Blood Tainted Rose

Chapter Eleven: Terra

     Steam filled the room as Lotus stepped out of the bathroom, all wrapped up in her bathrobe, hair still dripping wet. Taking in her surroundings the place was completely different. Last night the girl didn’t think much about, just the bed. Now seeing it in the daylight it was something different. It wasn’t what Lotus was used to at all. The room didn’t even seem like something she would like at all. From the furniture to the colors, however it was something better than her old living conditions. The floor was covered in a soft red carpet with a white bed and curtains. In the corner there was a closest that was the same color of the walls wallpaper, blue and white. Across from the bed was a chestnut colored drawer with lots of clothes to choose from.

    Rummaging around the perfumed clothes that were clean, Lotus found a red V necked shirt that had quarter length sleeves, she also chose a black pair of shorts that would look good with the shirt. Next she went through the closet grabbing a pair of black boots. Lucky they were just her size and rather comfortable. Drying her hair, she put it back into a ponytail, though it looked so much better down. Taking a deep breath she walked out of the room. Staring down the hallway a sigh escaped her.

     It was truly amazing that the humans were able to conquer such a city. Not only was it a major city for the demons, but it was also the war capital. Aria was truly an amazing woman. If she were to die the next day her name would certainly be in the history books. It was clear that every one of her men she commanded respected Aria. Everything was still so new and interesting to her, but she liked it more and more. Lotus kept respecting Aria more and more.

     Walking down the hallways the lieutenant was running down towards Lotus. There was a meeting between army officers and Aria wanted Jiro, Ryker, and Lotus to join, only if they listened and not say a single word. Coming to the room she saw Ryker sitting. He looked clean as well. He wore a black shirt and a pair of jeans, along with some hiking boots. He seemed tired, like he had been having nightmares again. Taking a seat beside him she watched as Jiro came up. He was wearing an nice pair of black pants and a white t-shirt. The trio waited there for Aria to allow them to come in. However that wasn’t happening any time soon. Ryker was starting to fall asleep. Before he went off into dreamland, Aria opened the door waking him up. Telling them what to do and what to expect she felt like they were ready.

    Before walking through the door Aria turned to the trio. “Remember, don’t speak,” she said staring mainly on Lotus. “You are just here to listen, understand? I will also bring up your case. Just sit there.”

   “Got it,” said Ryker irritated. “Don’t talk to us like we are children. I’ve been through this same thing before.”

    Turning back around she walked into the room Lotus was taken aback from this room. Computer monitors all on one side of the wall. In the middle of the room was a table with several chairs. There were also three people sitting in some of the chairs. One was a man with very broad shoulders; buzz cut hair, and deep dark brown eyes. He was almost the definition of an army man. The person sitting next to him was a woman with dirty blond hair that was up in a bun and had dark brown eyes. She looked to be in her late thirties. Coming to the last and third person was a man with huge muscles, black hair, and gold eyes. On his arm was a scare. Not just any scare, bite marks. It was then that Lotus knew that this was the same man that was around when Yasha was taken from her.

    Finding a seat far away from him the meeting started. On the screens were several people with darkened faces on the screen. It was a way to hide their faces in case there were any spies. One began to talk about the situation in the Neutral Grounds. Instantly Lotus perked up to hear what they were saying. They were talking about how to take it out of the demons control. Ryker could tell Lotus wouldn’t stay silent for long about this matter. It was her home after all.