Chichester Mansion

Feather

"Worth it and perfect are different things. No one is perfect but if you love someone, they become worth it. That's the trick."

-Maureen Johnson

Eclair's POV

WHITE FLAG RAISED.

It took us almost an hour to be declared as the winner. Raven did not ask for anything so the wish was passed upon me. I wished for all their wishes to come true and that it includes freedom that’s why they were able to get out of that shield like metallic cage.

They all hugged me tightly while Ead glared at me. He was the genie in the imaginary and nonexistent lamp after all.

The party continued that night and all became drowsy and dizzy after all the energy they’ve exerted.

I was left with Ead.
‘’Clair. I’m happy for you. It was sudden but you were able to control your paralysis Chester.’’
The serious tone Ead was giving me sent shivers through my spine. I’m not used to him being like this but I still thank him for organizing this event.

‘’Huh. I just got lucky. If it wasn't for Raven I wouldn't be able to pull it off.’’

‘’Raven... You started calling him by his name, now..I see.’’ he teased.

‘’You are entitled to your own way of shutting up.’’
He snorted then laughed. I rolled my eyes at him as he held my forehead, snaking his arms around my neck.

‘’You knew you could’ve killed us.’’ He whispered.

Memories came back. Everything from the past flashed back like storm and it once again disturbed my emotions. I was taken aback when something pulled me away from Ead’s grasped.

‘’Young lord’’ Raven handed him a sharp knife and kneeled in front of him.

‘’Please take away my life for doing such  crime. I just wish my mistress’ expression would not be filled with fear, only happiness.’’

‘’Do you realize what you’ve done?!’’

‘’I do young lord.’’

‘’Call me big bro!’’

‘’I do big bro’’

‘’How dare you put Clair’s life in danger?! She hadn’t used her chester in ages. Do you know how much she could have been hurt because of you?’’

What's this idiot blabbing?!

‘’Claire could have died. We could have died yet you let her use her paralysis on us. Why?! In order to win?! Does your pride tell you to give essence to winning than our lives you monster.’’

‘’Pierce that's enough.’’ I was ignored.

‘’My job is to protect her grace but I can’t keep that, I am dissatisfied. I am greedy that is why I desire more. Seeing her achieve what she wants, slowly progressing before me, I wanted her to be my partner not just my employer. I know for this, my life won’t even be enough for compensation.’’ 

That…

was the longest I heard from him. A new record.

I was surprised when Ead took the knife and stabbed Raven. Shocked, I remembered our conversation earlier.

‘’Do it lady Éclair.’’ I took a glance at Blanche. Raven was using her to communicate with me telepathically.

‘’Huh you’ve got guts ordering me around now.’’

‘’Do it my mistress.’’
You conniving familiar!

‘’No.’’

‘’That is my wish.’’
Persistent little-

‘’I said no.’’

‘’My lady and mistress if you won’t do it, we will not move forward from this. If it gets dangerous, I will stop you with my life. So please do it.’’
Idiot. If you say that, there’s no way I can refute.

‘’Thank you big bro. You are amicable as ever.’’ Once again my familiar lowered his head in front of Ead.  I eyed Ead and waved him off.

‘’I’m very thankful for you Raven. However, if you do not plan on staying with her till death, you better leave now that it’s still early.’’ Ead really likes melodramatic words before walking out.

‘’He just stabbed you and you thank him.’’
I sent him daggers.

‘’Yes my lady and mistress. He did. But that was only a knife he made for humans. It does not work on any of us. It tickles like a feather.’’

Well, I guess I knew that.  Ead’s weird like that after all.

‘’Huh idiot. I’m no longer your mistress.’’
I’m your partner.

-

The next morning we were all eating together for breakfast when suddenly Blanche came in with a sophisticated man wearing a suit and a noticeable badge. Probably from the Bureau of Investigation or maybe Central Intelligence …perhaps he’s from the Department of National Security?...I wonder why he’s here.

Great, there’s plenty of food. Hope he joins us for breakfast.

‘’Sorry to disturb your breakfast.’’ Blanche came up to me looking so serious.

‘’Whattup?’’ Ead asked.

‘’Everyone this is the director general of defense." Blanche introduced him and sent me a look.

"He would like to speak to you.’’
I looked closely at the man. HE was at most the same height as Tristan, middle aged and his beard was white as snow.

‘’It’s a pleasure to finally meet you lady Éclair.’’
I  stood up and shook his cold hands.

‘’Is there anything you need from me?’’ I asked immediately though ‘do you want to join us for breakfast' was the right question that I wanted to ask.

‘’Actually, there is. I need you to come with me.’’