Chapter 1
English is not my first or second language, so I'm sorry if there are any mistypes or grammar error.
This is an AU! So I wanted to experiment with character emotions and abilities. It will be OOC and full of awkwardness, so bear it, please.
I don't own any of Hetalia characters.
-x Lily x-
Big greeneyes were wide, looking behind the glass as the scenery slowly is the first time she travelled and seen other colors than red, another kingdom after the Heart. Her small fingers hold on the glass tightly, excited of every new things she would encounter.
"Mama"
"Yes, dear?"
"Will we go like this again?" She looked up to see her mother face. Curiosity and happiness could be clearly seen in her light green orbs. Her mother smiled as she saw her daughter reaction.
"Of course. But you'll have to see our new home first, okay."
"Is it sparkly? Is it made from crystal? Or pretty stones?" her voice raised as her excitement grew. She waved her hands and made triangle shape to draw a roof.
Her mother laugh, small and warm and it made her happy. She was lifted up and putted down on her mother's lap. Her hair was combed slowly. "Yes. It will be very beautiful"
She smiled so wide until her cheeks hurt.
-x Lily x-
She was scared. That boy, Vash, was looking toward her. She gripped her mother dress tightly. She didn't want to meet him. She knew something wrong and bad had happened to the boy.
"Come on, say hi to him" her mother tried to persuade her. She was still looking at the boy with scared eyes.
He was older, maybe for three or four years. His clothes were dirty and tattered, bruises and cuts could be seen. His dull green eyes were looking at her. Those Voices won't stop.
"Hi… I'm Lily" She whispered slowly, her voice barely came out.
Empty eyes answered her greetings.
-x Lily x-
"You will suffer…"
Lily lifted her head from her book as Vash looked at her with those blank green eyes. He said those words without any hesitation.
"Why do you say that?" She tilted her head to side, confused with Vash harsh words. He was unpredictable and has several 'conditions'. She was used to it by now.
"Unmark Cards always suffer"
He didn't say anything after that and left her alone.
Unmark Card?
Did he know about her secret?
-x Lily x-
Diamond Kingdom was amazing. The Kingdom was made as they were jewelries, where everyone could admire it. Everything glowed with warm light. Each year, festivals and events were grand and everyone always participated. It spread to every part of the Kingdom as each part was unique. Even though she lived in countryside, the beauty it projected was beautiful.
She entered the carriage. They will travel to the Kingdom's capital city, Amber, as her father was called by the King. It was her chance to see different things.
Ever since her mother passed away, her father had became very protective of her. She didn't have much freedom like before. She understands her father concerns. But she isn't a bird in a golden cage, she was free like the wind!
Vash silently watched his mistress. He knew what his mistress was thinking. She was easy to read like an open book. But he kept silent and let her be. She will suffer, like him. Because those Voices will destroyed her, because Unmark's destiny was set.
Vash left her alone.
-x Lily x-
Pain
Darkness
Cold
Everything she loved was taken away. Lily touched her bandaged eyes. It was fresh, her scar and her memories of that day. Of pain, of lifeless bodies, of blood.
Of death
Die!
Wicked witch
Cursed child!
"Lily"
A hand touched her shoulder. She gasped, her hand moved frantically to touch anything. She gripped her bed sheet tightly as if it was the last thing that kept her alive.
"Lily, are you okay?"
She tried to calm herself, recognizing Vash's voice.
"I'm okay…" she whispered slowly.
"You're spacing again" Vash grumbled.
A dip in her bed made her move aside, a tray was put in her lap. Warm and smell of fresh bread made her calm.
"Your breakfast…"
She smiled. "Thank you. But it's okay. You don't have to…"
"I insist"
"If it's about your duty−"
"No, I did this because of myself"
The pressure is gone. She knew Vash was kneeling in her bed foot.
"No matter what happen, I will always protect you. Not because it's my duty or responsibility, but because of my love to you"
A kiss touched her hand, quick and soft, before it's gone. She heard Vash stood up and bow before leaving her alone. She only smiled bitterly when the door was closed.
It was a mistake for Vash to love her. She was broken beyond damage and nobody can fix her. And she didn't have the same feeling for him. Her love to him is brotherly, nothing more. And with her condition, she was useless. Perhaps if she said more he will listen.
She ate her bread slowly
But how could Vash know? That day, his warning before. His changing attitude to her. He used to be so cold and distanced, but now he always wanted to be near her and … love her.
How greedy
"Shut up…"
She gripped her blanket, her fingers held tight to diamonds pattern that she knew were there. She wished for the voices to stop and left her alone. But the voices keep whispering, louder and louder until it became unbearable for her.
"Shut up!"
Everything went silent. She held her breath. But the voices only snicker, some were laughing at her. She knew Vash was coming as hurried footsteps become louder.
"What happened?" His voice came from the door.
"Voices… they won't stop"
"Don't worry. I'll call the healer, okay?"
She nodded. Rough hand patted her softly before it was gone, along with the footsteps.
Maybe, if the accident never happened, she could feel the same too to him. Her life will be peaceful and she won't suffer like. Why must this happened to her?
She closed her eyes, wishing that the darkness will disappear
But it never left her eyes