m: "Won't Back Down" belongs to Fuel. And Hoar is the god of revenge.
Chapter Four
The Valsharess was reading a book on the subject of demon summoning when the doors to her throne room were thrown open. A female drow walked towards the throne, carrying a kukri and a war hammer in her hands.
The matron smiled. "Ilivarra, what a pleasant surprise."
"Cut the shit, Sinvyl." Ilivarra snapped. "I've spent four long years searching for you, and I WILL get my information. Give me the location of Korve Besair."
The Valsheress laughed. "And why would I break the confidentiality of one of my finest mercenaries?"
"Because if you don't, I have no qualms about splitting open your abdomen."
The Valsharess narrowed her eyes. "If you dare to fulfill that promise, then several hundred guards will rush in here and decapitate you without a second thought."
Ilivarra smiled grimly. "Do you think that frightens me? I've had all my reasons for living taken away from me. There's only one now and that's revenge. Death is nothing to be feared."
"You sound a bit like a worshiper of the surfacer god, Hoar." The Valsharess commented.
Ilivarra sneered. "I worship no god. My power comes from my own skills and abilities, not some divine being. I don't need to rely on them."
"I doubt that the Spider-queen would be pleased with such blasphemous words."
"She can kiss my mother-fucking ass." Ili spat.
The Valsharess stood up. She began pace the room, circling around Ili and smiling as she did so. "Korve certainly fulfilled his job. I can see that you still bear scars from him. Both physical and emotional."
"The physical ones will heal within a few decades. I want the emotional ones to heal faster."
Sinvyl smiled. "I like you, Barrindar. Your determination and spirit is truly remarkable. I sympathize with the great injustice Korve did to you."
"Which 'great injustice' are you talking about? There were quite a few if I recall correctly." Ilivarra snarled bitterly.
"The one I speak of is his raping you. I never intended for that to happen. In fact, I specifically ordered him not to."
Ili studied her for a long moment. "You're telling the truth." That son of a bitch!
"I would not lie about something like that. I truly do sympathize with your desire for justice."
Ilivarra let out a cold chuckle. "It's not justice I want. You see there is a very fine line between justice and vengeance. One that I am quite willing to cross in order to slit Korve Besair's throat. To put it simply, Korve fucked me over. I want to return the favor. I want vengeance."
Sinvyl was silent for a few seconds. A grin soon lit up her gorgeous features. "I propose that we make a deal. Become one of my red sisters, and after a few years of proving yourself I shall grant you Korve Besair's location."
Ilivarra burst out laughing. "Now why the fuck would I agree to that?" she asked between laughs.
Sinvyl narrowed her eyes. "Because even if you do manage to find his location without my help, you will not win against him. He is a skilled mercenary and it will be easy for him to defeat you once more. Think about it—Korve has always been a mercenary working for me, not against me. He has never fought a red sister before. You would have a huge advantage over him. This is your greatest opportunity, Ilivarra. Seize it."
Ilivarra frowned. She allowed herself to think for several minutes before responding. Was it worth it? It would mean joining the very people who had ruined her chance to start a new life on the surface. The image of a pair of cruel, black eyes suddenly formed in her mind. They were soon followed by a pair of anguished, brown eyes. Her decision was clear. "Very well," the drow said, her voice devoid of emotion, "I accept."
The Valsharess smiled. "Excellent. We shall begin preparing immediately. Step outside now. The guard will give you instructions on how to find the academy."
Sinvyl watched as Ilivarra left. Barrindar was still an animal to her, but she was a trainable beast. Sinvyl idly reflected on the irony that Guliara Barrindar had refused to work with her, yet her daughter was willing to do anything for her revenge. The Barrindars--or the females in any case--were well known for their determination, rage, and stubborness, each of these increased tenfold when they felt crossed by someone. This only made Ilivarra easier to manipulate. Ilivarra was a powerful woman, and Sinvyl was determined to make the last Barrindar her tool.
Ilivarra took the list of written instructions from the guard before walking out the door. As she walked, a vicious smile curled her lips. She was now one step closer to her revenge.
I know what darkness means
(and the void you left for me)
The isolation stings
(So think it wants to bleed)
The echoes in my brain
(Of the things you said to me)
You took my everything
Now I'm coming for you!
Chorus:
I won't back down
I will not bow
I've come to bring you hell
I can't forget
Things you did
I've come to bring you hell
The shadows that you see
(In the places that you sleep)
Are memories of me
(Better pray your soul to keep)
The truth behind your eyes
(You know that place you never see)
Your darkest little lies
Are coming for you!
Chorus
All the scars that never heal
All the wounds that will not seal
I will not forget the day
These memories never fall
Chorus
I've come to bring you hell
(I've come to bring you hell) x4
