Second Chance: Past Present

I never would have imagined my death would be so pitiful. I'm standing in front of all these people who were once loyal to our family now made my execution a laughingstock. My hands are bound by a tight rope which is sealed by dark magic. How did this happened? We were all blind from deception The executioner signal to approached the podium. I walk from the gates slowly to the podium. I see alot of familiar faces, most of them are our servants who we treated like a family. They looked at me with no emotions whatsoever. Other people from the City keep on shouting. "To Hell with the Traitor!!! " "Burn Her" "BATHE HER IN FIRE" People were screaming such disturbing words. But I wasn't paying attention to them I was more horrified by the scene I saw at the podium. It was my mother's lifeless body with eyes open. Elizabeth: M..Mom!! (I ran towards her) I was blasted with lightning and I almost flew out of the podium. Melissa: Everyone the traitor dares to disobey orders? haha Elizabeth: (breathless and lying on the ground) You're the traitor! How could you do this to our family!! I trusted you!! She smirked at me then came closer near my ears and whispered Melissa: (whisper voice) Best friend Eli, Yes I ruined your life and killed your family. But Who's gonna believed you now? haha she laugh hysterically Melissa: Executioner, deal with her. The executioner then spawn a hundred knives in the air. Executioner: Any last words? Elizabeth: I'am innocent!! Don't believe her!! Some people were appalled by what I said and some were full of regret, just then a riot started, people blaming each other Melissa: Released the knives!! All at once it pierced my body. I lie on the ground drenched in my blood. How did it come to this? Where did it go wrong? I had many regrets and the most painful regret is seeing my family killed one by one and I wasn't able to protect them. The last glimpse of life I saw a shining light in front of me then all went to darkness. -------------------------- La La La La -------------------------- (I hear someone singing) -------------------------- La La La La La -------------------------- (the voice seems to get closer and closer) -------------------------- La La La La La La -------------------------- (I still see darkness and nothing more, but I hear someone whisper in my ear) -------------------------- "One more time..." -------------------------- Miss? Miss? Please wake up!! (What's this voice I'm hearing) Miss!! Madam is going to get mad!! (huh? Madam... the voice seems familiar) Let me do it Cecilia!! WAKE UP SLEEPING BEAUTY OR I'LL DOUBLE YOU EXTRA LESSONS TODAY!!. (the voice startled me and I open my eyes seeing my mother and our maid cecilia) Elizabeth: M..Mom?! Cecilia?! (I was surprised and confused, mom look so young) My mothers name is Antoinette Hem, a high ranking fire wielder from our district. She was the daughter of Antoine Lucrast, head commander for the king. They are well respected family and close to the king. Antoinette (mother): COME ON GET UP ELIZABETH!! (I ran to her and hugged her tight) Elizabeth: Mom, I missed you so much! I'm sorry I wasn't able to protect you. Antoinette (mother): what the hell is wrong with you child? you act like I was dead or something. (I hugged her tightly, I promised you mom I won't let that tragedy happened, I'll save all of you) I saw my reflection infront of the mirror while hugging mom. I'm a child, as I remember I'm about 8 years old at this time. I don't know what's happening but if this is a dream or a second chance I'll will give it my all to protect my family. "How cute" (a girl spoke in a timid voice at the entrance of my room. I recognized her innocent face from anywhere. She was about the same age as me, red haired and emerald eyes a person who you can trust with anything. Well... That's what I thought) Elizabeth: M...Melissa? (I looked at her with such disgust and anger, I wanted to kill her rightnow. But I can't just yet. I need to find out more why she committed such crimes) Melissa: What's wrong Eli? (tilted her head with a confused face) (I let go of mother and proceeded to go to her and held her hand) Elizabeth: Meli, may I asked why are you here inside our mansion? I could have sworn I didn't invite anyone? (I stared at her provokingly there was no hint of anger in her face) Melissa: Eli, I always come here every morning. I just want to play with you! You talk funny!! hehe (Such innocence in her eyes. Some thing is not right, I couldn't pin point what it is. But I have to act like a 8 year old so that they wont suspect that I know their planned) Elizabeth: I...I'm sorry Meli. It was mothers fault, she said that I'd have my lessons doubled. I'm in such a bad mood!! hmp (this is humiliating as an 18 year old ) Antoinette (Mother): Chop Chop!! Get dress and attend to your guest! Elizabeth: Ye...Yes Ma'am ( I salute ) Melissa: I'll help you get dressed Eli! Elizabeth:Why is that? ( I stared coldly) Melissa: You always wanted me to pick your dress for the day and also to braid your hair silly!!! Elizabeth: Oh right. (she grab my left hand with a bright smile, she sang a song "twinkle twinkle littler star" while going to the wardrobe room) A short introduction on Meli. Melissa Reckon, daughter of the LEO Integrity company, born out of wedlock with another woman who died from childbirth. Their family don't possessed any elemental wielders but Melissa had the lightning aura. Which made her very special to her father. she got her lightning aura from her mother, as she told me when we were 15 years old she secretly went through her fathers files. to be continued