Poker Face

Chapter 50

Chapter 50

The twinkling stars to someone on a different part of the Island would look magical but to someone in Sakkaku they only mock them.

Screams of pain and fear echo loudly in what had only just been a happy environment.

Reiko smiles as she watches the small house burn with its occupants still inside, their haunted screams of pain filling the night air.

She wipes the side of her face, smearing blood from her hands onto her cheek.

More screams ensue as she walks down the street.

She stops to get a glance at herself in the window of a shop.

Her wild black hair is slick with sweat from the birth, one section still a gleaming white. Her large golden eyes hold sinister thoughts. Her pale purple skin has a certain sheen to it, the fire reflected on her skin.

Reiko widens her smile, twirling a lock of white hair.

In the reflection she sees someone run by. She whips around, her heart beating rapidly. She bares her teeth, excited for the chase.

The morning sun has just barely broken over the horizon.

Streamers from last night lie on the ground in tatters.

Charred remains of buildings still lay smoking.

Blood seeps into the cracks in the ground, painting the whole town red.

Most of the villagers were able to escape into the red rock mountain but the count of bodies lying steaming in the morning sun is large.

A small doll lies on the ground, forgotten and trampled.

A thin purple hand covered in dried blood picks it up.

Reiko stares at the doll for a moment before ripping the head off, smiling with satisfaction.

She lifts her head and sniffs the air. Her eyes sparkle with anticipation, her next goal to get into the mountain and to the villagers.

Back in Reiko’s chambers the pepper haired doctor groans and lifts his head off the floor.

“Your majesty!” He cries and crawls across the floor to the crumpled body.

“I’m ok...” She groans as she carefully sits up.

Together they look around the room.

The bed curtains are in tatters. The bed sheets are soiled from the earlier birth and the floor shines with blood from Yamiyasha’s injuries.

The chief pushes himself up from the floor and moves a hand to his neck.

“Don’t move. It’s a miracle you are alive.” Dr. Tanaka advises him.

Yamiyasha nods gratefully, wincing when he moves his neck.

“Where is she?” The Queen pulls herself to a standing point, her hand on her head.

“We must find her before she does further harm.”

The old woman nods in agreement.

The moment they step outdoors the sun blinds them.

Once they get accustomed to the new brightness they gasp.

The leftovers from last night’s attack decorate the place, causing the Queen to shut her eyes.

“She is heading to the mountain. Dr. Tanaka prepare the seal.” The Doctor nods and starts forming signs as he follows the majestic woman.

“Hello my pretties!” Reiko cackles.