Deadly Magic

Chapter 2: Marcie's Worst Birthday Present

Morning came swiftly and before Rin could wake up, the sun shined brightly towards her eyes. Steps were then heard on the stairs and Rin knew well it was the Mistress's footsteps. Rin scrambled out of her bed as quickly as she can but she failed. She was still on top of the bed when the Mistress came in.

"You wench!" The Mistress foamed out while spit flew from her mouth. Without warning, she whipped Rin with her leather belt. Blood splattered the floor and Rin's eyes quickly began to water. Blood seemingly streamed down at the long, deep gash that formed from the belt and sank down on her covers. The Mistress threw a piece of paper on the floor and stood by the doorway. "If you dare have anymore mails, you'll be seeing Hell before I do!"

She stomped back down leaving Rin utterly shocked, and throbbing with pain. It wasn't long until the blood stopped running but Rin was in immense pain. She couldn't move where the belt had made impact, her back was bruised already and Rin can't help but feel vulnerable. All she wanted to do right now, at the moment, was cry for all what had happened and the cruel fate the Gods brought her.

"Rin, are you okay?" Sophie asked, attentively. She walked over to Rin and picked up the paper on the floor and put it beside Rin. She examined the deep cut and gasped. The deep cut was apparently very nasty. Did she put something on her belt to cause something like this? Something was oozing out of cut. Rin got up slowly and limped over the mirror to examine the cut. She looked sternly over to Sophie and made her way back to her bed. "You shouldn't move Rin."

"Don't worry about me Sophie," Rin replied and closed her eyes. Rin could hear the steps of the other children and opened her eyes. She saw Tyler, Marcus and Cassie standing under the doorway with a huge roll of bandages and, to Rin's fear, alcohol. "No! Don't put that on me Tyler!" She sat up straight, amazed that she couldn't feel the pain anymore.

"Don't be stupid Rin! We're helping you today, so lay back down," Marcus scolded. The others nodded and Rin felt they were really angry. Knowing better not to defy them, she obediently laid back down, her back facing up. Rin closed her eyes and held them shut, preparing for the sting the alcohol will bring.

The sting quickly came and Rin felt searing pain while she screamed. She cried until the sting was over and it was replaced by throbbing pain instead. They helped each other with the bandage and quickly departed saying that they will make meals today. Rin didn't complain but kept silent and still. They soon brought up eggs and a buttered toast along with juice and fed herself slowly, occasionally wincing of the pain. Once that was finished Sophie washed the dishes and resumed treating Rin's wound.

"You know… you don't have to do this for me," Rin said quietly, looking at Sophie and the others while they changed the bandage. They took out the old one and replaced with the new one, discarding the bloody bandage at a nearby bin. They sent an icy glare.

"Nonsense," Tyler said firmly and cleaned up the mess. "You've been helping us and treating us like we're your children; it's about time we do something for you."

Rin smiled slightly and they returned the smile. Figuring that she had to get up sooner or later she carefully got up and with the help from Marcus she went downstairs.

"Ah so you've come down already," a voice approached Rin. I wonder why you are still up after you've just got the black whip. Aren't you suppose to be lying down on your tatty bed bleeding your heart out?"

Rin turned to see the Mistress and Marcie smirking. She frowned a little and gave them a glare.

"Don't you dare give us that glare wench and you should be glad that you got that instead the of The Cat of Nine tails," Marcie ordered coldly and reached to grab her Mother's hand. Her Mother looked down and held her offered hand. "You know that was part of my present, maybe you are too stupid enough to realize my birthday is today.

Rin's eyes widened in shock. How could pain be a pleasure to her? Rin hid her eyes under her bangs and she began to growl softly. So, all this torture was because of Marcie, entertaining her by crying out. That sick minded girl! Her thoughts were interrupted.

"Mother, can we all please go to the Museum?" Marcie asked innocently, turning her gaze towards her mother. Rin seized the growling and looked up at them. Sophie and Marcus held Rin by the arm. We?

The Mistress hesitated for a brief moment but then replied, "Yes of course, Honey." Marcie redirected her attention to Rin, who was positively confused. She wickedly smirked.

"Well go on get changed!" Marcie ordered. Obediently, Rin, Marcus with Cassie, Tyler and Sophie made they're way upstairs to get changed. Rin looked angry but she didn't dare say anything. Instead only one sentence seemed to flash into her mind; what are they up to?

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