Seven Deadly Sins Series: The Children Of Satan

3

TARA'S POV

When I made it to my room I slammed the door with all the strength I could muster and I started to pace the length of the floor back and fourth. I was still breathing heavily from the fight with my brother. Yeah, Micah was my brother and I know that I shouldn't have retaliated, but I can't control my anger most of the time. He let's his pride get in the way of his actions. I know I can't say anything because I'm the same way with my anger though.

I was taking calming breaths and trying to sort out my jumbled thoughts when I heard a small knock at my bedroom door.

"What?!" I yelled, still with slight anger in my tone.

"Tara?" It was my mother's soft, melodic voice as she opened my door, peeping her head in with long brown locks flowing in tow. My mother was a beautiful woman. She had bright blue eyes with lashes so long, they kissed the apples of her cheeks every time she blinked. She was a woman of the age 38 and did not look a day over 25. I guess that is because of her Immortality though. She had a nice body and a pretty round face. I guess I could see why dad married her. She had a look of disappointment on her face as our eyes connected. I immediately looked down, not being able to handle the disappointment in her eyes, because I know that I can manage my emotions better.

She heaved a sigh and went to sit on my bed. I followed her with my eyes until she sat and patted the seat next to her, motioning me over.

"You know this behavior is unacceptable. Everything you do -"

"Has a consequence. I know. You tell us that all the time. Its hard to control our abilities sometimes mom. And you're not helping by talking to me like I'm a child."

"You will watch your tone and speak to me respectfully. You know what happens now, and as long as you're under this roof and can't live without what your father provides for us than you are a child."

I let out an exasperated sigh. "I'm sorry. I'm just irritated right now." As for what happens now? I hesitantly take off my red jewel encrusted ring and hand it to her. We're punished like children.

"Thank you. You have to learn to keep calm darling. Don't let people get to you. Although Micah was a bit extreme, you have to be the bigger person. That way Micah would have been the only one punished and not the both of you. Now, I'm going to take Micah's watch." She finishes as she quietly leaves the room, her words lingering in my mind.

MICAH'S POV

I-I don't know why I did it. Of course I was irritated with Tara but I would not go as far as trying to kill her. I sat at the kitchen table letting my sister Delilah tend to my many wounds. She was handing me an ice pack as I tried to evaluate how I'd come to trying to hurt my sister. In that moment all I felt was how much she was praised and how I wanted everything she had. She was the best fighter and the oldest out of all of us. She did everything the best and always finished first. I wanted to be the best that time and I would have done anything to achieve that goal. The only thing that I don't understand, is where those thoughts came from. I was more of one who didn't want to embarrass myself instead of worrying for others.

"Mic, stop thinking so much or that vein there will pop right out of your head." Deli commented as I was snapped out of my thoughts.

"Sorry. I just, don't understand why I did what I did. I love Tara...all of my siblings. I wouldn't want her dead, or any of you." I saw Deli's eyes gloss over for a bit, but she covered it just as quick as it came.

"I know that. She knows that. Why don't you just apologize and call it a day?" She said looking back up at me.

"Of course I'll do that, but there's more to it Dee. I don't know why I did it."

"Maybe it was the way she insulted you. We all heard her. You felt as though your pride was damaged. Right?" She asked as she peeked at me curiously.

I didn't want her to know what my mind was really thinking at that time so I just pierced my lips and gave her a curt nod as my mother walked into the kitchen. I already know what she wanted though so I easily took my watch off and handed it to her as she asked Deli if we could have a moment to talk.

"I already know what you're going to say mom."

"Well, then you know that you are grounded for a week and you won't be allowed to train with the other children for that time." I knew she would take my watch but I didn't want to be grounded, let alone not being able to train with my siblings. She knew we liked to train with one another.

"Is Tara grounded?"

"No, but I have her ring and you tried to hurt her first. Although I don't want her training with the others either."

"That's not fair."

"It is. You we're the one in the wrong this time. Although she was too, because two wrongs don't make a right but she had to defend herself before you actually did kill her."

I was feeling guilty about it again. I ran my hand down my face and nodded my head, so she knew I understood.

"Now, you need to learn to set your pride aside and -"

"Mom I can't do that and you know it."

"What is with you kids cutting me off today? Don't be disrespectful and you can try. You've been doing so since you knew of what you are."

I picked up the ice pack Delilah gave me and slapped it on my swollen jaw. I knew my mother was right. But she didn't know what was going on in my head at that time. I think I'll just keep that to myself until I know what to make of it.

"Okay. I'll go talk to my sister now." I throw up peace signs and leave my mother in the kitchen, heading to Atariah's room.