Pretty Little Lies
Thirteenth Prompt: Escape
Word Count (minus A/N's): 362 words
Selina had to get out of here.
It was driving her insane: the closed in walls, the limited space for pacing, the prison-like food... How could any mom do this to their daughter and still claim to love her? Selina was no love expert, but she could have sworn that wasn't how it was supposed to work.
But to escape... What would it take? Would she ever be able to step into this world, the little girl she was? It's hard to grow up with nothing but a ghost for company.
A ghost... Maybe Acheron had an idea for her.
It didn't take long to call upon him. She smiled at his greeting. She explained her desires without a single hesitation.
"You're ready to leave, hm? Took you long enough."
"What?"
"You're what, sixteen? When I was alive, girls were married and pregnant by the time they were your age. Sure, it was a different sort of prison, but at least they escaped their original one."
"But how will I escape? The spell Mother used is something never written in books. She cast the magic through the channel of her heart."
"Why are you fixated on force, darling? Don't you know of something far more powerful? You're a beautiful young girl. Very sharp, very talented... surely your mother never wanted you to waste away in despair.
"Every parent has pride in their child. They think it will be destined for great things, for no other reason than it came from their body. Quite foolish, if you ask me.
'But you know how prideful your mother can be. Exploit that pride, make her see the potential in you. She'll stupidly take credit for it, yes, but at least you'll be free."
Selina ended the meeting, saying she needed to devise a plan. How would she convince her mother she wasn't truly worthless. How would she prove just how much smarter, more talented, and more witch-like she's be outside this prison?
Perhaps her study in magic would help... Surely she could find a more, ah, legitimate teacher. Somewhere in this universe.
A/N's: Gotta be honest, I never expected to find myself coming back to this fic. It's been so long, after all. I've gone on to other things, different fandoms and websites.
But I miss how easy these are to pump out. I can honestly write about whatever I'm feeling at the time, few strings attached. It's relieving. Plus I want to continue this alternate chapter interpretation, even if I never made it past the sixth episode of Season Six, Selina was an interesting character idea. Though I'm probably gonna end up changing everything about her.
Anyway, nice to see y'all again. How's everyone been? I'm glad you're still reading (and reviewing? Maybe?), and who knows? Maybe I'll see you on the far side.