Dark Magic

That day, Juho made his first ever enemy. He did not imagine that Haeju would take their first encounter seriously. He thought everything was just part of the class, but at that moment, he was informed that Haeju didn't like to lose, and that was the reason why that guy hated him so much.

"How's it going?" Desu asked him. They were in the Magic Dynasty Sanctum. Practicing some spells, Desu thought, maybe he could make one. She remembered that some magic is created by a human being whose blood and tears are the source.

He smiled, "Better? I think? I don't know. I never done this before," he said while mixing some potions in the pot. 

"Take your time, Juho," Desu said, as she always did. "No rush." She tapped his shoulder and nodded.

He smiled bitterly, "Yeah. I hope so."

But in the end, it goes the wrong way. The magic was dark, so the professors needed to get rid of it, and they did. He was shocked when Desu approached him. He can't believe he did such an embarrassing thing. Dark magic is only for those who have bad intentions. That was what Desu said, and according to Professor Kim, he is not like that. He may be a badass, but not evil enough to do such a thing.

"Hey." Desu's voice was quite sad, but it comforted him. "I know you are confused by now—"

"I am not confused just now, Desu. I am–for the whole time," he exclaimed. Yes, he was confused the whole time. After months of being here, he still doesn't understand why he was supposed to be here. He was normal. An ordinary guy who lives away from town. All he wanted was peace and happiness. "I don't understand. Magic? Superpower? Damn insane! Why do I have to force myself into things that aren't really for me? This?" He spun and pointed at himself, "This isn't for me, Desu. I am not supposed to be here because..." he greeted his teeth in frustration. "—this? This is not where I belong!" he added.

"You may not understand these things right now, but I know you will soon, Juho," Desu said calmly.

"Don't insist on being the things I am supposed not to do and a person who is not supposed to be me." He walked away after saying those words. He was hurt and confused at the same time. 

He was hurt because of the things he couldn't accept inside his head. The emotional torture and physical breakdowns are fighting all over his body. Questions were left unanswered. Even if he tried to dig up some answers, it only made him think every day.

He was about to take another step when a hard thing smashed into his back that made him fall and dizzy. He thought that ended there, but he felt another smash until everything was black.

He woke up because of the water. Someone poured him some and when he opened his eyes, Haeju was standing in front of him.

"Kidnapping is also done here?" he asked sarcastically, hissing. "I am not informed," he added. Haeju in front of him, scoffed. The guy was standing firmly, as if he was the boss of him. "Are you going to torture me too? Why? Can't move on from being lost?" he teased. Haeju's face suddenly changed when he heard what he said. 

"Bastard," he shouted and punched him many times. Haeju and his puppets beat him so hard. Juho felt blood flowing down to his cheeks and even some pain all over his body. He couldn't fight back. He was tied, so all he could do was to remain quiet and wait for them to get tired of beating him.

"Just be thankful my hands are tied up," he uttered. "Have you ever seen me create magic earlier?" he asked. Tired and in pain, that was all he felt at that time. His head was facing the ground, and he knew they were listening. "It was dark and I could call it anytime, even if it was get rid of it," he said calmly. 

"Do you think we'll get scared? Blackmailing us will never work, you damn ass," Haeju responded.

"Yeah? Hey, Haeju," he said, and called him. He raised his head and looked at the person who was the mastermind behind beating him. "Don't you ever wonder why I can fight through swords and make a spell? Newcomers can't do both. We all know that," he said. He saw Haeju gulp and his eyes went wide. 

Juho started to sing the chant of his dark magic while Haeju and his pets were alarmed. "You can't do that. You are just an ordinary creature," Haeju said, but instead, he smirked. He was laughing inside his head. Seeing their faces scared and satisfied him a lot. That's the least he could do to get revenge for what they did to him.

After singing the chant, shadows appear one by one. It was coming from behind him. He smirked. "You better run now, Haeju. And don't ever cross my way again. Stop bullying me," he warned. A shadow touched Haeju's neck. "Or else, you will be gone with no trace," he added.

Afraid, trembling and panicking, Haeju and his friends rushed out of the forest. Yes, he was tied up in the forest. And it's peculiar because there's no light in there.

"Now, how can I get out of here?" he whispered. He tried to escape from being tied, but it looks like he needed to wait for someone to come for help. "God, I wish Desu would look for me," he said to him.

He was tired and weak. It's probably energy loss after being beaten.

"Hello? Help! Desu!" he screamed, hoping that Desu could hear him. "Desu, I'm here! Help me!" He almost gave up when he heard footsteps. 

'Cement ground in the forest? Weird,' he said in his head.

"I can help you if you want." The voice is coming from behind. That gave him goosebumps. He was wondering what a lady was doing in this forest. "If you will help me too," she offered.

Even though he was panicking, he managed to speak. "Who are you?" he asked. He then heard a cute chuckle from the lady.

"Hm, I can smell your powerful energy," she scoffed."Legendary?" she inquired.

"What are you talking about? Get me out of here!" he exclaimed. There's no time to show fear here. He needs to escape. 

"I will let you escape if you will let me too," she responded while smirking. He stared at her when she faced him. He felt pain in his head for an unknown reason after seeing her. 

"What do you want?" he asked.

"Feed me," she responded.

"Feed you with what?" he asked again. The girl smirked.

"With your dark magic." And she laughed evilly.