How about a Cara pov as a continuation, huh? Tell me if you like it and whether I should go back to Kahlan's pov or stick with Cara's. Oh, and this chapter is a bit angsty. If you want fluff you're just going to have to eat your pillow.
I was sitting on a fallen tree wondering why that woman made me feel this way. She was insufferable with her kindness and sincerity. I couldn't stand her! But, of course, I couldn't stand to be away from her either. It pained me whenever I saw her and Richard sharing smiles and looks, but he was right for her. They deserved each other.
"Cara," I heard her voice pierce my thoughts. I hoped she wouldn't find me. She did.
Kahlan ran at me engulfing me in a huge hug. I stiffened when I felt her arms curl around me.
I couldn't let it go any farther and if I moved, it just might. She had her head buried in my neck and I could feel her light breath. It was torture. I shut my eyes trying to focus on resisting.
"Cara," she whispered.
I didn't move.
"Cara, look at me," she demanded this time.
I opened my eyes warily but what I saw caused me to stop breathing in shock. Kahlan was bruised and bloody. Her dress was stained red with her blood.
I began panicking, "Kahlan, what happened? Who did this to you?"
She glared at me, "You did."
I looked down at my hands and realized I was holding my agiels. They were covered with her blood. It was everywhere and it sickened me.
"I-I would never," I managed to stutter.
She cut me off, "Yes, you would. You're a Mord'Sith. All you can do is cause pain."
Her words cut deep through me. More so than any physical pain I had ever endured.
She slowly walked towards me leaving a trail of glistening red blood in her wake. She spoke quietly but with anger this time, "You're a killer and that's all."
My hand moved on it's own. I strained to hold back my agiel but it shoved itself into Kahlan's heart.
Her body made a soft sound as it fell limply to the ground.
I screamed but was jerked awake by someone shaking me roughly. I opened my eyes and looked straight into clear blue ones. It was Kahlan but this Kahlan was unharmed from what I could tell.
Her expression was a mix of fear and worry, "Cara, you were screaming in your sleep."
I tried to control my appearance but I was so relieved that she was alive. "I was just having a nightmare but it doesn't matter."
She chewed on her bottom lip thinking about whether to let it go or not. "Alright, if you say so. I was worried last night when you didn't come back to camp after…" She trailed off but we both knew what she was alluding to.
I brushed it off, "I fell asleep out here."
Kahlan sighed knowing that I was not giving in easily. She stood up then held her hand out for me. I disregarded it and stood up on my own.
She let her hand drop back to her side. "Well, we should get back to camp unless you want to go someplace else."
"No, we need to wait for Richard and Zedd back at the campsite."
She looked a bit put out but after seeing her die, I didn't want to put her in any danger whatsoever.
We got back to camp in a few short minutes but the walk was very awkward. I could tell she wanted to talk but I didn't know what to say. Last night was… I couldn't begin to describe what had happened. I knew, however, she would never really want me. Not if she was in her right mind. She and Richard fit. They were perfect for each other and I couldn't compare. I would only hurt her. Mord'Sith are not made for love, only pain.
Until she realizes this, I will just have to keep her away no matter how much it hurts me.
