The Fire Within

chapter 15 who to trust

I watched him closely whilst he was talking to me, looking for tells; his body language his facial expressions. I couldn't tell if he was lying to me it's when he left the room which startled me. It wasn't when he morphed into the dragon I know a little it was when he left me. I signed in relief when that big door closed and took stock of my injuries knowing I had a lot when I fell. I had a few burns on my arms and a little swelling on my jaw, but other than that I felt ok. Now I know my injuries where bad I remember when they where inflicted on me. I couldn't help but wince at the memory. Shaking my head I took the covers off and looked at my legs they felt and looked ok. There where a few burns that would heal in time, I then proceeded to wiggle my toes then legs to get some feeling back into them. Once the pins and needles left I swung my legs of the bed and gently started to stand. I didn't know that having very stiff legs would hurt this much. Tears sprang to my eyes when I fell back onto the bed my legs unable to support my weight. For a moment I sat there and cried, it felt so good just to let my sadness out; it took a whole lot of crying but after this I felt a little better. Wiping the tears away I tried again and again; it took a long time but my legs felt a lot better. Allowing me to move across the room looking out of the window, looking at this great landscape of woods and a little village I felt free. Closing my eyes whilst holding onto this rare emotion for a moment before I opened my eyes to my horrible reality; beyond the trees I know there is very angry suiters just waiting for me to slip. Then I turn to look at some dragons playing with fire in the sky and a small rare smile escaped my lips. Turning away from the amusing site I cant forget where I am; he wants me to trust but I don't think I'm able to. Looking back down at those bracelets the sliver one is still there. Now I can just about handle Zeus and Hara but I know I wont be able to do what Hades has in plan for me. I need to break their hold on me for good and as quick as possible.

Knowing what I had to do I took a deep breath and hoped that this could work, after all I am now gambling with my heart on the line. A place I never wanted to be, but I have no other choice how he found this information out is puzzling. I have looked for years high and low and found nothing. I followed every lead I could find, I thought whilst walking to the exit door. When I opened it I found two big men standing their weather they where guarding or enforcing containment I didn't know. I coughed to get their attention which worked because they both spun around very quickly. They are now in font of me "I want to talk to him" I told them. I hope they know who I am talking about. I shouldn't of worried because one walked away talking to himself, I overheard "yes she wants to bond with the king I know it". the king? I thought with disbelief. I then turned around and walked back into the room choosing to sit on a chair by the window, I didn't have to wait long as I heard what I assume to be him running down the hallway. He then burst though the doors with a smile on his face. He searched the room with his eyes until he saw me by the window. Turning around only to close the door, he then walked to me standing beside me. Looking out of the window he spoke to me "you've made your choice?" I nodded my head in response, my mind flashed back to what I heard the guard say. With curiosity I asked him one more question before this goes any further. "who are you really?" He looked down at me then with on growing concern growing in his eyes he told me what I didn't really want to hear "I am the king" he stated. Oh that's not good I stood and started to pace the room, this changes everything if I accept him I accept his people. "I can tell that this worries you but don't fear I will be beside you every step of the way and our people will love you I'm sure of it." I had a feeling that he truly believed this but I cant be trapped again, I've never tasted freedom maybe he would allow me to travel? What am I thinking this is crazy thinking if I can defy the gods and anger them every day I can do this. It's the best decision I can make; I am surely not going to accept any of the gods goons for sure. "religion?" I had to ask him I cant be with someone who prays to the gods I refuse. He was quick with his answer "you". Ok nodding my head in agreement "how do we do the bonding?" I asked him. With a smile he took a hold of my hand and walked out of the bedroom and through a few corridors until he got to where he wanted. Opening the door I looked around the room noticing that it was... a cell. Spinning around I went to flee but he caught me and sat me down all the while I was struggling.