Glassheart Chloe x Red (book 1) {Nightmarish Reality}

chapter 41: Hurricane Bridget (PT 2)

A/N same thing but reds pov so a bit different  sorr its so late

Red's POV

My brain was spinning; everything was happening so fast. There were so many card soldiers running around, doing whatever my mother wanted. Speaking of my mother, she was standing on the stage, cackling with delight as she gazed at the havoc she had caused. Could I ever have a normal life? I stared at her, stupidly praying she would take her troops and leave.

Finally, her gaze landed on me, and she started walking in my direction. I had a sinking feeling that this was not going to end well. When she grabbed my wrist and began to drag me off, I silently followed, not wanting to make the situation worse. When she finally stopped, we were on the stage, looking out at all the damage.

"You see now, red," she smiled at me, which unsettled me, "Do you see why you can't leave?" she continued, her cold gaze fixed on me before she inspected the fights happening below us. "Why would you want to leave when we can be the most powerful? Why would you want to leave when we can rule the whole of Auradon?" she stated a genuine look of hope in her eyes. "I don't want that. I don't want to be anything like you," I spat, causing her gaze to harden. " You can either be on the winning side and be the strongest in all the lands, or you can die along with your stupid girlfriend," she said, clearly annoyed. When I didn't reply. She continued, "Look around you. Look at the power you could have." As I gazed at the scene, I saw Uma and her pirates losing a fight against three or so guards. I also noticed a group of bystanders huddling up, forcefully pushed by the guards to keep them from escaping. I caught a glimpse of a familiar blue in that crowd - Chloe's mother, Ella, looking around frantically. Seeing the rest of the crowd, I realized Chloe wasn't a part of that group. to the left of me, there was a whole mob of guards ganging up on a single victim, Chloe was barely deflecting the blows being sent her way. She wouldn't last long if she kept that up.

My gaze returned to my mother, and I calmly said, "I'd rather die with the people I love and who love me than live with you and watch them suffer." The Queen smirked and said, "Red, if you want my respect, if you want me to be proud of you, all you have to do is one thing, all you have to do is say four simple words," she said, smiling wickedly. I didn't reply. "Four simple words, Red, then I'll be proud of you, then I will love you," she said warmly, which did not help. "And what would those words be?" I said, fearing her response. "I think you know the words, Red, right?" she smiled. Staring at her, my eyes widened at a thought that had just run through my head. I vowed I would never turn into her, and I certainly wasn't going to now. "I'm not saying them. I won't do that to anyone. I'm not you, and I don't plan on changing," I said, taking a step back. My mother's smile turned into a scowl. "She's made you soft, and she'll pay for it, whether you want to do it or not," she said coldly, giving me a scathing look. Clenching my fists, I said, "Lay one finger on Chloe, and I swear I-" "You'll do what? What do you, a weak, worthless child, think you can do against me?" she spat, cutting me off. I stared at her, my chest tightening. "Four words, Red, four damn words, that's all," she snapped, still fuming. "I'm not gonna say those words. I'm not gonna say the words that hurt so many people, and I'm certainly not sentencing my girlfriend to death," I stated angrily. i mother sighed " when we get back to wonderland ill just have to fix you back up and make you see the truth" she whispered angerly as if this was not the first time she's had to fix me 

 I could tell that my mother had reached her limit with my attitude, and I knew what was about to happen next. But before she could take any action against me, a distinct sound caught my attention. I turned slowly and saw that Chloe was surrounded by over 20 guards, her sword lying on the ground outside the circle. "I told you, Red, I will always be stronger. And if you stop letting your heart guide you, then WE can be the strongest," she stated angrily. I could barely hear her, as my ears were filled with the sound of my own thoughts. I watched helplessly as Chloe struggled against the guards who were grabbing her. It was clear that she wouldn't be able to break free from their grip. the more you struggle the tighter their grip gets i know that from experience. I stood there, paralyzed with fear. I knew my mother intended to kill Chloe, and if she did, I didn't know what I would do. I couldn't bear to lose Chloe. all i know is I can't let myself fall apart. I have to stay strong. I am Chloe's only chance.

A/N i have a lot going on in my life rn : finding my self, school, and other...stuff so i wont be able to post for a bit but ill try to keep u updated.