"Stay safe"
" be happy"
"be loved"
"be free from this wretched world"
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Aylin POV
I have always known I was different from others I never had any sort of attachment to this world to this life nor my parents, I respected them of course but it was different there was no love from me nor them. I
Since I was born I could hear and see a specific being a lovely figure of a woman who will always call out to me with love and care I was never weary of her instead what I felt was some sort of connection to her one I didn't fully understand one thing I did know was that for a three-year-old been able to sense better than others and had a keen sense of smell and hearing wasn't normal It became somewhat clear the moment I mentioned to her my worries.
" My Dear child I can't tell you all in detail right now for you are too young to grasp it but I do wish for you to know that it isn't bad on the contrary is something to be proud of for now keep exploring try to make some progress on your senses for one day you will need them you'll see my sweet child"
"Is it bad if I speak to anyone about this?" I asked her making a face is not like they will believe me
She pursed her lips for a second and smiled " No it won't be bad but they will not be able to understand you for they do not know of our existence" she caressed my head "let's keep this between you and me" she winked at me after that I will try to practice while I was alone on refining the senses I trusted her wholly and as time flew by I understood the reasons why I never felt any sort of attachments to this world.
"Why must I learn this?" I asked her feeling irritated
"because you must be able to protect yourself when the time comes" she replied,
"for what?! all you have been telling me from day one was that 'when the time comes' over and over again it's beginning to get to me!" I yelled out irritated
she came forward " tell me why are you like this today?"
" this" I pointed at her and me " I wish to know who you are and who I am I deserve at least that much"
" I suppose it's time for you to learn who you really are my child and the reason's why you feel out of place" she smiled and took hold of my hands slowly pulling me down to sit on the floor "what you have sensed so far is true my dear child you are not from this world"
I watched her carefully to see if this was a prank but her facial expression didn't look like that at all "What?" I breathed I was not prepared for this
she tightens her hold on me and made a sad face " I am sorry my dearest but I can't tell you all the details of something that must be kept hidden until the right time all I can say for now is that you must defend yourself at any cost for this world and the next world you will need to be strong the times that are coming aren't going to be easy but I believe that you will walk the right path"
her voice was filled with deep emotion one I understood even if I was young she was leaving me behind "you are leaving me" it wasn't a question
" I will come back before you turn fifteen for I must go now" she looked off into the distance, her words piercing me for an unknown reason " remember my child that things will get harder"
I stood silent only looking at her as she starts to fade " fifteen? why then?!"
she smiled and kissed my forehead before completely dissipating into silver glistening dust
"wait!" I reached out and found myself back in my cold dark room I looked at the moon from my window
"who are you?" I whispered
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12 years later
Aylin P.O.V
is been 12 years since she disappeared her face was vivid in my memory and her words had been with me all this time for what she said was true times only got hard and darker for me I did what I was told and managed to get me to train to defend myself belonging to a family like mine it was needed I anxiously waited for the moment to turn 15.
"Lady Aylin do you wish to plan a party?" Henry asked with the happiness of all people only those who work with my family looked eager for my birthday
I shook my head "No" I looked at the picture frame of my parents' hanging high on the wall
he followed my gaze and his happy expression quickly turn sad " madam and master will have loved to see you turn 15 ladies Aylin"
he tried to lie as hard as he could but failed to sound convincing my parents' harbor no love for their only child always leaving me alone in the care of Henry and the rest of the personnel I smiled and sighed "I will be heading to bed now"
"Ah" he looked guilty "yes lady Aylin"
As I walked to my room and closed the door everything went blank I looked print the familiar place and spotted her with open arms and a huge smile on her face
"my sweet child" she cooed " oh dear how you have grown you look... beautiful"
I tilted my head and smiled running to her and hugging her the aroma of fresh air mixed with flowers filled me with relaxation "you came back"
she laughed "why of course I did" her laughter rang in the empty white room
"is it time?" I asked hiding my hope
she nodded " yes, I came to get you but first " she looked at me "I believe I am sorry for your loss is what it's supposed to be said in such cases"
I let go of her and looked down then at her " you knew they will die" I didn't question her nor meant any harm in my words
"yes" she breathed out with a hurt face
I nodded " before I go I must avenge them" I clenched my fists " I have arranged everything so that my people will not be left in the streets the moment I am gone and as for those people I have also planned"
she looked at me with pride and sadness mixed in together, I understood sadness but why pride?
