The Blood Rose

The past

1 year ago

It's been a year since that image of a blood rose came to me, a year of dreaming of a field of roses surrounding a lake, blue, yellow and white butterflies fluttering around the beautiful roses and a wolf, He was large and a great power emitted from him, his chocolate brown fur being blown by the wind and a white diamond on his chest, his eyes a glowing amber, like sap from a tree in direct sunlight. He was a beautiful wolf.

I never dared to go near him, I'd watch him from afar in my wolf form, hunched low in the roses so he couldn't see me.

He never did see me, every night I'd dream of him, the roses, the butterflies and the lake.

It was my escape from reality. I started sleeping more, knowing I wouldn't have a nightmare and that I'd get to see him again.

But that wasn't the case for today, I was the king's guard for the day so I had to wake early, Other royals were coming over to sign a peace treaty. There wasn't a lot of wars, royals sometimes would try to take over another royals land but it happened less and less over the years. Today is the first time I'm allowed outside. I've seen the outside through small windows and read about wonderful things in books but I've never stepped outside before.

Ever since I was born my life has been a small cell with a stone slab to sleep on and a toilet, the only showers I get are from hoses and the water is freezing, but today, I get to escape this life for a little while.

I can't help the nerves that are coursing through me, I have to leave the only area I know.

I hear his footsteps before he even comes into view, I rush to my feet and clasp my hands behind my back while looking at the floor.

"Good, very well trained my little warrior, You may be an abomination but you have to look good to guard and serve me. The men will take you to a room and I'll send in servants to doll you up a bit so you don't look disgusting." He says.

I look down at the rags I'm wearing, they're torn and bloody and hang off my frail body, barely covering me.

The guard unlocked my cell, grabbing my upper arm and dragging me along with him. Usually when I leave my cell I go the opposite way, away from the red doors that lead to somewhere I've never been.

"Wait" I whisper, my hands slightly shaking.

"What, mutt?" he grumbles.

I nervously look around before answering. "I've never been out there before." My voice comes out hoarse and quiet.

He shakes his head before he continues to drag me through the red doors and up stairs into a hallway. I can feel the beginning of a bruise where his hand connects to my arm, just another one to add to the many that painted my body.

I look at my feet and try to keep up with him. Why can't I just stay in my cell? My cell and my training room are the only places I know, out here there's guards stationed everywhere and people walking around. I don't like it. I just want to go back to sleep and be in my own little world, where I'm alone.

"Go in that room, people will be with you soon to help you out and then The King will come to give you instructions." The guard says as he pushes me forward, causing me to crash into the door.

I adjust my stance and nod, my throat still a little sore from not using my voice. I opened the door and walked into a lavish room, my eyes going wide at the sight, The walls and floor are white and gold marbled with gold trim throughout it, Golden curtains hang in the windows and a white large round bed with gold pillows in the middle of the room and a vanity table in the left corner of the room.

A soft knock at the door startles me, causing me to turn in time to see 3 women walk in with a couple bags of things, their heels all clicking as they walk toward me.

"Hi! I'm Marley" The one with round blue eyes and soft red hair says as she looks me up and down, noticing the rags I'm wearing and the bruises that liter my skin. I smile politely at her.

"Well it's an absolute pleasure to meet you! We heard about a new guard but we thought it was a male until we heard rumors it was a girl and then when the king ordered us to doll you up I got all excited!" Marley giggles as she ushers me to sit at the vanity table.

"I haven't been allowed out before" I say quietly as I sit down, coming face to face with a mirror, seeing myself for the first time, What stood out the most were my eyes, They were purple. I've never seen anyone with purple eyes before.

"We'll have to get you some contacts, I'll explain how they work" The older lady of the bunch said. I just nodded before looking at my other features, I had long wavy light blonde hair that was matted with blood and my skin was fair, dirt and grime covering it.

"We should probably make her have a shower before we start Marley," The brunette said. "Of course Terry" Marley smiled at her before leading me to the shower as the other ladies set up.

"I don't know how to use one." I admitted with my eyes down, trying not to be disrespectful.

