Chapter 4
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The patches of blue had turned into gravel gray, as the sun completely sets on the horizon.
The warmth of light turns brisk that slowly creeps into her pores and a loud thunder broke the silence of the night.
She gazes outside as the rain started pouring like a mad man.
Sashta stands in the middle of her room, having a weird feeling about what Sybil wants her to do.
She didn't have to wait long when the goblet sitting at her table starts shaking and black smoke appears in her room.
"Sashta, we require your presence in the high court", She heard the menacing voice of Dominique which made Sashta glared in disgust at where it was. She always hated him and that will never change.
Sashta heads to the chamber, having all her weapons placed perfectly in her body. She knows all too well that if the elders ask for her - it's all because for one reason, to assassinate.
She met Elexur in the hallway. Elexur, just like her, is one of the 4 survivors in the training ground. Originally there are 10 recruits, or should we say, hostage, for we don't have another choice but to face the cruelty that life serves in us.
This leads him to turn into the fearless monster that they want him to become. He could kill a thousand army in seconds, but he is also an easy target. He is a hundred percent puppet of Dominique, without him - Elexur is nothing.
She met his cold gaze and see nothing but a man thirsty with blood. She continues walking and reached the giant door that leads her to the room, she sign before opening it.
The high court is the biggest place in the covenstead, located at the east wing of the building.
It is designed with four wings and a dome, a set of rows, and three tiers of balconies. Every balcony was occupied by the head of elemental witches that rule in this century.
The very middle sat Archil Raven, the minister of magic, he is the most powerful witch that ever existed. The sits that surround the small stage were occupied by representatives of each land in the west, south, and east.
Sashta kept her face blank and walk towards the center stage. Trying to block the memory that creeps through her mind - 10 years ago.
"It is time", Sybil announced. Elina, the seer walked towards her and touched her forehead. She had the power to show you things that happen yesterday, today, or that will happen tomorrow.
Sashta swallowed hard when she started to feel light-headed as if her body is floating on the ground. Things started to distort and a new image form before her eyes.
She looks around to remember the surroundings, it looks familiar it's like she'd been here before.
She gasped silently when things started moving so fast, it's the trail that she needs to take to get there. Just before she knew it, she was back at the center stage, and Elina retreat to where she sat earlier.
All eyes on her, as if they are waiting for something to happen, stoned-face and neglecting the overwhelming emotion for it only shows weakness.
"You have two days, I know that you can do it in just one day but we want you to take your time"
Something is off with this mission, they never told her to take her time before. It's always the assassination right away. She looks at Sybil, but she's avoiding her gaze.
She took a breath and calm her nerve before she goes crazy.
"I will do it" Dominique smiled proudly at her, he is proud that we act like the puppet they want us to become.
"Kill everyone in the pack. Don't leave any survivors".
Sashta bowed her head, turning around and leave. Before she could walk out the door, she heard Dominique's whisper in her mind that made her shiver in disgust.
"Kill them brutally for me, my child"
It'll be fun if my kukri replaced that golden jewelry on your neck. Sashta beam to herself as the image of Dominique's dead body played through her mind. She can't wait for that day to come.
"I will father" before she walked out the door.
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