"How will I go?" I asked her then her eyes widen and she avoided my eyes
"you must die," she said in a hard tone "tomorrow you must die"
I sighed " I figured" she looked at me in disbelief "I have reports from their movements and I had an idea that I was to die"
anger flashed to her eyes anger that was not directed at me " I am sorry"
I shook my head "Don't be," I smiled " tell me about that world"
her eyes somewhat relaxed " is a place that is filled with magic and different creatures you can only read about in books " her eyes then lost all anger and instead shine with pride " but like any other place it does have conflicts" she looked down for a fraction of a second I thought I saw her cry
she didn't want to sugar coat it "conflicts?" I questioned " like?"
she looked uncomfortable and I knew she couldn't answer.
"then tell me where do I belong to?" I asked to hope for an answer this time around it's been 12 years for Pete's sake!
her eyes narrowed and tried to hide her smile at my reaction she cleared her throat " you belong to a big family"
My eyes widen " mhm and?" I scooted over to her
"but " her face fell and I understood that look all too well.
"I see" I got up I wasn't loved there either
she turned to look at me "NO!" she yelled with all her force " you family does love you don't get me wrong"
I looked at her confused "then?"
she looked conflicted yet again " tomorrow then" I was frustrated trying to understand the reason why she kept quiet even after all these years
she looked frustrated herself " I am sorry"
my anger ceased " will you tell me how I will die?"
she frowned and she clenched her fists " Car"
"Have you arranged that?" I asked her
she only nodded.
I nodded I wasn't afraid for what was waiting for me at least not at the moment maybe when I am at death doors " Will you be there tomorrow?"
she smiled and seemed relieved to be able to answer my question " all the step of the way even if you don't see me I will be there"
" then one last question" I looked at her and she nodded in encouragement " who exactly are you"
Her beautiful soft yet fierce features told me she wasn't human yet she doesn't' look intimidating at all not me at least but my blood was calling out to her with her being here made me feel so reassured about everything.
"You aren't human," I said, " but you aren't a threat at least not to me, why is it that?"
She flashed the most beautiful smile and her eyes began to water "I am the....."
I huffed out of breath to look around and saw me back in my room in the same position I was in the moment I entered expect I wasn't alone Henry was looking over me with concern
"My lady are you okay?" he spoke and I noticed he was out of breath
"Hmm" then I snapped out of it and internally groaned I was about to know who she was " Yes what is it Henry" I sighed tiredly
" lady Aylin about tomorrow I read over the note you left me about tomorrow's plan" he was on the verge of tears "You mustn't!"
Ah so it's done then what they are planning to do is for tomorrow just like she arranged
"Henry" I spoke emotionless " do you wish for me not avenge my parents?"
he dropped his head and shivered in fear " No I do not mean it that way lady Aylin but-"
"Henry," I said stressed " that is enough"
he looked at me with sorrow " y..yes my lady"
" now go and make sure everything is ready" I order not looking at him
"yes" his voice cracked
I looked around the room that has been my refuge for the past 14 years one last time and opened up a wooden box in my dresser revealing a picture frame of my parents and some bows and ribbons I used to wear as a child and still wear some are brand new while others have been worn out from all the wearing I smiled and placed the picture frame on the table along with the brand new ribbons and bows I never got the chance to wear most of them contain jewels that were given to me in order to gain my favor I figured might as well put them to good use I placed a note to the side
take them,
thank you.
I then got ready for bed and drifted off into a dreamless night, the moment I awoke with one last glance over my room and caressing the photo frame of my parents "thank you for given birth to me now I must return to my world now that I am 15 but before that, I will do what's right and avenge you" I whispered,
"lady Aylin are you sure about this?" Henry spoke his concern seeped through his face " maybe we should-
"Henry," I said coldly and shook my head " let me go"
" yes my lady" he shut the car door and with one last look he gave me a small weak smile and a last wave of goodbye
I looked around the mansion one last time I have spent 15 years of my life in this world surrounded by people who are at my will and call, family members who only scurry for my favor the moment my parents died they flocked like vultures trying to see what they can get out of an orphan girl truth be told I don't feel any attachment to this world, I grew up surrounded by luxury, but no love from my parents they were always busy with their jobs or with themselves they never took any notice off me, nor the attacks that I had to suffer been born into a powerful family and the only heiress to a fashion empire was like walking around with a target on my head. they were my parents in name only.
but then tragedy hit and they died anger, sadness, pain, and sorrow indulge me I was in debt to them after all they did keep me clothed fed me, and gave a roof under my head, I owed them more than that I knew exactly who killed them the least I could do before my time is up is to bring them justice.
