Nile is a reincarnated assassin. In her past life she was known as Ember Flower, The Rose Of Thorns. She died from a betrayal from her partner Zio. With her last breath, she managed to drag him down with her.
In the land of Magija, females are cons...
Just like in the films, I was speechless. But what most surprised me was the chandelier. Let me explain, the chandelier was made of ice crystals that projected rainbow lights and I swore I saw a miniature unicorn.
I was just a just about to faint when I remembered my goal. In the past few weeks I've been studying the crystal ball (one of my hundreds of presents) and I realized there is something up with Akane my sisters best friend. Apparently, she and Enzo Fleming want me dead. Woo-hoo. They are planing to poison me by tricking me into drinking some Water Hemlock juice. Because I'm a trained assassin, this is OK. Even if barley passed the poison exam I know this:
Water hemlock is large wildflower in the carrot family, water hemlock resembles Queen Anne's lace and is sometimes confused with edible parsnips or celery. However, water hemlock is infused with deadly cicutoxin, especially in its roots, and will rapidly generate potentially fatal symptoms in anyone unlucky enough to eat it. Painful convulsions, abdominal cramps, nausea, and death are common, and those who survive are often afflicted with amnesia or lasting tremors.
Basically, not a good day for you.
(I found this information in a Britannica article)
So my plan is to pretend to drink the juice while secretly pouring it into another contained for the future (in Magija the only way to obtain Water Hemlocks is on the black market). I also want to expand my business connections, I am planning to open a jewellery shop called Belladonna.
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So, back to the subject, me and Nila descended the spiralling staircase is are kimono themed dresses and Akane, Enzo and Akato were at the bottom of the staircase. (Akato is Nile's best friend) Akane was wearing a dark purple dress with crystal-blue butterflies embroided on the waist, Akato was wearing a pale green of-the-shoulder dress with emeralds sewn in. Enzo was wearing a dark blue tuxedo with a blood-red handkerchief inside the breast-pocket. Even the people in my past life didn't dress up this fancy!
Later~~~
Just as I had expected, half way though the ball Enzo approached me. I mentally prepared myself, one wrong move and I could kiss my life goodbye.
-So, are you enjoying the ball Lady Iris? He said in a casual manner. If I didn't know what he was plotting, I would be fooled.
-Of course I am, sir Enzo. This is after all, a ball planed by the Naschas. I replied, playing along.
-Wait a minute, let me get a drink for you, I heard the cherry frost tea is really good.
He said then walked of. I mentally facepalmed, this dude thinks no one will suspect him, even though I can literally see him pouring some red substance in the tea.
I head of to the gardens. Because it's winter the gardens are covered with at least ten centimetres of snow. It looks like an angel paradise, there are ice sculptures of wild animals, these were probably made by mother. This is new for me since I lived in London, were if there was 3 centimetres of snow everybody would go crazy. Then, I stumble and see Akato. Just when I was about to approach her she starts singing.
My jaw dropped. Did the real Nile know about this!? Her voice is legendary!!!
I was just about to run up to when I remembered my plan. By now he probably has drink ready. Quickly, I rushed to the ballroom leaving Akato alone, who by now noticed the slight movement within the trees.
As I bolted through the trees, I caught sight of a black silhouette that was awfully suspicious, but I was in a hurry so I didn't care.
I arrived at the door a few minutes, and realized how cold I was. As I walked in, I saw Enzo and Akane in a heated argument. I approached them as if nothing happened. In a matter of seconds there faces changed from icy glares to charming smiles. I am amazed how these 8 year olds are already plotting, I could barley throw a dagger at that age!
Slowly, they approached me like I was some type of wounded animal.
-Here is the cherry frost tea I made got for you! He said enthusiastically while putting the glass under my nose. I quickly grabbed the juice and thanked Enzo, but it seemed as if he wouldn't go until I drank the juice. As expected.
At that moment, Lady Lavanda (my mom) fell strait on the dance floor like if there was a banana under her foot. As Enzo and Akane were momentarily distracted, I used that chance to swap my drink with viscount Isaac. When they turned around I put on a suspicious face.
-Go on drink it! He said again
I pretended to braced myself, and chugged it down. Enzo put on a satisfied expression and walked away.
Later on I found Nila and I had fun the rest of the night. When I when to bed I drifted of to sleep the moment my head touched the pillow.
3rd Pov:
Unknown to her, someone was watching every breath she took. But, like a gust of wind, they disappeared into the stary night.
Author POV:
DONY-DON-DON!!!!Finally finished! Tell me hat you think about this chapter, dear readers. Now I will get some well deserved sleep. Ta-ta!
