"Vivian, you dimwit! You were supposed to keep that box safe, not lose it," I heard my older sister shout from Sublevel 1 of the moon base. The automatic doors to the elevator swished open, and out came a very angry shadow named Beldam.
"I'm sorry, sis. I swear I left it outside of Grodus's room..." I explained meekly.
"You forgetful twit! Now I'll have to review the security cameras to see where you left it."
I watched Beldam disappear into the floor, and let out a sad sigh.
"Guh?" I didn't have to turn around to know who that was, but I turned to Marilyn and told her I felt down. Marilyn is my other older sister. There are three of us, Beldam calls us the Shadow Sirens. Though I think we should be named The Shadow Beauties, but since Beldam is the eldest, she gets to decide everything. Marilyn isn't as mean as Beldam, but she lacks empathy and sympathy... plus she's not quite the brightest. But at least she listens.
Once I got finished letting out my feelings to Marilyn, she just replied with a "Guh, huuuh" and sank back into the shadows. I hope Beldam found the box, I really want her plan to work out.
"Vivian?"
I turn to see an X-naut standing dutifully at the elevator entrance. "Sir Grodus would like to see you, please report to his room immediatley."
"Okay." I say as I merge into the shadows. Flying through the shadows is an amazing feeling. I could do it forever. For a few moments, I feel as free as a dove, but I shake that off as I realize I'm under Grodus's room and must resurface.
"Vivian! Your late," Beldam hissed menacingly. The meeting had already started, and I'm late. I'm so useless. Beldam stared at me throught slitted eyes, and I stared back.
"AHEM! As I was saying..." Sir Grodus interupted the silent arguement between me and my sister, "now Beldam, are you absolutely sure this plan will work?"
"Yes Sir, it's foolproof."
"It better be Beldam, the Thousand Year Door is going to open soon, and we need those jewels to resurrect the demon."
As they were talking, I wondered what the plan was. Beldam didn't trust me with it, and Marilyn couldn't even remember why we teamed up with Sir Grodus in the first place.
"Um... Beldam," I asked nervously, after leaving Grodus, "can I please hear your plan?"
"No! Knowing you, you'd tell everyone about it. Just follow my orders, alright wench?"
Beldam's words stung me, but I wasn't going to let her have the satisfaction of knowing that. So I kept my face straight and muttered an "ok". I decided I should rest a bit, while Beldam carried out her little plan. I kept thinking about the plan, and finally, I decided to ask Grodus. As I drifted towards Grodus's room, my stomach started churning. What would he do to me for asking such a stupid question? Would he punish me like Beldam does? ...