The Seven Deadly Sins; Kira's Story

I don't hate you

Rule 1 Obey your father. No questions asked.

That was the only official rule. Anything that our father comes up with is just an add-on related to that rule. However, we rarely see him. I remember when my sisters and I were younger he was terrifying. Yet we all sought out approval at the same time. Nothing made him happy. No one could make him happy. Well, besides for his pride and joy Adrielle.

Adrielle, the eldest of his seven children. She used to tell Esmeray and me stories about how he used to be. At some point, he did love and care. He did provide some happy memories. However, love can run out and there's not enough for all of us. Her on the other hand. She has proven herself that her love doesn't run out. She never showed favorites among our siblings. The youngest ones even call her mom when our father isn't around. She stopped telling the stories of how he used to be because she realized it wasn't fair.

I was born when Adrielle was five years old. She had a governess to help raise her. She taught Adrielle how to help take care of me. Then when I was one and Esmeray was born the governess was gone. Adrielle was six and taking care of us. We had met another governess for a short while when Adrielle was 13. I was eight. Esmeray was seven. Dèsirèe was five. Verena was three and Leila wasn't born yet. She taught Adrielle what it meant to become a woman. Then she disappeared. Adrielle was left to teach the rest of us when our time arrived. Why couldn't our mother teach us?

We all have separate mothers. We don't know what happened to them. Eventually, we all didn't care. At least, I was the only one that did care. Adrielle had met my mother. She said she loves me and I held onto that. One day she'll come back. It's 21 years later and I'm about to let go of that dream. She wasn't coming back. I'm doomed to be a prisoner to my heartless father. I had to make the most of it somehow. Adrielle is the perfect future Queen of hell. Esmeray is always outside doing something nature-related. Dèsirèe has people falling to her feet with just a simple look. Verena has the temper and the anger out of all of us. Nyx? I honestly think she's the most reliable one for being book-smart. (Not counting Adrielle.) Leila the youngest is the most innocent one out of us all.

I'm known as the warrior. I've put all my focus on fighting. Especially monsters that like to roam around the forest that's located just outside our castle. They never dare to enter. I'm the only one of my sisters to willingly go in there. Adrielle joins me whenever she wants to come get me for dinner or if I must attend too. "I wish you would stop going into those woods," Adrielle told me. I looked over at her in the mirror. We were in one of the common rooms. I was grabbing my sword just as Adrielle was putting two French braids in Leila's hair. "I'll be fine." I didn't want to argue with her again. "You said that before and look what happened." It was hard to miss.

I was 18 years old. I was a bit cocky being undefeated for a while. I went into the woods and let's just say I got humbled. While I am healed now. I have a scar across my face going over my right eye. Now that eye is a gold color and my normal eye is still green. We all have different looks and small similar features but the one thing we all have in common is our green eyes. "I promise I'll be back for the party." I kissed the top of Leila's head then walked out before Adrielle could say another word. I know it's good that she cares. The only one who will vocalize she cares. Our other sisters aren't like that in fear of showing weakness. I'm the same way so I don't complain. We all know we care.

It's December 25th Leila's birthday. She turned 13 today. We don't celebrate Christmas the way normal mortals would. See because of where we live and who we are Santa always has us at the top of the naughty list. Then we become 18 and we aren't children anymore. Have you heard of Krampus? Half man half goat who kidnaps and punishes the evil wicked children. Well, he isn't all that bad. I mean, yes. He does use the whips and chains but that's beside the point. He kidnapped all of us at a certain point only to realize we weren't evil enough to be punished by him. He travels around to give us the presents of the naughty who didn't deserve anything. The best part was that there wasn't an age limit. So he was more than happy to take from bad adults as well to give to us older sisters.