But the end did not come. He lifted his head, and found himself in a black, featureless location. Looking around, he saw nothing. An eerie silence hung in the air. It was too quiet. Then came the voice. "Yes Vivien. You seem surprised. "How am I still alive?'' I hear you think. Well, you survive because you are destined. Time and space are stretched too far around you. But I can scorch you from this universe, and will do so if you do not comply with my wishes." At this point, violent pictures came into Vivien's head, images of burning, of pain and suffering.
"I would never do anything like that for you!" he spat, but the voice did not get angry. In fact, a chuckle came into it.
"But my friend - you already have..."