Chapter 38: The War had Begun
It's been weeks since The War had begun and we find Zarc who has an eerie air of calm about him. Since he began his onslaught, things have been moving forward perfectly. Power feels good. So good. Slowly, he combs Ray's long hair, counting the strokes to himself. Ray is on a vanity bench on the brink of losing her mind completely. "Zarc why did you do this?" She asked as she has tears falling down her face. Zarc combs her hair more, still counting the strokes. He hushed his wife in soothing her. "Just relax..." He reassured in a creepy tone, "Let me take care of everything..." Ray still have tears falling down on her face. "But destroying the city?" She asked. Zarc found a knot then gently tries to get it out. "It was fake." He answered, "I hated it." Zarc smiles at his answer, since he knows it. Ray stood still more for Zarc as he got the knot out. "At least there are actual flowers and animals around." Zarc brushed the last bit of her long hair that has the knots in it. "Sacrifices needed to be made." Still smiling, Zarc ties little bows for her pigtails, kissing the tips of her hair. He lifts up her hands next, painting her nails. "After all these years, you plan to destroy the world." Ray concluded, "Your mother never wanted you to do this." Zarc finished painting the last nail on Ray's finger tip. "Sometimes to fix things," He began, "You have to tear down and start over. Zarc then blows lightly on the nail polish to dry it. "This place will crumble and over the ruins," Zarc spoke, "I'll build my new world." Zarc then tilts Ray's head up so she can look at him. "Look at me." He ordered as he starts to apply some lipstick. Ray looks at her husband as there's still tears in her eyes. "If you don't stop crying," Zarc began to say a small warning, "All your makeup is going to run." Zarc licks the bottom of his teeth as he applies, breathing heavy. Knowing she doesn't have a choice, Ray finally stopped crying. "That's better." The demon says. Zarc finishes off the look with a ribbon tied in a big bow around her neck. He steps back, standing behind Ray, looking in the mirror of the vanity desk. "There now," He reassured, "Don't you look pretty?" To her reflection, she is now more than just his wife. She has still her porcelain skin (which it quite matches the attire) but is wearing a Maroon mixed with pink lipstick and has a small amount of rose gold eye shadow on only the edge to the quarter of her eyelids. Her eyelashes is lined with a bit of falsies like with the dolls. Her cheeks is coated with a pastel pink blush and from what she is wearing is a beautiful dress that is in a color magenta and pink, trimmed with gold and laced with white. The dress is decorated on the left side of the chest area is a beautiful pink bow. The only thing Ray can say, since she does but not like this is a yes. "That's right." The doll maker said. Zarc toys with her hair some more, before letting it slip "I need to go now Ray," Zarc reminded, "I have work to do... you can play by yourself for a while..." With that said, he heads out of the room.
Zarc walks down the hallway slowly, smiling. Zarc's new home was built in the remains of the church. It was filled with many rooms and halls. He built Ray's new room in the deep tower for safety. He hasn't allowed her to leave, not that she'd want to, but the burning skies of the city are visible through her window. Zarc heads to the great hall to see his dragons. When arrived, he finds all of his four dragons, keeping one of Ray's ex monsters named Mozarta, The Melodious Maestra, prisoner. "Sir we managed to capture one of members of the resistance," Clear wing notified, "And I think it's someone we used to know." Zarc smiled darkly, showing fangs in process. "Excellent." He spoke, (a/n Mr. Burns anyone?) "Let's start the interrogation; Bring them forward." The remaining three dragons brought Mozarta forward. "Well, I expected better from you Mozarta." Zarc assumed, "Turning against Ray, your own master. He place his hand on the female monster's chin "Shameful." Shameful is right. Mozarta's clothing is all tattered and torn from the beating in such battle. Her hair is no longer looking perfect as it is now flat and not curled. Mozarta glares at the demon, who is known to kill countless lives. "You poisoned my sisters' minds!" Mozarta angrily accuse, "Onii-chan is right about you!" (Onii-chan is Mozarta's big sister Schuberta btw.) Mozarta accuses Zarc more, calling him