Chapter 1: Kidnapped

The year 2021

I woke my eyes in surprise. I looked around at my fellow Voodooists and realized I was in a future far beyond my own. I made eye contact with the only Survivor in the room and asked.

"Child, what danger could be so great that you all would need to summon me, of all people? The man said as he looked around at all the death in the room.

The woman in front of him kneeled and said. "This is only the beginning of the sacrifices to come. We are in dire need of your strength and wisdom. The supernatural world is completely out of balance, and we are nearing extinction.

The man's face looked concerned, but he understood the situation.

"After all the great atrocities I have plagued my people and this world, they still called on me for help. This enemy must be a terrifying one. Tell me, child, is it the dragons or vampires?

"Both, we have known of this plan for three decades now and created countermeasures. But we lack the knowledge to fulfill the said plan."

"Oh, great, who came up with the plan?… wait, what do you mean?" The man asked.

"The Plan was created by one of your former shades. He even was given your title for his accomplishments. The woman said.

The man started conjuring. He created new attire for himself. A maroon suit with a black dress shirt. He creates face paint that makes his face look like a skeleton.

He steps out of the summing circle and laughs lightly, and says his eyes glow turquoise. "Honey, there will only ever be one Shadowman."

***

New Orleans

Year. 2042

Adonis is currently trying to catch up to his newlywed wife as they ride their bikes to the zoo from their hotel.

"Natasha!" Adonis yells.

"When did this become a race?" he says, breathing heavily.

Natasha stops pedaling as they get to the entrance of the Zoo.

"I still have to get my workout in. Just because we are on our honeymoon doesn't mean that I'll be taking any breaks." Natasha says as they head over to the bike racks.

Adonis rolls his eyes. Then takes a minute to admire his wife.

Natasha was a dark skin black woman with thick lips and a curly afro. She had curves that a man couldn't ignore. No one in their right mind would think that she is one of the country's youngest certified surgeons when she could easily pass as a model in a famous magazine.

Natasha notices Adonis staring.

"Stop looking at me with those eyes. There are children around." Natasha says, trying to avoid Adonis's gaze.

"They don't know what I'm thinking or even doing. I'm just looking at you." Adonis says

"Mhmm, We both know what those eyes mean. Anyways let's go, I'. I've been to the Zoo before." Natasha says as she grabs Adonis's arm, and they walk into the zoo.

Walking behind them without their knowledge was a creole woman with long locs touching her back and light green eyes. She gets on her phone and texts a contact that reads "Shadowman."

Text.s read: The Vessels are here; I will bring them to you shortly.

Adonis and Natasha walk through the zoo, eating snacks and enjoying the animals.

Adonis looks at his wife and wonders how he was so lucky to find her.

They began walking back to their bikes on the bike rack.

Adonis notices a woman in a hoodie walking towards them, and he places himself In front of a confused Natasha.

"What's wrong, babe?" Natasha asked. Then she notices the suspicious women approaching them.

"Can we help you?" Adonis says, standing his ground.

The woman reveals herself and smiles at the couple

"High, I know this is pregnant, but I need you two to come with me?" The woman said with a warm smile.

Adonis puts his guard down.

"Sorry, I come from a rough neighborhood. Bad habit." Adonis says, apologizing.

The woman continues to smile and says. "No, you are correct; your instincts were right the first time." The woman says as a ghostly blue magic comes from her hand and surrounds Adonis and Natasha. Turning them both into hay dolls.

"The woman picks the dolls up and places them in her arm bag.

***

In an abandoned Warehouse

"Mistress, you have finally arrived. The anticipation has been nerve-racking." The Shadowman said as he saw the woman walking in.

"Sorry, I had to wait for the right opportunity to approach them. These two aren't normal. Both of their intelligence is ridiculously high. I'm surprised they're married; neither even have an Ego. The Mistress said.

"They are the best among us, which makes what we are about to do to them hurt all the more."

"They will be gods among men, even among beings in the supernatural world