Servant of Evil

Chapter 9

  In the darkness, menacing green eyes were staring down on the ebony male, and, if one were to focus enough, a silhouette of a dagger in their hands. 

"AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" Terrified, the young king screamed out loud, only to be silenced by his brother.

"Don't be afraid, your highness, it's only me" his servant spoke calmly.
"M-mephiles?" Shadow asked. Now at his eyes have adjusted to the dark, the man in the room with him was without a doubt his brother.

Mephiles bowed "I did as you had asked, your highness" he simply stated. The king observed his servant's clothing carefully, silently noting the blood smeared all over them before speaking.

"So Silver... is that his.. is he really dead?"
"the last voice I heard from him was dead and cold, your highness. He might as well already be buried underneath the earth"

Shadow admittedly couldn't believe what his servant just did, but remembering the heart-wrenching pain that ivory prince had brought him for the past three years, his lips twitched upward with much condescension.

"good work. I expected only the best from you" the dark king said "You are now dismissed. Mephiles bowed once more before leaving the his brother's quarters before heading to his own much simpler room. On his bed he sat, hand still tightly holding onto the dagger he had used to kill the snow-colored prince.

He held the weapon close to his chest that was heaving, tears dropping on its bloody blade, as if trying to was the stain away.

Why was the death of this one mobian having such a reverberating effect on him? was it because he felt that his brother's reason was unjust? It couldn't possibly be; he has killed multiple lives in the past out of the irrational reasons of his brother. Was it because the silver hedgehog was very accepting of his murder? or was it because Mephiles had was infatuated with him before his brother ordered Silver's assassination?

Perhaps the ash colored mobian will never know; he changed his wardrobe and went to sleep, the scene playing in his mind over and over again.

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It was afternoon of the next day and the dark servant placed down the snack that his king was to consume.

"Your Highness, today brioche shall accompany your tea" He simply stated, and smiled when he saw just how much brighter this simple dish had made his brother's afternoon.

"I simply love brioche, thank you brother" the king went ahead and took a bite, smiling as the delicate flavors enveloped his taste buds, the sound of birds chirping adding to the peaceful ambiance.

In the other kingdoms however, the Kingdoms of Viliri and Eluvia were mourning for the death of the ivory prince.

Citizens from every corner came to the funeral, sharing their condolence to prince Silver's family, who were shocked and grief-stricken at the fate of their only son. They were furious by the murder of the young male, but offered flowers and pastries and other gifts that the people could think of in respect of the late prince.

Duke Sonic however, was taking his death worst of all.

He was at the farthest side of the funeral hall, barely speaking to anyone, not even his parents. He was lost in the storm of emotions that was drowning him.

Anger. Hate. Grief. Shock. Disgust. Regret. Despair and many more were swarming his soul. With his lifeless emerald eyes watching from the distance, he failed to notice a certain general approaching him until a comforting hand was placed on his shoulders.

"He wouldn't want to see you upset"
"B-blaze?"

The feline offered him a look of empathy "Silver was a loving friend to us all, and was always looking at the brighter side of life. He would hate seeing you like this" The azure male looked away as he listened to the feline general's words.

"But how can I not be upset when the source of my happiness was taken violently away from me? I don't know what to do anymore" his voice laced in desolation as he began to walk away. The feline followed her leader and friend.

"Duke Sonic wait; I-I was the last one to have seen Silver alive." This made Sonic stop as he listened to what Blaze had to say. Getting the hint, Blaze carried on.

"He told me that, no matter what happens, always move forward. And I take his words seriously." She walked even closer to the distressed hedgehog.

"We all know who did this, he's the only one capable of such an act; Shadow had murdered my father, remember? The people wants to avenge their fallen prince, and avenge him we shall" Golden eyes watched as the cerulean duke listened, her words bringing him back to life.

"Then why don't we pay Shadow a little visit hm?"

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It was a quiet evening and Mephiles was in the garden, staring into the night sky. The stars were brighter tonight and petals were being carried by the wind. It has been days since he murdered the psychic prince and yet...

'Is this the life I really want? Must I always commit evil and punish the innocent?'

The servant's thoughts were interrupted as he felt a weight on his back

"Brother?"
"Why so sad, Mephiles?"
"I'm not sad"

His back may be turned, but Shadow knew "You're still upset about it?"

The ash colored male denied his brother's claim "upset about what? I'm not upset about anything; I'm just admiring the moon tonight"

Shadow placed a comfortable hand on his brother's arm "You're the only family I have left, I don't want to see you upset"

'that's right; we're the only family we have. I promised to make my brother happy. I didn't become a servant for nothing; I became a servant to make up the lost years of our childhood that should've been spent together. I need to get myself together again"

A small smile formed at the servant's lips "You don't need to worry my dear brother; everything I do to make you happy makes me happy, because you're my brother and your happiness means the world to me" Mephiles told Shadow, and earned a sincere smile in return.

That very night, Shadow received a very disturbing note that was intercepted by Mephiles.

Very soon this kingdom will end by the hands of the townspeople

Your transgressions will not be taken lightly

You will be rightly punished Shadow, King of Evil

Mephiles read the note over and over again, making sure he understood it right. He knew exactly what to do.

'Fate had not been kind for my brother and I. Even if we do deserve this punishment, I will simply defy whatever destiny this time'