Hello guys! Sorry about the title change. It was necessary though. This is still iDance, the plot is still the same but I think that The Mark of Vin is a more appropriate title. So fret not!
Sorry for taking this long to update. I was busy prparing for exams and now that it is over, I can update faster.
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So here is chapter nine! :)
Chapter 9
CPOV
I was lying on my stomach in my cell reading - kind of. I was actually studying the floor plan of the house that Joey drew for me. He went undercover as one of the kitchen servants so he got a good look at the place.
I didn't even know there were any servants here.
I squinted, adjusting the dirty sheet of paper. My new source of light I had was a candle that Joey snuck in. According to this layout, this place is huge. There were four floors and currently I am residing in the third. There weren't many rooms. It was like the mansion was specifically designed as a military base unit. There were a few enormous rooms that Joey labeled 'Training grounds.' Outside was surprisingly bare. No fence, no wall, no security guards. In fact, the house has no security at all.
My door, I suspect doesn't have a lock but I didn't try to open it because it doesn't have a doorknob either. The only time that door is opened, was to bring me food or let me go to the bathroom. There's no handle on the other side so I had no idea how they opened it. I just figured they might have iris recognition system or something but I was disappointed to find the wall bare.
My captors haven't spoken to me since. I haven't really spoken to anyone besides Joey. But the only time I see him is when he is bringing food. I don't know how long I've been here but Joey assured me that I've been here for one week.
Creak. I jumped as the door creaked open. I quickly shoved the paper in my pocket wincing slight as I heard it crumple. In a nanosecond I blew out the candle and curled up in fetus position, pretending to be asleep.
"I know you're not sleeping." My head shot up.
"Joey!" I breathed in relief. He set down some plates that he was carrying and handed me a jug.
"Whe-" Joey shook his head before I could finish my question. He put his index finger up on his mouth, signaling me to shut up. He then pointed at the non-existent watch on his wrist and then to the door. I nodded my head, finally understanding. He was being timed. Without another word, he stood up and left closing the door behind him. I was in darkness once again.
I fumbled for the matchbox that was tucked in my pocket. After several attempts and a few curses, I finally re-lit the candle. A red luminous flame filled the room. I looked down at the meal I've been given. On the rusted metal plate were bread and some thick brown liquid that I couldn't identify. A sudden overwhelming feeling of homesickness filled me as I stared at the meal. I pushed it aside as I picked up the plate.
Then something caught my eye. There was a piece of paper taped underneath the plate. Feeling excited, I tore it out and quickly unfolded it. It read:
Carly,
I found a way out. Meet me at the throne room at midnight. I left a watch in your left pocket so don't be late. You might want to watch out for any passing servant. Use your map.
Joey
I digged into my pocket and sure enough, I found a digital watch. I didn't care how or when he smuggled it for me but I was grateful.
It was only eight p.m. which left only four hours left to my escape. I settled down, eating my food, feeling a lot happier than I've ever been this week.
I waited anxiously as the clock ticked near to midnight. I still had a lot of time left which didn't really help. In the midst of my anxiety and anticipation, I managed to fall in slumber.
I found myself sitting near a wide river watching the sunset. It sparkled beautifully under the sun which should have made my eyes hurt, but it didn't. I gazed at the sky. The setting sun left multiple streaks of red, pink and purple which luminously flared the unending sky. The sky was fragranced with a sweet smell that I couldn't identify nor was sure it existed. Along the river banks rose colorful flowers of every species I could name and not too far behind stood a thick plush green forest that shoot sky-high. This place is too good to be true, I thought. It's surreal.
"It's a sight to see." A melodic voice came from behind me. I spun around to see a young woman who looked like she just stepped out of a Greek fashion magazine. She was wearing a silver robe that draped around her petite figure beautifully. Her long brown silky hair was worn in a single braid. There was a circlet in her hair that looks suspiciously like diamond. Her eyes were an unusual color of green but I couldn't decide because the color keeps changing.
"It's a shame that none of this exists in the human world." She continued absent-mindedly.
"Er-" what she said made me hesitate a bit. She came and sat down next to me.