an oozing sore of depravity. Accusing him for turning her family into mindless beings as if they were his dolls. Zarc chuckled at how Mozarta reacted towards the demon. " You flatter me." Zarc complimented. Mozarta grew even more upset from how he is bluffing. "Now my mistress doesn't know who she is or what her dream!" She angrily yelled, "How many women did you twisted their minds into forgetfulness and hopelessness?!" Zarc's eyebrow twitches. In response, Starve Venom breaks one of Mozarta's legs, making her scream in pain. "That was strike one." He warned, "I suggest you not strike again." Zarc placed his hand on his heart, stating that Ray is the only woman who could perpetrate the confines of his heart. He loves her and only her. Because he loves her so much, he will break down this wretched place, so he can rebuild it. Just for her. Mozarta's crying in pain now, struggling to get up. "You won't get away with this Satan." Mozarta warned, "You will burn in hell for this!" Zarc laughed Maniacally. Cackling and howling in laughter like any other mad man would. "Let's play a game!" He offered, "I need some information, some that I know you have." Zarc explained the rules to Mozarta. The rules are if she answers his questions correctly, she will be able to move on to the next round. "But if you lie..." Zarc Glances up to his monsters. Dark Rebellion stomps on her hand under Zarc's command. "Well, let's play!" he suggested, "Where is the resistance hiding?" Mozarta growled at the demon under human skin. "I will not tell you where you monster!" Insulted the Maestra, "I would rather die than to tell you!" Zarc smirked in showing evil in his heart. "That can be arranged." With that said, he ordered Starve Venom breaks her arm, making her scream in pain once more. Mozart looks up at the demon, glaring with her aqua blue eyes. "If you want to kill me, kill me!" Mozarta yelled, "You'll never find them!" Mozarta kept yelling at the demon. Calling him Satan as he should have never been born or killed by anyone. Telling him that she will never tell where the resistance are hiding. "Now you're starting to make me mad." He said. Soon Zarc directs Clear Wing to make the next move. "What is it you want me to do master?" Clear wing asked. Zarc looked at the synchro monster. "Take her 'downstairs' for a while." The demon ordered, "We'll see how her attitude adjusts without food or water for three days." Zarc stood for a minute then grinned. " Feel free to get 'creative' if you want." With that said, The dragons took her downstairs as the imprisoned maestra repeatedly yell Zarc "He will burn".
Once Mozarta is in the dungeons, we find Zarc grinning as War had started weeks ago. Zarc looks at his monsters to see what they accomplished. " Nice work boys." He said, "What else did you learn?" Odd Eyes don't know how to answer such question. It's been a while since he answered Zarc a question that isn't involving education. "Don't look at me!" The pendulum dragon answered, "I only have a seaweed for a brain." Zarc shook head as he smiles. Same Ol' Odd Eyes with a tiny brain. "The fact that you are able to function so well never ceases to amuse me Odd eyes." Zarc complimented as he smiled evilly, "So, what news do you have about your traitor nephew?" Odd Eyes feel down from such question. It's been weeks since Scrap Eyes formed the Resistance with Ray's father Leo. With no Scrap Eyes with him, he's worried sick for the little bugger. "He is out somewhere," He answered, "But I still love him." Clear Wings took notice on Odd Eyes' emotions towards his nephew. "He really misses his nephew." The Synchro dragon stated the obvious. Zarc goes to Odd Eyes and then pats him sympathetically. "I understand buddy, loving is hard sometimes." The demon shows empathy towards his monster, "You want to give them the world, and they wanna take it away." Zarc rubbed the dragon's back, showing he cares. "Be patient," Zarc ordered in showing carefulness, "We'll fix this." Odd Eyes looked at his master as he has some tears coming on. "You think so?" He asked. Zarc smiled warmly to his monster. "If he still loves his uncle, he'll listen to you." Zarc grinned once more as Odd Eyes feels a little better now. "Which reminds me," Zarc begins to speak, "We have to get on our way!" Odd Eyes nodded then let Zarc mount on the monster so he can ride him. "TO THE CITY!" The demon ordered, "LET'S START A FIRE AT THE ORPHAN PUPPYDOG HOME!" (a/n I know...I don't know why either! XD)