Sorry for the short Chapter! I'm trying to write more, but I've been so busy lately!
Xanthe allowed me to bathe in his massive tub, in which I soaked in for what felt like hours. The water was tinted brown from all the blood that had run off of the deeper lashes I had received. I tried to relax the best I could, but the water stung my wounds. Once I was done, I dressed into short black overalls and a brown T-shirt, and returned to my corridors. My room was a mess, I was guessing either Xanthe or Capris had ravaged through my things because all my jars of collections had been smashed against the floor and my books were ripped and torn. Paper from my sketch books were torn out and crumpled up. Broken glass covered the ground as well. I began to clean up my quarters when Xanthe entered, his boots crunched along the glass ridden floor. He pulled me to my feet, his mouth curving in annoyance. "Cleaning your own room is not a priority you need to worry about NOW." He growled, "Today I've given all servants of this palace the day off, so you will be working all the shifts and cooking my meals. You will scrub the floors until you can't even recognize the scum murdered on them. You will polish all the railings, wash every window, sweep every stair by nightfall, do you understand?"
"Yes sir" I hummed in annoyance, There was no way I could get all that done in the next few hours!
I began to sweep the long hallways, where it was quiet and peaceful. My body was still sore, and when i'd bend over I was always worried the deeper wounds on my back might reopen. I hummed melodies until I heard shuffling down the hall. I turned to look at the one I called my Moirail, Capris. She looked like she hadn't slept in a while and her makeup and hair were much more crazy. She had dark rings around her eyes, and her eyes were half lidded. Instead of wearing a whimsical outfit she simply wore sweatpants and a sports bra. Her fists to her elbows were bandaged up and purple stained them, presumably blood. I could hear her growling from afar, but once she saw me she rushed closer. "Remisa!" She shouted, running up and pulling me close, "I missed you so much!" She nuzzled the top of my head with her cheek, giving me small kisses. "Oh Gog! I was scared that bastard might've killed my brown buddy!"
"Nope, He just humiliated and beat me, leaving me in a pitch black cellar for a couple days, just to return to try and break me, then used his chucklevoodoos to mess with my mindset and will!" I tried not to sound annoyed, I wasn't in the best mood after the trials I'd faced. She smiled slightly, nodding her head. "I know we failed on trying to run away last time, But we can try again, we just weren't ready, we just have to keep trying Rem!" I stared at her for a moment, I couldn't help becoming angry as she began to explain another Idiotic plan. My eye twitched in annoyance, I leaned my broom against the wall and crossed my arms. "We can just kill that bastard in his sleep and we can kill Pierce and the other guards too! I know that you'd rather not kill lots but that's why I'd do it for you. Then we can waltz out of here like a Fuckin' Ball!" She continued blabbering on and on about imaginary plans and shit.
Rage boiled through my body. It was because of her I had received so many scars. I wasn't ready to run away when we had. I pursed my lips and raised my hand back. I threw my hand forward as hard as I could until I came into contact with her painted face. The sound echoed through the halls. Her eyes were full of surprise but then they changed into anger. She grabbed hold of me, pinning me to the wall by my horns. My feet hovered inches off the ground as she slid me up the wall. I shook in fear as she bared her teeth, growling incoherent sentences. I froze. I could feel the heat rising into my cheeks, did I really just do that?
"WHAT THE HELL! What was that for, I'm just trying to help you Remisa!"
"I don't need your help, your help got me beaten! I can do this by myself!"
"Can't you see this is for your well being, if you stay here he'll just hurt you more!"
"If I stay here and behave I'll have a better chance of surviving."
"NO! You won't have a better chance at all!"
"I never asked you to help me Capris…" She bit into her lip and set me down, growling slightly at me. "Fine then," She whispered, "I'll stop trying to help you, I'll treat you like all the others do, if that's what you want."
"I never said…"
"Did I say you could talk back to me?"
"Are you seriously doing this Capris, are you going to beat me to, is that how your think-pan works. Beating your moirail and ignoring her words!"
"I guess my logic is just twisted then"
"Your logic is stupid!"
"Excuse me, I'm sorry that my logic isn't the same as yours Remisa!"
"It's just…I don't believe in your views Capris or how you deal with things, but if that's what you believe then that's fine. "
"I know its horrid to you, but this is my way of life, I was raised to murder and kill, I've been training Remisa, in culling Lowbloods and anyone for that matter. I am training to be a Subjugglator. I may have a soft spot for you, but I am not to be trusted."
"Capris, are you alright?"
"Are you implying that I don't seem well? How judgmental you are of my words. I'm just warning you my friend. A vicious, lethal carnivals coming, and your along for the ride on this mortal merry-go-round."
"I'm just worried for your mindset and slightly questioning your sanity Capris, I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry I hit you, I hope you'll forgive me."
"Who knows, I haven't felt the most forgiving lately."
I looked up at her, her eyes cold, If she wanted to act like this then fine! I bowed, turning away from her and walking down the hall, grabbing my broom as I did. I began sweeping a different hallway, feeling bad for yelling at Capris, she was only trying to help and I over reacted. I should apologize...
