I lay awake at night

Lost in a thought of domination.

But why conquer the world

When you can have a universe?

I keep your heart locked away

In the shadows where it will never be found.

And I keep mine hidden

In hopes you will never find it.

But I still bleed

Crimson blood swallowing societies

Because though I have not yet conquered the world

I have conquered your universe.

“Shadow Master, sir. How do you plan on taking over the world?” Dusty Feather, a Mage Shelldor, asked as he looked across a map.

“We need to get Iris or Lolo on our team. I have tried to defeat and kill Iris. She is strong willed like her father and her mother. I have learned that the hard way.” Shadow Master Dalton said as he paced the reddish brown room.

“She does have one weakness, though. The Book she Possesses is The Book of Dark Odyssey’s and Spellcrafts. I have witnessed her use a spell from that book.” The Devil said as he walked into the room.

“What you are saying, is that if we get our hands on the book, we can get Iris down here and on our side.” Shadow Master Dalton said as he stopped pacing.

“She will be on our side if we threaten her family if she doesn’t help us. Then, we can put a spell on her to make her our little puppet.” A Dark haired male named Virgil said as he leaned up against a wall.

“When did you get here, Virge?” Dusty Feather asked as he stood up.

“Eh, not long ago. Gather around the table. I have something that will blow all of your minds away.” Virgil said as he walked over to the table.

The Devil and Shadow Master Dalton walked up to the table. All three of them looked at Virgil as he reached into the bag that hung around his shoulder and to his side. He grabbed some kind of book and dropped it onto the table. They all looked at it then back at him, confused.

“A book?” Shadow Master Dalton asked in confusion.

“Not just any book. I stole the Book of Dark Odyssey’s and Spellcrafts from Iris’s room while she was going after the rest of her family.” Virgil said as he waved his hand above the book.

The Red Lettering on the book shown from the book. They all stared in awe as the book stayed on the table. Then, the ground/roof shook and the stalactites fell from the floor and they heard a roar. Virgil grabbed the book and put it in his bag as a shadow of an elf came walking down. The Devil, Shadow Master Dalton and Virgil stood up tall. Dusty Feather disappeared within a cloud of green dust. Then, Iris appeared around the corner.

“Such great timing, Iris. We should applaud you for your excellent timing.” Virgil said as he started walking toward Iris and slowly applauding.

“That’s not funny, old friend. Where is it?” Iris snarled at Virgil as she shoved him backwards.

He landed on the ground as he looked up at her. He scooted back a little bit and tried to stand up. Iris walked forward and shoved him back down with her foot.

“Where is it, Virgil?” She snarled as she changed into her Draginucous form.

She held him under her foot as she felt him laughing. He changed into his Draginucous form and shoved her backwards. He stood up and glared at her. She stood up and roared, making the stalactites shake. Virgil growled and lunged at her. She jumped up and over as he landed face first into the floor. Iris started laughing as she landed and turned to look at him. He sat up and spat out dirt.

“Both of you change into your elf form, now!” Dusty Feather snapped as he reappeared from thin air.

They both changed into their elf forms and walked to the table.

“I have a proposition for you, Iris.” Virgil said as he joined the others on one side of the table.

“What is this so-called proposition of yours?” Iris snarled as she notice Virgil reach for something in his bag.

“Join us and this book shall be yours day and night. No limits on what or how you use it.” Virgil said as he dropped the book onto the table.

“What happens to my family if I join you guys?” Iris asked as she recognized the book.

“We will leave them alone and you become our great leader.” Shadow Master Dalton said as he smiled at her.

“I will join you guys.” Iris said as she grabbed the book.

“Smile for us, my dear friend.” Virgil said as he had a handful of powder.

Iris smiled and Virgil blew the dust into her eyes. The powder hit her face and she tried to wipe it away.

“Iris Tatiana Freedom, you shall do what we say and demand you that you ignore family matters and help us thake over the world.” Dusty Feather said as he looked at Iris.

Iris looked at them and her eyes started to glow an ember color as she stood tall.

Will Iris take over the world or not?