I was alone in my room, sweating from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet. The humid air prevented me from a peaceful slumber. My cheeks flush red against the fire from the ground and I finally stirred wake. My circadian clock now working overtime as there was no sunlight in the realm to wake me.
A bundle of red roses sat at my bedside along with a soft white dress.
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Did he think this gesture was the way to my heart? Was this his lame attempt for peace?
I throw the black vase to the ground with vexation, my rage unable to be contained. Sharp shards of glass shattered against the marble stone. My feet pounded against the ground as I step on each thorn. The sharp edges of each rose pierced my skin, making me bleed.
How dare he make a fool out of me!
I stood in the middle of the room, now bleeding from my rage and curse as I see the door still locked.
"You are up" a black figure entered into my room, unlocking the door. Just as I run to catch it, it is closed shut.
"Let me out of here!" I fume.
The beast only smoothed my wrinkly sheets, making sure to dust my bed clean.
"Your bath has already been started and your outfit picked for the day" the ugly thing announces. I knew it was a demon; it's skin was scaly and black.
"What is this inferno?" I ask, bracing myself for the answer.
"The underworld dear child! Hasn't the master told you already?"
"The Master?" I scoff at the title.
"Adieonus, ruler of the underworld. King of evil. Bringer of darkness" she proudly recited his accolades.
I inspect the demon cautiously. I was not used to magical beings on earth. Mother raised me like a mortal so I had no encounter with foreign entities and spirits.
"You never seen a demon before?" it smiles.
"No" I shake my head, retreating with slight disgust.
"I don't bite nor can I harm you....unless the master instructs it. You are safe here." she assured me. For some reason, I trusted her and slowly decreased my distance.
"The master has his meal at dawn and has requested for your presence. You must get dressed to meet him"
"I am not meeting with him nor anyone. I refuse!" I cross my arms adamantly.
"He will not like that" she sings, helping to straighten the white dress on the bed.
"I don't care what he likes. It is of no concern to me." I sigh and slowly inspect the details of the room.
"I advise you to comply to his commands"
"I will not! For what reason!" I seethe, my anger boiling inside me. How dare she advise me to listen to a heartless kidnapper like he?
