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I adjust Gil's arm around my neck as Break and I carry him around on our shoulders. Gil's hair bushes against my cheek as we walk down the long narrow hallway of Pandora's headquarters. I blow my long bangs out of my face and look over at Break, who has no problem carrying the unconscious man. I sigh, "How much longer? He's so heavy."
Break gives me a creepy smile, "What? You're not comfortable with a man on your shoulders?"
I smirk in return, "No! I just love dragging really heavy guys through long hallways that seem to go on forever!"
Break smiles happily, "Then stop complaining if you love it so much." I have the feeling that wasn't meant to be said through a smile.
I growl, "Well I have better idea."
Break stops suddenly making me as well. He looks back at me, "Well what is it?" I close my eyes and focus on summoning Somina. Suddenly blue mist appears forming into Somina.
Somina's serious expression makes me shudder, "Yes Lucinda."
I smile towards Somina and nod towards Gilbert, "Will you be a doll and carry Gilbert for us?" Somina smiles and bows, allowing Gilbert to be carried on his back. Break helps me and a huge load is lifted off our shoulders. Somina walks behind us as Break and I walk ahead.
"So this is your idea," Break says.
I nod, "Why yes. You have a problem with it?"
Break holds his chin in a questioning manner, "Well I don't think having your Chain drag a man around on his back is a good idea when we are trying to be stealthy."
I huff In annoyance, "Your Chain isn't much better is it. I mean it's a floating eyeball with a black cape and hat." Break pouts and turns his head away, I must have offended him. I cross my arms turning away also. Break stops by a door and opens it, he signals Somina to enter with Gilbert. Somina does and gently lays Gilbert on the couch, Somina lays down next to him and falls asleep. Break and I enter shortly, I smile seeing Somina feeling right at home. I walk up to them and place Gilbert's jacket on top of him as a blanket. I pat Somina on the head afterwards, he wags his tails in excitement. Break comes walking up next to me as glares at Somina. I nudge him in the arm getting his attention, he looks over at me from the corner of his eye.
"I'm going to find Oz and Alice," I say, "You stay here with Gilbert and Somina while I look." I start to walk away but Break reaches out and grabs my arm. I look back at his mischievous smile as I raise an eyebrow.
"You're going to need a uniform, I can't let you walk around in those rags," he says. I raise an eyebrow, rags?
He drags me over to the wardrobe in the corner of the room. He lets go and goes digging for a Pandora jacket, he tosses me it. I finger it, amazed. I slip it on and it fits like a glove over my short yellow dress. Of course it's just the jacket, but I must say I look cute! I give Break a little twirl and beam a smile towards him.
"How do I look?"
I notice Break's eyes are wide and amazed. His cheeks are a light tint of red. "Umm you look fine," he stumbles out to say. He snaps back and grabs my arm. He drags me to the door and kicks me out, "Now go find Oz and Alice before they get into any trouble!" I pout and cross my arms, what was that all about? I shake my head, focus Lucy! I storm down the hallway glancing in every direction looking for Oz and Alice. For all I know they could have gone to a different place besides Pandora Headquarters, they could be back at the Rainsworth manor. Suddenly some Pandora members come bolting down the hallway almost running me over. I slide to the side watching them.
"Hurry," one says, "I think the B-Rabbit when this way." I raise an eyebrow, that must be Alice! I look to see if they're out of the way I turn into a hallway and run right into someone. I look and see it's Reim.
He blinks a few times, "Lucinda is that you?"
I smile and rush past him, "Sorry really busy! Can't talk right now!"
I run off through the hallways and open random doors to find them. But sadly no luck...for some weird reason I'm outside now? I have no idea how I got out here.
I walk through the gardens until I come across a garden filled with black roses. My heels click on the stone pathway as I hear snipping up ahead. That means someone is close, maybe it's Oz! I quicken my pace until I see a blonde creep sitting in a chair in front of me cutting off the roses with a pair of scissors. Vincent! He looks back at me and his eyes widen, "Lucinda?" He smiles, "What a surprise to see you here!" He gets up and moves towards me, I step back afraid. I have a bad feeling about this. He leans in closer, "So what are you doing here?"
I avoid eye contact, "Well I was trying to find Master Oz and Miss Alice." He moves in closer towards me, as his face is inches away from mine.
"Are you now?" he asks slyly. I nod. "Well did you return with Mister Hatter?" My eyes widen as he smiles deviously. "I'm taking that as a yes."
I try to move away but he grabs me and pushes me against the rose bush. He blocks my way of escape, try to move but his grip tightens around my arms. He's hurting me. He slams me harder into the thorny bush to make me stop fighting. He leads in towards me and I can feel is hair brush against my cheek as he whispers into my ear. "You know ever since I met you I've had a strange attraction towards you," I can feel his hot breath down my neck, "You remind me of someone who I knew a long time ago...someone very dear to me." I shudder as I feel his lips trail down my neck. I try to push him off me, but he forces me closer to him as he wraps his arms around me. His hand travels up my waist as he tries to rip off my clothes with his scissors. I push off from his chest to try to make him stop.
