Dueling Fate

Chapter Fourteen - Fear

Sorry for the long wait for this chapter, got caught up in some thing. Went on a drawing rampage for a couple days. Also, got really lazy about typing this stuff up. Welp, I'm rambling on with excuses. Oh, and I might start a second story... just maybe... I don't know, it could go downhill quick if I can't come up with storyline as quick as this story. Whatever, this isn't what you're here for, without futher adieu, enjoy.

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Chapter Fourteen - Fear

I opened my eyes to the familiar sight of the castle infirmary. Damn, do I really end up here that often? The cold air stung at my nose as I rolled over, sliding off the bed. Though it was cloudy outside, I could tell it was early morning time.

"Damn..." I groaned, popping a few bones as I stood up.

I was only in my grey shirt and black pants. No visible bandages, cuts, or bruises were on me. Atleast, now I know why I heal so quickly...

A few steps towards the door to leave, I caught something out the corner of my eye. I took a step back to a wall mirror and was apalled at the sight I saw.

"No way..."

My eyes were slit like Azazal's, but thankfully retained their original dark blue hue.

"What the hell..."

What's happend to me while I was out? It seems my demonic half shows now... I really hope no one sees me diferently because of this...

How am I even gonna explain this to everyone? Would anyone even believe me? Would anyone still except me? Would... Shinoa except me?

I grit my teeth, opening the door out. As I stepped out, a guard passing by froze for a second, then continued walking. Slowly, I made my way down the hall with the intention of going to my room.

Every guard I passed by seemed to look away from me, avoiding eye contact. I heard a few mutter to themselves as I passed them. Soon, I could hear several voices shoutin about in a room a few doors down.

"That's the conference room..." I said to myself, remembering the room placements.

I could hear the voices more clearly as I got closer.

"We have to execute him! He can't be trusted!" A man shouted.

"We shalt not! Think of the possibilities if he's really on our side."

That's Tsorig...

"Our side?! Are you mad?! He's a demon! He'll kill us all!"

"I agree on his execution. He is still a demon no matter what and he deserves a demon's death."

I backed away from the conference room, a slight fear in my mind. Execution... that's not something I want to happen. Tsorig, he's on my side atleast...

I began to run down the hall towards Shinoa's room. She was all I could think of, the only one I could turn to, but... what if she hates me now?

Shinoa's PoV

I turned around from my desk as I heard the click of my door opening.

"Shinoa?"

I froze, seeing Halflight. His eyes... I was really hoping it was just my imagination...

"H-Halflight... is it really true? You're... half demon?" I asked.

"W-what? No, I-I'm not. Well, I-I'm half demon, but..."

He took a step foward, and I took a step back. I don't know why I did. Was it from fear? I know Halflight would never hurt me though...

"No, Shinoa, please..."