"Sinbad has asked that I spare your life."
Rumina's cruel eyes bore into Maeve. She stood before Sinbad, Doubar, Firouz, Rongar, Bryn with Dermott, and Maeve, chained and gagged. The dark crystal hung loosely at her neck.
Rolling her eyes, Maeve continued, "So, I have decided that another punishment would be just as fitting for all the crimes you have committed." Her voice was loud and harsh. Maeve had been waiting for this moment for years.
Rumina still stood hard and emotionless as Maeve strutted towards her. Face to face, the women glared at each other. Thrusting herself at Maeve, Rumina attempted to knock her down. Firouz and Doubar rushed to Rumina's side and held her back. As she violently thrashed about in their arms, Maeve grinned as she grabbed the necklace off Rumina's neck.
Rumina's cries were muffled by the gag but Maeve knew what words she sputtered.
"Nothing you do will save you now, Rumina." Maeve held the crystal tightly as she walked towards the wall of the dungeon.
Mustering all the strength she had, Maeve jerked her arm back and swung the jewel high in the air, "May your powers find peace in hell!" She thrust the stone forward. It struck the wall hard shattering into a million pieces.
Bright crimson light splayed in every direction as it bounced off the walls. Dark cries of torture and pain wailed throughout the air. Waves of wild wind swirled about the crew. Rumina tried to scream but was only met by a wad of fabric. As the wind died down, Maeve opened her eyes and quickly scanned the room. There he was.
A pale and milky white male body laid sprawled out on the stone floor. His hair flamed with the same ruby locks as his sister's. Bryn quickly knelt down and covered his nude body with the blanket she brought down with her. Maeve rushed to his side, bursting into hot, tears she had been saving all these years.
"Brother!" Maeve held onto his cold body afraid to let go, "It is done, brother."
Dermott's face was plastered with the biggest grin. He held onto his dear sister letting the tears flow. How he had waited to touch his sister's flesh again. He had missed her unlike anyone, even though the two had been at each other's side all these years. They rest of the crew fumbled over to Dermott and hugged him. Bryn's face fell flush as her eyes made contact with Dermott. The two had a special bond ever since Maeve had disappeared.
What seemed like an eternity later, Maeve let go. Sinbad was so happy to see Maeve smiling. Her smiled had never shined brighter. She looked so happy and content, something Sinbad, feared she had lost. His smile faded.
Rumina. Sinbad turned to face her. She sat emotionless on the floor, her eyes staring at nothing. Flickers of pity washed across his mind. He knew in his heart that she was somewhat nothing more than a disturbed child at heart. She had never had the chance to live a normal life with her father and all. She only wanted to be loved even if she had to force it.
After all the rejoicing, Sinbad had asked that Rumina be left downin the dungeonone more night before deciding a course of action. Maeve reluctantly concurred.
After spending a few hours with Dermott, Maeve retired to her room for the first somewhat restful night of sleep she had yearned for. She needed to be alone now. Her thoughts plagued her. Her future lay resting on a small table at the end of her bed; the parchment and the small chest beckoned to her. How could she tell Sinbad that they could never be together?
The sharp raps came unexpectedly from Maeve's chamber door. Only one guess as to who is was though, Maeve thought. She dragged herself from her bitter thoughts to the door. Their eyes met. She motioned for Sinbad to come in. As he swept pass her, her eyes fell downward, how could she do this to him?
"Maeve, I wanted to come see you tonight because I have something to ask of you?" His words never faltered. Maeve's heart jumped to her throat as she prayed he was not here for what she assumed.
"Sinbad, I.." Her skin went clammy and cold.
"No. Maeve, just listen to me this once, please. I believe that all people have some good in them, even Rumina…"
Maeve jerked her head instantly at the sound of Rumina's name. This wasn't going where she had thought, sighs of relief escaped past her lips. Sinbad continued..
"She can't be all bad. She is just misguided. I think that perhaps if there were a spell you could conjure.."
"Sinbad, surely you are not suggesting that we help her?! Don't you see the suffering she has caused so many?!" Anger swelled up through her. How dare Sinbad suggest such things ..
"Listen Maeve! I know she has wronged you. She has wronged us both. But I learned a long time ago that revenge won't help our suffering. She has good in her, I know it. I can feel it. I don't expect you to agree to this but if I didn't ask, I would be no better than she."
With another sigh, she raised her eyes to meet his. She silently cursed herself knowing he was right, "What is it that you suggest?"
Sinbad's eyes lightened up and his smile grew wide, "Is there any way you can erase her memory?"
TBC
A/N: Sorry it has been a real long while since I updated but I was so busy this holiday season. I only have about two and more so chapters to go! How exciting.
Anyway, as a treat for all those who have read my story I have drawn a couple pictures to coincide with my two Sinbad stories. If you go to my bio page, you will find the link. Please let me know what you think. Perhaps if I have more time then I will draw more, who knows?!
Mandy
