A Broken Mind
A/N: I don't know what this story is going to be about, but I'm bored and it's 2:30am. I don't want to sleep so story time?
Chapter 1: Run!
Rhea's pov
"Run!" I don't hear anything else behind me, not the scream of my sister who tried to protect me, not the angry taunts of my foster father, running of water in front of me. I don't even think. My body propels me forward, and I just run.
I jump into the river and run through the river, the freezing cold water having no effect on me. I can't afford to scream from the cold or shiver in response, I don't have time for that. I'm still being chased.
"You better run you worthless piece of garbage." I hear screamed from behind me. I ignore it as best I can and can't help but wonder how I ended up with a foster father like him. He wasn't supposed to be this way, according to my elder sister who he seemed to like. But she was taking a hit for me now, and if he didn't catch me he would go after her. I'm tempted to stop to endure his wrath again, but I know if I did I wouldn't' survive. The last time I tried to run away he nearly killed me. This time, I know he would.
Even my sister, Anali begged me to run. she didn't want me to hurt anymore. I think she got tired of washing away all the blood, and pretending everything was okay when it clearly wasn't. I still had the slashes, bruises, and scars to bruise it. Some of which were still wide open, stinging with each step i took.
I ran until my legs came out and even then I had gotten lucky. I hear Aleri's calls a few hundred feet away telling me that I'm dead if he catches me. As if I didn't already know that. I know what's at stake here.
I stand up with all my strength and continue forward. I don't know where I'm going anymore, I'm just walking forward. I run a few more miles before I start to feel dizzy, more than likely from lack of blood and nourishment. I haven't eaten in two days and even then with the barest of nourishment thanks to Aleri's rule that I shouldn't need to eat. I was supposed to be fed the smallest bit of vegetable earlier but I had "misbehaved" over the last two days and therefore wouldn't eat until at least two days form now.
To make matters worst he thought I had moved something of his and had through ti reason enough for me to be punished physically earlier. I hadn't fought back in the last year except for once, the first time he hurt me. After then, I had just sat there and taken the torture. I didn't want my sister to suffer for anything I did. She needed a home, she didn't know how to survive. I, on the other hand, did.
I've been alone for as long as I can remember. My elder sister is only a little under a month older than me, even though I swear i'm older. Even though we weren't technically sisters since her parents aren't mine...
But anyway none of that matters at the moment, I need to get away from him. I don't know where I should go other than the fact that it can't be anywhere near him. I don't know where my legs take me I just run. I pound on the only door that looks like it's somewhat open and take a few steps forward before sinking to the ground.
I look up when I hear a gasp. A girl with platinum blond hair that contrasts to my dark black hair is staring at me wide eyed. I want to say something but hear a knock at the door and scoot away as far away form the door as I can muster.
The girl, whoever she is walks to the door and opens it with some hesitance, giiving me a look of pity before opening it.
"Hi, have you seen a young girl run come near here? She's my foster daughter and I' afraid she has committed a great crime. She needs to be found and punished." I wait for the girl to give me away, but she keeps her composure.
"No, I'm sorry. I will let you know if I do." She keeps her regal appearance and doesn't give away anything about me.
"Be warned, mis, this kid is dangerous. She has powers!" The girl doesn't respond in the normal way and instead smiles slightly.
"There is no reason to fear. Now, it is late, do have a good night. I wish you luck searching for you daughter." I wait for Aleri to correct her, but he doesn't.
I hear the door slam shut and the girl immediately comes over to me.
"Thank you," I let out with as much strength as possible.
"You're welcome. Now, care to explain why you were trying to escape from your step father?" I sigh and take a deep breath before answering.
"Foster father. He was going to kill me..." she looks down at me wth shocked eyes, and I feel her pity for me.
"Come, let's get you cleaned up before you explain the rest, okay?" I nod and get up slowly, whimpering a little bit in pain. The girl must've realized my pain because she comes over to me and helps me up. She must've finally seen all of my scars and open wounds because I hear her gasp in surprise.
The temperature around us cools and I feel her tense up.
"He did this to you?" I nod and I see her anger flare up. She supports me and brings me into a room and I realize then how big her home is. Almost castle like. She must be in a really well of family.
"Stay here, I'll be right back." I nod and lay down on the bed careful not to hurt myself too badly. My energy is slowly depleting and I feel myself falling asleep. I can't help but let my eyes close and allow myself drift into unconsciousness.
A/N: So what'd you guys think? It's really sad right now... But I promise it'll get better! :)