"Y-you dare challenge me... in my own court?" Her one good eye narrows, a mix of anger and allure.
"Maybe. Why?" Raises an eyebrow, defiant.
"Because, you little worm, it amuses me." Steps forward, circling Alyserco.
"And what do you find amusing about this, Ravena?"
"Oh, so many things... your bravery... your stupidity... the way you tremble before me... like a leaf... or a criminal in the dock... It's all so...
"Tremble? laughs I'd rather be a lion in the wild than a mouse in your mousetrap, Ravena."
"A lion, you say?" Leans in close, their faces almost touching, a wicked smile playing on her lips.
"snarls A lion doesn't need a mirror to see its strength, Ravena. Neither do I."
"Mirror?" Laughs, a cruel glint in her eye. "You're wrong, little lion. The mirror is where true strength is revealed. Watch closely...
"eyes narrow suspiciously Alright, Ravena. Show me what you got."
With a sudden movement, Ravena unsheathes her sharp fangs and lunges at Alyserco, sinking them into his neck. Blood sprays from the wound as she feeds, growing stronger. "Strength, my dear lion, is in embracing the darkness within..."
"grunts in pain Darkness? This feels more like madness, Ravena!" He struggles weakly against her grip.
Pulls away, licking the blood off her lips, a cruel smile spreading across her face. "Madness? Oh no, my dear Alyserco, this is power. And soon, you will learn to embrace it too."
"gasping Power... chokes at what cost, Ravena?"
"At any cost, my lion. Power always demands sacrifice." Her scarred eye glints with malice, the cruelty on her face deepening.
"grits teeth Then let the dance begin, Ravena... let's see where this darkness leads us!"
With a twisted smirk, Ravena grabs Alyserco's wrist and drags him through the dark corridors of the castle, their footsteps echoing. "Oh, we are just getting started, my little lion. But be warned, not everyone survives the darkness."
"struggling Lead the way then, Ravena... let's see who ends up in the shadows!"
"Oh, don't you worry, my sweet lion. I'll make sure you'll end up right where I want you... in the darkest corner of my heart.
"laughs weakly In your heart? Now that's a dark joke, Ravena..."
"Dark joke? You have no idea, my lion. My heart is filled with endless darkness... darkness that craves more and more power. And soon, it will consume you." Tightens her grip on Alyserco's wrist. "Prepare yourself for an eternity of pain and pleasure..."