Selfish [Vi from Arcane]

Chapter Six

"You won't be attending the second press conference tonight." My mother said. "And why not?" I asked furrowing my eyebrows. I sat in front of my mirror as Cada did my hair and makeup. Cada quickly stopped at the words of my mother.

"You are to go mingle with Mel. If you are to be on the council when you take over the throne you will need allies on the council when you take my seat." She told me. Cada resumed as she heard our conversation. "Dress in a black dress and wear gold for jewelry." With that she left the room. "Cada, can you get me my red dress with a 'v'slit and my gold snake jewelry?" She nodded and left.

" The Anaconda plan is in motion."

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"Princess Victoria, what a pleasure to meet you." I was greeted as I walked into the private room. Mel was sitting on the couch talking to a man, she seemed uninterested. The rest of the councilors were scattered throughout the room in their own conversations. "What a pleasure it is to be here, councilor Heimerdinger." He lowered his head, bowing to me. "No need for bowing, the councilor members and I are equals. There is no need for all the fancy stuff." I giggled as I put my hand over my mouth.

   "Very well, how are your parents?"

  "They are doing rather well, I apologize for the lack of their presence, they have a press conference tonight. They send their regards." I looked at the small creature who seemed wary of my actions.

   He would taste delicious

  He's not food

   He looks like he's used to being prey to predators like you and I

  Shut up

   "Excuse me, I have to go powder my nose." I smiled and bid farewell as I made my way to the bathroom. There was three stalls and none were occupied. I stared into the mirror as she appeared.

   I have a name you know

  What's your name then?

  Achyls

   Ah, your demon name. The name that gives me control over you.

    Yes

   You look like me. Show me your true form

   My true form is not for the human mind

  Whatever.

  "Princess Victoria, what a pleasure." I turned to see a black woman dressed in a similar dress as me, however, hers was white. "The pleasure is all mine, Mel." I smiled. "I couldn't help but overhear you talking to Councilor Heimerdinger. Do you truly think the council is equal to you?" She asked while looking in the mirror.

  "Well to be honest I believe the council should make an ally out of me rather than an enemy." If I was to get her on my side, I would have to make her want to be on my side. "My parents are apart of the old world, they believe that war should be called on the undercity, however, I believe we can come to a solution without having to go to war with our own people. If we give them a reason to fear they will turn on us. People fear power. I have power. The extinction of my kind is only a blink of an eye away...would you like to help the cause?" I asked as I looked at her.

  She looked at me and smiled. "It's better to have more allies than enemies." She said as she chuckled. "Nice to know I can count on you. You can also count on me." I replied as I walked out.

Mission achieved. I have won over the second most powerful person on the council. It was either her or turn the entire council on her.

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   "Where is Vander?" I asked Little man. He looked at me before his eyes watered. "He's dead. They're all dead. Silco killed them all. Not Powder though. There's this rumor going around that she joined him." He said wiping his tears away.

   "Powder joined Silco?" I asked. He nodded. "She would never. Powder died that night. This new girl is someone else."

    "What about Vi? Are you sure she's gone?" I asked as my heart ached. I felt his head move but I didn't look because I already knew the answer. "Yes." He said. "There was a fire. Most bodies were trapped inside." The pull she had on my heart. A single tear escaped my eye.

    "Where are you going?" He asked as I walked away. "I have to protect undercity." I told him. "How do you plan on doing that? They hate the crown down here after you called us scum." He said. "Which is why it's not going to be me putting my face out there." He furrowed his eyebrows.

    "Who then?"

    "Dunno. I'll know when I find them." I turned to The Last Drop and walked in. The place was empty. No bartender no customers. They must have heard of his death. "You left me your ruins...and from the ruins we rise." I made my way over to the door and flipped the open sign on.

"I will take what you have and make it mine."

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