His voice is bone cold as he says "Innocent? Humans are vile creatures who are worse than animals. They all deserve to die a long miserable death without an ounce of pity. You may not see it now but you will." He pushes away from the table and stalks towards me causing my heart to race. Fig quickly jumps back to my shoulder as Ryder grabs my arm pulling me up.
He shifts us to an open field and I panic when I realize we're in the human world. I quickly try and pull at my power but curse when I still can't. Why can't I use my power!? I look up when I hear a tinkling laugh. The woman from the underground cells.. the witch. "As long as I'm alive you will only be allowed to use your magic when I allow it." She says with smugness.
I frown in confusion as Ryder drags me over to a patch of dirt before pulling to a stop and saying "Make it grow." His voice was cold and hard and I shiver. I look to the patch of dirt and my eyes water. I can't do it.. I can't save myself at the expense of every human.. I can't. I feel a tear break free and run down my cheek.
Ryder turns me to face him and his chilling look only eases a little as he gently wipes away my tear. I try to pull away from him but he doesn't budge. "I know you're naïve.. I even know you don't understand but you will understand once you do it. Once you see.." I start shaking my head while saying "No, it's wrong! Just kill me!!" I yell trying to push him.
He tsk at me and grabs both my arms bringing me to a stop. "I would never kill you my dear.. You will remain alive by my side." My mind races and I say "I won't do it.." He then strokes my head and says "Then I will have to punish you.." My heart stutters to a stop at his words and I completely freeze. He pulls me to his hard chest and whispers "It's for your own good.." And continues to pet me like a damn dog.
Punish me!? Why did this feel like it was waaay worse than death? He shifts us back to the underground dungeon only further in and I shudder. I try to pull away but his grip was too strong and he comes to a stop in front of a dark hole. "This is called the pit... I will give you one last chance." He says in a low voice causing me to shake in fear.
I bite my lip and refuse to bend. I won't beg.. I won't cry in front of him... I won't give him that. He sighs and says "Very well.. I will give you time to think about your defiance." He says and shifts me to the bottom of the deep pit before quickly shifting away. I take a few calming breaths and say "It's just a dark pit.. no big deal." No sooner had those words left my mouth do I hear something crawling in the darkness.