Scarlet Blood & Diamond Tears (My Continuation of MCD)

Chapter 6: A Long Journey

It had already been half a day since we set out from Phoenix Drop. I wasn't even sure we were heading the right way, but of course I would have known that if I could actually steer my own ship!!! And maybe if I actually had my own map! I could steer us right! Because I'm sooo dangerous and insane, I can't even pilot my own ship!!!! I hate you, Garroth, I said silently as I glared at him. At least I'm not chained to the boat itself, but they're all sooo paranoid, that it might be their next move. Where am I gonna go? We're in the middle of the ocean! I leaned on the railing of the ship, staring out at the ocean. 1: because I was bored to death, and 2: because it looks pretty. After a few short minutes of staring at the horizon, I got bored again and decided to people watch. I watched the crew members travel in and out of the stairway leading below deck, and talk to one another. I then looked at Garroth, he was also surveying them. Meanwhile Aphmau busied herself by taking care of Alina and Lilith, who were running around the deck.
"Be Careful!!!" Aphmau yelled.
I allowed myself a small smile, I remember running around with my friends as a kid. And suddenly I felt the sharp pain of guilt and regret for agreeing to kill Aphmau. I would be taking Alina's mom from her, just as my parents were taken from me. No, that's different, you have to kill Alina too, she won't be alone. It's simply the price of power. The price of power. Shaking that thought out of my head I once again turned to Garroth. He had turned to talk to Aphmau, and then turned back to surveying the crew. Then suddenly, we caught each other's eye. He stiffened and then started walking towards me. This cannot be good.
"Hello Scarlet" he said.
"Hi Garroth" I said as I grumbled under my breath.
"Sooo, how have you been?"
"You just asked a few hours ago, and yes, I'm still bored. No, I'm not hungry, or thirsty, or tired, but I am bored to death!"
"You're impossible"
"Why thank you... Anyways, are we there yet? It's taking sooo long and I'm soo bored!"
"We'll be there in about an hour."
"An hour? Tu'la is at least a week or twos voyage?"
"We're not going to Tu'la, we're going to Scaleswind."
"Scaleswind? You tricked me! We're not going to Tu'la are we?!"
"We are, we just thought you would like to visit the Thieves Guild. After all, that is why you're in Ru'an, right?"
Oh no, he's getting suspicious.
"Awww, so considerate! What gracious captors I have!"
"You know with how difficult you are, most people would probably kill you by now."
"With this face, I don't think so."
We both laughed at that. And that's when it clicked.
I saw his sudden change in behavior and I found it suspicious, but I originally thought nothing of it. Now, I realized that his change from being cold and on edge to being warm and friendly, was a tactic. Meant to discover my secrets under the guise of friendship, but I'm too smart for that. Never underestimate or overestimate your opponent, the consequences can be deadly. And he has underestimated me. Alright, I'll play the game, and end up winning. I still kept laughing throughout my revelation, keeping a light-hearted air to my presence. I am a great actress. I kept idly chatting with Garroth for a while longer, looking even closer at how he acted, before eventually turning back to the sea. The time alone was good for inspecting their actions, and perfecting my plan. Garroth has always had this sort of wariness when we talked, and always kept an eye on me, as I kept on him, and never delved into deeper subjects other than the friendly joking we continued. I will win, I have to, everything depends on it.

Author's Note: Sorry for interrupting, I just wanted to notify you of more upcoming chapters and updates. I will soon also have this story on AO3 and because of the upcoming summer I will be able to upload more chapters! As always, thank you for your support and patience as I write new chapters and thanks for reading too! Feel free to write comments, vote for this story, and share with your friends! Anyways, Goodbye and see you next time!