Seeing red

I felt the room around me blur as rage overtook me. The brother whom I've been treating with love is front of me. The brother who has humiliated me in front of our clan. The brother who has hurt me and ripped my heart in two.

He walked with his usual swagger. His eyes burning with distaste. Guards flanked him on all sides. I could hear his black heart beating. I wanted to take it and crush it for all the pain that I have felt. I stood up but immeasurably felt three hands hold my arms. I looked to see Varkish, Cerebrius, and Edola shake their heads. My bloodlust melted as I sat back.

"Oh I thank you lot for being able to leash my monster of a sister. How about joining me in my cause?"

Edola smirked as she looked at my brother.

"Since when have bastard brats like you had the right to talk to influential leaders such as us with such a casual tone?"

My brother's smirk faltered as annoyance decorated his facial features.

"Well, well, the great slut of the empire now thinks of herself as being so worthy. Since when have I allowed someone like you talk to me."

Edola's eyes flashed with anger at my brother's icy words. I had to stop this before it escalates any further. I will not face my brother with petty words and actions. I will allow the strength of the unified empire that I'm going to create speak for itself and bring him to his knees.

"My dear brother to what do I owe your visit today?"

My brother snickered as he walked up to the chairs near Varkish's throne. He then sat in the chair closest to me and answered.

"I was just worried about my dear sister. I mean how can one who is unmarked survive in the midst of the outside world?"

I dug my nails into my palms in order to stop myself from slashing his face open. If he wanted a cold blooded war then I'll give him one hell of a one. I adore his hand in mine and smiled sweetly.

"Oh brother I appreciate the concern. I also would like to ask how your fair mother is doing during her state of banishment? The hyena clan seem to have not reached her yet am I right?"

I felt my brother's hand tremble under mine. I smiled as I watched him wither and flail like a worm caught on a hook. His calm composure returned once more as he replied just as sweetly.

"She is doing fine, mother would appreciate the concern. But I can't say the same of our late father. He must be turning in his grave knowing that his own daughter kill-"

In one swift movement I cupped his mouth with my hands. I felt the tingly feeling as my eyes turned red and my hair whitened. I leaned in and whispered.

"Don't day another word you fucking pest."

My brother's eyes widened in fear as my crazy state reflected itself in his eyes. I smiled evilly revealing my sharpened canines. The grave sin which I have committed ten years ago must never be mentioned again. I have already forcefully stuffed it somewhere in my deep subconscious. But for him to bring it up like that? He's lucky that I haven't bitten his head off. I felt my nails dig into my brother's soft cheeks.

The sight and smell of my brother's blood and fear excited me. I felt myself strengthen. My grip intensifying. My brother's eyes widened as my hands moved to cover his throat.

Suddenly, I felt powerful arms encircle my waist and pull me back. A low voice whispered softly in my ear.

"Cherura, stop."

I closed my eyes as the familiar sight of a garden filled my mind. Tulips, roses, and peonies filled the land. A slight breeze blew through. The sun shining and the vast blue sky calming me. I was sitting in the middle of all of this. This was my calm place that I would go to in my mind in order to calm down from my craziness. Butterflies landed on my lap. I smiled as serenity filled me. I then closed my eyes and opened them once more to Varkish's throne room. I jumped as I was meet with Cerebrius's golden eyes in my sight.

"Are you calm now?"

I nodded as Cerebrius kissed the top of my head.

"Good girl."

I jumped off his lap and faced my brother who was coughing on the ground. I put my satin covered foot on his chest and pressed. He cried out.

"My dear brother. This will be the last time that I warn you this mercifully. Never come in my sight again or I will make you say your last words to me. Do you understand?"

My brother nodded quietly as fear filled his eyes. I stepped harder on his chest. The sound of bones crushing filled my ears. My brother cried out as he put his trembling hand on my foot.

"I understand Cherura, please release me."

I took my foot of his chest and turned my face.

"Get out of my sight right now."

My body trembled as I heard the guards take him out of the room and slam the door shut. I mustn't cry now. I must be strong. Varkish put his cloak around my shoulders and looked at me with concern in his eyes.

"Are you okay Cherura?"

I nodded and smiled. I then stood in front of Cerebrius and Edola. I bowed and said.

"I Cherura Lutious, thank Cerebrius and Edola of the Vulture and Scorpion clan."

Edola smiled and answered.

"Of course. We are part of an alliance anyways Cherura. You don't have to be so formal. But you were right, your brother is quite the pain in the ass."

I smiled. Cerebrius looked into my eyes and turned his face. A slight red hue on his cheeks. I giggled. How adorable. I felt warmth spread throughout my body as I looked at my allies. This was the best decision that I have ever made in my life.

"Now, let's discuss our next course of action. Going to the capital!"

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