Torture and pain
He's from my world.
A million thoughts flowed through my brain, so many questions. I was too shocked to form a proper sentence.
"Ehh!?! But I-I mean, where- are you really -" I heard a small chuckle, and Itsuki took off his mask to smile. "Looks like even you can stutter once in a while huh, Ms.Sarcasm?"
I gaped at him, speechless. He- he was beautiful. His hair was white-blond and his face was stunning. With his black clothes, his pale color only stood out more.
An angel. He looked like an angel in disguise.
He looked at me, confused as to why I was staring at him, and I opened my mouth to say something to break this awkward situation. I mean, come on! He looks too good, it would be weird if I didn't check him out.
"Don't laugh! But seriously though how did you-"
"Well well, isn't this a rare sight", A voice sounded from the shadows. We froze.
An idiot. I'm an idiot. I was too worked up about what Itsuki said, let my guard down, and couldn't sense the guy's chakra approaching. But once I did sense it, I could feel my blood turn cold. I try to breathe- but I can't.
What is this... what's with this chakra? This guy, he's dangerous... actually dangerous feels like an understatement.
I look at Itsuki and my heart stops. That face, that beautiful face which was glowing a moment ago, withered with plain fear and terror. My fear multiplied seeing Itsuki shaking. This hate, this vengeance. My body is screaming for me to run.
Itsuki looked at me with so much pain, as if someone just ripped his heart out and sewed it back in, only to rip it again. Why? Why are you looking at me like I'm gonna-
A shadow emerged from the dark, and I sucked in a breath. The man looked about 40, but his movement had a sort of grace to them. When I saw his face, I knew then that I was going to face something worse than death. His smile. It was like a predator sizing up its prey. His eyes look too psychotic to be called human.
Itsuki snapped out of the trance first, but his voice shook as he said, "Rinnes-sama, w-what are you- I mean, I didn't expect your arrival till tomorrow, is something wrong?"
Rinnes sama? Damn, is this some Yandere character I don't know about? shit, why did I have to run into someone like him... just my luck.
His eyes didn't leave my face, but he addressed Itsuki casually.
"My knights told me they captured an Akatsuki just for me, now even I can't ignore a delicious gift like that now, can I?" he said, licking his lips.
Delicious. Did he just call me del- who the hell is this guy!!!
His laugh was so creepy I had to look away. My stomach churned just looking at him.
"Now then," he said, "open the cell, Itsuki"
I felt my heart stop beating. He smiled, that gruesome smile again.
"I have to go meet my gift personally, don't you think?" he said, and for the first time in my entire life, I wished I was dead.
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"Open the cell."
Those three words made my heart pound.
I have faced the Akatsuki head-on. I escaped from the Anbu, even dealt with Sasuke Uchiha. So why is this guy scaring me so much...
But I know my instincts. And they're never wrong.
My eyes tore away from him to Itsuki, pleading him not to. Itsuki seemed to be in so much shock, just looking at him made my head hurt. His expression was like he was reliving his worst nightmare... is it PTSD or something? What exactly did this Rinnes do to Itsuki?
"Rinnes-sama, please... please reconsider.." Itsuki choked out, and Rinnes smiled. It made my blood run cold. "Ara ara, what is this? Are you speaking back to me?" He took a step towards Itsuki and he shrunk away. Shit. I'm trying to save my skin, but I have to help him too. But I'm chained and too wounded to move. What do I do...
I heard a crash and turned to see Itsuki crushed against the wall. No. no...
"You've never disobeyed me no matter how painful it was, have you? After all, I did, took in scum like you... you dare to-'' Itsuki coughed up blood, but still didn't give Rinnes the key... this guy- is he really going to die for me? no ... I can't let that happen-
"Oi oi" I called out, even when my heart threatened to stop. "Didn't you come to play with me?" I said. My words shook, but I held my head high.
Itsuki looked at me like I was out of my mind. Which I was. No doubt.
The devil turned its smile to me. A few of his guards stormed in holding down Itsuki as he thrashed in their hold. He was already pretty wounded so he was no match for them. Rinnes took out the key and entered my cell.
I could still hear Itsuki behind him. "Please, don't hurt her..."
In all the chaos, I couldn't help but feel the slightest bit glad. This is probably the worst situation I could ever imagine, but it at least brought me to a guy who's willing to lay down his life for me. In this world where I knew everyone but trusted none, I have one soul who pleads for my safety.
"Itsuki, it's okay," I said, and I was surprised at how calm my voice sounded.
"Ohh so you're close that enough huh? How incredibly bold of you to call my pet by his name like you own him?" his hand slapped my face, and it was then that I realized the power of his hand. My ears ring, and my cheek burned at the point of contact.
"Your pro-perty?" I said as the pain spread.
"Yes, I raised him. This land, these people, they're all mine. Even you, you belong to me."
My laughter echoed through the cell.
I spit the blood on his face. "Bullshit, I belong to me. Go to hell, you crazy bastard."
Itsuki screamed behind me. I didn't realize in time, as the rod Rinnes swung already cracked my knee.