Torment

spoilers: manga vol. 4
characters: Dakki, Hakuyuukou
chapters: 1/1
retrieved from: Bunnyhat

Ummm, I wrote this in 30 minutes, so don’t be surprised if you think it’s bad! Comments would be much appreciated ^_^

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Pain. My God, I can feel it.

I am on my knees, my hands held back by a guard. There is nothing I can do but let the warmth flow out the deep gash on my chest. I feel the warmth rising up inside me, up my throat. I cough, sputter out blood. The sickening sound of it hitting the floor causes her to giggle. Remain standing. Remain standing. Don’t collapse. Don’t show her any weakness, even in a situation like this. A situation like this… How could it come down to this. I knew that coming here was a great risk, but it was a risk I was willing to take. I had to come here for him… Even if it meant losing my dignity, my sanity, my life.

Another slash. This time, to my right arm.

My body feels heavy from the blood-soaked fabric clinging to my skin, but my head feels light. This torture, this torment, is just what she wants. The force holding my arm back loosens; I fall forwards, onto my hands. I open my eyes, but my vision cannot adjust to any recognizable shape. Trembling, I am trembling… my God… to think such evil could exist in this world….

She nears her face to mine. She is enjoying this to an inhuman extent, I know it… I just know it. Her lips brush against the rim of my ear. Her sweet allure invades my mind, and she begins to speak inside my head.

I bet I can guess what you’re thinking right now. <3

Say it. Just say it.

You’re afraid.

Not just because I’m doing this to you. You’re afraid because you failed.

You’ve always succeeded at everything, right? <3 I know you were an excellent politician, and VERY learned in the art of war. <3 Such a pity you chose to use your tongue instead of your sword.

You thought you could march in here and negotiate with me, hmmm? <3

Tsk tsk, Hakuyuukou-chan. I thought you were smarter than that.

She draws back her head. It’s too late now. You aren’t leaving this palace with your daddy dearest tonight. So tell me, Hakuyuukou-chan. What do you want now?

Tell me.

I want to hear it from your own mouth. <3

"….Please… End this so I may rest in peace…"

"Aran, but Hakuyuukou-chan..." she giggles again, and I feel the sharp blade of the knife against my stomach.

"The fun hasn't even started yet. <3"