Dragoon

Part II

He's ignoring me. I could feel his eyes on me sometimes when I'm not looking. When I turn around to face him he would just look away. Damn, why does everything have to be so fucking complicated?! He stays away as possible from me and barely talks to me. If he hates me, why doesn't he just say so? God dammit I'm tired of this game.

As we set up camp since we couldn't reach the next town in time I grabbed his wrist. I proceeded to drag him away from Thatz and the three dragons so I could talk to him.

"Rath let go, what are you doing?" he asked struggling to get his hand free. I just gripped it tighter and didn't answer. When we were at a safe distance I cornered him against the tree. I stood in front of him blocking any means of escape.

"Rath what are you doing?" he asked desperately this time.

"Nothing. Look we need to talk," I answered looking at him directly in the eyes. He turned his head away and looked to the side. It was silent for a moment.

"Why?" I asked.

He didn't answer.

"Why, dammit?! Why him? Have you forgotten who he is? What he is? Have you completely lost your mind?!" I yelled out at him.

He shut his eyes tightly. I didn't mean to yell at him; it just came out.

"I don't know! I don't know, okay?! I couldn't do anything! I tried but I couldn't do anything! It wasn't supposed to happen! He wasn't supposed to be there!" Rune yelled out. He hid his face in his hands as he sobbed.

I stared in shock. I didn't know what he meant by 'there'. What place is he talking about?

I stepped forward and took him in my arms. My shirt was going to be wet a little but I didn't care. I just cradled his shaking form until he wanted to let go.

I knew from here on, things were about to get even more complicated.

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I avoided Rath the whole time. I knew he might confront me again like he did yesterday. I brushed my fingertips along my lips. I thought back to two days ago when Rath acted the way he did. When he kissed me it reminded me of what Nadil did a few months ago. I was going alone on a mission. I defeated the demon easily then I met up with him coincidentally. I fought with him but he managed to corner me and gained the upper hand. Then…

I don't know.

I felt his lips on mine. I resisted against him but I couldn't fight back. I had no strength. He did it the same way Rath did and I couldn't stop him either. I couldn't stop either one of them. I remembered the words Nadil said to me.

"You belong to me."

I pressed the cool metal blade against my neck. How I wanted to end it all. I was alone. No one would come in unless they knocked or barged in without permission. Why didn't He do it? Why didn't he kill me a few months ago?

I sliced. A hand went around my neck choking me so I made a cut on the hand instead of my neck. I dropped my sword and attempted to take out whoever's hand it was that was around my neck. I couldn't breathe. I struggled but an arm went around my waist pulling me against whoever it was. Blood dripped on my skin and stained my nightclothes. Finally the person loosened their grip but didn't remove it from my neck. I breathe in mouthfuls of air.

My body shivered as a hot breath passed my ear.

"That was foolish of you, elf."

I tensed as I heard that voice speak softly in my ear.

"Or have you forgotten that you don't have that choice anymore. Your life belongs to me."

I whimpered softly as Nadil placed kisses along the side of my neck. I can't do anything. I couldn't do anything then, I won't be able to do anything now. He dragged me to the bed. I didn't struggle because he could hurt me, but he won't kill me. He already knows I want it.

I lied completely still. I know he hates it when I don't respond or do anything. But I don't have the heart to. Even if I tried, he'll just have me pinned. He'll have me pinned and bended to his will. Something I don't have anymore.

"You're trying my patients tonight. Do you finally submit? Or are you thinking of the fire demon?" I gasped as he said that. Did he know what Rath did? Oh god, no…

"Don't worry elf, I'll spare you tonight. Remember, you belong to me. You're my possession to do with as I wish. And if you let him touch you again this is going to be heaven compared to the next time we have this conversation. Are we clear?" He said as he gripped the back of my neck roughly. It hurt.

"Yes," I gasped out.

"Yes, what?" he gripped me tighter.

"Y-yes, m-my lord."

"Good."

He loosened his grip and let go. I brought a hand at the back of my neck. It might bruise later but I know after tonight I won't have the energy to heal it tomorrow. He then glanced at his hand. I made a cut there I hope I'll be fine for tomorrow. He traced one finger across the cut making blood get on it and smeared it on my lips. He leaned down and whispered something in my ear.

"You know, you look so beautiful helpless and covered in blood."

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It was silent this whole trip back. Rath I see keeps glancing at Rune and Rune was glancing back or facing away very quickly. These past few days were kinda weird. The both of them were silent. Acting cheerful 24-7 is a full time job and these two are making it hard.

I did notice that Rune didn't even argue when I said to go treasure hunting. That was weird because now it's Rath that wants to go back home. He doesn't even want to go demon hunting! I should do something about this.

I spotted the next town and decided they both need a drink. I grabbed both their wrists and proceeded to run into town and find some bar. I heard their protesting but I didn't listen and just looked around, viola! Found it. I forced them both to sit down while I order something. I left them alone for a while. They look like they need to talk.

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Grr…Stupid Thatz! Why did we have to stop at this…bar! It's barely even lunch yet! Does he know something? No, he probably would've said something.

I glanced at Rune. He looks a lot worse then yesterday. I noticed he had a slight limp in his walk and he kept rubbing his side plus the bruise on his neck. He didn't have that the day before. His hair isn't really that concealing. We were sitting in a booth since it was the only place left. I sat beside him. Now that I think about it I think Thatz is taking a long time for getting something to eat. I guess I could use it to my advantage.

I brushed his hair out of the way and slightly touch the bruise on his neck. He knocked my hand out and scooted away. He was against the wall so that meant he couldn't get away. He placed his hair back to where it was, covering it. I had to ask something. I needed to get to the bottom of this.

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"Rune, what happened?" he asked. I wish he'd leave me alone. Why can't he forget it?

"Nothing, it'll go away in a few days," I answered. He already knows too much. He doesn't need to know more. I rubbed my side a bit. I never figured it would hurt so much. I should've just kept quiet. I should've never said anything then he and I wouldn't be in this mess. Oh god it hurts.

"That isn't nothing," Rath accused. Why can't he just leave it be?

"It's nothing, Rath. Please just leave it be." I said quietly.

"Dammit Rune, what the hell is wrong with you?!" he hissed at me softly. Why can't he leave it alone? I pressed him against the seat and tried to get out. But before I could he held me by the waist and around my shoulders.

"Do you really hate me that much?"

I gasped as he said that. He thinks I…hate him. I couldn't do anything I can't do anything. I just relaxed in his hold and laid my head on his shoulder. I didn't want him hurt because of me. I hissed in pain as he pressed my side.

"Are you okay? Let me see it," he said as he made a move. I stopped him before he could.

"It's nothing. I'm fine," I answered. I hope he leaves it alone.

"No it isn't. You've been rubbing that side since this morning."

I didn't answer.

"It was him, wasn't it? He did this to you, didn't he?"

How does he know?

"I heard noises in your room last night. The door was locked."

"I was dreaming. No one but me was there."

"You're lying."

Am I that easy to read? I could just deny it but he'll know I'm lying. Oh god, why is he making it so difficult?

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Kinshin: No one's voting? Okay then I guess I'll just have to decided how to end this then.

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