Shades Of Red

Chapter Eleven

“Look at us Aceial, can’t you feel it?”

Holding onto his hands, Ace kept staring into the mirror. The man didn’t have his bandana on and Ace couldn’t move or speak to him.  

“We’re together now, aren’t you happy? Isn’t this what you wanted?”

Tears welled in Ace’s eyes as he saw the large, oozing gash on his stomach. Two long cords were out from his stomach, connected to two small little, bloody embryos.  Hyperventilating, Ace was freaking out. He was crying, screaming in pain and fear.  The man kept ahold of Ace’s arms as his knees dropped after shaking so hard.

“Let me go!” Ace cried out, almost sobbing loudly.  “Please!”

The laugh exploded from his lips as he kept watching Ace cry and plead.

“Little Half-blood, understand that i’ll never let you leave this hell.  Every time you see my face, you’ll be scared. But, everytime i see you, we’re going to have a very pleasant time together.”  the man smiled and looked at Ace in the mirror. “Together. Forever.”

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“Ace, Ace baby, wake up!” Adrian shook Ace awake, freaking out.  Ace’s eyes shot open and he just stared at the ceiling. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he finally realized where he was.  Taking ahold of Adrian’s hand, he helped Ace sit up on the headboard. Looking around, Ace took notice that Carson and Sebastian were in the room with him and Adrian.

“Ace, are you okay? You kept screaming in your sleep.” Sebastian said, his very worried look washed over both Carsons and Adrian's.  “I-i-i’m fine, just.. Wait.. where’s Delgado?” Ace suddenly changed himself. Everyone exchanged confused glances. “He left a couple hours to catch his flight. Why?” Carson asked.  Ace looked up at him and shook his head. “Just.. curious, Really.” Sebastian coughed, “Adrian, can i talk to you for a moment?” Adrian nodded and left Carson to watch Ace as he stepped out of the room with Sebastian.

“What’s up?”

“Have you noticed lately that Ace has been talking about Delgado a lot?” Sebastian looked to the closed door with an unsettled look. “I mean, yeah i have. I just thought it was nice Ace was making friends. But that you mention it, it is a bit weird how the two seem more closer than me and him ever were, or are. Maybe it could also be the reason why he blocked Ace’s mind.”  “wait, he blocked his mind? Why would- oh my god..” Sebastian covered his mouth with his hand in both shock and realization. “What?” Adrian was getting more worried than he already was.  “Do you think Delgado.. Loves Ace?” “no, and if he did, would he have said something to him by now?” Sebastian sighed. “Love doesn’t just smack the one you like in the ass the second you see them, Adrian. People take time to confess. If you think about it, you three are in a crazy love triangle.” “doubt it.”

“Hey guys, would you quit the talking and come back in here.” Carson had his head peeking out the door, he looked a tiny bit scared honestly.  Coming back into the room, Adrian saw Ace almost completely tucked into the corner, shaking in fear. “What happened?” Adrian asked. “I asked him nicely to explain the dream he had, i even told him if he didn’t he didn’t have to. Then suddenly, he just bursted out with an explanation about it and well.. Scared himself into the corner.” Carson explained. Crawling on the bed, Adrian scooped Ace into his arms and held him closely.   “It’s late, why don’t you guys head back to bed? I can handle him.”  Adrian said, making sure Ace was comfortable. “You sure? We can keep an security cam in here if you-” “no, it’s fine, he's fine.. I hope. Just go to bed, everything will be alright.” Carson and Sebastian looked at each other and sighed. “Okay, if anything goes wrong, don’t hesitate to call us down.”  “i promise.”  walking out, Carson and Sebastian left Ace and Adrian alone.