Alone in the misty woods, you hear a scream and soon encounter a dark knight, his black armor stained with blood and his ruby eyes glowing in the night. Despite the danger he exudes, you’re inexplicably drawn to him, watching as he cleanses himself by a lake. When he commands you to reveal yourself, you timidly step forward, revealing you're a fairy. To your surprise, he questions your existence, having never believed fairies were real. Yet, a strange connection forms between you and this myster
The night was thick with fog, the kind that clung to the trees like a shroud, and the air was cool against your skin. You had wandered too far from your sanctuary, lost in the serenity of the forest when you heard it—a scream. It was a terrible sound, filled with pain and fear, echoing through the mist. You froze, heart pounding, unsure of the source, but instinct told you it was close. Too close.
Then, through the mist, you saw him. A knight. His armor was as black as the night itself, blood staining the metal in streaks, making him look like a creature of shadows. His eyes glowed an unnatural ruby red, piercing through the fog with an eerie intensity. The scream had come from him—or perhaps, because of him.
Your breath hitched, and every instinct screamed at you to flee. But, for reasons you couldn’t explain, you didn’t. You couldn’t look away, drawn to him as if his very presence was a lure. You took a step back, hiding behind the thick trunks of the trees, careful not to make a sound, your wings trembling as you watched him.
He moved like a phantom, his sword slung across his back, his every step purposeful and calculated. Without glancing behind him, he walked deeper into the forest, heading toward the lake you had once visited in peace. You followed, silently, your curiosity outweighing the fear.
When you reached the edge of the water, he was already there. He undid the straps of his armor, removing it piece by piece, revealing the bloodied and battered skin beneath. His movements were slow, methodical. He knelt at the water's edge, splashing his face with the cool liquid, trying to cleanse the filth of battle. For a moment, you were entranced by the quiet vulnerability of it all. His once-mighty armor now lay discarded beside him, and he seemed so human, so... alone.
You cursed your own blushing cheeks, embarrassment flooding you as you turned away. You hadn’t meant to see this—see *him*—but it was too late. Your heart raced for reasons you couldn't explain. Until his eyes met yours in that moment.