Thread: Brave New World (Razgriz x darkangel76)

And it was as simple as that. A few words to the crowd and Helena could feel the energy rolling off them and crashing into her like waves. It was heady, her senses overwhelmed as she took in the hushed silence followed by the loud crack of guns firing and finally the mixed sounds of bodies thudding, crumpling to the ground in lifeless heaps while the people cheered. Yes, cheered! She could hardly believe that the masses swarming about her were just as ecstatic as she was to see blood spill...Charles' blood spill. Helena could almost taste the red liquid on her tongue as she watched it spatter the ground, pooling beneath the bodies of the men who meant her Kingher belovedharm. Better them than him ...the words were like venom as they dripped from her mind like bitter acid, the taste lingering far longer than she'd have liked. Though, she had to admit there was a sense of giddy satisfaction, a strange rush as her blue gaze remained fixed on their unmoving bodies. Goose bumps formed over her flesh as the sun beat down upon her porcelain pale skin, her faint glow shimmering as the light reflected off her platinum hair. She looked like an angel, a harbinger of death as she stood there watching, completely transfixed, until the sounds of the people were nothing more than muffled noise. Finally, Helena lifted her chin. The tip of her pink tongue darted out and she wetted her bottom lip as her eyes locked onto those responsible for pulling the triggers. Sucking in a sharp breath, a breeze blew through the crowd and the smell of blood and death wafted up to her nose. She drank it down greedily, a scent she'd relish and never forget. Her gauzy gown clung to her body as the heat of the sun continued to bear down upon everyone below. A trickle of sweat rolled down between her breasts and she slowly exhaled. I need to go to him, Helena spoke softly, her blue eyes swirling, taking in everything as she slowly began to back away from everything that had just happened. Charles was dead, vengeance was hers and now...now Anselm was safe. Or was he? Helena knew this didn't mean the end of the Resistance. To think such things would be foolish. This meant that her Anselm would forever be in danger. Men such as Charles had ensured that now. Men who were greedy and willing to crush others all in the name of what? It sickened her. And seeing the traitors by that worm's side made everything poignantly clear. It made her heart ache to see it, to know that Anselm's own heart would be crushed at the betrayal. But at least Charles could no longer betray another...not ever again! She saw to that, yes. However, in his death they now had to worry about others. How many more were there? Would they ever know? Would he ever be safe? Stepping back, Helena leaned close to Constabil. I need to go to my husband. I need to ensure his safety myself, she demanded, her voice almost faltering as a new worry began to rise. But she'd remain the picture of calm, the regal queen her people needed her be, the woman her Anselm needed. Without further hesitation, Helena stepped down and away from the crowd as the bodies were taken care of. She had more pressing matters to attend to, her heart hammering hard as her white gown billowed behind her in wispy trails behind her as she ran to find her husband where he was staying in his hospital bed. Face paler than usual, she opened the door and stood there for a moment, her eyes taking in the sight of him as he sat there. She felt her heart flutter for a moment and she willed her feet to move. In a matter of moments, she was kneeling beside him, her hands finding his. I'm so sorry, my love, Helena whispered, her lips grazing Anselm's knuckles. Looking up at him, she trembled slightly. Charles and his accomplices have been taken care of. She swallowed hard, her eyes welling with tears, causing them to glitter like sapphires. But I fear this is far from over...I...I fear for your safety...I can't lose you, Anselm. She leaned forward again, tears falling against his hand as she nuzzled it. I just can't.