"Please stop!" I yell. I try to slap him but his hand becomes fisted in my hair. He tugs my head so I could make eye contact with him. His scissors slice my jacket open to reveal my dress. Next thing I knew the pair of scissors were up against the bare of my neck.
I scowl at his smirk, "Aww I'm I hurting you Lessie?" Why does he keep calling me that? Who is Lessie?
"Wha-" I try to make out but the scissor's blade presses harder.
"Lucinda I don't know why you're resisting. You can't win so just give up," he says.
"I won't-" Vincent pulls on my hair harder as I scream in pain. Tears start to well up...please someone save me. Vincent moves in closer as I feel his hair brush against my face. "Break," I softly make out. Did I really call out his name...
Vincent stops and stares at me with wide eyes. "Oh I see now," he says smugly, "You like Mister Mad Hatter." My face flushes. Vincent laughs, "Well this makes it even more perfect!" I hear the clicking of footsteps on the stone pathway rushing towards us. Someone is coming! Vincent looks out from the corner of his eye and smiles, the footsteps are closer. Suddenly Vincent presses his lips against mine. The footsteps stop. My eyes widen in panic as my heart rate increases. I pull away from him as he lets go of his grasp, the scissors cut my neck.
I hold the cut and trip on an uneven stone, bumping into someone. I feel someone wrap their arm around my waist, their embrace is so gentle. I feel safe in their grasp. Vincent looks back and smiles, "You're early."
"Only this area is planted with black roses." That voice! I look up and see it's Break! My face turns red from embarrassment. Break looks at Vincent with a serious expression, but when he looks back at me his expression completely changes. It's so gently and caring. "Did he hurt you?"
"Only my pride," I say in a small voice.
Break smiles and he turns to Vincent, "Oh by the way! Thank you for decorating my room with such a splendor arrangement."
Vincent smiles back, "I'm glad that you like that style."
Break's grip got a tad bit tighter, I could tell he didn't want to hurt me. "Of course," he says forcing it out, "I loved it so much it made me want to spit on you." I don't know what they are talking about... "Quit talking nonsense and let's get straight to the point. This timing isn't so bad now that Pandora's attention has focus on Oz...Vincent," Break says sternly, "Please return Lady Sharon to me."
Vincent smiles, "You shouldn't be so nervous, I didn't kill her." What is going on? What has happened to Sharon? "I just want something."
Break flinches, "Huh?" He turns away a little, "I'm sorry. I don't have anything that interests you on me."
Vincent steps closer to us and I start to shake in fear. Break pulls me closer to him, I look up and see his determined eyes. Break mouths something, "I won't let him hurt you." I relax knowing he keeps his word.
Vincent laughs bring him back to our attention, "Lies! Mister Mad Hatter is a liar." He grabs Break's hand and pulls it closer to him. He pulls up Break's sleeve revealing Cheshire's bell. "You snatched this from Cheshire...Alice's memories. You'll give me that which you seek more than anything, the truth of a hundred years ago. To exchange for your precious Miss Sharon, how does that sound? Mister Mad Hatter?" Vincent smiles creepily as I notice Break's distraught expression. My eyes narrow, I won't let Vincent hurt Break like this. I grab Break's wrist away from Vincent, both of them become startled.
"I won't let you use Break like this!" I yell at Vincent, "He's worked hard to get to his goals, and I won't let you rip that away from him because you just simply want something. I hate people like you!" Vincent's expression suddenly becomes threatening, he grabs the collar of my dress, ripping me away from Break's grasp.
Vincent's grip gets tighter. "And I hate people who interfere," he harshly whispers. Suddenly a blade is pressed up against Vincent's throat, I look over to see Break has his sword unsheathed.
Break's murderous expression spreads across his face, "Let go of her you flirty rat."
Vincent lets go and I rush towards Break, hiding behind him. Break returns his sword to its sheath. "Lucinda," Break says quietly.
"Yes," I reply.
"I have to save Lady Sharon, so whatever happens I want you to understand that it was my choice."
I smile seeing where he is getting at, I hug him from behind. "I understand," I whisper. I let go and dash off to the Headquarters.
I walk not really going anywhere, when a presence catches my attention. I rush to follow it, I rush through the halls. My head suddenly starts to hurt...kill him...kill him...kill him...kill Ja-
I collapse to the ground unable to move, I feel a brush of soft fur. My eyes focus to see Somina. "Shhhh," he says in a soft calm voice, "Sleep my precious Lucinda. Let's make Lessie wait..." His voice trails off until I'm clouded in darkness.
DUN-DUN-DUN! More clues revealed from the shadows!
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