eminere's Clan

you wake up to bright light assaulting your eyes, and you blink wearily, brushing the sleep from your eyes. you squint and look around, wondering how you got here. the last thing you remember is crossing into light territory, then- nothing.

you push yourself gently to your feet. you aren't in any pain, but your body feels heavier than it should, making it hard to move. you push through it and look around, craning your neck this way and that. there are no landmarks to make out where you are, just the typically large trees that do nothing to block out the light, and the soft glow everything in light territory gives off.

you turn around again, coming face to face with a mirror. you jump back, and he grins, showing sharp teeth. a grating laugh comes out of him, and you stay stock still, wondering if you'll get out of light territory alive.

"oh don't be scared now, i'm quite friendly. i wonder, did you come to my clan on purpose, or is this a happy coincidence?" he tilts his head and you shiver, not sure if he's genuinely friendly or if he likes to play with his food before he eats it..

you clear your throat, lowering your eyes, and see him coming closer. you resist the urge to step back, and look up at him, scared now to let him out of your sight.

"you really are scared, aren't you? i can't imagine why, have i done something to put you on guard?" he tilts his head again, grinning. you wish he weren't wearing the headdress, maybe if you could see his eyes you could know for sure if he's putting on an act.. then again, maybe that's why he wears it.

"i was just coming into light territory and-" your cheeks heat, embarrassed, but you press on. "and i don't remember what happened. i just woke up here. i don't understand what's going on." the words come out in a rush, and you'll be surprised if he understands all you said. somehow you doubt it matters, he doesn't seem likely to help you.

"well now, there's a simple answer to that. it's the sun, it makes newcomers drowsy, all the light and heat is so comforting, it knocks you right out." he steps closer again, lowering his head. "do you feel better, now that you understand?" his voice is deeper, and it sends chills down your spine. you don't feel better at all. you're not sure what he wants from you, but you know it can't be good.

"won't you come visit the rest of our clan? my mate would be furious if they found out someone had come along and they didn't get a chance to meet you.." his tongue darts out, swiping against his teeth, and his grin widens.

your heart is racing, but you get the feeling you're going to meet his mate no matter what. the idea fills you with dread, and you think of running, but you're sure the mirror would outpace you.

he turns towards the forest, confident you'll follow him, and despite your reservations, something pulls you towards him. the forest is just as bright as the clearing had been, but without the sun beating directly down on you, you're suddenly cold. you have a very bad feeling about this....