"Oh..." Her voice wavered and her brows furrowed before she continued. "I'll turn it on for you and put everything you'll need out, okay?"

I nodded as she showed me what to do before she gave me a bunch of products that were meant for my hair and body and pointed each one out, she hesitated at the door before turning to look at me. "You should really eat better, you're awfully skinny for someone who wants to protect the king, by not eating right you can become malnourished and not have the energy you need." I offer her a small nod before she leaves the room. Looking at my body I can see what she means, I'm maybe 90 pounds if I'm lucky, almost looking sickly..

I take my rags off before stepping into the large glass box as I will call it, letting warm water touch my skin for the first time. I close my eyes and let out a sigh at the feeling. Maybe being in the world Is not so bad...

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After I showered I wrapped a towel around my body before returning to the main room, the ladies told me to sit down and when I did, one worked on straightening my hair, the other did some light makeup while the third oversaw everything they were doing and giving them direction. They even helped me put in some contacts and explained how they worked before turning me around and showing me the finished product. They also covered up all my bruises so my skin looked flawless.

My attention turned to the mirror and a small gasp escapes my lips, My hair was in a braided ballerina bun and my makeup was very natural looking, you could barely tell I had any on, The only thing that disappointed me were my eyes, causing me to frown at my reflection but I still did look...pretty.

"What's wrong?" Marley asked me, careful to let me have my space.

"My eyes, they're brown." I whisper as I look down at my hands.

"I'm sorry, It's the king's orders, Plus they would draw a lot of attention to you, Purple eyes are very very rare" She explains

I just nod. "Right I almost forgot," Marley says as she pulls out a silver half moon and hands it to me. "To represent the Silver Moon pack"

I smile down at the delicate little pin. "It's very pretty" a genuine smile crossed my face as I traced the outline of it.

Another knock came at the door before the king entered, causing all the ladies to bow their head, including me.

"You ladies are dismissed, Kaianne, you stay"

"Yes your majesty" They all said in unison before scrambling out the door.

I looked at my feet, trying to be respectful. "Is that my name?"

"Yes, now look at me, mutt" He demands, and I do as ordered, I look into his hazel eyes that are full of hate. "They did good, especially with your disgusting eyes, at least they look normal." He says as he walks around me, inspecting his little warrior.

"Hands clasped behind you at all times, don't be looking at the floor like you always do but don't look in any of the royal's eyes either, scan the crowd for threats and don't move unless told to or if any of the royals of my pack are in danger, got it?"

I nod.

"Wrong, It's yes your majesty. Only speak when being spoken too, no idle conversation with anyone. Later you will join my ranks as a warrior but, you'll have to beat my head warrior without your magic first, as entertainment to my guests."

"But my wolf is gone," I whispered.

"Figure it out, now get dressed before following me. Your outfit is in the closet." He clasped his hands behind his back and left the room, waiting for me.

I go to the closet and look in it noticing the outfit he wants me to wear.

It's a black latex jumpsuit that is form fitting with a cross-laced chest that goes to it's midsection and has small silver spikes all over it and matching heeled combat boots. My eyes widen when I realize he expects me to wear this, yeah werewolves naturally are very balanced so heels aren't an issue but this...outfit is very revealing for a guard or warrior.

Once I put it on I test out it's flexibility, noticing how it feels like a second skin to me, the way it works with my movements, not against them. I look at how it hugs me in all the right places, defining my breasts, hips and ass. Showing off my petite hourglass figure.

I slowly make my way outside of the room, coming face to face with the king. "You'll be stationed next to me until the fight, never leave my side, got it? And never use your powers in front of others, as far as they know you don't have them, the story is you were a rogue and sought me out to join my ranks and help me in the rogue wars. Only say that if you are asked where you came from" His voice came out hard and demanding

"But that's a lie, I've been here my whole life" I whisper, causing him to stop abruptly and turn to glare at me.

He punches me in the gut, causing me to grunt and hold my stomach. "Did you just speak back to me mutt?" He spat.

"N-no your majesty! I'm sorry. I was a rogue who sought you out."

He nods. "Good, Remember your place."

"Yes, your majesty."