First step into Dark future

While walking Iris saw one small kid, she went towards him. That child was sitting quietly, withdrawn. Sadness was clearly visible on his face. "Hey what's your name boy? " Iris asked softly. He replied"Luke".Iris asked him the reason behind his sadness. Luke subconsciously grabbed her dress. He couldn't help it. He knew that the moment is arriving soon. He told Iris"I will be burned in flames after the prince will select a beautiful lady for him".Iris gave him a reassuring hug, "Don't worry you will do this to wash your sins and after that you will get a nice life" she whispered as she gently rubbed Luke's back.

"I may leave now, I have to explore this place more", she told Luke and after giving him one last encouraging smile, she left that place. She was admiring the beauty of that place which was not at all beautiful for the evil spirits. She heard some voices coming, she followed it. " I must escape.. " one girl whispered to herself. The girl was going to leave that place. Iris stopped her and told"This is not going to benefit you dear, you will roam like a spirit in that world it's better to wash your sins and wait for next life ".The tension was so thick in the air that all she wanted to do was turn around and run away but Iris stopped her. She realized Iris was right, she was thankful to her. With a bold smile Iris left that place. She moved further ahead. That place was dark but still the sky was clear and calm and peaceful. She saw one couple sitting together holding their hands. Iris went towards them, they were talking to themselves. Their loving words and hope that they would be together in next life made Iris smile. Without disturbing them she left. She was experiencing such a magical thing. She decided not call them evil spirits just spirits would be fine. while she was going ahead one of the spirit came and told her "let's go , nice dresses have come for the girls so that they can wear it to meet the prince".Iris closed her eyes and took a deep breathe, she went. Every ladies has already chosen the best dress for themselves and Iris was left with descent dresses. " Oh! you are too unlucky" Naco said sarcastically. Iris went in her house, She opened the door and saw an amazing gown lying on the bed. One letter was kept with it. She read it. "You have to look very gorgeous , this for you my sweetheart" said God. The ladies were very much excited, it was like a lottery for them. Everyone was getting ready Iris too. After few hours, Iris was ready to go. Her red gown was looking amazing, she looked absolutely stunning in it, it was eye catching. Her hair was beautifully arranged; her face painted just enough to emphasize her natural, innocent, maiden features. Iris stared at herself in the mirror quietly. Instead of excitement and delight, her heart was filled with dread. She walked out of her house, one carriage took her to the palace. The door at the entrance was opened for her and she stepped gracefully. With one last step, she finally stood just before the large double doors leading towards the hall. "Be strong, Iris. For the sake of world and your family, she whispered to herself again and again.

She squared her shoulders and looked up once again as she waited for the doors to open. Her hands were shaking and it took all her strength to keep them still. The doors opened, the hall she walked into screamed of luxury and was a feast to the eyes, but contrary to all beautiful grandeur that filled the room, the atmosphere was tense and heavy for Iris. She felt like a small, innocent little lamb voluntarily walking to the butchers house to be sacrificed, despite being promised that she will be safe. Iris eyes remained fixated on the floor. Everyone looked at her, they were lost in her beauty. Naco and her group was shocked. Prince presence was then announced and at long last, the procession began. One by one each lady was called in front of the prince. Iris was waiting for her chance. Iris slowly lifted her eyes, her gaze moving from his hand, up to his elbow, across to his abdomen before stopping on his chest. She breathed in silently before she continued upwards, finally stopping on his face. Naco noticed that Iris was looking at the prince continuously. She became nervous and went towards Iris. She thought of tricking her and said "Hey Iris your gowns chain is opened".

" Thanks Nancy for informing me, I must go to the room and fix it up"said Iris. Naco asked her for helping her and went with Iris. They are walking in the corridor and finally reached the room. Nancy pushed Iris inside and locked the door. Iris shouted for help but everyone was busy in procession. She got very much scared and soon she realized that she has powers. Iris then concentrated on the door and the yellow magical lights coming from her hands made a way for her , the door got opened. She ran towards the hall but sadly the procession got ended and she saw Naco standing with the prince. Iris was taken aback , her plans got destroyed. Meanwhile the lights were turned off and the atmosphere turned romantic. Everyone started dancing. Prince and Naco were dancing in the center. The prince then started dancing with each lady one by one. Iris was lost in her own fears, Iris didn't realize that she had been standing in the evil palace and she was instantly pulled back to the present when a hand appeared in her view. She almost stumbled in shock. Staring at the hand, Iris swallowed. She just knew this was the hand of hell prince. She hesitantly gave her hand. Prince was not able to see her face properly because of darkness. They were dancing together and suddenly lights were turned on. She stared at his face, and the moment their eyes met.. Iris heart momentarily stopped. They both gazed at each other. His eyes were silvery gray, akin to the bright moon and they were full of life, as if there were many stars swirling within them. Then there were his lashes.. they were so indecently long and thick for a man. His lips, his jaws his nose.. every single part of him rendered her speechless. She had never expected an evil fashioned with such a beauty and perfection. But then again, she remembered that he wasn't a human to begin with. She told herself to look away but for some reason, she couldn't. The prince fell like she somehow did something to him as soon as their eyes met.