Martyr | Ray

Chapter 6

"Once we turn six, we get harvested in the ascending of our scores. And once we turn twelve, we get shipped regardless of our scores." Norman said, he thought back of the previous siblings that were shipped.

A single image appeared in his head, his eyes widen a bit and thinks about a certain H/C haired, she....

His eyes wander in search for Y/n and spots her talking mama, who was smiling at the young girl.

Y/n simply smiles big as she continues to talking with her hands in the air.

Norman frowned at this and Emma noticed how quiet he got. She looks over to see what he was looking at.

They both watch Y/n from a distance, the girl had no idea that the one who raised them was their enemy.

"Y/n....she was no idea that...mama sent her brother to his death 5 years ago..." She mutters loud enough for Norman to hear.

"We don't how she'll react...." Norman said before they look away and proceed to continue their discussion from before.

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"Don't burn the food, you idiot." Ray scold from beside Y/n as they both stood side by side by the stove. "I know!" She replied, a bit angry that Ray didn't trust her in the kitchen as well.

A few minutes later, "Ray, I'll be going to the bathroom so I'll be back soon!" She wipes her hands with the cloth beside her, leaving the raven haired boy alone who watched as she left before going back to what he was going.

Y/n rushed out of the kitchen and up the stairs before passing Norman and Emma who were standing out in the hallway. Quickly greeting them, she entered the bathroom.

After doing her business, she flushed the toilet and washed her hands. Making sure they were dry, Y/n processed to leave the bathroom when she heard a muffled conversation outside.

Peeking out, she saw Mama and Emma by the drawing the younger kids would hang up on the wall. She stays quiet and listens in but decided it was too boring for her to listen after a few minutes. She walks out, closing the door behind her which made Isabella and Emma look over to her.

The same time that Ray rang the dinner bell as he stood at the end of the hallway, making them turn their attention from her to Ray who seem to glance at her.

"Dinner's ready, Y/n and I have everything set up." He said in a monotone voice as the doors from the bedrooms open.

"Aha! So you do admit I can cook just well!" Y/n yelled as she ran to Ray who looked annoy at this.

"Having you in the kitchen is a hazard, you could burn down the whole kitchen if I leave you for a few seconds."

Y/n punched him the shoulder, her face holding irritation from hearing this. "Hey! That's not true and you know it! Who made you dinner everytime you would get sick!"

Emma felt herself relax from this playful conversation between Ray and Y/n who had no idea what had just taken place a few seconds prior.

The rest of their siblings ran out of the rooms, not minding the pair's argument since it was a normal thing.

"Y/n! Let's go!" Phil said, taking a hold of one of Y/n's hand which made them stop arguing with each other.

She only smiled at the younger boy, completely giving Ray the cold shoulder. "Yeah! Let's go Phil!" He tugged her away from Ray who seemed a bit irritated before sighing.

"That idiot." He said as he followed behind, leaving Norman to get Emma who was still near Mama.

"Come on Emma!" Norman called out to the girl, saving her from any more integration from the older woman.

"You two, didn't go to the gate the other night did you?" The woman asked the two children who froze at the top of the stairs.

Norman and Emma's faces held horrified expression at this, their hands shaking from the stare she was giving them from behind.

"No! That's against the rules and we were so tired from playing tag, right Emma?" Norman turned to look at her, a big bright smile on face as Emma did the same.

"Mh! Why do you ask Mama?" She asked, but Isabella shook her head at this with a smile on her face.

"No, nothing." She turn to leave, leaving the two children scared at the bottom of the stairs.

'So, it's not Emma or Norman....I'll speak with Norman later...' Isabella thought as she glanced back. 'only time will tell...'

'Y/n also said that the pair were acting strange but that was due to some activities they did together with her.....maybe it's not them but someone younger....'

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"Eh!? What do you mean you don't like the book?!" Norman looked up from his food and to Ray and Y/n who were arguing again at the dinner table.

Ray grunted, "it's boring. I don't see why you like it."

Norman could see that the H/C haired girl was getting angry so he quickly stepped in.

Reaching over, he placed a hand over hers which instantly shut her up. She looked from Ray to him and blinks a few times.

She looks at him and then down to his hand over hers. Her face flushes a bright red immediately after processing what was happening.

"You should really calm down, Y/n. If Ray doesn't like the book, then maybe I can read it instead." He gave her a smile which made the girl blush even more, which seemed impossible due to how red she already was.

"E-eh?" She squeaks out which made Ray click his tongue in annoyance at this, he secretly glares at Norman who's hand was still on top of the girl's. "R-really? You'll do that?"

Norman nods as he releases her hand and sat down on his seat, "t-then, you don't mind coming to the library with me later?" Y/n said, avoiding his eyes as she points her fingers together in a shy way which made him laugh.

He could feel Ray's deadly glare but that's not what he was worried about, he could feel Mama's eyes on him too. 'I have to make sure she doesn't suspect me or Emma......' He looks at Y/n who was getting pinched on the cheek by Ray who seemed annoyed. 'I'm sorry, please forgive me for using your feelings for me....'

"Norman! Help me!"

"Oi! You idiot, you didn't let me finish my sentence earlier!"

"Wah! That hurts Ray! I'm sorry for not letting you finish!"

Norman smiled at the scene, 'lets hope we can all escape from here together.'

Ray let go of Y/n's swollen, red cheek, as the girl looked like on the verge of tears. She rubs her sore cheek as she looks at Ray.

"As I was saying earlier," He looks at Norman who flinched, 'wow, he gets jealous real quick doesn't he?'

"The beginning is kinda boring but it does get interesting at the end of the volume, so I look forward to reading the rest." He mutters the last sentence as Y/n perks up at this.

Almost forgetting her sore cheek, she shined brightly at Ray who looks to side as he hides his red cheeks as Y/n cheers.

"Yay!"