34. Fury
It was her fault.
He was crying, because of her.
Rin leans against the wall, listening to the muted sobs coming from the slightly ajar bedroom doorway. Inside, her most precious servant, as well as her beloved brother, is weeping over the loss of his love.
Because of her selfishness.
Because of her jealousy.
Because of her.
Rin's hands clench onto her dress in tight fists, shaking. Her teeth grit together.
Len had been in love with that girl from Green. Without Rin knowing, he had fallen in love with her enemy.
Rin had ordered her killed, her country destroyed, in her rage. Blinded by hatred, she called for the merciless death of the Green Princess.
For her sake, her 'servant' had fulfilled her wish, and slain his own love, returning covered in her blood and looking broken. Because he was devoted to her, because he wanted to see her happy.
"Lady Riliane?"
Her head snaps up to meet the strikingly bright blue eyes of Len. He's staring at her, confused. His eyes are red from crying, but his expression is attentive.
"What are you doing here so late?" He asks, concerned as always. "Is there something you need?" Even though he's hurting, he's still ready to do anything she asks. Her heart aches.
"N-no." She answers quickly. "You may go back to sleep. I was just… wandering." Inside, Rin wishes she could comfort him, but she knows she has no right to do so.
"If you are sure." Len says hesitantly. "Good night, my lady."
"Good night, Allen." Rin says, brushing past him, not trusting herself to stay composed.
As the door closes with a soft click behind her, tears well up in her eyes. Not of self-pity, or horror at her actions. No, she doesn't necessarily regret being rid of the Green Princess.
The tears are of a furiousness at herself, for using Len, for loving him, for taking away what he loves so she can have him for herself.
The angry tears she sheds are only for hurting her sweet, kind brother for her own selfish reasons.
A/N: This is inspired by the 'Series of Evil'.