Forgotten Twin

No Mercy

      Liv
     
      My mind and body felt disconnected from my heart. Leaving all emotions to hide away in some kind of box. As so much as I wanted to just stay and cried for the death of yet another parent of mine. This new form of me had taken over. I felt way too good to even fight it. If that was ever a chance. So I let it be. I accepted it. I felt fond of this feeling that grew more and more in me. All I wanted more than anything right now was to find Sage and have her pay for what she done. Make her feel all the hurt and suffering she endure on me since the day I can remember.
     
      "I'm coming for you Sage." Taking the knife she concur. I held it close to me. And strong connection came from it. Like it bonded with me. I left the space and made it down the hall. Smelling for her icky scent.
     
      With only hunger and rage inside me. I feel the strength of all sorce of things. I had little control with some and a little of ambition with the other. I felt so different yet way better than before. It was like I was more alive now. Feeling more free and open. I was more driven.
     
      Coming down the hall to where Sage loves to have her ever so meetings at. A trail of fire sparks it way behind me. The cracker and burning smell follows me. Breaking lights in the hall. And anything not nail down was throw away from my rage.
     
      "I smell you mother." I whispered. Taking a deep sniff of the air. A growl rumble in my belly. I practically salivated to her scent.
     
      Getting closer and closer to the doors. I swang both hands. And the doors open up with force of wind. I knew there was a crowds when I can hear them all talk about me on my way here. They mutter lies and whispers vilely of my name. My hearing was highten. As well as many other things. And everything said and asked just pissed me off more. Making me want to rip her arms off and slap her in the face with them.
     
      I practically float my way into the room. Everyone whispering and gogging at me. I met only with the she devil herself. The one who has always find a way to blame me and punish me for it all. Making herself so victimize. She was so full of s***. And I had had it with her. The truth comes out NOW!
     
      "Excuse me? We are having a meeting here? You can not just walk in such way young lady!" One of the elders says.
     
      "Now what on earth has happen? If you have anything to say you can take a seat!" Another said.
     
      I walk up towards the floor. More so where Sage herself was at. Facing the conucil and standing the opposite side from mother dearest.
     
      "I'm here to defend my name that your sweet High Priestesses Sage Marshal just descared." I stated.
     
      "And your name is?" A young women asked.
     
      I turn my head quick. Normal eyes deplayed. Looking as witchy as I can be for now. "Excuse my rudeness." I bowed.
     
      "Ohh please." A small gag coming from Sages mouth. 
     
      "My name is Elizabeth Marshall. The daughter of Caden and Sage Marshall themself." I said as politely as I can.
     
      "So you are the one who called us?" I nod to them a yes. "You are also the witch that has such gift from the ancestors. Rumors had not lied from your entrance ms. Marshall." An elder man said.
     
      "If theres still time. I would like to still hold the trial for my mother. For all the crimes she has done. And have her be put to justice for it all." Not only did Sage laugh. But some members from the council and coven did too.
     
      "No trial for Sage will take place. This is more turn for you Elizabeth." The elder man said.
     
      My brows frown and I know Sage is smiling inside. I hear a small remark and hide my own. And deep down, all the lies she had that swim up to be twisted and turn on me. Sage was getting her last act out.
     
      "I have proof! Of all her wicked sins." I yelled.
     
      "By all means. How so dear?" The young women asked.
     
      With the snap of my fingers. Sages journal and all the items I had. Was places right in front of the council eyes to prove. All their eyes widen. And stare at each other. They made no move to exam.
     
      "I assure you. If you read it for yourself. You can see all the horror and tricky she has done. And for the vital." As I explain.
   
    They move all items aside. Not even bothered to see what the truth is. I hear a giggle rumble across the room. Knowing from the wicked witch herself. The elders sigh and give each other side looks at each other.
     
      "We have seen the book itself. And from your past. We know such magic isn't you skill. And we know how your past can reflex such emotion turns to this community." One elder started.
     
      "As we are glad for your safe return home. And the price of gift you were given. Theres no need for any of this." Another said.
     
      My chest cave. As if they had knew of all this and simply they do not care for any harm that was done. As long as who ever is in charge is making the wrong decisions to be given more power. Making them, the elders more powerful them self for choices they made.
     
      "Elders." Stepping forward with all respect. "Do not let my past or what Sage herself say about me is true. What I have given you will tell you all. Do not miss look it because of who she is and whatever she had promise you." I say.
     
