"O, I am death, and none can tell.
If I open the door to heaven or hell.
No wealth, no land, no silver no gold.
Nothing satisfies me but your soul." - Until Dawn Soundtrack
Lyall's Pov
After having a nice picnic Rose led me back inside the castle. It was still chaotic when we went back inside. Iona gave me a hug and asked where I wandered off to and Minhea just ran and hugged my legs. Burying his face into my skirts. I could barely get a word in without everyone asking questions. Once everyone calmed down I explained where I was and that Elisabetta was not well.
"Hahaha~ Elisabetta is never well." Iona laughed. I shivered in disgust. "Don't worry little rabbit. I will see to it that Elisabetta is well. For now rest. I look forward to your performance tonight" Iona cooed. I could only nod in silence. Minhea let go of my legs and grasped my hand. "I want to go with you." He whispered. "My lord-" Rose was about to say but I lifted my hand to silence her and just gave a smile and a nod. Minhea just squeezed in response.
With that settled we continued to my room where Rose told me to rest while Minhea stayed to accompany me. Rose left us alone since she had to finish the rest of her chores. Minhea and I were alone in my room on my bed. He just sat by my side playing with my fingers.
"Little Prince? Is everything alright? You haven't said a word since Rose left." I asked. He remained silent and continued to play with my fingers. I sighed and closed my eyes in thought. "You were gone." Minhea whispered. I sucked in a breath and only nodded. "Father told me once… that there was this beautiful angel that would disappear from time to time…" Minhea explained. I could only remain silent.
"He said that he loved this angel very much. Her voice was as clear as soft rain, sweet like honey, and her beauty was beyond what god would have created.I asked him if she was real. Cause she was too good to be true. He would smile and say I hope she was real. That was the only time I have ever saw my father smile." Minhea finished. I gripped his hand slightly. I could feel Mihnea eyes on me.
"Fair lady? Are you.. are you the angel my father described?" Minhea asked me with hesitation. I felt his eyes digging into my flesh. I sucked in a quick breath. I couldn't answer that. I can't…
Then just like a switch , I blanked out. And a huge grin was plastered on my face.
Iona/Lyall Pov
"Oh silly little prince~. Of course not! As you can see through blind I am flesh and blood and not a godly being let alone an angel. Your father must have been speaking of someone else" I laughed. Minhea just remained quiet, feeling a wave of sadness and disappointment from him. I only smirked. I patted him on the head and stroked his silk tresses. Minhea flinched at the touch. I smiled even more. " My prince, why don't you leave me be for now. I must prepare for my performance for tonight." I flaunted. I felt him nod and leave the room with a soft click of the door. I sighed in exhaustion.
"I couldn't stand him then and I can't stand him now." I muttered while rubbing my temples. "If you hate him so much why did you do that to him!?" Lyall shouted in my head. My eyes widened in surprise but then I giggled at myself. "Well, I really underestimated you." I said. "You didn't answer my question.". "I don't feel like I am inclined to answer you. Anyway it's the past, why should I worry about it." I sighed, laying down on the bed. "Iona you hurt Minhea very badly! Why are you here now if you don't care!?" Lyall yelled even louder in my head. I winced in pain.
"Oh will you shut up! You're making our head hurt. Also… why did I come back and took over your soul? For fun? For revenge? Or to be just human again? I honestly don't have an answer." I smiled. There was a moment of silence. "You're despicable." Lyall stated. I gasped. "Oh my dear thank you! You know it was really fun playing with you, you know~." I laughed. I can feel my blood pumping in anger. "Now, Lyall don't be so angry. We have a song to choose and sing." I stated. "You mean me, you will not interfere. I don't know what you're planning Iona but mark my words I will find out and I will get my revenge for Juliet." Lyall threatened. I could only laugh at her. "Oh my dear rabbit, you amuse me so! Well since you amused me so I will leave you with this question." My face turned serious and darkness fell over my voice.
"What happened to my baby?" I asked. Then I let the rabbit hop back in.
Lyall's Pov
I was once again back in control and I shot right up from the bed breathing deeply. "What happened to her baby? I don't understand." I muttered. I place my fingers on my chin in thought. But nothing came to mind. I sighed in frustration. I got up from the bed and started to get ready for the evening, despite how I hate Iona right now she was right about one thing. I have to perform tonight.
After ringing for Rose, she prepared me for tonight by braiding my hair into a bun and placing a gem pin in my hair. Then dressing me in what Rose told me was an Emerald silk dress which complimented my eyes and figure. I could only blush. Soon she guided me to the dining room. Once we entered Rose guided me to the middle of the room. "There is only the little lord and Mistress Iona tonight. Good luck." Rose whispered to me and walked away. I gulped.
"Elisabetta is still…" I thought in sorrow. I can hear the spirit Iona giggled a little in my head. I growled in anger. "My rabbit? Are you alright?" Iona in the flesh asked. I snapped my attention to her and placed a fake smile. "Oh! I'm fine my lady.". God I hate Iona. I was too angry and sad to sing a happy song so sorry folks this evening is going to be a depressing one.
I took a deep breath and began to sing.
No Ones Pov
Once Lyall started singing, surprisingly spirit Iona started singing along with her in her head.
"What's left to say?
These prayers ain't working anymore
Every word shot down in flames
What's left to do with these broken pieces on the floor?
I'm losing my voice calling on you."
Far from the castle a battle was being placed under the clear star night sky. Horses raced into battle, banners of the dragon waving in the wind. The Romain army ready for battle. "Fight!" Vlad bellowed.
"'Cause I've been shaking
I've been bending backwards till I'm broke
Watching all these dreams go up in smoke."
"Fight for the glory of your god!" Vlad announced, charging into battle. Clashing of Romains and the Turks came in a raging wave. Swords clanging against each other like sparks of lightning hitting the air. Screams and grunts could be heard far and wide.
"Let beauty come out of ashes
Let beauty come out of ashes
And when I pray to God all I ask is
Can beauty come out of ashes?
Can you use these tears to put out the fires in my soul?
'Cause I need you here, woah."
"God does not help those who kneel before Him! God does not save those who pray for mercy, for those are not true prayers! Would you beg in the presence of your Lord?" Vlad continued to speak whilst impaling a Turk up in the air. Blood poured over the spear and onto Vlad but he didn't care. He only smiled.
"Cause I've been shaking
I've been bending backwards till I'm broke
Watching all these dreams go up in smoke."
"Your impiety begs only for death! True prayer is forged in battle! Dazzle your Lord with your prayer, and you shall know Him! You shall know Jerusalem!" Vlad laughed, impaling even more Turks. Soon his men laid even more bodies to the ground. Inspired by their fearful leader. The ground now littered with pools of blood and corpses of the Turks. "After the tearing, the crushing, the breaking of men's bones, when the fruits of our prayers lie at our feet, God will descend from His throne on high to bring judgement upon His wretched and pitiful servants!" Vlad finished while raising his great sword in victory, his cross dancing upon his chest in pride for his god.
"Let beauty come out of ashes
Let beauty come out of ashes
And when I pray to God all I ask is
Can beauty come out of ashes?
Can beauty come out of ashes?"
After the final verse was sung, tears of blood poured from Lyall's face in despair.