This Is Only The Beginning

Traitor~

"Bring me the Sacrifice," a voice boomed in the darkness.

Raven locks fell around slender shoulders as Aeschylus bowed her head. Her voice was clear when she spoke to him, enjoying when he was pleased with her.

"Yes, your Highness."

The King dismissed Aeschylus and she went straight to the guest rooms. She knocked a few times, waiting for the answer behind the door.

"Come in."

Eryn spoke softly, tying the last knot on Ren's light blue dress.

"Mistress Eryn, the King wishes for the Sacrifice now."

Aeschylus bowed her head slightly as she spoke, thankful that the face-mask she wore hid her voice so well. If it didn't, Ren would know who she was, and the King's plan would fail. Raising her head, she watched as Eryn helped Ren to her feet.

"If you will follow me."

Aeschylus turned on her heel, leading the way from the room, down a few hallways and to a huge throne room.

"I have brought the Sacrifice, your Highness."

The masked woman bowed, only standing when the King released her.

"Thank you, Aeschylus. Now, Ren, - was it? - stand before me." the King demanded.

Ren was pushed forward by Eryn, coming to stand in front of the King. She wanted to run, but she had been held in the dungeon for several days. She was weak. She was scared. She was bound. She let her light blue hair fall into her face so she wouldn't have to look at the King.

There was a shuffle of clothes as the King came to stand in front of Ren, his slender fingers lifting her chin to look at him. Her purple eyes were cold and devoid of emotion as she looked at him. She clanged her handcuffs for him to hear.

"Ah, yes. Are those too tight?"

Ren didn't answer. She simply clanged them again. She opened her mouth to speak, but her voice wouldn't come out. Her throat was so dry and cracked. Lifting her hands, she held them out in front of her, a silent wish for them to be removed.

The King snapped his fingers and Aeschylus appeared with the key to the handcuffs. She bowed deeply, reaching for Ren's wrists and gripping them gently. As she took Ren's wrists and rolled them, her face-mask fell. Ren's eyes widened in shock as she gasped and clenched her hands into fists.

"Neiryn, you b***h!"