Never in DG's life has she ever felt this much pain. She closed her eyes and tried to keep from screaming. That was just what they wanted, and there was no way DG would give them that pleasure.
"Enough." Ordered a malice voice. DG opened her eyes to see Zero standing over her. He looked at her. No look of darkness or pity on his face. But a blank look.
Zero touched her cheek gently, "Why do you resist so? The pain would cease if you would simply surrender."
"I'll never give in to you Zero." DG replied.
"We shall see." Zero said. He turned from her. Several Longcoats undid her chains.
DG finally lay on the ground. DG welcomed the coolness. Suddenly the Longcoats began beating her. With her body too weak, DG could only endure. She kept her eyes and mouth shut.
When the Longcoats finished, DG lay motionless on the floor. Zero knelt next o her body and kiss her head, "Sleep well Princess." He left her in her cell.
DG's hands clenched into fists. She brought her arms to her chest. DG inhaled deeply. The stinging tears rolled onto the cold floor. No amount of restraint could keep her tears at bay.
DG cried, not caring who heard her at his point. There was not much Zero could still do to her. Her body wracked with pain. She could hardly move now. Her body was cut badly, causing her to be even weaker from the lack of blood.
Broken was a word that could not describe the state of DG's legs. Shattered would be more appropriate. Her back bore a large bruise, where she had landed on the ground.
Finally, DG gave into the pain. She let herself go. She could feel the pain slowly ease away form her. The coolness of the cell melted into a comforting warm feeling. Her eyes blurred into darkness.
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