Under the moonlight

Chapter 11

I stretch out my body trying to wake up but I am tangled up. I open my eyes then gasp in surprise; the master is curled up beside of me. My whole body stiffened at the sight. However, I relax when I see that he is asleep. I hear a beeping go off and feel the bed move. Once it stops I glance at what's going on. The master had place an IV bag on a stand hooking it up to tubes. I follow them with my eyes and see that they are attached to my arm.

I widen my eyes and lift up my hand to study it. He still hasn't noticed that I am awake yet. His face looks so sad even though I know he hates me. Does he think it's his fault? Even if not I would like a drink.

I raise my voice as high as I can but comes out weak and scratchy. "May I have some water."

He just blinks for a moment then looks over at me. "What?"

"Water." I manage to rasp out.

His eyes widen at realization and he tries to quickly straighten his disheveled look. I just smirk at the scene because I don't have the energy to laugh. "Of course, and I'll get the doctor too just hold still."

Like I could go anywhere right now I just want to sleep. Before I can close my eyes back a swift breeze comes through the door. Which turns out to be Victor his red eyes glowing. He glides over to me and sits at the foot of the bed.

"I thought master had finally lost it when he told me you were awake after being in a coma for about a year now." Victor says smiling broadly.

"A year?" I weaze out.

How is that even possible I've only been out for at most ten minutes. My breathing becomes heavy until Victor forces me to look at him. Everything goes at ease even though I want to scream my body has calmed down. In a strange way it's relaxing but my mind wants to be frighten. The doctor comes in with his night clothes on and pauses in the doorway stunned.

"Water?" I ask again regretting it now that it hurts more to talk.

He moves into action after that and helps me sit up. I look at my arms and see how slim they are. A tear leaks down my face but it's wiped away. The master hovers over me while the doctor works. I notice the glass with the straw and move the straw to my mouth with shaking hands. The sip of water is so refreshing I almost choked myself. I take smaller ones this time and pace myself.

"Everything looks good for health physically but there might be some mental damage." He says to the master then leaves.

"Look Allegra a lot has changed since you've went into your coma." Master says.

"What would that be master?" I ask still struggling with my words.

"Well that for one thing you can stop calling me if you would like you may call me Russell." He says softly. "We are in another war so rations aren't great any more and half the staff was recruited for it. I'm actually supposed to leave tomorrow to see some of my generals. It was just by luck that I was here when you woke up. Frederick been on a killing rampage for a while now and no one but me and Victor can get close to him."

"Isabelle?" I ask in one word dread built up hoping it was part of the coma.

"Her family came and we had the funeral. She's buried at the families plot but we have a memorial for her in the rose garden. It was hard after her death but she left me and even you a note." He says careful with each word.

I sniffle back tears refusing to let them slide. " I want to go outside."

"To where Isabelle is?" He asks and just nod trying not to burst in tears. He sits next to me and grabs my hand. "Only if you eat first and let me take you."

I think about it for a minute and put up my fingers to show a little bit of food. They all laugh and a small bowl of pudding was brought in. I thought I would be able to finish it quickly but it took all my might just swallow small bites. I had to even take breaks. By the time I get done with the food I almost don't want to go outside but I force myself to face reality. After I see she's gone I'll know for sure this isn't just some cruel dream.

My body shakes while they try to help me move. We make it to the elevator where they finally decide to put me in a wheelchair instead of walking beside of me. The rest is well needed I can't believe how weak I feel. I play with my amulet not sure what power is worth when all it makes you is weak. We make it to the spot where me and Isabelle watched them train. Tear drops involuntarily fall from my face as I read her name on the grave marker. She told me to be free but how can I when I have no one to lean on anymore.

A finger ran under my eyes and I look to see Russell on the ground beside me. "I loved her too, and I know she would never want to see you cry."

"He's right she was a bottle of sunshine. Never would want anyone to suffer even in her state she never got greedy." Victor says from behind me.

"I want to go to town." I say firmly.

"You can't go in such a vulnerable state you'll get hurt." Russell grumbled.

"If I get better can I go?" I ask not sure of myself.

"Sure I'll go with you to make sure nothing bad happens." Victor says cheerfully and starts to push me back to the mansion.

I start to drift off until I hear the sound of a violin playing. I open my eyes and see Russell playing and beautiful yet eerie song. Only peace is seen on his face it's like the music made his monster disappear. He finally stops and lets out a sigh placing the instrument in its case.

"That was beautiful." I say still having a bit of a rasp in my voice.

He looks over at me stunned. "Sorry I thought you were asleep. When you were in the coma I would play for you so maybe if you could hear it you would come back."

This beast of the man can speak in the same harsh voice so softly. It is strange my mind is fighting itself not to trust him, but somewhere inside of me I wish to comfort him. Even his precise killing hands can play such a delicate instrument. Maybe it was the people that made him into this monster. War can make the greatest man into a killing machine. I suppose when you have no one but your own curse you must rely on the fear of others to grow into a stronger person.

"It's fine I enjoyed hearing you play. Hopefully you will be able to play for me more when you get back." I say sighing wishing that my own curse didn't send me to such a violent place.

For a split second I see him smile beautifully. It was just like Isabelle's when she described him. I honestly didn't believe that someone so cruel could be so innocent looking. No wonders she fell in love with him if he was able to smile like that just from seeing her.

"I'm afraid it might be a long time before you and I cross paths." He says in a stern tone. "I don't want you to try to run away again so I'm freeing you. Victor will be with you as a guard. You are welcomed here anytime but please don't come back."

I clench my fist under the sheets. How dare he mess my mind up so much to where I feel I've gone insane and then just throw me away. Without any further  explanation he walks out of the door and silently closes it. All of this fighting and losing for nothing. I feel like this is a lie that I will just end up in the basement as a toy to him. I sleep and think of all the experiments that have been in the basement.