Crimson Rose

»♠« Sei:The Battle (Xavier)

Scarlett's POV

"Why don't you come down here so we can have a face to face conversation" I ask him.

"I'll be with you shortly".

While waiting for Xavier, I put the band-aid that Hunter gave on the scratches. I hear footstep before the door was open by none other than Xavier. He just smirked while strolling to me. When he arrives in front of me I stare at him for a few seconds.

"So how are we gonna make our battle more interesting?" I c**k my eyebrow.

He then grinned evilly, "How about we make a bet Scarlett?".

"Huh?" my brilliant reply.

"You know a bet. You put something on the line. If you win you get the other person's stuff. If you lose the thing you put in the line will be taken" he explained to me like I didn't know what the meaning of a bet.

I rolled my eyes. "I know that. But I want to know what kind of bet we are making?".

"The loser will be the slave to the winner. How about that? It would be fun".

"Sounds good to me. But how long is that person gonna be a slave? Just asking" I add when Xavier gave me a cocky smile.

"How about 3 months?" I think for a few seconds before agreeing. "Do you need any breaks before we start? You have two battle in a row without rest" he motioned to my body.

Picking the scythe up. I look over my body. There is dried blood on the jacket. My high knee stocking was a little torn. I have dirt all over my body except my face.

I swing the scythe around and shrugged "I think I'll manage. You don't have to worry. Just prepare yourself to be my slave" I grin.

"I like you Scarlett. You are feisty. But you are the one that should be prepared Scarlett. I can't wait to see you in maid dress" Xavier wiggling his eyebrows.

"In your dream Xavier. Now please choose the stage" I said. While putting the scythe across my shoulder. "Can't make the audiences waiting right" I look at the camera.

Xavier thinks for a while before deciding to use Haunted House as our stage. Xavier ties the bell on his waistband. He didn't have anything with him. Where is his weapon? Can't ask him now, can I? I'll just have to wait and see it in the battle.

"The battle will be starting so please take your place. The same rule applies as before" Bennett announced.

"Wish you luck Scarlett because you'll need it." he gave me a flying kiss before turning around.

I don't know how to react to that. Turning around I quickly take my place.

Minutes passed and I saw myself inside some house. Bennett has announced the game started a few seconds ago. I check my surroundings, there is a window a few meters in front of me. Walking there I look outside. The sky was pitch black, thunder and lightning can be heard and seen from inside the house. Well I think this is a mansion. It was also raining heavily outside. I can see a graveyard below me. I tried to open the window but its lock.

This house atmosphere makes the hair at the back of my neck stand. I decided to look around. I didn't want to admit it but Xavier has a quite huge advantage here. At least with Shawn and Hunter, it was outdoor, even though it was my first time there I still have a chance because there's a space to move my scythe. But right now, I'm indoor. Which also means close space. Besides, I know that Xavier knows this house like the back of his hand.

As I walk on the hallway I look at the portraits on the wall. It looks like their eyes are following wherever I go. I also feel like somebody's watching me.

There is a few problem I'm having right now in this close space. Even though the hallway was big but I just can't careless swing the scythe or it will be stuck on the wall. This is because the scythe is higher than my own height. I just can't ditch the scythe or turn it back to hair clip because I need the scythe to use my power.

I have to hide my presence for the time being. I'll be in a deep trouble if Xavier finds me right now. I have to find a way outside to the graveyard. The window is out of the question. Maybe if I slice the window with my scythe I can break it.

Looking around I took a deep breath. "Hear me the power of the cyclone. Lend me thee power. The wind as sharp as a blade. Cut down all the obstacles blocking my path" I swing the scythe. I was happy when the window shattered but it quickly wipes off my face when the window repair itself. I was like. What?!!

The simulation room can't be blame for this because I cut down the tree using the same power with Shawn. Maybe this is a special feature of this house.

I decided to try another method. "Crystal water in the winter air. I begged for thee to aid me. Dropped the temperature and blew the fire out. Freeze everything thee touch and help me to reach my goal". I touch the window frame with the tip of the scythe. It freezes the frame and the wall. When I think it's enough. "Hear me the power of the cyclone. Lend me thee power. The wind as sharp as a blade. Cut down all the obstacles blocking my path" I swing the scythe only to get the same result as before.

Turning around from the window I slice one of the portraits on the wall. It broke then repair itself to its original form.

"This place are not invincible, it just has the ability to repair itself. Impressive" thinking out loud I look around.

I'm still searching for the exit. I can't do anything right now. I was about to turn on the corner when I heard a voice.

"So you need the scythe to use your power, eh" I turned around to find the source of his voice but no one there. The lighting in the house was quite poor. I can't see him with this kind of light.

"I was waiting for you to show yourself, Xavier. But I must say the stage you have chosen is a little complicated" I didn't confirm his suspicions about the scythe though.

