What He Made Me

Chapter 6 - Stupid Monster

Chapter 6 - Stupid Monster

She walks in front of me, as I follow her through the maze of the palace. Not really paying attention. I pinpoint Dante's voice, as he talks to another monster. Ahh, and so the freaky super sense returns! I remark in sarcasm to myself, and after about 2 seconds of what is now walking to me, but would have been running before Dante made me a monster like him, we reach the door to the room where I know Dante is.

Alana opens the door and steps in "Announcing Lady Remadelia." She says, and then steps back, she gives me a small reassuring smile and I take this as my queue.  As I enter the room, I take my time to assess the scene before me.  Dante and an older looking man who looks very similar to him - maybe a brother?  - And Kalon sits around a table made of dark pine, which has a lovely looking breakfast laid out upon it. The smell of the food hits me and my mouth begins to water.

I conclude the room as safe and that no one is going to attack me, and make for the table. As I walk at human speed across the room, my eyes lock with Dante's. He gestures to the seat beside him but I narrow my eyes and instead seat myself next to Kalon, who shifts awkwardly. How dare he, how dare he really think that I would willingly seat myself anywhere near him!? This man had forced himself on me last night, whilst I was in such a weakened state.

But you liked it! I dismiss my inner thoughts quickly. This monster was just that; a monster. He was cruel and evil, you could tell that just by the tone of voice he uses when speaking. He never spoke like that when you were in the hospital though! I ponder on the thought as I go to take my seat. Suddenly, I feel a flash of annoyance which I know is not my own, but his. Damn this emotional radar! I don’t want to know how he’s feeling! Urgh, just grin and bear it hunny, just grin and bear it.

I try to lock out the feelings of those around me, just as I did when I was human, but it's so much harder now. I manage to quiet them, locking them away in a little wooden box somewhere inside my mind, but they continue to fight me and pond on the boxes walls. Just ignore it Remmi! I take my own advice and do just that. I try to concentrate on the scene around me.

I note that the other man is watching me closely with what seems like genuine interest and amusement whilst I take my seat next to Kalon instead of Dante. I give Dante the best death stare I could manage, to make sure he knows just how much I loathe him, and then quickly drop my eyes to the empty plate in front of me.

"Would you like something to eat, my lady?" I identify the voice as Kalon, and instantly shake my head. "What about a drink?" Kalon continues, I shake my head again. I hear an irritated groan from Dante across the table, and jump as a crack appears in the box and his heightened annoyance floods into me. I quickly repair it though.

He won't get the better of me, I can keep them out. "Remadelia, you must eat. Or we will have to have a repeat of last night." I feel my anger burn but push it away behind the mask and simply shrug my shoulders to his remark; I hear his growl in response, and gloat to myself. Yes Mr. Monster, I can annoy you just as much as you annoy me, because you can't control me! I will do as I please, thank you very much!

"Oh brother, stop it; I'm sure your mate will eat in her own time. Maybe she is simply just not hungry." To his words, I sharply look up to the stranger at the head of the table. His eyes dance with amusement and a feel a tinker of that through my senses but push it away easily. Hrm, it seems like it’s harder to keep Dante's emotions out than others.

How strange! I shake my head, and decide to analyze the man at the head of the table. He looks a lot like Dante, maybe broader? The same defined check bones and jaw line. The same dark hair but his is style different, cut shorter. As I look to his green eyes, much like Dante's, I frown at his amusement displayed there. I don’t like the fact that I’m amusing him.