Here is the first chapter today. I will probably release at least one more, but maybe not. No promises.
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Emelia’s POV
“What do you mean miss? I’m 173 years old this year!” (Maria) Said while puffing her cheeks.
“….” (Emelia)
Emelia’s eyes widened as she begun to digest what Maria had said.
*Mmmm*
Maria was beginning to pout at what Emelia had said and her cheeks were puffed out like a blowfish as she gave a cute glare towards Emelia.
Emelia finally snapped out of her stupor at this.
‘Oh, yeah she’s not human…’ (Emelia)
Maria was continuing to glare at Emelia and did not seem to be ready to stop any time soon.
‘She’s cute, but she’s not human… Does that matter?’ (Emelia)
Emelia paused after realizing what she had just thought.
Emelia shook her head putting off the thought and finally responded to Maria.
“I’m sorry, that was my fault. How could I mistake you for a child?” (Emelia) Said as she poked Maria’s puffed out cheek with a smile.
*Mmmm*
“I’m not a child!” (Maria) Said as she ran off back through the door with all of the dishes Emelia had used.
‘She’s so cute’ (Emelia)
“But she’s a demonkin…” (Emelia)
Emelia passed through the rest of the day in a stupor and before she knew it, it was time to sleep again.
“Okay miss, get a good night’s rest I will come back to wake you again in the morning.” (Maria)
Maria begun to close the Tapestry around the bed and walked out the door.
“Thank you.”(Emelia)
“Your welcome miss.” (Maria) Replied warmly as she slowly closed the door behind her.
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*Crash*
The sound of wood breaking could be heard nearby.
*Grunt*
*Schlick*
Screaming could be heard above along with the sound of pierced flesh.
“Don’t you dare touch my wife!” (???) A man’s voice could be heard.
*Thud* *Crash*
Something hit hard directly above.
*Hur Hur Hur*
Strange laughing could be heard coming from a few feet.
*Uhg* *Cough* *Wheeze*
The sound of pain could be heard from above.
*Hur Hur Hur*
*Hur Hur*
*Hur Hur Hur*
The laughing continued with more voices now.
*TAP TAP TAP*
Loud steps could be heard as the laughing got closer.
The laughing soon could be heard directly above.
*Schlick* *Thud*
A large sword pierced through the person and wooden boards above.
*Schlick*
*Wheeze*
*Hur Hur Hur…*
The sword was removed and the man began wheezing as the laughing got farther away.
*Cough* *Cough*
“Please live for the both of us *Cough* please have a good life my dear…” (???) The man spoke between coughs.
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*Drip* *Drop*
Blood trickled directly onto her as she sat there.
“Emelia.”
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Castle Oblivion. Day 4.
Emelia’s POV
“Daddy!” (Emelia) She screamed out.
She awoke in a pool of her own sweat.
She looked around as she slowly awoke from her nightmare.
“Again, huh….” She whispered.
*Thud* *Crash*
“Miss are you Okay!” (Maria)
Maria quickly opened up the red curtains.
Emelia looked up and saw the worry that filled the girls face.
“I’m fine…Thank you” (Emelia)
“You’re covered in sweat miss. Here allow me to show you to the washroom.” (Maria)
Maria dragged Emelia directly to the washroom and begun to wash her.
“Are you okay miss?” (Maria)
“…” (Emelia)
She sat silently as Maria washed her back and hair.
“Miss, if there is anything you need… I’m here for you.” (Maria)
“As a maid.” (Emelia)
Maria shook her head.
“As a friend.” (Maria)
“But you’re…” (Emelia)
“A demonkin and you’re a human, right miss.” (Maria)
The wings on her head drooped a little at those words.
Emelia’s eyes widened as she looked into Maria’s eyes.
“How did you know I…” (Emelia)
“I could see it in the way you looked at me these last couple of days.” (Maria)
‘How could I treat her like that.’ (Emelia)
“I didn’t mean to…” (Emelia)
‘She’s treated me so kindly’ (Emelia)
She did not complete the thought before Maria responded.
“It’s ok miss, I’m here when you’re ready to talk.” (Maria)
“I’m…” Emelia whispered.
‘But she’s a…’ (Emelia)
She got up after finishing washing Emelia’s back.
Emelia looked up with determination.
‘Who cares about that!’ (Emelia)
As she begun to walk away her hand was grabbed.
“Emelia… Call me Emelia.” (Emelia)
Emelia stated with a determined look.
“Miss… I mean Emelia.” (Maria)
She started in surprise but paused and responded with warmth.
The two talked about everything weighing on Emelia’s mind including her childhood up to the loss of her parents.
“And that’s what happened.” (Emelia)
She looked to her left to see Maria bawling her eyes out.
“That’s *hic* The saddest thing I’ve ever heard. *Hic*” (Maria)
Maria suddenly hugged Emelia tightly.
Emelia felt a warmth she hadn’t felt in a long time.
After collecting herself Maria helped Emelia get dressed and the two proceeded to the dining room.
“Here is your food Emelia!”
Emelia pulled the seat to her left out.
“Please eat with me.” (Emelia)
“But miss.”
Emelia looked determined.
“Okay, Emelia.” (Maria)
They ate breakfast together for the first time.