Witch (Ruby Rose)

°22°

Kara has been keeping a close eye on me, making sure I don't make a move to escape even though I've told her otherwise. It's not like I can anyway, I still have to figure out how I'm going to stop this disaster from happening.

It's been three days since I connected with Ruby in my mind and honestly, I feel like I needed more time. I miss her being with me but it's too risky to try and go back to our mindscape paradise with Kara always looming around me. I wish this nightmare could end already.

Walking through the ever dark corridors, I try to look for something, anything, that could spark some sort of plan in my mind. Time is running out and I don't even know what I'm supposed to do to end this.

I spot a door at the end of a hallway darker than the rest. I would have missed it if it weren't for the overwhelming energy radiating from it.

I take slow steps towards it, feeling my chest getting heavier as I move closer. Whatever's behind that door is frighteningly powerful.

"There you are."

I jump at the sound of her voice. Of course she'd find me, she's annoying with her obsessive stalking.

I turn to her after sighing, hopefully she's not going to drug me again for leaving my room.

"I was just, wandering around. It's boring in my room sometimes." I say softly with an innocent smile so she won't get suspicious.

"I see you found where I keep it. The so-called magical book I mean. The old man said you'd be drawn to it."

She gives me a sickly sweet smile and steps closer to me while I wonder about what old man she's talking about. Reaching around to open the door, she leads me inside and begins to explain.

"When I was looking for ways to get you back and rid of the Royal Blood, I met this old man, a wizard or whatever, who was the keeper of this book. He told me of its power and how it's connected to the Lunar Witch and how I couldn't have it because I'm wicked and blah blah blah. I didn't care, I just needed it because it'd help with my destiny. So I took it."

She stands close behind me as I stare at the book as if I'm in a trance. The energy within the thick grey covers and moonstone is overwhelming me in a way that I'm not sure if it's good or bad. All I know is this book is somehow connected to me, the Lunar Witch.

"What happened to the wizard?" I ask her slowly even though I may already know the answer.

"Well, he didn't want to give me the book willingly so I did what only seemed fit." She moves her lips close to my ears and whispers in a sinister tone as she moves her hand to my neck and tightening her grip. "He was in my way so I got rid of him. Don't worry baby, it didn't take long. He was frail."

I grab her hand trying to pry it from my neck when breathing becomes hard, only for her to chuckle and grip tighter.

She finally lets go as tears involuntarily fall from my eyes as I choke in some air. She turns me to face her, looking at me with her hand on my cheek before kissing my forehead and smiling as if she didn't just choke me.

"Don't ever leave your room when I'm not with you again."

Not being able to speak at the moment and fight back because of needing her to trust me, I nod and let her kiss me.

'I need to get out of here..'

~~~~~~

I'm laying on the bed, feeling sick of being here and acting obedient to Kara. It's been way too long that I've been in here pretending and I've not found a way to foil her plans and finally leave this hellhole. 

Deciding I've had enough of thinking about this for the day, I close my eyes trying to calm down and get some sleep. Maybe I'll dream of the solution.

Just as I'm about to fall into a somewhat calm sleep, I feel my body levitate off the bed and my skin tingle.

I open my eyes to find myself somewhere different. A palace garden filled with moonflowers that light up like the stars above.

I look around confused. Maybe this is another mindscape where I'll see Ruby again.

I step forward following a path to a pond. The full moon, shining brighter then ever, reflects on it like a mirror.

"It approaches."

I turn quickly when I hear the smooth voice behind me, my eyes widening when I realize where I am. This must be the Moon Goddesses realm.

I see her standing there in all her glory, glowing in her white dress and warm smile.

"You must prepare, my chosen one, for the Blood Moon soon approaches and that is when the fate of the world will rest on your shoulders."

I look at her confused. The Blood Moon? What does that have to do with anything? Is that when Kara's Great Rebirth is going to happen?

"You, my child, will need to make a sacrifice. For the ones you love and for your people. That is how the world will be saved, that is what I showed you dear brother in a vision. Once the sacrifice is made, your Royal Blood will fulfil her destiny and your prophecies will be complete. Then, and only then will the world finally be saved from darkness."

I'm speechless for a moment because I don't understand. I need more than just cryptic words but for some reason, I can't speak up and ask for answers.

"You will know when the time comes what the sacrifice must be and you will be ready to follow the path I laid for you. Just keep your faith in my divine power and you will be rewarded. My dear chosen one, Lunar Witch of the pagan world, this is your destiny. Follow it without fear."

And with that,  I'm back in the room, even more confused than before. I don't know what she wants from me and quite frankly, I'm afraid of what's about to happen, especially since I don't know what it is.

The door creaks open and I quickly shut my eyes, knowing it's Kara probably checking I haven't tried to escape. I hear her let out a sigh and step into the room, her steps coming closer to me before stopping. I feel her hand brush my cheek softly and I have to stop myself from pulling away. She then moves to my neck and down my body before she moves to kiss the corner of my lips. I hear her whisper an 'I love you' before finally leaving.

I let a breath and sit up, glad she didn't decide to stay. I guess I'll just have to do what the goddess asks of me.

"Keep my faith and I'll be rewarded...Follow without fear."