"Are you ready?" A melodic voice whispered in my head
"ready" I voiced out and speed out the highway
"I will be here until the last moment," she said softly
as I speed up so did my heart rate now I was being to feel some sort of emotion for what was to come I tried to press on the brakes but I knew that they were going to fail from the report I received few days ago stated that I shouldn't be traveling in cars for they will be tampered with and it seemed to be right they were failing I looked up wide eye to see a car coming at me with full force I shielded my face instinctively feeling the shock of the hit as the car shook violently tearing noises of the metal coming from all sides, glass shattering in all directions cutting me deep within my skin my own bones cracking and breaking as the car was thrown off and so was I, hitting the pavement face down sending a shock of pain to me I gasped for air seeing my blood oozed out forming a huge puddle of blood in front of me.
footsteps could be heard running to me and a laugh that I knew from memory rang in my ears I didn't need to look at my side to see who it was " My dear aunt" I spoke in a low voice
"How did you know?" she came into full view next to her husband and my cousin as they saw me in this state brought them such joy they flashed evil grins eyes anticipated impatiently my death
"How could I not with that horrible laugh of yours that sounds like a hyena's cry" I chuckled provoking more blood oozing out
"You little WENCH!" she tried to hit me but was pulled back
" let her be my dearest mother you can't leave any evidence on her besides" she smiled at me " she is dying anyway"
"just die you stupid wench!" her husband yelled " if it weren't for you my daughter would have already taken her rightful place as the heiress if only you didn't exist we wouldn't have resorted to this" he spat with so much hatred
Henry told me that the day I was born was the day my cousin lost all her privileges to inherit the company for a true heir had been born and she had no place any longer.
I smiled " you fools I had long known you killed my parents' do you honestly think we had no clue?"
their laugh stopped midway and froze in place.
"We?" My aunt raised her eyebrow
hot blood ran down my lips the metallic and rusty taste hit my tongue yet it didn't taste gross " they knew how greedy you were and how the rest of the family were like vultures only seeing what they could get out with their dirty little hands a day before they died they fixed there will naturally leaving everything to me -
"That's obvious" My cousin snicker " is been in death doors making you stupid? we knew that but since your time is almost up it will return to the it's rightful place" she pointed to herself
I smirked at her stupid remark " oh my dear naive cousin, you see in the will is stipulated that the moment the heir dies that being me before I turn 18 and not of natural causes everything will be left to CHARITY"
My words echoed in the cold air and their eyes went from shock to anger to disbelief she took a step back and dropped to the floor my aunt's expression and cousins were priceless as it sank in while my uncle was shaking his head.
"Correct my dearest family, killing me meant your destruction for you just lost everything all your assets will be confiscated just like the rest of the wretched family that's for the BLOOD YOU OWE ME!" I yelled provoking a sharp pain in my adomem I tried to clutch my side but I knew that wouldn't help for my heart began to slow it's rhythm knowing I had little time I reached for my coats pocket with a trembling hand I took out the recording
"I do have to thank you for providing me with the evidence of your crimes that I needed" I threw the recorder with all my force at them " for everything that you said has been heard "
"WHAT?!!" they yeeled horror struck
sirens wailed closed by frightening they took off and but were quickly intercepted by the police
"No!" Aunt shriek
"No! it didn't have to be this way! I was supposed to be the heiress!!"
"You b***h!"
"ROT IN HELL!"
I chuckled feeling so weak and losing my strength my breathing became shallower and words echoing as Henry who had always been by my side grabbed me and his face showed anger and tears rolling down his face to mine feeling the warm liquid I smiled " Hen..Henry you and the rest of the personnel are protected"
"lady" his lip tremble and tears came rolling down faster " who cares about that!" he wailed
I gripped his hands with the little strength I had, "t-take what's on my able in m-my room beofre those vultures make a move" seeing how everything was becoming slow
"Are you ready my dear Asu? to return?"
"Ah" I see who she finally was now that I was a death doors
then finally my eyes became blurry losing my grip on his hands everything went black.
"come then for some people are anxiously waiting for you to arrive"
"Moon Goddess" was my last word on this world.