday celebration.

Pixholmes came out of her house with a simple yet elegant green dress with matching green sandals. Pixy's hair is a braid that is clean yet beautifully done. She is walking with a big grin on her face, her smile reaching her ears. People in her town (old and young) wish her a happy birthday as she strolls along. Pixholmes thanked everyone with the sweetest smile and continued her way to Nyx's house.

Nyx is the daughter of the past away generals of the Crestonia Town. Her parents died a few years back when she was thirteen years old because of a heroic decision that they had made, however, most of their decisions are on the reckless side. Ever since Nyx is young, she was said to be the next running general in her town. At the age of nine, Nyx was able to handle a sword very well. Then at the age of twelve, she was able to evenly match the best soldiers in her town. Nyx was raised mostly by her parent's Lieutenant Barrin Stewart due to her parent's going off to defeat the next threat to the town on a whim. Lieutenant Stewart is a more stoic and strict man. He raised Nyx in a militaristic environment as a way to rebel against her carefree parents out of petty spite since when they shoot off to the next adventure, he had to take care of all the paperwork as well as their child. Due to that, Nyx is on the dull and strict side. Nyx admired her parents even if they weren't home a lot. Sure, they weren't the best parents, but they were great heroes who saved the village time and time again though the method a bit impulse. They were beloved and respected by everyone and she took pride in that.

Pixy opens the door only to see Nyx at her usual armored outfit and a clean bun. "Hiiiii" Pixy greets staring at Nyx while batting her eyelashes. Nyx looks at her then she looks back at the mirror in front of her.

"Hello" Nyx greeted back in a somber tone while giving her hair finishing touches. She does not like it when some of her hair is not included in the bun. Nyx gets annoyed by it, especially since her hair takes the longest time to prepare.

"Guess what today is" Pixy challenge Nyx. When Nyx is finally satisfied with how her hair looks, she began walking outside the door. At the same time, Pixy is behind her following like a stalker. People immediately wish Pixy a 'Happy birthday!' as soon as her presence meets the outdoor air

"Tuesday" Nyx guesses as she is locking the door.

"What no?!" Pixy cries in disbelief. She is slightly hurt by what her friend just said.

"Ahmm, March 16" Nyx guesses again and started walking with her eyebrows meeting each other to make the act look more realistic.

"Nooo" Pixy whines "How is it that everyone knows it is my birthday, but my best friend?!" Pixy pouts as she crosses her arms in front of her chest.

Nyx chuckles her friend can be a little childish sometimes "Come on! Of course I know it's your birthday, Pixy." Nyx smiles and tries to stifle another chuckle. She can't believe that her best friend fell for that act.

"Oh, I knew all along!" Pixy quickly uncrosses her arms and tries to brush it off coolly (Keyword: tries). "And you really need to lock your door?" Pixy asked who just noticed what Nyx is doing. Pixy rolled her eyes at Nyx.

"Yes" Nyx answered shortly. "Always be on your guard" she added, as she looked at Pixy.

"No one is going to steal from you!" Pixy shouted in disbelief but in a friendly way. However, Nyx is not listening to her as she saw one kid throw a water balloon to the town's grumpiest elderly, Maria Salador.

"Hey! Where are your manners?" Nyx scolds at the kid in a loud voice as the kid sweat and runoff with the rest of his friends. Nyx grew up to treat everyone especially the elderly with respect that is why she can't handle seeing an elderly getting disrespected like that. Especially at her sight the kids know better.

"Are you okay, Mrs. Salador?" Nyx asked in a gentle yet calm voice. She does not want Mrs. Salador to become more annoyed by what happened.

"Yes, I am fine dear" Mrs. Salador answered calmly, however, Nyx can hear the feeling of annoyance in her voice. "Everybody in this town should make you an inspiration for the kids, you are nice and helpful to old ladies like me. Not like the younger generation of today" Mrs. Salador lectured in an angry voice as she slowly walks back to her house.

"I am so sorry about that, Mrs. Salador-" Nyx apologized but is cut off as her best friend popped out of nowhere.

"Goodmorning Mrs.Salador" Pixy greeted, she is behind Nyx and is leaning to her a little bit, Mrs. Salador just rolled her eyes at her as she continued walking. Pretending to not hear the intruder.

"You know, sometimes I wonder. Mrs. Salador likes you very much, but she doesn't like me and everybody likes me!" Pixy avowed when she is sure that Mrs. Salador cannot hear her blabbering about her, but Nyx just rolls her eyes playfully and continued walking once again.

"Hey, that was not nice. What happened to treating every one with respect?" Pixy sulks behind her as she tries to run after her however she was drawn to the cupcakes that are given to her by her other friends. Nyx continues walking and shakes her head as she sees Pixy getting excited by all the food she is now devouring.

In this town, there is a group of elders who are considered as the wisest people in the village. They are the ones who make decisions for the greater good of everyone and are portrayed as idols. There are four elders. The first one is named Rick Dawson, the wisest of them all and also the oldest. There is Aiza Goddard, the only female elder in the group, however, she is the member who sees things in the bigger picture in a more precise way, which means that everybody is considered and no one is left behind, the third one is Franco Hardy the elder who is always seen with alcohol and the most troublesome person in the group and finally the youngest one Floyd Yang besides being the youngest he is still serious, yet sometimes he is not. Besides the four elders in the council, the general of the town is also part of the council. General Barrin Stewart, one of the best fighters in the town and is also responsible for taking care of Nyx ever since the kid can remember. That is why when he figured out that Nyx is not the next in line for the general place because of her age. He had decided to make her the assistant general. He knows what Nyx is capable of that is why she deserves her position more than anyone else. Therefore Nyx is always with him and can be considered as a part of the council.

