Shattered Mirror

Chapter 11

Massive. I didn't think the villages held so many people. I half wonder if among them are slaves. That's probably why the crowd is getting more populated by the minute.

The speech was still forming in my head as I felt the mirror piece between my fingers, surprised I haven't cut myself. A knock almost caused me to drop it, but I hid it.

"Yes?"

"You're people are gathered, M'lady." A servant says.

I put the mirror piece in the bag I collected and nodded to the servant. "Okay. Please escort me there."

The servant nods and when I approach him, we lock arms. As we walk down the hallway I looked around a bit. I knew everything around me must cost millions or whatever money they have here. I looked over at the servant. "How long have you been here?" I ask.

"20 years, M'lady." The servant said.

I flinched slightly at the number and try to recover quickly. "I see. Do you have family?"

"Yes. A wife and a child."

"Do you talk to them? See them?"

"I lost contact with them 20 years ago." The servant looks over at me briefly before looking away.

I frowned slightly. Violent had no mercy here. But, everything about Violent will change in a few moments. I thought to myself. "What's your name?" I ask him.

"Lorton."

"Lorton... I'm about the change a lot." I started slowly. I could see out of the corner of my eye that Lorton was watching me warily.

"Mind me asking?" He asked shyly, like I could easily turn around and cut him open.

"You'll see..." I didn't want him to know to much. I knew if I tripped up people will know. I highly doubt Lorton would tell, even if he did no one in this god forsaken place would listen.

My heart pounded as the stage got near. My hands got clammy and sweat ran down my neck. I thought speaking out to my class was bad...

Lorton nudged me softly and I looked towards him. For the first time, I saw a slave smile. I gave a attempt to smile back before looking forward and letting my arm  untangle itself from his. I'll never forget him.

I put my hands on the sides of the podium. If you could call it a podium. It was made out of gold and a symbol was carved in the front. Also, thorns were in the front. If it ever fell, it would impale whoever was below.

I lift my hand up and tap on the mic, the sound echoing around. Everyone went silent. I wish it could of been silent forever. I cleared my throat before speaking. "People!" I started. I wasn't even sure how to address them. "It has come to my attention of something peril arising from this society.

"I believe this matter can easily be avoided... All you need to do is heed my words. From now on, I'm going to be leaving." Murmurs could be heard and I saw some official people who surrounded me look at me questionably. I gulp down my worries and kept talking. "Since I will be absent from my mansion I decided to change it to a hospital for anyone in need of medical services and care. Rather they be the poorest man to the a man made of gold. This hospital is for everyone.

"If anyone dares to defy my order however, they will be locked in a cell. Now you may ask, who will lock these people up? I have chosen someone." I turn to Lorton. "I choose him to be in charge."

Now this starts something. The people who stand around me start to bombard me with questions. I cross my arms. "Like I have said." I say to all of them. "Anyone who defies me will have a punishment to pay, no matter how powerful you are." All their mouths close. I nod to them and turn my head back to the mic. "Preparations for this hospital will start immediately. As soon as everything is revamped, healers can work and help anyone who comes. That is all." I step away from the mic and as soon as I do I run into Markus.

I look up at his looming figure and step back. "What are you thinking, M'lady?" His voice laced with anger.

No way I was going to back down to him. "I'm thinking that there should be change."

Markus frowned. "Arrest Lorton and kill this... Violent imposter."

I gritted my teeth and quickly stood in front of Lorton. "If you do I'll kill you first. I'm second for a reason." Somehow, two swords appeared in my hands. Still not knowing how to use them, I just raise them up. Some guards do, but others seemed more afraid of Markus. "Don't Arrest Lorton. Get me though."

The guards seemed to like this and raised their guns at me, ready to pull the trigger. Though, it was stopped when a aircraft suddenly flew above head. Peoples caps and gowns flew up in the air. I looked up and saw the ship. "Yes!" I say happily. "Heed my warning though. If he dies, you die." I glare at the guards before starting to run to the ship.

I pray that they aren't shooting me, but I hear shouts. I look up and see the stairs descend, but the aircraft is still in the air. I curse under my breath. I hear bullets whiz past me and quickly start to jump. I grab onto the first stair and hoist myself up. I duck quickly as a bullet goes over my head. I stumble my way to the door and jump inside. The door closes behind me and you could hear the bullets bouncing off of the ship's steel.

"Welcome back. Looks like you had fun." Says Charm.

I let out a moan and lift my legs up. "My heart is still pounding." I mumbled.

"Get used to it." Vail said and helps me up to a seat.

I nodded as I sat by him. "I guess so."

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"Cheers!" Everyone yelled. Except me of course. I just awkwardly stared at everyone.

Before, I was sleeping on a mattress in a room peacefully before I heard a ruckus outside. Then I saw everyone holding drinks around a campfire. Also, with Emerald. "Hey! Violet! Come sit with us." Grey said happily.

I frown slightly as I walk up to a log and sit down. They hand my a drink. I looked up at them. "What's all this about?" I ask.

"You're victory of course!" Charm said.

I look at all of them. "What about the mirror that we are still missing? I don't count that as a victory." I look down at my drink.

Someone pats me hard on the back, almost making me spill my drink. "It's alright. We'll find a way to get it back. But, you managed to make the world a little bit better and get a mirror piece." Fin smiles at me.

I sit up straighter. "Wait. The hospital plan was a success?!"

They all nod. I felt my cheeks lift into a smile as I lifted my hand into the air. "Cheers!!!"

{What is going to happen next for Violet now having left the mansion and turning it into a hospital? Comment and Vote! Keep reading~Moon.}