Hellooo!
Yes, another fanfiction. Sue me.
So, this little spawn of the devil involves spoilers, OCs, LGBT+, a particular ship that should be sunk and several tons of denial, resulting in certain characters still being alive. Examples include Anton Shudder and Ghastly Bespoke. Did I mention the sheer insanity that this story has, too?
Also, I must warn you that there are multiple mentions of rape and abuse in this story (I am a sadistic writer who should not be allowed near the fate of any character), and a lot of swearing. You've been warned.
Prologue - These Eyes be Damned
Cursed eyes stared back at him from the mirror's surface. One was somewhat clouded, and slightly unfocused. That was but one mocking, constant reminder of the five and a half dreadful years he'd spent in that hellish gaol. He shivered. Even after six months of what he could only call blessed freedom, he was still haunted by the torment.
A gentle knock at the door caught his attention. "Come in," he murmured.
They came in silently, violet eyes glinting. "You alright?" they asked. "You've been awful quiet lately."
He nodded. "Yes, I'm okay. Just… I've been lost in thought recently."
"We don't have to go, you know. The others would understand."
"You deserve to visit them. They're your family, and some of your friends have family there, too."
"So are you. And they're your friends, too."
"They were. But not anymore; not after what I did."
They sighed sadly. "That was six years ago. People change, especially after something like what you've been through. Maybe it's time to make amends."
"Will they let me, though?"
A shrug. "It's worth a shot. If they do still resent you, then I understand if you want to leave."
"I see. Let's hope it doesn't come to that, though. I don't want to spoil it for your friends."
"They're your friends, too, you know. They're your pack as well as mine, now."
"… Thank you… Thank you for doing this for me. I don't deserve this."
"That's what Skulduggery says when I say he should take back his family crest or some such claptrap. You good to go? Everyone's waiting outside."
"Yes, I'm ready."
They smiled softly, and he returned it. One last look in the mirror at those damned eyes, and he was ready to go.
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