"Goodmorning Sir" Nyx greeted the elders who are standing at the very center of the town. People in Crestonia Town calls the center of the town, town square, even though there is a big circle fountain in it instead. Nyx always wondered why it is called that way.

"Goodmorning" Franco and the others greeted twinging at her presence. The elders aren't big fans of Nyx's parents since her parent's always ignored orders and did what they thought best, which was a pain for the elders. The elders recognize her parent's achievements. They just wished it was more of teamwork than an owner trying to restrain a wild wolf that is too stubborn to listen to compromise and because of this, the elders get a headache every time they see Nyx.

"Goodmorning Nyx" a voice from somewhere greets, Nyx turns around in a rock-like manner and greets the general. "Goodmorning General, is there anything I can help you with today?" she added, ever since her parents died she tries to help out everyone as much as she can. Especially for the General. She feels as if it is her duty and pride to help her beloved town to the best of her ability.

Nyx notices that General Barrin is not wearing his armor. Instead, he is wearing a simple white shirt, comfortable shorts, and slides. Nyx had never in her life saw the general the way he is right now. That is why her eyebrows meet each other as she is trying to think for reasons why he is not on his guard right now. He is always on his guard that is why it is very odd.

"No, not today" Barrin answers in his usual monotoned voice. Now Nyx is more curious she is asking himself what does the General meant by not today. "Since it's Pix's birthday. All of us have a day off" General Barrin reports. He knows that for years Nyx never experienced a day off and he thinks that it is time for her to relax a little bit and to enjoy her youth as much as she can. She is still a kid after all.

"I am so sorry if this may sound rude" Nyx started, "However, I prefer doing something than relaxing" Nyx argued back while her eyebrows meet each other once again. Now she understands why the general is not wearing his armor today.

"Take your time kid" Elder Aiza advised, Nyx turned around to face her. "You are still young, when you get old you won't be able to escape all the responsibilities that are served in front of you. I promise" Elder Aiza added, then all of the elders left to have fun chanting and laughing while walking away. Nyx gazed at the elders as they started walking towards one of the shops in the town.

"Take care of your body Nyx. If you overdo it too much you will regret it" General Barrin advised before leaving her to get breakfast.

'Am I really overworking my body?' Nyx asked herself. She is anxious because of what General Barrin and Elder Aiza said that is why she has decided to go back to her house and try to relax.

Nyx entered her house and feels that the air inside the premise is odd. She had never experienced going back home to relax. There are days when she only goes home to sleep in the night after a whole day of training with the general.

Nyx went to her bathroom and stared at herself in the mirror. As if asking her reflection on what she should do. Nyx touched her hair tie, she remembers how most of the girls in the town always have their hair down especially when they are not doing anything. She also likes it when her hair is down, but the only way for her hair to be down is right after shower.

After a few minutes of debating if she should have it down or not. Nyx has decided that she will have it down. She slowly pulled the hair tie until it was one hundred percent lose and the hair tie is at her hand. Nyx then grabbed a comb to comb her hair to make it look presentable.

Nyx then walked towards her room and lied down on her bed. The bed creaked as she slowly lay down. It is after all old and she should have a new one soon. Nyx stared at the ceiling of her room. Thinking that she does not feel relaxed at all instead she feels bored. Nyx sat down and started her way towards the door to go to Pixy's house.

As Nyx opens the door and as the lights outside are reflected in her eyes. She seems to notice that everyone who passes by her house is looking at her in a weird way. Nyx brushed it off and closed the door behind her. She started locking the door when an annoying voice is heard from behind her.

"Hi Ms. Nyx why is your hair down?" Max started laughing, as his friends behind him laughed at the same time. Max is a spoiled kid who is conceited because of his athletic ability and his decent looks. He is also Elder Aiza's grandson and very much a grandma's boy since she doted on him so much. Max and Nyx used to be close, especially in their childhood. They used to be together all the time to hang out everywhere. It began as rivals, constantly trying to be better than the other. First it was with swordsmanship, then strength, and then it advanced to speed and so on: horse riding, push ups, agility, thumb wrestles, etc. Everything that both of them did would always be a competition. However, everything changed when Nyx's parents died. Nyx became occupied with responsibilities to the new general and with the burial of her parents. Eventually, Max and Nyx did not have any time for each other anymore. Max then got into the wrong crowd and is now acting this way towards everyone especially with Nyx.

"Maybe she is trying to finally date someone" Pablo teased as the laughter became louder. Nyx looked at them and rolled her eyes as she started walking. Pablo is one of the tallest people in the town. He has been an ass since for as long as Nyx can remember. He would provoke anybody under the illusion that he can take on everybody. His swordsmanship is average, but lacks elbow grease. One would think after getting your butt kicked multiple times would give you a reality check of your skills, but Pablo continues to overestimate his abilities and to poke the bear.

Nyx noticed that everyone usually glances at her whenever she walks around the town, however, this time it is different. People don't just glance, everyone stares at her too. Nyx is feeling a bit conscious she didn't know that her hair being down is getting this much attention from the town folks.

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