The Burning Rose (Book I of The Incendium)

Prologue

Prologue

Shrill screams of a young girl filled the moon lit room, which came from the window of the cell. The man showed no mercy, like the girl was just a piece of dirt on the side of the road. She was strapped to the wall and battered up with blood flowing down her face from her head. The girl didn't understand why she had to be punished. Simply because she was in love with the son of this cruel, heartless, vengeful man. 

" Why are you doing this?" the girl pleaded, tears streaming down her face. The man laughed loudly as if hearing a funny joke, which made her cry even harder.

" Why?" he asked, chuckling " You have to be joking, right? My dear, you are just so…human."

" So what if I'm human. I'm still Marius’s Soulmate and you can't change that." she said trying to sound brave, except her voice betrayed her and quavered.

" You just don't understand do you," the man stated, " You're just a human. Humans aren't supposed to sit upon the throne with us. No matter their ancestry is.. You're just for food, and I won't allow Marius to marry human scum like you."

Yet another strike of the leather whip made the girl cringe in pain. And another. With the third strike, she couldn't hold it anymore and let our a piercing scream. With that the door from the cell came flying almost knocking the man of his feet. 

In the doors' place stood a male in his mid twenties wearing a torn, bloodied up shirt. His expression showed it was best not to anger him right now. In a flash he was in front of the man,  plunging a wooden stake into his heart. The man let out a muffled groan and dropped on the ground. The male swiftly rushed over to where the girl was and un locked her chains that were holding her to the cold, stone wall.

" Rose." he whispered " What has my father done to you? I'm so sorry, its all my fault."

" Marius, its not your fault that your father did this. He's the one who couldn't accept me for who I am. You know I love you!"

" You're right. I love you too, no matter what my father thinks of you. Lets get you cleaned up." Marius said, picking up Rose bridal style and carrying her out of the cell.”

Beep! Beep! Beep!

My alarm clock ripped me out of my dream for yet another day at work. If I would have known this job required getting up so early, I would have never accepted it. Knowing if I stayed any longer in bed I would over sleep and be late. Shoving the covers off me, I shivered from the freezing temperature of my room. I put on my robe and made my way downstairs to make myself some breakfast. Last nights dream still vivid in my mind.

Each night I had different scenarios with the same people. Sometimes it happens that I have the same exact dream repeated over and over again over a long period of time. The only people I told this about is my sister, Kristina and my best friend Eulalia whom I can trust completely. 

The first time I told them, Lalia just laughed it off saying it was my wild and creative imagination, as well that I shouldn’t worry about it. However with Kris I had a completely different reaction -- she went on theorizing about different meaning this could have. Even went on about some scientific research and dream interpretation.

Although all of the things that Kristina told me seemed downright absurd, I still went with her advice and have a dream diary to keep everything written down so that I wouldn’t forget. 

I take a glance into the living room where Kristina is sprawled out on the couch. Poor thing probably couldn’t make it to bed. I still don’t understand why it was at night she had to teach her lectures. She claims it’s for a better atmosphere since Kris’s subject is Mythology.

I sigh and make myself a cup of steaming coffee to wake me up a bit. As I wait until it is ready, I get out a the dark blue diary and start writing. I hear the coffee machine make the final beep indicating my drink is ready. As I got it and was finally about to take my first sip, Lalia calls me on my phone:

“Bonjour mon amour!” she chimed, “Tu est prêt?”

“Mais..non. I just woke up. Since when do you speak French? You took spanish in high school, didn’t you?” I ask sounding extremely baffled.

“Yes I did!” rejoiced Eulalia with a musical giggle.

“Then how..?” I begin.

“Magic.” she whispered through the phone, “Hey, I’ll pick you up in half an hour. Is that okay with you?”

“That perfect!” I exclaim.

Quickly I run upstairs and get dressed in a blouse and a pencil skirt. Usually I am more of a jeans person, but working in an office changed me a lot. In the bathroom I brush the knots out of my hair and apply some eyeshadow and mascara. Just as I finish eating my breakfast, I hear a honk outside. I grab my bag keys and phone and head out the door.

I went out of the door and was greeted by my friend in her silver BMW X6 that she got for her birthday. I remember that evening like it was yesterday! Eulalia was very moody, seeing as her family hadn’t showed up. However, the surprise came later that evening where they arrived after the party with this car as a present.

I climbed into the car and was met by my grinning friend! She seemed quite excited today, which I found odd.

" Hi! So tell me, what was tonights dream about?" was the first thing that came out of her mouth, " Did they go on a picnic? Did this Marius guy purpose to Rose? Or did they even make lov-" I cut her off there.

" No. None of that tonight. It was completely different, she was being tortured by his father." I said quickly 

" Oh." she said quietly turning away from me, “Now that’s unexpected.”

“Yes it was.”

For some reason, this left her very deep in thought and quiet. This wasn’t the normal Eulalia you’d have known. She started the car and drove out of my driveway. I questioned what was wrong, only with her insisting that everything was alright but I knew something was troubling her.

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Hi guys, first chapter yay! My cast doesn't want to edit or add itself. :( Anyway, so the pic on the side is Allison, played by Karen Gillan. I'll just write everytime who is who after the chapter unless the cast will lets itself being edited.

--> Allison Serafino