Another month went by quickly and I had found myself at the center of beatings. She had made it known that she didn't like me, even to the extent where she keeps my head shaved, saying that pink simply didn't look good on her. Which in all honesty was the only thing we agreed upon; but whether she admitted it or not, she wears the wig a lot. Which unsettles me, I spent most of my life growing it out, and now to just watch her waltz around in it. It angered me. A new emotion I had found myself too familiar with. Anger. I'm constantly mad, and oftentimes I'm not even sure at what. Just blind rage directed at whatever chore I'm forced to do.
Scraping around my casserole of partially spoiled cheese, I sighed the mugginess seeped in from the outside and most of simply not to wear our outer layer of clothes. Just the slip that didn't leave much to the imagination. "It's hot" I spoke aloud, mainly to myself. "You're telling-" Zen sarcastically spoke as she swooped some hair out of her face, only to be interrupted. " shut up, you know how Master feels about complaining" 5 clenched fists as spoke through gritted teeth, Her head almost bald from her recent shaving. "Tell that to 10's arms, how about 9s back?"
"Master does everything in our bes-" Cait stood up anger evident in her dark eyes "how DARE you say that,!" But 10 kept going "HOW DARE I? master kept us from being slaves and whores. Would you want sweet little 9 to be some mans' play-" Cait quickly lunged, finally letting out her pent-up anger as 10 fought against the oddly strong woman. Cait screamed furiously as she started to wail punches on the bigger woman, who still continued to talk about how great master is. She's been here so long she doesn't even remember what freedom felt like. Hell even I forget sometimes. I stared with cold eyes, we all did, I think we just want to see her get put in her place. But as if on cue, she stopped, a shrill shriek ripping her from her anger. "Mommy stop!" Suki screamed as she grabbed her mothers arm, in an accidental spur of rage she brought her elbow back. Quickly she knocked the girl in her nose, effectively breaking it and causing a long trail of blood to escape it. Instantly Cait had summoned herself out of her rage and lunged for suki. Clutching onto the small girl as she cried mumbling soft apologies in her ear. Giving them the sanction of privacy, I turned my gaze to 5. Blood seemed to be her skin tone, her face had blood smeared all over it; surely from the long nails, Cait had prided herself on.
"Good god" Isabel mumbled as she put her hand on my shoulder, softly pulling me away. As she did so, i watched as the others besides Cait, Suki, and Dan stayed behind, the others dragging 5 to her room. Stumbling backwards due to Isabel's rough grip, i turned around, a bad feeling sitting low in my stomach. My eyes took on a shade of worry as my eyes ricocheted between her and dan; who had now decided to come to her side. Their fingers lightly brushed against each other, finding comfort and perhaps safety in their touch. I wish i had it, or in the least, remembered the feeling of safety. "We need help" Isabel said lightly, her voice eliciting fear. "Anything" if they wanted it, I'd do it, they were there for me whenever I needed it; therefore I shall return it. "We're gonna leave and wanted to know if you could help" dan spoke this time, his voice so quiet that it's nearly impossible to understand what he's Saying. "I'll do it" I know how to get them out too, a red wisp of hair drifted through my head. Their faces seemed to calm down, their unacknowledged hands unlinking and becoming their own. "We… we also want you to come with us" Isabel quietly blurted as she stared at me wide-eyed. " I'm sorry" I sent her a knowing smile, "but I cant" I looked at the ground and fiddled with my fingers. "I understand" she said as she ruffled my head. "It'll be tonight, ill get you when its time," I stated firmly as I put my fist in my hand, determination surely showing in my eyes. Shooting them a wink and wide grin, walking away i looked forward, fear or something of it lurching in my stomach. I feel like something is going to go wrong.
Retching a heavy sigh and walked into the stall with the number 8 written on the stud that keeps the stall up. Leaning on the stud I stared at the redhead who found herself caught up in a stolen book. "Yo" i waved my hand as she suddenly looked up at me. "Sit" she patted next to her, doing as she commanding i sat next to her. Tapping her shoulder 3 times she nodded. Mumbling quietly i casted an illusion to her, and only her. I watched as the illusion of myself stood strong, despite the terror that had settled long ago. "Isabel and dan want to leave, I think they're hiding something. I need you to put a gap in the ruin." She contemplated, then with a finger she wrote in the air, letting her use my magic to let the air letters form a white consistency. What's in it for me? "Anything you want" it was an offer I didn't want to make, but I feel like there's something more to this. After all this time they decide to leave. Why? Deal. Letting the illusion disperse, I turned my body so I'm now looking at her and shook her hand. "12 am"I spoke softly yet with an argumentive tone that I hadn't used in a long time. She curtly nodded her head.
The hours transcended to quickly and before I knew it was 12 am, I'm more so crippled with fear. To be honest with myself, I don't even know why. Stepping out of Zens' stall i casted an illusion, making the barn seem lit up a Christmas tree. Walking into the stall that dan snuck into when everyone went to bed, i shook them. Casting more to the illusion, i made it so for the remaining 6, they wouldn't even be able to hear talking. Heavily sedated in their dreams. "Wake up" i shook them both, instantly they jerked up. " is it time?" Dan asked, fear laced in his voice. Nodding my head I grabbed their hands and led them out as they stared at the lot barn. Mumbling some more i made it so they they'd see everyone one last time. Smiling and happy, they waved at the couple as they stared shocked at the mirage. Tears prickling at their eyes. "We'll miss you!" They yelled, wide smiles plastered on their fake faces. "Wha.," Isabel spoke nimbly as she stared at them as the pay dissipated. "Ilusión magic, now let's go" I spoke as I led them outside. Walking to the woods I looked for the area that'd only glow to my eyes; having known my magic signature. There I stared at the yellow glowing hole in the magic barrier. Grabbing their i let my magic flow through them "do you see it?" I spoke mournfully. They nodded. "Be free" i giggled, the words sounding so foreign. Staring straight, i felt myself being turned around, mowing I looked at them their eyes shedding the tears they could no longer hold. "Thank you" they almost said in sync. I watched as she lifted a hand to her stomach. That's awfully random at a time like this, ,y face held confusion. But i only turned around with a soft smile. "Oh! Before I forget. Take this" I pulled the old dagger out from the opening in the vest on my dress. They watched me, miffed as I put it in Dan's hand and gently I pushed them away. "I love you guys, so… take care! Okay!"i yelled knowing no one could hear me and with tears eyes I watched through the darkness as they walked away. Their bodies becoming no more.
As soon as they were out of sight, I let out a sob I didn't realize I was holding onto, quiet and timid I walked back. Exhaustion took ahold of my small frame. Walking into the barn I nodded at Z, then continued to my stall, loudly I clashed down onto the hay. Finally closing the magic, I closed my eyes, a stigma of fear still holding my brain, even in my dreams.
