Shift

Chapter 24

Tears stinging the back of my eyes, I flapped my wings as hard as I can, flying away into the endless green fields. The handbag dangled from my feet. In the distance, there were mountains. Perfect for a runaway shapeshifter. I landed on a mountain. And changed back I looked down at my feet as I started to climb the not-so steep mountain.

In the distance, I saw a cave on the side of the other mountain. I threw my ender pearl at it. Instantly, I appeared at the cave's wide open mouth. Is it isolated?

"Hello? Ello? Lo? O? O?" My voice bounced of the wall and echoed into the darkness of the cave. There was no reply. I sighed and shapeshifted into an enderman, my glowing eyes illuminating the cave with an eerie purple glow. My footsteps echoed quietly as I walked.

Soon, I was far enough into the cave to be surrounded by ores and small lava pits. I shapeshifted back and let the lava illuminate the way. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my new home.

"Home sweet home." I whispered on the verge of tears.

I remembered my earlier thoughts. I was going to run away, but stayed for Alex and Steve.

I couldn't imagine living without Alex and Steve.

Now I was forced to leave. They betrayed me. Every single person I made a nice connection with, betraying me. My life was doomed. I was foolish enough to fall for them. I should never trust anyone again. No matter how nice they are, even if they provided me a home, food, and a friend.

A friend. That's what they were. And then.. They decided to do what they did. I sat down, leaning back on a wall. I hate my life.

I let my tears spill. What is preventing me from jumping into that lava pit then and there? It hit me like a train. The belief that there is a tiny chance that they would beg my forgiveness. I don't want to believe it. But that doesn't stop me from believing it.

I put the tip of my index finger on the diamond hanging from the gold chain. I ran my finger around the edge of it. Then why had she given me this? Could it be a fake diamond given to me to gain my trust for them?

I fiercely gripped the diamond and tore it off the chain. I threw it against the cave's opposite wall, making a small clink.
I could have a better life in this cave. I could be rich. I could find hundreds of gold clusters, each one equivalent to thirty to fifty gold nuggets.

I could wear a disguise and buy whatever I wanted from the city. Until then, I'm stuck with this party dress. I leaned my head backwards. And wiped my tears with my forearm. I remembered Alex, weeping onto the cold grass. Why would she cry? Was she afraid of me? Sad for the King's loss? Definitely.

I heard small, soft thuds echoing across the cave.

"Hello? Who's there?" I echoed.

Out of the shadows, appeared a giant spider. My heartbeat rate speed picked up. I took fast breaths. I fumbled for my diamond sword. Oh God, that spider is huge!

I neared it but the spider didn't even attack me. It stood still, then backed away at the sight of my sword. I hesitated, then threw the sword over my back. It looked cute up close. I grabbed the spider and cuddled it. One of the only joys of my life. I petted the spider, making it purr slightly.

I laughed. "Spiders aren't what they're thought to be after all!"

The spider caught sight of the diamond from Alex. "You can have it." I said. "I don't care about it, anyways." But though I said these words, deep inside me, I knew that I cared. I looked at the diamond for a moment, and turned away.

Go away, Cecilia, and don't come back. Tears were threatening to spill all over again. No, I shouldn't be crying. I wanted a new identity, a name that I wasn't given by traitors. A name that would make me forget my past. Other than my revenge of course. But should I be taking revenge? For what? For the King's death? It was my fault.

For being betrayed. You are full of power. You can kill anyone in your way, a new name you should have. Be feared. Your Inner Dragon is very powerful. Forget your past life, you have the future ahead. The voice in my mind was right. I am unstoppable.

My new name shall be Emma. And nothing could stand in my way.