      The elder all look at another. And I hear little whispers across the room. All different taken placed.
     
      "Do you or do you not hold a grudge towards this coven and your family?" The oldest Elder asked.
     
      "My past does not matter. This is about Sage." A loud rumble came down on the table. As the elder silence the room. Anger for my reply.
     
      "Answer the question!" He shouted.
     
      I closed my eyes as I try to hold back my rage. My new form was wanting to take over. And I feel the need to flash my fangs at them. But I took control. Calming down that voice inside.
     
      "No." I said.
     
      Many faces blank. And heads where turn for my answer. It had seem everyone expected me to answer differently.  They all seem to think so low of me. They all still never care. Just like my mate has told me. Yet I am here, day after day. Away from my people to protect and make justice for whom? I don't know anymore.
     
      Even though I want to explain my past. Tell them all my stories. Make sense of all of this. It almost feels like there was no point. No one would listen to me anyways.
     
      The elders talk among themself. And I can hear each words they exchange. The words they exchange lead to no results. They had believe everything that Sage has feed them. And again I had to hide myself. Feeling my eyes flicking.
     
      "As you claim. Sage is the one who brought this forward. And even through you and a few others had made calls about concerns."
     
      OTHERS? It wasn't just me who knew. Was it father who had made these calls. Or was there more too it. I bite my tongue and  listen to what he said.
     
     
      "As our arrival. We came for your call itself. Taking all others to matter." Taking a pause. Every ear was listening as the elder sigh in a disappointment way. "We came to hear such awful news and with that it was face that you had grudge and wanted to take your mother down for it. With her knowing this. And witnessing you killing your father. You took the life of yourself."
     
      I then turn to search my dears sister face. Feeling her heart through me. It was slowly cracking that I did not notice before. Mery cries in silence. Yet for me I hear her sobbing very loudly now. And my fathers sister standing next to her. Holding her arm as they watch MY TRIAL.
     
      "Sage has proven all of this to us. As we seen the bodies. Making your past and the stories along with it. Everything adds up to you." He said again with a pause. "Yet now we are questionable for one thing." He said.
     
      The young elder women look at me with full question in her eyes. Staring me down. "You were left not breathing next to your fathers lifeless body. Yet you stand here before us all. Breathing. Well in care. But as I see you. Something is different. You walk here said so itself. Can you explain before your chargers are put in place dear Elizabeth."
     
     
      "That is easy." I question if I should tell them about my change. But if I do. They may put different charges before me. Even banish me from seeing anyone here for their safety. I won't be able to see Mery again. "Everything Sage has told you is true."
     
      Again everyone chatted around. And the elder again had to silence everyone. But I continue before they say anything.
     
      "But it is her who killed father. In despite of me she change it all and put my name forward. For her hatred for her own daughter. She killed me in cold blood. But I am fine as you can see. She allow her dark ways to take over her. She lied and tried to cover her sins by making them mine." I said.
     
      The elder didn't seen pleased. As they are still confused but nod to my explanation.
     
      "Elders I apologies. She is still so mad at me. I did all I can as a mother and she is anger solo on me."
     
       I see how she had everyone tricked. All their eyes tick at her words and she twisted each muse she got. She had her way. And she had gotten everyone on her side. At first I thought I was doing this for the good. Being some kinda of hero. But now I do not care. If I had to be looked as a villain just for them to see the bitter sweet. Than so be it mother! I'll be the god d*** villain.
     
      Sage turns and I see that small flicker of black in her eyes. Seeing a small mist around her. Her shadow did not match. And I wonder if she had already set it free. And if she had. She was gonna prove it herself for them all to know the utter truth.
     
      "Will you take my solon apology for not being better. I try and fail. But coming clean will put your small heart to rest. As a mother does not want her child to suffer in anyway."  She said gentle.
     
      My fist clench and I felt out of control. My eyes blink. Flashing red. As she used my past as a lie for her own ways. Making me take everything that was her fault. Making her look so innocent as aways when she is nothing to compare to. My inside burn with rage as she claims to be such a prefect mother. When in all truthful she was never a mother to me. And she had made that very clear to me for years.
     
      My hands glowing red and the a elder yells for me to calm down. To control myself. But all words muffler in my ears. Only able to hear the lies Sage say. Fueling me.
     
      "Ohh dear child of mine. I love you. As your father does too. Forgiving you for your sins."
     
