Thread: Sleeping Beauty (Haruchai & Malicious Lullaby)

She quickly stopped wiping her face and she looked down, a little shame creeping over her. He wanted her marked like this, so hideously? It was humiliating. But she didnt want to defy him. He was a large and strong imposing well-built man and she already feared what he would do to her if she angered him or upset him. A small squeal came from her at how roughly he pulled her up onto her feet. She leaned into him, needing his strength right now until all feeling came rushing back into her legs. She swallowed hard, fearful for what would be beyond the doors when they walked out. People would see her like this. Shed be forever disgraced. Yes, this man woke her up and not just anyone could do that. So there was something there, as if she was fated for this. But this ? This didnt seem like the true love she had expected. He seemed bitter, cold and cruel. Walking out of the room, they were immediately crowded by servants, guards and others of the kingdom who would not let him take the princess. A lot of them didnt look at her, out of respect for the princess, not wanting to see her or believe her to be in this state. But she was. Though she was thankful that they didnt comment, jeer or slander her in any way than she already was. Before anything could be said or protested, the King and Queen roused and carefully walked toward them. Her eyes widened seeing her mother and father, but they didnt even look at her. They were staring at the man who was currently keeping Helena on her two feet and very much noted his sword at the ready if he needed it. They stopped right in front of them and only then did they finally look at their daughter, taking in the state of dress she was in, or rather lack thereof. Helena looked down and she swallowed hard. Her fathers hand came out and he lifted her chin up, careful not to touch what had soiled her face. With a flick of his wrist, he backhanded her across the face. She let out a small grunt and turned away into the man who defiled her, her hand coming up to touch her cheek. There was no blood but it did sting and it would likely bruise, considering the amount of rings that adorned her fathers fingers. Enough of that. Her mother intervened and for a moment, Helena was thankful. Whats done is done. At least the curse is broken. She looked to the man that had broken the curse. We are in your debt, good sir. She directed to him. Whatever we can give, so be it, as our most humble gratitude. The Queen spoke, kind but it was noted how neither the queen nor the king would look at Helena. In their eyes, she had been a disgrace the moment she let this happen to their kingdom. And now that she clearly had been defiled, she bore none of their honor. She was impure, therefore unfit to be a princess. If it is her you desire to claim as your prize, no one shall stop you. After all, youve already claimed her as her prize. Her father spoke and she slowly turned her face to look at him. He looked at her but she saw the disapproval evident on his face. We will have no more curses brought about our kingdom. So away with this curse. She was a curse? For what had happened? It hadnt been her fault. Any one of them could have fallen prey to the evil witchs game. But setting an entire kingdom asleep for five centuriesperhaps that was an unforgiveable folly. Father You are no daughter of mine. He was cruel, brandishing the words so abruptly and without a second thought. Her mother did not even contradict what he said. She wouldnt even look at her. And with this statement, those who protested around them backed away, following the lead of their king and queen, which in turn allowed for Elric to take Helena away if he had no protests of his own. Helena stepped forward, her legs shaky but capable enough to hold her up. Motherplease But her mother and father turned away from them both and walked back down the hall. Helenas eyes watered and she made to move toward them but two guards held her back. Mother! Father! Please! I didnt mean to! She cried out for them but they didnt once look back or falter in their steps as they left her. Tears ran freely down her soiled cheeks and she watched in shock as the entire situation unfolded. They didnt care anymore. They couldnt forgive her and they saw her as an even bigger shame after her defilement. The king and queen made preparations to send the couple off with whatever their savior would have enjoyed. Riches, gold, whatever he might have wanted, as a thank you. Meanwhile, Helena was left feeling numb, reeling from her eager banishment that her parents allowed upon her.