The Sinister blade

S E V E N : K A T A R I N A

'' And they simply accused me for murdering someone I found dead. '' I explain to Cassiopeia my second sin. The one that made everything worse.

'' I don't blame them Kat. '' She tries to analyse what happened. '' I mean I would think the same way if I saw you holding a sword, inside of the van. Especially that you thought he is the one who murdered your father. '' She continues when she notices that it isn't what I want to hear. I know it's true, but I still try to ignore it. 

Everyone deserves to have a word and explain his position, except Kat. They said all the evidence indicate I am guilty. But they ignored one important thing. I held a sword, and the man was poisoned.

'' How did you get out of there? '' Cassiopeia's eyes are on my scar. It's positioned on my left eye.

'' The guards came, '' I start explaining to her. '' They saw me standing there. I was frozen. I didn't know what I should do. They tried to catch me, and I had this when I was running away from them. '' I point at my scar. They left something for me to always remember them, and that day.

'' I never thought they realized who I was until they reported me to my dad. '' When I mention my father, her eyes widen. '' I know, I was this much surprised too. ''

'' But how? '' Cassiopeia lays her hands over the rock. Prepared to hear my adventure.

'' When I went back home, I have been told that my father is safe. It was a trick which him and Talon did on purpose. '' I explain to her. 

'' I almost jumped off and rushed to hug him when I saw him there, but I didn't. I couldn't. As I walked in, he was waiting for me. I explained to him over and over that it wasn't me. I told him what happened exactly. I even admit that I wanted to kill him, but I didn't. He didn't believe me. He doesn't until now. Obviously, no one will. '' As I speak, my eyes don't move to anything other than the ocean. 

I guess it hurts less when the wind takes off your words before any third person hears them.

'' Kat, '' Cassiopeia just heard my entire adventure. The secret behind my presence on the cliff. '' You walked into a trap. '' She suggests and dives inside of the water.

'' What do you mean? '' I still talk to her although she's down there. I know she can still hear me.

'' Someone sat a trap for you, and you stupidly walked right into it. '' She jumps off the water making me all wet again. This trick has been her favourite lately. 

Cassiopeia lays her hands over the rock I'm sitting on. Watching me, my daggers, and her sharp eyes are smiling for some reason. I don't understand what makes her smile, but at least she believes it wasn't me who murdered Hammunculus. And this is what I needed. 

I didn't ask for solutions, or a time machine. I just wanted my family, Elina, and David to believe my words.

'' I have no enemies Cassiopeia. '' I remind her that it is my brother who's the centre of everyone's attention, not me. I'm just part of the family.

'' Who knows? '' She still gives me that strong look. '' Maybe you just didn't look enough around you. '' At first, I think she's talking about Elina. The girl didn't speak to me since that day. 

I can't friend a murderer. She chose to believe other people rather than me. She was afraid of their talk and what's why she ended our sisterhood. Sometimes I think that I shouldn't blame her for this, but I can't. If I was in her position, I would blindly believe her. Although I know for a hundred percent that she's lying. 

I wouldn't let go of a hand I once held. But this proves how different people are. You can't expect to receive back the love, the loyalty, the kindness that you give to others. Not every person who tries to build a friendship bond with you is your friend. Talon's words hit at me again.

'' Now you know most of what happened. '' I laugh with Cassiopeia.

'' Most? '' She bursts a laugh back. Her hisses are no longer non-understandable. Her yellow eyes. Her snaky tongue which she tries to hide as we speak. I got used to everything about her. Especially her presence, her company.

'' What are you planning to do next? '' She asks me. I've been asking myself this question for months. But I haven't found an answer yet. Cassiopeia's favourite questions seem to be the ones I personally don't have an answer for yet.

'' Not what you'll plan for me, obviously. '' I joke. The last time Cassiopeia suggested I speak to Talon about what happened, things went wrong. It seems I am the only one who can find a solution for my problem, and maybe this is why I have been hiding it for so long.

'' What if I suggest another plan for you? '' Cassiopeia seems the type who always has a multiple number of plans. She can see that I doubtfully will follow her second plan.

'' What will that plan be? '' I give her a chance to tell me about her plan although I know it might not work. But how many choices do I have? I already lost my family. What's worst than that?

'' Find someone who has the same goal as yours. '' Cassiopeia throws the idea at me.

'' How? '' I don't quiet understand what she means by having a mutual goal with someone else. I ask her for more details.

'' We can't do this alone. You'll have to be brave enough to share your story with a couple of people. '' She sees that I already don't like the idea of telling my story to strangers. '' They will be willing to help you. '' She confirms. She knows that I prefer to keep my secrets, sorrow, and pain for myself. Even plans, I rarely share them with others.

'' I don't know who these people are. I have no idea where this is going to take me. But I trust you Cassiopeia. '' I confirm for her that I don't doubt her friendship. 

I stay silent for a moment, thinking of any alternative solution. I have been trying to find one for months, but I failed. Maybe because I was alone. Probably grouping up with other people will eventually prove me innocent, and bring me back my family, friends, and life.

'' Let's do it. '' I agree to her suggestion as it is the only solution I currently have. 

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