chapter 8

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Y/n was in his office. He was looking over some paperwork. He heard his scroll go off.

He looked at it, it was a text from Cinder. Saying that Salem wanted to see him.

He had a bit of concern. He left and went to Salem's throne room.

He grew more concerned when it was just him and Salem.

Y/n: You asked for me mistress?

Salem: Indeed I did.

She got up out of her throne.

Salem: Come with me.

She walked past Y/n and he followed.

Salem: I suppose you've been taking care of you're two pets?

Y/n: I never let anything happen to those I hold close. You know this.

Salem: Are they close to you? Or do you just like the feeling of being loved?

Y/n: That's the same thing isn't it?

Salem: Not entirely. I know you better than you think Y/n. You were so desperate for acceptance that you could be molded in anyway I wanted you to. You were lucky that I came across you and not someone worse. You know what that kind of attention seeking can lead to.

Y/n stayed silent.

Salem: You've seen first hand what happens to unfortunate souls that stumble upon the wrong person. You know what one-sided love can put someone into.

Y/n continued his silence.

Salem: I remember the only time I saw a sense of humanity in you're methods. Even if that shred of humanity lead to a mass grave.

Y/n: It was a bloody night.

Salem: The people you saved along with the bodies you buried, I think it evened out.

Y/n: Most of them will probably end up in my ranks one of these days.

Salem: It wouldn't surprise me. I have a question for you.

Y/n: Okay.

Salem: What do you see me as? On a personal level.

Y/n: Um....

Salem: There is no wrong answer don't worry.

Y/n: I suppose, you're like a mother to me.

Salem: How so?

Y/n: You took me in and built the foundation for who I am now. My organization would be nothing without you're nest egg for me to build on. You introduced me to the underworld and got me familiar with it.

Salem: Then you met Bo and from there, things took off.

Y/n: I'm surprised you remember Bo.

Salem: I couldn't forget you're former right hand man. Besides, his story is like a fairy tale. Betrayed by his friends, found by a different group, gets revenge, stays loyal to the ones that helped him. Something special.

Y/n: Yes. Then he volunteered to be the leader of the first puppet gang, to be the example. To be my fist.

Salem: It's been a while since then. You have grown much since then.

They walked into the room with a pool table.

Salem: Care for a game?

Y/n: I never knew you played.

Salem: I have many talents. You don't live as long as I have without some.

Y/n: I guess that's fair.

They began their game.

Salem: I know of the little competition between you and Cinder. To see who will be my right hand.

Y/n: I suppose that'd be hard to hide.

Salem: Can I tell you a little secret?

Y/n looked at her confused.

Salem: Cinder is no long term leader. She's much like a pawn, one you get to the other side of the board, but promote to a rook instead of a queen. But a rook can't move quite like a queen. Requires brute force. Watts is like a bishop, think around the problem. But isn't good for much else. Tyrain is like a knight, jumping around without a care.

Y/n: And what am I then?

Salem: Depends on what organization. You're organization, you are a king. Without you, chaos would be the outcome. But in my little shadow empire, I would make you somewhat like the queen. You move in every direction and manage much.

Y/n: I see. So you always planned to make me second in command?

Salem: Yes. Cinder has her uses. But she isn't the kind to be a long term leader. Besides, she hasn't grown herself an empire like you had. I gave her the same thing I gave you. And you built something she could only imagine. You have an army, while she struggles to keep a hold on her little group.

Y/n: I suppose when you put it like that, you have a point.

Salem sinks the eight ball. Ending the game.

Salem: Looks like I win.

Y/n: Darn.

Salem: I think I'll take my prize now.

Y/n: We were betting something?

Salem: Not verbally. But I promise you will enjoy what I have in store for you. I'm not taking anything in reality. But you are giving me something.

Y/n: I'm afraid I don't follow.

Salem: I'm sure you can figure it out. Come along.

Y/n followed Salem.

He was in an unfamiliar area of the castle.

Y/n: I've never been here before.

Salem: Only I come down this hall. Only I have reasons to.

They went to a door. Salem opened it and it revealed a bedroom.

Y/n: I'm surprised there is even one here. I didn't even know you slept.

Salem: I see where you'd get that impression. Don't be shy, come in.

Y/n entered.

Salem: I must be a old lady to you.

Y/n: And yet you look exactly the same. To every detail.

Salem: Perk of being immortal. But I guess I'm an old lady to anyone. Sit on the bed.

Y/n sat down.

Salem: I understand why you do what you do Y/n. I understand the need for acceptance.

Salem approaches Y/n. From the look of it. Y/n is catching on to exactly what Salem wants.

Salem practically jumps on him and pins him down on the bed.

Salem: Care to oblige me tonight?

Y/n: By all means. Go right ahead.



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