Silena was the spy but why did she do it? Her version. Not a one-shot but I might not be updating for a while.
"You'll save lives, Silena." He brushed my hair out of my eyes but I pulled back. I was not about to be sweet-talked into this. He gave me one of his dazzling smiles.
"You know, you've always had so much spirit. And bravery. That's why I picked you. Well, one of the reasons." He smiled again. I scowled as best I could.
"Silena. We could do this together. You and me. Start anew. As King and Queen of this new world. We could. I wouldn't want to do this with anyone else. It's always been you." He blushed slightly but I wasn't fooled. Just because I'm the daughter of Aphrodite doesn't mean I'm a total ditz. I stood up from the chair abruptly.
"No. Stay. Please." He added, standing up too. I held my head up but didn't move.
"What could possibly convince me to stay?" I snarled and felt for the knife Charlie had crafted for me. It had a pink hilt and a golden 'S' in it. I loved it. Luke's blues eyes drifted to my hand but didn't look scared. Instead, he reached over and took my attacking hand in his.
"Me?" His voice was soft as he moved towards me. He still held my hand but moved his other hand to the base of my neck. I breathed in as he approached. His smile faded as he leaned in towards me. His kiss was soft at first. His hand went from my hand to my waist and his kiss became more passionate. I stood there, rigid but didn't push him away.
He broke away from my mouth but pushed his lips against my neck. He moaned slightly and held me tighter.
"Silena." His voice came softly and I snapped back into perspective. Win a daughter of Aphrodite over with a bit of romance. Real clever.
My hands slid to his shoulders. The idiot actually thought I was adding passion and kissed me again. I shoved him, hard with strength I didn't know I had. He stumbled back.
"Silena?" He sounded hurt. I didn't move or change my angered expression. He sighed.
"What do you want?" He moved forward to me again, slowly.
I didn't answer. I didn't need to.
"I love you." His voice was pleading.
"You love yourself. You arrogant, manipulative, lying, cheating scumbag!"
"No, Silena...."
"Don't you DARE lie to me!" My voice was vicious but it didn't stop him.
He stepped forward to me again and placed his hand on my cheek.
"I could never lie to you."
He fell to the ground as my bunched fist met the side of his face. I stood over him, defiantly as he pressed his hand against the bruise. I reached over to my right hand and tore the bracelet off and threw it at his face.
"Take this too. It clashes with my eyes."
I drew my knife and held it up for him to see.
He actually had the nerve to smile.
"What are you gonna do, Silena? Stab me?" His laugh used to make me feel insecure. Not anymore.
"Well, it's not much good as a nail-file."
He stood up easily and approached me again despite the knife.
"How's Beckendorf these days anyway?" His voice was teasing but I refused to bite.
"He's fine." I snapped.
"Pity. Not for long."
I placed the knife in front of me, threateningly. He raised his own blade.
"You really don't want to do that, Silena."
The size of his sword compared to mine was clear. Luke was always a better fighter than me. But I was going to go down fighting.
"Try me."
"See? So much spirit. Faced with death and you still stand to fight. That's what I always liked about you. You're beautiful."
His patronizing voice reminded me who I was.
"Get away from me."
"Uh-huh. But then of course, Beckendorf has to be dragged in to our little disagreement."
"Don't."
"You see, this is where the trouble starts. I always liked him. Ah well, it's your opinion that matters. My Lord will get angry if I don't have a...helper. If you're not willing to help, Beckendorf, I'm afraid, will pay the price." He moved his sword in a movement that made me feel ill.
"You're sick."
"That's not the issue. It's your choice. You help me and people will be spared. My Lord will be leniant. If not, well..." He trailed off for dramatic effect.
I loved Charlie. He was the first boy to love me for me and to see my personality instead of writing me off as some bimbo. His face stayed in my mind as I made my choice. But really, my mind was already made up. I loved him. I couldn't let him die for my stupid, ignorant mistake. If it was my life or his, so be it. I'd always choose him. He wouldn't die because of me. I felt a tear run down my cheek. Then another, then another. I tried to stop quickly but he put his hand on my cheek. He smiled and brushed my tears away with his hand. His touch was gentle.
"It's the right choice."
He leaned forward into me again and I didn't stop him. Nothing to jepardize Charlie. His kiss was passionate again and I didn't push him away. Another moan.
"I can see why he loves you."
Mocking me. Teasing me. But I didn't push him away. He ran his hand through my hair and pushed me against the wall. Both his hands went to my waist. He reached over to my right hand but kept his other hand there. Because he could. He knew I wouldn't fight back. This wasn't because he was attracted to me. It's because he knew he'd won. His mouth stayed on mine but he slipped something onto my right hand. The stupid bracelet. I thought I'd broken it. Hoped I'd broken it but The Fates are cruel.
"I hate you."
"I know."
One last kiss. Then he let me go. He'd sealed my fate. When I returned to camp, I'd have to spy on everyone. For him.
"No. For Charlie." I told myself.
"I'm doing this for Charlie."
I always felt sorry for Silena. I hope I did her justice!
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