      "Lair!!" I yelled as I rang my hand up to a ball. Throwing Sage off her a**. "How dare you speak of his name as if you did not kill him yourself!"
     
      "You are confuse Elizabeth. It was you."
     
      Again I throwing her around and she hits a wall after wall. A few people help her up. And the elders ordering me to stand down. But I shake my head in furry as they see my fangs poking out. Whispers, "dear lord. What have you become?"
     
      Sage made it up to her feet and walk to the middle of the room. She fixes her dress and grace to me. Seeing her shadow follow her. It hurry in a rush. And no one has notice it yet. But I plan to make them.
     
      Holding my hand up. I ball a small storm in my palm. Everyone looked in shock at my skills. And a elder stood up in fright.
     
      "Elizabeth! Hold it! Do not do any further." As he tries to stood down the platform I throw my hand towards them all. Letting a small chant out. Locking them in a hidden bubble. Making them unable to do anything more but watch me. "What on earth!" They all yelled.
     
      They plead in anger to let them out. To not let my anger control me. That it will cause chaos if I do. And I can harm other if I can not. I ignore them and take a little breath. Knowing that emotions is what controls my powers. And with my new connection. All I have is power.
     
      As I breath in. I get a sweet taste of blood in the air. And as my nose search the room. It made only sense that it came from Sage. As much as it smells good. Her wicked ways had tinted her blood. Given it a bitter scent with it. Made me sick and still desire a bite all at once.
     
      "You all see what I mean. She is not right in this world. We must do something now before someone else gets killed." Sage yelled.
     
      "Tell everyone the truth Sage. A good High priestess always say the truth. So for once in your little dark soul. TELL THEM!!"
     
      Sage laugh. And I see her pet wiggling around her. I can feel its own hate towards me. And I love it. Knowing I can lure him out.
     
      "I have no clue of what you speak of. You are confuse." She said again.
     
      My hand went down in rage. Cracking the ground. It begins to split. "TELL THEM!!" I say again.
     
      Her head snap back to me. And her eyes darken. Not black. But not her normal shade either. I felt her losing control. I knew I had her. I just had to keep pushing. If not her, then her little pet. One will crack.
     
      "Stop this now Elizabeth. Theres nothing else you can do." She said very wickedly to me.
     
      "Fine. Have it your way." I smiled at her. A storm of bubble rose inside me. Consuming it all as Sage keeps her little act going. But she will break. Sage little evil smirk was so good to see. She wasn't aware of whats to come next. "I'll do it for you." And her smirk went away quick as my grew. With a light head tilt.
     
      The room silence even more than ever. All eyes on me and Sage. Right in the smack middle. A full tray of chaos about to abort in the sky. And everyone waited in wonders of ultimate impending. And I was ever so happy to do it. My one accomplishment. My first thing I will do as the new Elizabeth. The witch with all power that has been lost in time. Having all strength that can bring h*** above. Put this demon to its death. As I drain the blood of any host I wanted. Having the metallic taste that no longer taste the same. Only becoming ever so more sweet to me. Wanting it almost more than I can breath.
     
     
      I fix my stand. Standing taller than ever. Wiping the smile out my face. I bring my hand forth. Cupping it ever so. Focusing on the fool shadow Sage hides. Vacuuming it up from it darkness.
     
      "What the h*** are you doing! Stop! Stop! Stop it!" She yelled as her friend hangs on to her. Not wanting to come forward.
     
      And I pull on stronger. Taking deep breath as the creature comes too. "Show me your true face." I whispered to it.
     
      Hearing gasp. The room darkens a bit. And I haven't notice that the sky change. Mixing in red, pink coat. It gave us light and darkness at the same time. And I winder when it change. Pulling from its sight. I focus on the demon. The creature got tired of my game. The fight of hiding was no more. Taking matters to itself. As all it shown is a shadow depart from it host. Turning into a mist.
     
      "Face me again you b*****." I said loud enough for it to hear me.
     
      The black mist grew. Getting bigger and taller in time. I put my hands down as my work is done. I had pissed it off enough for it to surface itself. And ohh did it show its true self. All for everyone to see.
     
      "What is going on! Both of you stop it! We will condone this coven!" A elder yelled from behind. But no one paid them even the slightest attention. It was as if they weren't even here.
     
