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Solace 9:30 Dragon
Adrianne stared out into space as the enchanters circled around her. Templars stood stationed nearby as a precaution...in case this failed.
What was to happen next, she didn't know. She only hoped something good would come of it. They were risking their lives to save her. They didn't even know if this demon had too much of her already. It was a question if Adrianne was worth saving. They were basing their decisions by chance.
Adrianne hoped nothing would go wrong. That everyone here would not suffer because of her.
No one should get hurt because of her. There was no question regarding that fact. She told them when her mind was her own to kill her if she endangered any of them.
This was the only way, it seemed.
They told her someone was to go into the Fade, and defeat the demon. This was the only way they could save Adrianne's life. Anything else would see her dead.
It was too much to ask for someone to die for her.
She was no one special.
Cullen stared at her from across the room. Their conversation still fresh in both their minds. The kiss. The closeness and bond shared between them. Adrianne wished he didn't have to see her if...if something went wrong. Would he be heartbroken?
She wanted him to be safe. Right now, she was not safe for him. Adrianne would never forgive herself if he was injured because of her.
What mattered most is that Cullen and the other enchanters stayed safe from this demon in her.
No one should get hurt because of me. No one.
Enchanter Bryant had volunteered to journey into the Fade. It was fitting, he argued, that the master should save their apprentice. It was a thinly veiled explanation. Enchanter Bryant wanted to ensure that whoever did this to Adrianne would pay dearly. He wanted revenge.
She thrashed in her seat as she felt the demon crawl and slither in her mind, "Are you sure?" Adrianne asked as the demon clawed its way against her.
Enchanter Bryant steadied her gently before he answered,"Yes. It should be me. I'm the only one capable to destroy it and to find its master. Besides, as your mentor, it is my duty to ensure you come out alive,"
I rather have you alive to show me your hatred. Echoed throughout her mind. It was this simple statement that explained so much of him. He wanted her to live.
Adrianne managed to nod her stiff and tense neck as the demon crawled all over. She did her best to fight and push it away. To remember this. Her best wasn't enough.
Adrianne trembled again as the demon took over.
The last thing she saw was darkness and laughter...the game for her body began.
It's amazing what chocolate milk can do for the soul. Bad week not so bad now. Thank you chocolate milk!
So this is a short chapter. I will be posting the next chapter sometime today. It will be longer than this one. The rating will go up to "M" next chapter.
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