A few days later, Nightmare's POV
"So, you know about our past?"Horror asks
I set my cup down with a soft clink. I nod.
"How much did he tell you?"He asks
"He told me that he was orphan living with you both also dealt with assholes like Shattered that he tried escaping from. That's all I know."I say
Besides the fact that he's the Laughing Shark. He...fears me...Doesn't know what he does to me...what he means to me...I won't ever mistreat him based on minor details..
"And I'm guessing that you summoned me for more details?"He asks
I nod.
"I'm going to make that filth pay for tormenting him so the more I know will help me be more precise."I say
"I do like the idea of that...Okay. So Killer and I grew up on the streets, going to see Error before his family moved away. Along came Shattered seeking to take advantage of us. He'd snatch us up for days at a time to serve him. Killer would protect me to the best of his ability from Shattered, but it was no use. My conditions reflect that....then Shattered..."He says, growing hesitant
He glances around cautiously, sighing with relief once seeing nobody in the room.
"He got...others involved. Killer made a deal to serve him as long as Shattered spares our lives. Being on the streets didn't give us much other options...From there I wasn't touched as Killer took the brunt of it as part of the deal. Shattered and those nobles put him through hell. He sold Killer off to be abused in multiple forms, experimented on, or used for entertainment. Then one noble family punished Killer for rejecting their son Color's advances and...it still follows him to this day. Error got Killer away but the day that Error moved away with his family was also the day that I lost Killer for thirteen years. He was ten, I was seven....And twice he had to fight his way back home after he returned."He explains
I grip my cup tighter.
"What did they do to punish him?"I ask
"I'm sorry but I'm not as trusting as him to share sensitive information. He may claim not to resent nobility and have worse concerns but I consider that bullshit. Nobles and rich are selfish assholes just looking to benefit off of others' suffering. You just happen to be an outlier from the trend with your caring image in the village. Nobles took my brother away to torture him, threatened my life, and screwed my friend Error over so I'm sorry if I don't feel completely trusting in you. Especially since you seem to be following their example of experimentation."He tells me, pointing to a book on the shelf before crossing his arms.
I glance at it, seeing that it's the curse recipe book that I was using months ago.
Why did I ever take that out? They're both unsettled around me because of it!
"That's understandable and I'm sorry for being insensitive to ask about such private matters. It just seems unfair of me to get all the information so...how about you get some info on me in return?"I suggest, catching his attention
"...I'm listening."He says
"I swear that I will never harm any of you, especially using that book. I relate far much to that book to use it on someone that matters to me. Do you know why I wear a veil on my crown?"I say
"Cus you hate sunlight...? You do get called the Shadow Prince..."He says
"Well yes. I find shadows much better to hide my condition..."I say, removing my crown and turning my head.
I could feel the sizzling from the mark as the sun falls lower outside. I can see the shock on his face.
"So, you have my word that I won't be a sick hypocrite enough to cause the pain that I despise. Now you have something on me to use as you wish if you ever feel that I'm in the wrong. I'm sure the public would love to hear this detail as they love to put me down with rumors and insults already. Now you have info to benefit from...And you're the first person I've openly told."I say
I watch as his entire demeanor changes, his body relaxing from the tense position before. His arms fall beside him and I see the shock melt away to show worry.
"Are...Are you okay? My brother and Error both say that it's a painful experience to endure."He says
Ah, so Error is also cursed. Tch, the Cursed Trio are in this village...
He seems to realize what he admitted but doesn't try to cover it up. I guess I earned his trust.
"I've adjusted to it. And no, I don't know who did it but I'll be sure to reward Color and even his family for what they did. Along with Shattered. My mother feared that the secret of my curse would harm her image so she banished me here. So it sort of comes with its blessings." I say
He frowns.
"Give Color hell. He was the one who complained so his family would give him the resources to inject him with that curse.."He says
I nod.
"You don't have to tell me twice."I say, then see a falcon fly in through the window.
It drops the letter into my hands and soars down the hall for food and rest.
Outer has it well-trained.
I smile, unrolling the letter and read it carefully.
"What's that saying?"He asks
"I got the right person to hunt Shattered down. Count Outer says that Killer is on his way home now."I reply
He smiles widely.
"Wonderful. I'll go get his home ready. I know what to expect after his last three escapes."He says, bowing before exiting.
I watch him leave and then shut the door. I quickly put all the curse books into a chest, locking it up and shoving it in the corner. I go to my bedroom, locking the door as my body transforms.
This is wonderful...Now, how will I make Killer feel safe around me?
"Sir, we have spotted a new ship in the docks. Count Color says that he is here to tour foreign lands."A guard says from the other side.
Right. And he comes to Killer's home at random? Wait, this is an opportunity to catch him as he walks into the lion's den. That may prove it to Killer, having the one that cursed him locked in a dungeon. Yes, that's it....He will be safer that way...
"Sir? How do we act?"The guard asks
"Let him in. Give him and his crew a shack to stay in but keep watch on it. Tell him I want a meeting with him at his earliest convenience."I say
"Yes, your Majesty."The guard says
He will probably delay it but that won't matter. He will sleep on the dungeon floor soon enough.
TBC
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