Valdis growled, the sound carrying to the outside and she uncurled from the small ball she had forced herself into, now stretching out flat on the ground. The movement was painful, however, and a whimper cut into the growl, effectively ending it.

You said you wouldn't leave and I don't have the strength to argue with you about it. She replied. You asked what was going on... She hesitated.

I once told you that I'm a monster and you told me that wasn't true...but even if you are right, there is still no doubt that I have a monster inside of me. It is called the Void and it takes the form of a seven-headed serpent.

She began to cough, the sound amplified in the small space.