We're back in the throne room.
"You're just like me," Tamarack sneers down at me, "You didn't kill me, you haven't changed. You will never change! We are the same."
This time I know Talib isn't coming to save me. I don't know how but I know. This time I will be alone. This I my fight and this time no one is going to stop me.
I charge and once again we fight the same deadly dance as before.
He falters and I am stand opposite with my sword at his throat.
"Kill me. You are just like me." he hissed, hatred glinting in his black eyes.
It's like looking in a mirror I see my own eyes in him.
Tamarack's face morphs until I see myself glaring back.
His voice leaves my lips, "We are the same,"
I raise my sword to destroy him.
"I'll never be like you!" I snarl into thin air as my eyes snap open to meet silvery darkness.
A single sob escapes my lips. I run a hand through my dishevelled hair in an attempt to calm myself. I slide out from under the warm covers and walk to the half opened curtains.
The silver moon casts an ethereal glow over the courtyard below, giving everything a dream like quality. The kind of night where wishes come true and faeries come out to play. Maybe even the kind of night I can find solace in but I don't think tonight will be that night.
I jog out of my room and turn right down the hall to Talib room.
I stand by his bed. He looks so peaceful and much younger. He looks innocent despite what he has suffered through. I wonder if I look like that less weary and pained. Just seeing him calms me. Without thinking I brush a lock of hair that has fallen over his face.
Slowly he shifts a little, before opening his eyes.
"Hey, what's wrong? You alright?" sleepiness clouds his voice.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I only had a nightmare." I fake a reassuring smile.
I've always dealt with the nightmares on my own. Not even Kayleb knows I have them or the extent to which they affect me. If he does, he only thinks they happen occasionally.
"You're not, come here," Talib murmurs pulling round the waist into the bed with him.
I snuggle under the covers and into Talib, his arms comforting around me.
Slowly I feel myself relax and calm further. Talib's breathing quickly becomes deep and even as he falls asleep. It's nice to feel protected for once. Maybe he can chase away the nightmares, so maybe I can finally fall asleep without fear of the night.
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Discovering Freedom
Fantasy12 year Tamarack has conquered and ruled the country with an iron fist. For 12 years Kyra has hidden. Now she's had enough of his terrible reign. She leaves the stone hallways within the mountains and embarks on her fight for freedom for her country...
