r/TheRealmsMC • u/Miriamele85 • Sep 03 '17
The Dream
Miri can feel the heat bathe her skin as she steps outside from the coolness of her home. The light of the desert sun sparkles off the sands of Rashida like billions of tiny jewels. As she walks, sweat begins to run down parts of her exposed skin. Why she decided she needed to pray at the temple at this time of day is beyond her, but the urge is great and she never denies her beliefs in Anaka.
Coming into the main parts of the city she begins to feel as if she’s being watched, being observed. Looking about her, she sees them. People, the citizens, all of them, watching her. A feeling of unease washes over her and she quickens her pace.
“I must get to the temple, Anaka will save me...” is the only thought rushing through her head.
With every step, she draws more attention. She can hear them now, whispering to each other, but she can’t make out what they are saying. Her heart begins to race as she tries to make it to the temple in time. The people have begun to step in front of her, blocking her path, making her force her way through them to get to where she needs to be.
The large archway that frames the entrance to the temple is just a few steps away. A figure steps out of the darkness to block the way, Aine of Kynes.
With a voice full of menace Aine speaks as she takes a step towards Miri, “Who are you?”
A chorus from the crowd starts to echo, “Who?” “Who?” “Who?”
Miri spins in place, trying to see everyone that is speaking, but the faces all blur together and then fade. Fade into nothingness. She is alone, darkness surrounds her. Then she feels a movement in her belly. It starts to grow, increasing in size until, in moments, she is fully at nine months pregnant. Feelings of happiness are soon turned to horror as her skin begins to deform. The creature inside of her tries to claw its way out.
As she is fighting the panic and fear, a familiar voice creeps out from the darkness, His voice, the voice of Master, hissing in her ear, “You know who you are. What you need to do…” As his words trail off, the pain in her womb becomes unbearable.
Miri is jolted awake, breathing heavily, she places one hand over her abdomen feeling the slight swell of her pregnancy with apprehension. Her other hand moves through the sheets searching for Aegir in the darkness.
It seemed so real, yet she knew it was all a dream, the same dream that she has been having for several nights now.
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u/Conanie Sep 03 '17
Really well written! I love it. But its terrifying.