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I am not sure that Scott is necessarily going to be darker because of this. Deaton stated that they would each have a permanent darkness around there heart or scar...and Scott said, like a tattoo...meaning an open wound.

I believe this is a rite of passage for them that many ancient cultures had adolescents go through before entering into adulthood. We don't know what they are going to see or what they will experience for those few seconds. However, how could it not leave a permanent mark on them? And there will be consequences. Powering up the nemeton and bringing new  dangers is going to be their responsibility.

So I don't believe this means he is going to go to the dark place. I think he is growing up even more. Hopefully, it isn't permanent or will lessen with time. As they say, time heals all wounds.