Canopy of abyss

CHAPTER seven

My legs carried me very fast towards the dark woods.
I tried breathing but every breath I dragged into my poorly functioning lungs hurt like a bitch.

My legs were begging me to stop the torment I was inflicting on them.

My hair looks like a mad woman's. My clothes was dirty and some pieces removed.

I was finally in the woods as I ran like it was my last day. It might as well be my last day if I was-

No! I didn't want to complete that thought.

I had finally escaped.. Yes I escaped and they must be after me right now.

Ok I know you are probably lost on how I got here so we will have to rewind back.

I was being avoided by the rest of the slaves like a plague when I got to the slaves quarters.

Nobody said a word to me.. I knew the reason though. Who would want to talk to a walking bad luck like me after all it was my fault two slaves were dead.

I tucked my hair behind my ear and took a deep breath before walking towards the vampire handling the machine that would surely drain all my blood.

You see we were asked to donate blood for the upcoming ball.

I had a plan that should end my life.

"stretch your hand I haven't got all day" the vampire snap lowly.

I looked into his cold dead eyes and smirked.

He looked at me confused but on seeing my outstretched hand ignored me as he proceeded to do his work.

He pierced my hand with the machine and started draining me of my blood. Now was my chance.

"so tell me.. Do you like this job? " I asked smiling.

He narrowed his eyes on me but ignored me again.

" or are you also bored the same way I am with you?" I prob with the same sick smile on my face.

" Keep shut or I will drain you with my fang" He finally spoke, Anger laced in his voice.

Ahhhh he was quick tempered, this is good.

" oh please! You are too weak for that. You see that's why you were asked to do this job.. It's a job meant for the weak ones." I sneered lowly

" I am not weak. I can end your life bitch" he shouted darkly.

I knew he lost his temper already, I just needed a tiny dose of my rudeness to make him completely snap.

" then why didn't they give it to the others.. You are weak leech. You will never amount to anything. So weak that you can't even do anything to me." I chuckled darkly.

I could feel all the blood draining out of me. I was losing consciousness. He forgot to remove the syringe attached to the machine from my hand.

As expected, he attacked me and I blacked out.

Third person's POV

Another vampire went to the assigned vampire but found he killed a girl. She looked oddly familiar.

He gasped as recognition dawned on him. It was his majesty's chosen.

His majesty specifically told them to not take her blood but this foolish guard did not only take her blood but killed her.

" You idiot! What have you done?" he shouted.

The guard was taken aback by the intensity of the voice of the other vampire.

The slaves were beginning to murmur curious to know what went wrong.

" she insulted me" the guard replied.

" And you decided to kill her.. She is the King's chosen" The other vampire shouted.

Fear was written on the guard's face. The king would have him killed.

" this is all on you." the other vampire said while running away.

The guard was ashen. He thought of a solution and decided to throw her outside the castle. The king would be too busy to notice she was gone. Besides the king doesn't care if the slaves died or not.

He looked at the other slaves who were shaking.

"if words get out.. I will hunt you all" he threatened.

No one was stupid enough to interfere in vampires business

He carried the dead cold girl and was out of the room in a blink. He maneuver his way out of the castle and dumped her body in a small Bush. No one would notice anything. He turned to leave but someone ripped out his heart.

Khalen POV

I woke up in a start panting like my life depended on it. Wait it does depend on it.

I gulped large air into my lungs which burns painfully as it contract and expand.

I looked around me discovering I was out of the castle. I racked my head to remember how I got here but it came out blank.

I remembered dying but I don't remember being out.

Run! A voice spoke from behind me.

I looked immediately but saw no one.

Run! It was louder but this time I don't need anyone to tell me thrice. I ran.

My neck had warm liquid trailing down but I already knew what it was. A sign I survived.

I will run.. I must escape. I can't be caught if I was given this opportunity.

Now back to where I was.
My legs got in contact with a log and I tumbled down like an elephant. Ok so I was not fit physically so running was an issue.

I got up and pain shot through my two legs. I ignored it and started running again.

There was a cave in front of me. I looked around and decided to go in. Probably stay the night there. I was considerably far from the castle.

I got into the cave, very deep within.. I sat down on a rock.

My limbs were killing me. I tried to think of what I will do next. With My eyes heavy, I dozed off.

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Hey guys. I'm sorry I haven't been updating for a while. I had been busy with Christmas and now school resumes. I know the chapter is short but please bear with me.

So she finally escaped. I was scared she would die. And who was the voice that asked her to run?, who saved her?, why was she attracted to the mirror?.

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