Lassoing the Cresent Moon

27. You LIED

Author's Note: This chapter is such a messy nightmare/flashback sequence in which Audrey gets stuck in someone else's shoes for a moment. It doesn't mean she fully understands the dream- at least not yet.

I've been looking forward to this coming scene for so long. This song was a huge inspiration into Catnap's personality- and I will CONTINUE to use it for the next few chapters if it fits too well.

Before I wrote this fanfic I also wanted to add fairytale elements to the romantic parts and aspects. ((For those who know me- duh lol. Fairytales and emotional suffering are my expertise)) So I'm hoping to mix some Beauty and the Beast aspects to this coming enemies to lovers arc that starts from now on. 

<3 Enjoy
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"You lied."

My voice was raspy. My throat burned at each word as I stared at a familiar figure in front of me.

My eyes burned into myself, as i stared at how I stood in front of me. My claws clenched. I was so hot. Every inch of me was full of hate.

To the right of the mirrored Audrey was a much more innocent looking dogday. His arm was extended as if offering his companionship. The other critters were beside him.

"You all lied!"

To the left of my mirrored self was-

Terry...

He was so small, just like I remembered him. I drank up his little features like a faded memory with a fond longing before my heart started pounding making me gasp.

I couldn't stand to look at him.

Next to him I saw Sam- my eyes forced Past as they watered.

I couldn't look at him. My body wouldn't let me look at him. I was so angry- I just-

Why was I angry?

Whispers I couldn't quite hear seemed to echo, overlapping each other.

"We'll always be here for you, Theo."

"We love you."

Past Sam were hundreds of adults, most in playcare uniform. Some wore white lab coats.

"You're safe here."

"This won't hurt a bit."

I clenched my teeth as my eyes watered. I didn't even know some of these people. Why did i hate them this much? My stomach coiled tightly as I stared at my mirrored self. Why did i hate myself so much?

"They all lied-"

My voice was now a broken whisper. I felt myself shiver as I found myself in a room with concrete walls.

This-this wasn't right. Where was I?

"On your hands, Theo." Someone commanded.

I let out a choked scream as something around my neck burned. I ran my fingers to my throat only to find that I had no fingers.

They wouldn't move- and this damn collar was sewn onto me!

My breath hitched.

This wasn't my body. Where was I? Who was I?

"On all fours!" Came the repeated. Command.

I screamed as another buzzing sound ripped through my throat, forcing me to fall on my hands and knees. I panted as I forced a smile towards the one way glass.

Was this enough?

Purple cat ears met me, along with a distorted face.

My skin-