"This is what Darkness promised," she spat, "and Darkness lied."

I was trembling in fear. I had never seen her so angry before. She starting cursing, and I covered my ears in attempt to shut it out. It did not work.

"Darkness... Darkness..." She hissed, but I could see her anger start to die.

She sat down on the couch next to me, defeated. "I'm sorry," she said softly. "I don't know what came over me."

I awkwardly patted her arm. "Um, it's okay. But... What did darkness promise?" I knew it was the wrong thing to ask, but I had to know. After all, how could the dark promise anything? Well, it promised my nightmares, but that did not really count.

My mother sighed. "I don't think you are ready to know, sweetheart. If I tell you... You might become the next victim."

"V-victim?" I stammered. "What does th-that mean?"

"You know what it means!" She snapped. I flinched. Mom sighed again, her eyes starting to close. "I love you," she muttered. Her hand was cold against mine. I knew what was happening.

"Mom... Please don't go..." I starting crying very loudly, the depths of my body shaking with sadness.

The last words I heard her say were, "Darkness fought, and Darkness won."

Then she grew limp in my arms.

It promised us protection,

salvation from our fears.

It guaranteed a smile,

to wipe away our tears.

It assured us of a future,

far away from here.

It swore to us a chance,

to forever disappear.

This is what the darkness promised.

This is how the darkness lied.

This is how it was accomplished,

And this is how we died.

Allow me to wrap my arms around you

I will lull you to sleep.

Listen to my silent whispers

I'll tell you everything

Give me your hopes and your wishes

I'll make them all come true

So won't you walk towards me love

The light's too cruel for you.

this is what the darkness promised

my disappearance wouldn't be missed

this is what the darkness promised

never again would I view my wrist

this is what the darkness promised

never again would we kiss

this is what the darkness promised

that he would grant my wish

I promise you a lack of sleep,

No permission to be tired.

Anxiety after we meet,

The worry keeps you wired.

The quietness, while the house

rests,

But your thoughts have all arrived.

The daily tasks, obstacles and tests,

That keep you sleep deprived.

I promise you, only the moon,

Is what the darkness said.

You try to leave me way too soon,

How dare you go to bed.

And every promise darkness made,

Has finally come to light,

The sun shines through my window pane,

But we'll meet again tonight.