"Thank you. I don't want to choose an easy stage for our special battle" the voice echoes through the hallway.

"You know Xavier, woman don't like the stalker type".

"Rest ensure I'm far from being a stalker nor want to be one. But I did follow you from the start".

"And you say you're not a stalker" I smirked.

It was dead silent until I saw from the corner of my eyes, Xavier walks out from the dark. His blue and red eyes are glaring at me.

"You got me there and I'm not impressed with you calling me a stalker. Women stalk me, not the other way around" he huffed.

I just shrug "If you say so".

Looking over to Xavier. Confused is what I feel right now. Xavier didn't seeem to have any sight of a weapon with him. I try to look for an escape route just in case thing go out of my control. In other words Xavier almost defeating me. I can defeat him easily if I want to, but I didn't want to show them all my strenght yet.

"Enough with me being a stalker. But...if you want...I can be your stalker" he wiggling his eyebrows. My jaw drops. "But right now, I can't wait for you to be my slave while wearing a maid outfit" What is with this guy and maid outfits. Fetish?

He then clamps his hands together. Dark purple light starts to surround his hand. He pulls something out of his left glove covered palm. It was a black metal rod with triad tip.

He points the triad at me "Let the fun begin shall we" he smirks.

He runs full speed at me and starts attacking me with the triad. With the limited space I just managed to block all his attack with the scythe. I can't even swing my scythe at him before he attacks me. Making me in a defensive position.

"Not too tough now, are we" he taunted. "I just have to make sure you don't swing the scythe fully. So you can't use your power".

Sweat starts to trail from my forehead. Dodging Xavier's attack is one thing, I also have to make sure my scythe doesn't get caught on anything which is proven quite difficult. Xavier managed to scratch the right side of my waist. It was not too deep but blood still pours out of the wound.

My breath starts to become uneven and I start to panting. My body start to cover with sweat. What is wrong with me? I've never been like this before. Black spot starts to invade the corner of my vision. Suddenly I get this sickening feeling.

"What happen Scarlett? You look sick" Xavier spoke with humor in his voice.

It's like I was being... "You poisoned me" I said accusingly at Xavier. I quickly jump far away from Xavier.

Xavier put both his arm in the air with the triad on his right hand "You caught me" But how?

While still panting, I look at Xavier under my lashes. He looks okay. So nothing is wrong with the air. Then I felt the stickiness of the blood from my waist.

"That triad" I mumbled out loud.

"Took you long enough to realize" he has the nerve to smile. "I must say Scarlett, the immune system inside your body is quite strong. Most of the people that have this poison inject to their bloodstream, should be paralyzed or unconscious by now. Even the other passed out straight away".

"Thank God I'm not like most people right" I gave him a smile. I don't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing me struggling with the poison but the blood loss and poison have started to take effect on my body.

I was caught off guard when Xavier threw his triad near my feet. At first, I didn't think about it. But suddenly, something came out from where the triad touched the ground.

Before I could jump or run away, that thing latched itself onto my feet. Before I knew it, I was hung upside down on the wall with this black gooey substance. It was sticky. It felt like I'm an insect on a spider web. I tried to free myself but it's no use. Xavier just looks amused from my attempts to free myself. My body was weak from the poison and the blood lost.

"Just relax Scarlett. I'll just take the bell. Then give you the antidote and you can have a rest" he started to walk towards me.

I was stuck to the wall like a starfish. The scythe was close but I can't quite reach it.

"This is the first time in my life seeing such a raw aura like yours Scarlett. It was...I can't put a word to it..." I know his red eyes is something. I can't let he say the word. "There something surrounding your body...".

With the energy I have left, I push my right hand to touch the scythe. Just a little... bit... more... got it!!

"Is that a-" before he could say anything I cut him off "I'm sorry but I can't let you finish your word". "If there is a light, there is also darkness. The opposite of light hear my plead. Lurking in the shadow to find its prey. Give me your power creatures of the night" I said after taking a deep breath.

Black mist starts to surround me. Before it envelops our surrounding. Xavier looks panic and tried to get to me but I vanished within the black mist. The black mist starts to fill the hallway.

"Playing with you is fun Xavier but I'm sorry I have to end this" he looks around to find me. Before he can react. I jump out and grasp the bell on his waist. My face was leveled with his when I said "Game over. Slave."

The black mist starts to disband and my scythe turned back into a hairpin again. The Haunted House start to change back to simulation room. I heard my name being called somewhere.

"Remember our deal slave" I look at Xavier, who have shocked written all over his face. I heard hurried footsteps.

My vision started to fill with black spot and I can feel my body swayed before falling to the ground with a thud. I chuckled at myself. How can I forget, I used up all my energy earlier. With the poison and blood lost taking effect. No wonder I feel so weak.

I heard a familiar voice "Swallow this, Scarlett-chan" before something was shoved into my mouth. Then I fall into unconsciousness. It felt peaceful here.