Ramblings of a Ruby Crystal Pendant
A/N: A little something (as Winnie the Poo would say) to welcome the New Year.
xoxo
T1gerCat
I hadn't always been a space filler. Someone to be taken from the shelf, used and placed back when done. Or simply thrown away, discarded like old clothing.
No, once upon a time I put myself first until love seized me. For once I put myself second as he looked at me and chose me. When he had enough of me though I didn't lay down to take it.
I chose differently. I fought back.
I went after him and I killed him. I forced him to watch as I took my revenge on his new plaything. I ignored his cries as he watched her burn. I pretended not to be able to hear when he plead with me to let him live. He would take me back, if I promised not to kill him as well.
So I did. Kill him that is. And it felt good...
However killing someone using magic had a death sentence and I was banished forever. I was too powerful to be killed without consequences and the Council cursed me. Cursed to be forever alone in my ruby pendant forced to watch as others fell in love and were happy. Cursed to be behind the glass. Cursed to travel and be seen but never touched. Cursed to admired but never worn. My existence wrapped inside one word.
Cursed.
Until the store I was displayed was robbed.
Until I was left untouched, alone in my black velvet casing.
Until the cops began investigating but ignored me.
Until the owner began sweeping the glass. Until she tripped and fell on me.
Until her empty, dark, pained eyes locked on my faceted surface and my sentiments were mirrored.
"Touch me"
I said to her and oh, surprise, she did. Her fingers wrapped around me and I fit perfectly in her palm.
"Wear me"
I commanded and plead with her. I took my first breath as she complied and I nested in the small dimple of her neck.
Her pain filled me and I turned it to power. My power caused her to stand straight and proud. Her helplessness gave me air to breath. My knowledge gave her the answers she needed. My soul and her body connected. Her will and my need became one. Her love complimented my hate and my passion mated with her innocence.
Together we breathed again. The sun is shining brightly and it's a brand new day for me.
For us.
The End