      Seeing Sage face in furry. Her eyes turning black. While mine return to its green coat. I watch with everyone as this mist swirl around. Taking in the shape of a beast like. Its face was dark with burn like scales. The tall tight body was over towering. But hold the muscles as a man. It still hold a mist around it to cover it like cloth. But its figure was still visible for all to see. It was just the same as we met in my dreams. The dark red glowing eyes. Its eyes still on me and stomps towards me. Rocking the ground with its step.
     
      "No more!" I shouted. Making it stop in place.
     
      It growl at me. Grinding its large razor teeth. Tilting its head like a prey. I see in his eyes what he wanted. What he needed. And I feel that burning sensation beaming off. But it wasn't hurting me. It felt good to feel it. I almost wanted it too. Or did I?
     
      "How dare you try to face me again." It said in such a deep husky voice. "I will rip you to shreds. Killing you for good this time."
     
      I laugh at it. As it act like I am even a fraction terrified of it. And this pissed it off. As it speeds through the air. And meeting me just a foot away. Staring right down at me. And I gladly look up at it. Smiling eagerly at it.
     
      "You think now that you feed on the thirsty lust. The golden wine. That you child. Can face me without a repacaution." It hissed.
     
      "I thank you for helping me to become this." Leaning into me. I feel its hot breath. "You kill me once yes?"
     
      "And I will do it again. No weapon my love has made will be worth your sweet death. I will take it myself and we will consume YOU!! This you child. Will be the best I have ever destroy. My queen and I adores the liking of you no more. Death in suffering is all for you. And you will SUFFER!!" Getting more frustated its voice become very demon like.
     
      You see people around backing away. Having fright in their eyes. They all shock at our play. Some gasp in shock as the truth has been made. Even the council spoken to themself. Witnessing such evil.
     
      I take the last few steps. Almost touching its hot scale body.  It was heating between us. Yet it seem to be scared. While my chest stay calm and my heart beat never change. But its breath heavy on mine. Seeing the anger growing. It was the one afraid.
     
      "I can now hurt you even more this time. You can say I get to kill." I said with confident.
     
      Its laugh echos. As it throws it head back and Grabbing me by the arms. You hear the burning on my skin. But I don't flinch at all. "Child you can try but you will not succeed."
     
      "You want to beat?" I said with a smile. The demon cocked its head. Raising it eyebrows.
     
      Time goes slow for all. But for me it savor in fast motion. As the sky takes its natural coat again. I bring forth my new self. Controlling everything. I felt one with it bow. Using everything I have to end this. Bringing my arms up to loosen it grip. And I punch its chest. Making the demon fall in distance. Growling loud in the air. It race towards me. And I smile in full delight. Knowing I barely needed to try. And the goddess word from that one night whispers in my ears. Giving me full strength and confident to kill it.
     
      "It can not corrupt you."
     
      While it ran. I walked gracefully. Controlling the power I needed to kill it. My hand rose in flames. Throwing one spare at it after another. It dogging a few but I had injured it good. Dropping blood on it path.
     
      Facing again in just second. It yelled a threat. "Your blood will be mine!"
     
      The demon took that one huge step. And I see its arm swing from the side. Wanting to take hold of me. But I was faster. And I reach out a hand. Grabbing its chest. I conjure all my powers to drain ever life it had. And it screech in pain from my touch. Bringing my arm further up once again. It kneel down . Meeting my own red eyes as the blood drips to my mouth and drink its bitterness. The creatures blood was a good dessert taste. It was like a gooey dessert. So sweet to my core.
     
      It cries for life. Chance to live with us. It begs to live on and be free. To have a chance. I ignore and take no mercy for it. I squeeze hard bringing it closer to my face. It show fear in its eyes now.
     
      "I'm the one thats shall be feared." And it eyes hold a pleading look. From my whisper.
     
      One twist of my wrist and its head made a loud crack. I pull up, detaching its head from it body. Throwing its head to Sage. And in no time the body drop in loud bang. Shaking the ground from its heavy body.
     
      Sage cried and held its head in her arms. Caressing its demon face. You see her truth lays for it. And I had it all from that moment.  Watching her beloved love destroy in front of her. All her plans have fail in so little time. And I couldn't feel more happy from this sight.
     
      Sage webbing over her lost. The demons body, along with it head. Start to vanish away. Becoming only dust and Sage was left there on the cold ground crying.
     
      "My child. My sweet baby. You f***ing killed it. My every god d*** thing I had worked on. You ruined it you monster!" Her head spang up and she brought herself up to her feet. And for once. I am not the only one to witness the real Sage Marshall.