Artemis

I sit in the cushioned seat that was covered by a tent to keep the sun off of me. I tugged on the chain that was wrapped around my hand. The stranger stumbles forward, almost tripping. He shoots me a look and stands beside me, looking forward. I steal a glance at him and then smile to myself. He made the festival much more fun. It was like having a pet.

The crowd of people start to separate in half to make room for the performers. The jesters, gymnasts, groups of entertainers come through the crowd while festive music plays. There is confetti falling everywhere and I'm silently thanking the gods that the tent is up. I sigh in annoyance as people cheer while they performers sing their silly songs that make my ears bleed.

"I'm guessing you don't enjoy this." The stranger says suddenly, looking out at the crowd.

"No, I don't. These people are idiots, drunkards, and well, completely and utterly useless to me." I say.

"What about Diana? Is she just as useless as everyone else?" He sounded almost concerned. I scoffed. She was somewhat helpful, though just as stupid. But I won't tell him that. My pride is too grand for that.

"Eh, she doesn't meet my expectations, but I guess to the other low lives she is somewhat helpful." I say simply; in a tone that our conversation was over. There was silence between us for awhile.

"Why is Diana the only girl with blue eyes?" He turned to look at me. "I expected to see more blue eyed women."

"Because she is. You should know that she is different from other girls. For the kingdom's safety, there is a limit to how many women would have blue eyes." I answer.

My mind jolted back to that night when I killed Hipployta. I remember when Diana first opened her eyes. Two bright, big, crystal eyes. Yes, she was the only girl with blue eyes. Yes, she still is. But one day, I will kill her. And I have a feeling that it will be sometime soon. The same dark, twisted feeling from that night came back to me.

"What's the limit?" He asks with a questioned look. I can tell through the white lenses that he is tense. I give him a dark look.

"One."

I hope that ending made you feel tense reading it like how it made me tense when I was writing it. Anyways, I haven't been posting because I'm in a competition to read my graduation speech and I'm in the top three. So It's been pretty tense. Glad you enjoyed reading. Happy Easter!