[ Welcome to Reign Over Hell. In this story, you'll be taking the perspective of 16 year old Cotton Scott. ]
[ TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Abuse
Attempted murder
Murder
War ]
[ September 23rd. 20XX. ]
"B-but Phillip!! You don't have to do this- You can stay with me! Please, don't go. Your all I have-"
I walked besides my brother, Phillip. I couldn't believe it. He was leaving me for some STUPID sport?! AFTER EVERYTHING we've done together?
"Sorry, Cots. I have to- Playing soccer is my passion- Being a hot prince isn't."
He turned to face me, ruffling my hair. I stared up at him, frowning. I started to sob- Phillip was the only. Person. I had. My mom is a terrible person- My dad is gone- I mean,, I guess I have my dog. I guess Kai isn't so-
"COTTON. HELENA. SCOTT."
My mother yelled out from the dining room. I rolled my eyes, then looked back to Phillip.
"..you'll atleast visit, right?- and what about when I have my crowning ceremony?"
I wiped my tears away, as he answered.
"Of course I will, Cots. It's not like I'm leaving hell or anything. And- About the ceremony. I wouldn't miss it for the world."
He smiled at me, patting me on the head.
"You should probably go see what Mom wants. Before you get- hurt."
He hesitated with his words. Almost like it pained him to say. I nodded, then walked to go find my mom.
I reached the dining room, sighing. My eyes gazed down towards Kai, sitting next to a small puddle of.. yellow. liquid.
"YOU. Need to manage your FUCKING DOG."
My mom walked forward, harshly grabbing onto my face to turn my attention towards her.
"Or he's out of here."
My eyes widened. Didn't I JUST say that Kai was the only other thing I had besides Phillip? My mother shoved me away from her, crossing her arms across her chest.
"Shit. Forgot to mention. Your going to be attending a sacrificial ceremony in like,,, three days? You'll be helping me. I know you'll make Lucifer proud, darling."
She smiled. If I was stupid, I would've thought that smile was genuine.
"Now go to your room. Take your piss machine with ya."
She rolled her eyes, releasing her arms and walking off to find a maid. I sighed, kneeling down and petting Kai.
"Me and you against the world, buddy."
I smiled, standing up and leading him up the long staircase. I opened the door to my room, as Kai rushed in and jumped onto the bed, curling up in a pile of blankets. I laid down next to him, sighing.
"Today. Has sucked. Alot."
He made a small bark in response, licking my face.
"Okay- Okay- I get it- I love you too."
I snickered, as I slowly drifted off to sleep.
[ September 26th. 20XX. ]
"Remember, you cannot mess things up. Do not listen to any bad feelings, bad urges, NOTHING. Ignore it all."
My mom dragged me towards a large crowd. I wasn't expecting much, honestly. I thought it'd be a small little sacrifical ceremony. Like it always is. But,, it was. Quite the event, apparently.
My mother let go of me. Then I realized.
I was right in the middle of the circle.
[ This part of the chapter may contain parts where it may be upsetting to some readers. Read with caution. ]
"Wait- what?-"
I blinked. Where was the sacrifice? Was it me? WAS I THE SACRIFICE?!
"NO- NO- MOM!! MOM!!"
I called out for her. She gave a small wave.
"Make Lucifer proud, Cotton."
NONONONONONO. THIS ISNT HAPPENING. I ran out of the circle, tackling her into the ground face first. Concrete.
"YOU. MOTHER. FUCKER!! YOU MADE ME FEEL IMPORTANT FOR A SECOND- YOU MADE PHILLIP LEAVE. YOU MADE DAD LEAVE. YOU.. DISGUSTING.. MONSTER."
Muffled screams could be heard, but I ignored them. I grabbed onto the back of her hair, pulling her head back and slamming it into the floor.
"YOU. DID THIS TO ME. YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELF."
I sobbed, repeating the action about four times. She was dead.
"..ijustkilledmyownmother-"
I cupped my face into my hands, staring down at the mess that was my own mothers corpse. Everything was silent.
Until the crowd started clapping.
"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU ALL?! I JUST. KILLED HER. YOUR QUEEN. I KILLED MY MOTHER."
I sobbed, rolling her onto her back. Blood. Lots of it.
"SHES PERFECT!!"
A crowd member shouted, as everyone started chanting my name. I stood up. I didn't know what to feel. So I just ran. As fast as I could.
[ November 31st. 20XX. ]
Well.
I was expecting my crowning ceremony to be soon. Usually happens when you hit 18. But, here I am. 16 years old. about to go into a ballroom. with a bunch of other royals. and. citizens.
"..Fuck."
I sighed, pushing my hair back. Phillip patted me on the back.
"Hey. Don't worry about it. You'll be fine!!"
He gave me a reassuring smile, grabbing onto my hand and giving it a tight squeeze. I suppose I felt a little better after that. Phillip always managed to comfort me. I gently pushed open the doors.
Crikey, theres alot of people here. Queens and Kings, Princes and Princesses, random citizens of the R.O.W. Wow. It's,, amazing though. Kind of. Maybe. Perhaps. I mean, if you ignore the fact I killed my own mother to get to this point, then its pretty cool.
I did notice somebody wasn't present though- The heir of Envy, Lani Archer. Huh. Her parents are here. So where is she?,,
