The Spoken Secrets

Chapter 28

Y/n's POV

Ever since V showed up I couldn't stop the feeling of wanting to see him. I was alone in a place cluttered by strangers and I had no idea where I was or how I'd escape. For now I just have to rely on V with his plan to get me out of here and I hope it's before the cleansing ceremony. I would be lying if I wasn't a least a little bit doubtful that the plan would succeed, but worrying about it isn't going to get me out of here.

I've also been thinking about Saeran. I want him to come with me. He shouldn't be here alone, being forced to work until he can't no more. I want him to be safe and reunited with Luciel so we can all be happy together. I'm not being selfish wanting that am I? Well, whoever this Saviour is I won't hesitate to give them a piece of my mind. Attacking the RFA, making Saeran work like this... I can't wrap my mind around it.

I turn my head towards the sound of the door clicking open. I sit up from where I was laying on the bed soon to see Saeran slips into view holding the door open. The light from outside pours into the dark room, I look at him questioningly. "Y/n, come with me" not wanting to cause a fuss I stand from the bed and make my way over to Saeran's outstretched hand.

Saeran grabs ahold of my hand firmly and leads me out the door. The touch of his hand felt similar and I'm left feeling strangely alone. As Saeran drags me along I avert my eyes from all the believers, their stares cutting holes straight through me. I shiver.

As we walk I admire the interior of the building, but suddenly begin to wonder where Saeran was taking me. Leaning closer to him as we walk I whisper to him. "Where are we going Ray?" Saeran peers down at me with a stern look then smiles before glancing back in front of him. "Remember that special guest I was talking about earlier today?" "Hm? Oh, ya I remember" "we're going to meet them."

"Who is it?"

Before Saeran could reply back to my question he pushes open two large double doors then pulls me through. For a moment I was astonished by the decor. It's almost like a throne room in a castle. I open my mouth but before I could speak I'm interrupted by another voice causing me to close my mouth shut. "Hello Y/n" Saeran's hand falls from my own and he bows. I look to him then glance towards the voice that spoke my name.

To my surprise a smaller woman stood in front of Saeran with her hands folded together. She wore a black dress that hugged her skin and a black mask to correspond with her outfit. Her wavy blonde hair laid near her hips and her bright green eyes watched me piercingly. She felt almost familiar, but something wasn't right. The demeanour wasn't right, it was almost threatening.

The blonde hair woman frowned "stand Ray." Her voice shot at Ray like daggers and he scrambled to his feet "thank you." "Welcome Y/n, to enteral paradise. I am the Saviour" as the Saviour spoke she out stretched her arms as if to show off her creation. Suddenly recognition pops into my mind. This can't be...? Is it? Am I crazy? She sounds like and almost looks like....

Rika.

The Saviour smirks clasping her hands together "it seems like you already know, Y/n." I blink a couple times, confusion over whelming me. I press my hand to my head confused if I should be relived or angry. "Y/n?" Saeran glances towards me placing a hand on my shoulder looking to see if I was okay. "How is this possible... you can't be, I though you were-" "dead? Oh Y/n" Rika chuckled pressing a finger to her lips in thought.

"If only that manipulative brother of yours could explain everything to you" "don't call him that!" I shout gritting my teeth. Saeran firms his grasp on my shoulder "hey! Don't talk to the Saviour like that" Rika approaches brushing away his touch from my shoulder "let her speak however she pleases Ray. After all she is a special guest" Rika smirked wandering away from Saeran and I. "I thought you committed suicide. Did you lie to V right in front of his eyes? Do you know how hurt everyone is?" I hiss, Rika only smiles.

"Actually, V was the one who thought telling everyone I was dead was a good idea. I wanted to bring you all here. To save you from your miserable lives so you can live freely to be yourselves." I ball my hands into fists "I can't believe this... I knew V was hiding secrets, but this is it? Rika, I've been watching how you run this place. This isn't salivation, it's a cult! You aren't saving anyone!"

"But Y/n can't you tell that everyone is happy under my care?" I close my eyes shaking my head, hands trembling. "This isn't happiness, you've forced them to only see what you want them to see. You brainwashed them with that elixir." "Tch" Rika clicks her tongue repeatedly shaking her head in disapproval. "I didn't expect you to understand Y/n. You need to experience the elixir to understand what benefits it grants you-" "living a lie?"

Rika inhales heavily then exhales placing her hands together, I could tell her patience's with me was running out. "Y/n, I'm only trying to help you... your miserable, aren't you? With V always lying and keeping secrets with Luciel when you already know what's going on. Being betrayed constantly by the ones who you think you can trust. It's painful isn't it?" I bite down on my lip. "Don't try to manipulate me Rika..." I state looking straight into her eyes, Rika frowns in response.

"Everyone has problems, but being sad and being able to feel emotions in those moments is what makes us human. You can't take everyone away and cure their problems, underneath the surface it's still there. It's something they have to face! I would rather feel sad then be in a place with a lying bitch!" I scream, just as I was about to say more someone grabs hold of both of my arms from behind.

My heart quickens at the sudden restrain and I suddenly felt someone breathing by my ear. "Hello Y/n~" the voice sends shivers up my spine causing the hairs at the nape of my neck to stand up straight. Rika looks at me with a disappointing expression "perhaps you still need time to think this idea through. Your cleansing is within two days... whether you agree to it or not we will see. Regardless it will happen~ hehe. Saeran, it's good to have you back" "thank you my Saviour."

"Maybe some elixir will change your mind~" Rika smiles manically towards Saeran which he responds with a smile and begins to drag me along with him. "Saeran" "don't talk to me, a pathetic creature like you doesn't deserve to be within my presence."

Within less then a minute Saeran finds my way back to the room I was staying and throws me to the floor as the door closes behind him. Ignoring the pain in my body I stand facing him strongly. "Saeran, you don't have to do this. You don't have to put up with Rika manipulating you and calling you these awful things that aren't true. Listen to me!" I shout to Saeran but he acts like he can't hear me and closes in on me. Soon my back was pressed against the wall and Saeran's hands were on both sides of me.

"Think about Luciel."

Saeran suddenly jolts at the sound of Luciel. "Don't speak that name!!!!" He screams raising his fist. I close my eyes and bring my arms in front of me waiting for the hit to come, but surprisingly I'm left untouched. I open my eyes slightly to see Saeran's arm was trembling "he misses you Saeran. You don't have to live like this, we can help you through whatever is bothering you. Please come home." "Shut up!!!" Saeran turns away holding his head.

"He's a manipulator, a traitor! He should be tortured!" I step closer to Saeran reaching out "but you're wrong! Luciel left to protect you! He wanted to make money so you two could escape together and live somewhere happy, far from the life you used to have. Luciel made sure you were safe with V and Rika when he left, but.... " Saeran pulls firmly on his hair breathing heavily as sweat trails down his forehead and body.

"What are you.... what are you doing to me?!?" "Saeran please" grabbing hold of his arm I give Saeran a firm hug as he shakes within my grasps. "Why does this happen when I think of you.... why do I believe I can-" "you deserve better Saeran, you and Ray." Saeran shakes his head pulling away from me running out of the room, door slamming behind him. I let out a shaky breath not realizing I was hold my breath. I slip my phone from my pocket and place it to my ear.

"Luciel, I'm sorry."