//------------------------------// // Shadows of the unknown // Story: Celestial Discord: Echoes of Divine Convergence // by Demon king night //------------------------------// As Sunset ventured deeper into the darkness of the school courtyard, she felt the weight of the night pressing in on her from all sides. Every rustle of leaves, every whisper of the wind seemed to echo with a sinister intent, sending shivers down her spine. Despite the overwhelming sense of unease that threatened to consume her, Sunset pressed on, her determination unwavering. She had to know what lurked in the shadows, what secrets the night held hidden from prying eyes. With each step she took, the darkness seemed to grow thicker, the air heavy with a palpable sense of foreboding. But Sunset refused to be deterred, her resolve steeling as she delved deeper into the heart of the courtyard. Suddenly, a movement caught her eye, a flicker of movement in the darkness that sent her heart racing. Instinctively, she reached for the magic that coursed through her veins, summoning a shimmering orb of light to banish the shadows that threatened to engulf her. As the light illuminated the courtyard, Sunset's breath caught in her throat at the sight that greeted her. Standing before her, cloaked in the darkness like a spectre from another world, was a figure she had never seen before. For a moment, they stood locked in a tense silence, the weight of the night pressing down upon them like a heavy blanket. Then, slowly, the figure stepped forward into the light, revealing themselves to Sunset for the first time. It was a girl, her features obscured by the shadows that clung to her like a second skin. But there was something about her, something familiar yet unsettling, that sent a chill racing down Sunset's spine. "Who are you?" Sunset demanded, her voice trembling with a mixture of fear and curiosity. The girl regarded her with an inscrutable gaze, her eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. "I am but a messenger," she replied cryptically, her voice echoing in the stillness of the night. "A messenger from who?" Sunset pressed, her senses on high alert. But the girl offered no further explanation, her lips curling into a mysterious smile. "All will be revealed in due time," she said, her voice carrying an air of finality. With that, she turned and melted back into the shadows, leaving Sunset alone once more in the darkness. And as the echoes of her footsteps faded into the night, Sunset couldn't shake the feeling that she had just stumbled upon something far greater and more sinister than she could have ever imagined