"Where are we exactly?" I finally asked. She pondered on this question for a couple of seconds.
"America." She shrugged, "Well, not completely." I started to nod at her answer when something sunk in.
"Wait." I stared at her, "What do you mean we're not completely in America?"
She smiled at me like as if my confusion was entertaining. "Your body is in America-Seattle to be exact, but your conscience isn't."
"Where exactly is my conscience then?" I huffed.
She stood up and took a few steps toward the east, following the river. She paused and looked at me questioningly.
"Aren't you coming?" when I didn't reply, the creepy eyed lady resumed to walking. I debated on whether I should follow or not. In a split second, I made a decision.
"Wait for me."
"So how's your escape going?" the creepy eyed lady asked. I glanced at her unsure of what to say. I never told her about my kidnap but here she is, asking me how I was planning to escape.
"What are you talking about?" I inquired, feigning confusion.
"Carly, you know what I'm talking about." She smiled. "I assume you're going to escape with Joey." It was more of a statement that a question. But the way she said it made me alert.
"What's wrong with Joey?" I asked dropping the façade. I narrowed my eyes at her suspiciously.
"Do you trust him?"
"Yes." I said automatically, "he is sacrificing so much to save me and he's a cop. Besides, he is one of Pam's boyfriends that Sam doesn't mind."
She adjusted her thick braid that was embellished with gold.
"Why were you asking?" she tilted her head like as if she was listening to something.
"Do you hear that?" I strained my ears listening carefully but I came up with zero. When I shook my head, she ushered me to hurry up.
As we were walking, I heard it. a roaring sound filled my ears. It took me a minute to digest the sound. A waterfall. There was a waterfall nearby. We kept walking until the waterfall was visible.
I gasped as I gazed at the breathtaking sight in front of me. There was a ginormous waterfall. Its sparkling water was running at high speed hitting the river below at high pressure, causing the air around it to bubble and condense. Green, blue and lavender mist swirled together stunningly.
My mouth was agape, still taking in this dreamlike scenery. I didn't notice that the lady had stopped walking until she pulled me behind.
"Don't get too close," she warned, "It's not healthy for mortals."
"You say it like as if you're not mortal." My tore away from the falls unwillingly.
"A waterfall is beautiful but it is taken for granted." She continued like as if she didn't hear me. "It can be deadly too." I didn't reply to that. Mostly because I had nothing to say. But one thought ran through my mind. Why was she telling me this?
As if she read my mind she said, "I'm telling you this because they are going to request something from you which you are going to take for granted," she paused fixing her eyes at the colorful sky. "But like a waterfall, it can lead to a fatal result."
"Who are 'they'?" I lifted my finger to air quote 'they'.
She kneeled down. "You see this river." I nodded, following suit. "It's called River Nur. It has other names but mostly goes by Nur."
"The river of light." I translated. I smiled sheepishly at her shocked expression. "I did a play on multiculturalism and played as Noor."
She nodded. "Its water does many things. It heals, gives power, strengthens, and returns memory. . . " She trailed off. "But mostly it gives light to those in darkness." I reached for the river, wanting to touch the water. I felt my hand being pushed back with such a strong force that I almost collapsed. It repelled like to two magnets of like poles.
The mysterious lady smiled faintly. "It also protects." She lapsed into silence for a few seconds before she spoke up again. "Always remember Carly, where there's fire, there's light."
I did a double-take, "Don't you mean; where there's fire, there's smoke?"
She shook her head fervently, "No."
"I don't understand."
"You will when the time comes." She assured me.
"It's time for you to wake up." As soon as she said that, I could feel myself drifting away.
"Wait! What's your name?" I called out. I didn't want to leave without knowing her name. She obviously knew mine which I find strange. I don't know her but she seemed to know me. Talk about stalker.
Long pause. "Mesi."
Just before I blacked out again, I heard her say, "Carly, beware of Greek bearing gifts." I wanted to ask 'Which gifts?' 'Who's going to give me gifts?' but I couldn't find my voice.
And that's how I ended up back in my cell.
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