Circe

*2nd Drawing Made by Aris<3*

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## Circes Life

I kept my head low, never speaking much. My family, I knew they cared, yet I still don’t understand why they left me. Living amongst the other Cyclops, belittling each other, wasn’t fun. Though my parents showed that they cared through their actions, all I could remember were the words. They were picking out my insecurities no matter what I did. Living with them wasn’t fun; I loved them, though. No matter how many times I glance at the foggy memories I have of my childhood; I still cannot see a whole reason why they left me. The morning of when they left, I had just awoken. Usually, I wake up to all the villages' noises and such. But it was silence: nothing but stillness. I stood up from my bed and took a glance around.

Where I lived was small, and we lived in a hut with no other rooms. “Μητέρα? Πατέρας??” No answer. I peek outside, and suddenly a bright purple light blinds me, making me fall outside the door onto my knees... It was... A portal? Of course, as a child, I was curious... I whole heatedly regret being so interested in what was through that portal… Since that was the first time some strangers had captured me. I shoved into labor. I was only 8. At that age, The humans forced me and other creatures into a camp. There was never a human treated like us, “monsters”  We only ate scraps, and sometimes we didn't eat at all. The humans forced us to build and farm. I always fought back; no way in hell was I going to let humans beat me around and make tools for them. It always backfired on me, and sure I was strong already… but not strong enough. The chief of the human village never liked me. He’d make jokes about my singular eye. He was saying, “One Eyed freak, Barbarian,” And things like that. Im filled with disgust when people single me out for being a cyclops. The chief, his name was something like Ezio. Not too sure…

Anytime I misbehaved, he’d throw me into a dungeon and bound my wrists with chains against the wall. I was being forced to stand for hours on end. I’d curse him out in the little English I knew. “Fuck you! Ελπίζω να πεθάνεις μπάσταρδε! Stupid!” His treatment continued for four years. One day I got tired of his shit. He was starving me out. I snuck out of my room and searched for food. I found the staff room and looted everything I could find. It was so gross; I couldn't eat anything as hungry as I was… Until I spotted on the table a plate of meat and rice. I sprinted towards it but couldn't reach it; I felt pressure on one of my horns, pulling me towards the ground. It was him.  Ezio had caught me; I thought I was done for… but I had luck on my side. He was drunk, which means his reaction times were off the charts. I quickly stood up back on my feet and grabbed a knife that was conveniently placed on the same table. He had taken out his crossbow, but I was quicker and better. I stabbed him in the stomach and dragged it down to his lower stomach. He dropped down onto the ground. I saw the blood gushing out. Knife in hand, I carved open his stomach while he was still alive. I covered his mouth so he didn't scream. I think at that point, he had passed on.  At the ripe age of 12, I committed my first murder. I was starved. I took out his guts and had my very own dinner. It's only natural as a cyclops. I loved the taste of human flesh. After finishing my meal, I stood up and glanced at the mirror on the wall. My forehead had turned black. The Black curse…

Looking back, after the murder. I can’t really remember much more about it. I know I definitely started a riot and harvested much more humans. It had been four years then. I ran for my life. In search of the portal. I wanted my parents so badly…

### **"415 Days"**

The days I spent wandering about the overworld. In search of my parents and the rest of the members of my tribe. I’d hop from village to village, nation to nation. Of course, I needed a way to gain money. So during my search, I picked up blacksmithing, something I was naturally talented in. I sold my weapons and tools to so many people I actually started to enjoy being on the overworld. Every once in a while, I would kill my customer. I didn't care. But others always cared. I was called a monster and thrown into a cell multiple times. I fought through it. No way was I gonna go down without a fight. Most of my past can sometimes be a blur to me. I choose not to remember certain things.

##### **"Xadia"**

I was 18 years old when I first came across Xadia. A very lovely nation. I was pretty hungry before I stumbled into Xadia. At first, I hadn’t realized it was a nation; I was focused on the smell of a human and an elf. My plan was to devour them and make them my meal. But, that changed... I met Xalos and Cypress. At the moment, I decided to join Xadia. Just seemed interesting. I can’t wait to meet other people in the nation. I wonder who’ll be my next meal. Hope I don’t get caught.

### **"Betrayal In Xadia"**

Can't believe it. I found myself trusting a human, he was trapped by the hands of Mainard the psycho. suddenly he came to me and finally agreed that I can help him. I was so excited, All I could think of was the taste of Mainard's blood and flesh... Dannet and I were walking to the tavern, Mainard had left for an errand. Once we got to the tavern, Mainard was already there, he spoke to me, then pulled out his weapon. I was really confused but on guard and pulled my weapon out too... Then I turn my head to Dannet's weapon being pointed at me. I can't believe I trusted him, that asshole! I thought I was gonna be able to free him from the wicked hands of Mainard, but it seems like he's fallen in too deep. Mainard threatened to kill every member of Xadia. I don't know why I believed him, or even cared for everyone. So I dropped my weapon... Then all went dark. They had somehow knocked me out cold. After I came too, I found myself inside a cage... Both Mainard and Dannet stared at me. I couldn't get out, they made the bars IMPOSSIBLE to break! I couldn't even bust down the door! I was weaponless. Mainard spoke of some rehabilitation and was planning on not feeding me... I'm scared. This feels like Deja vu, once again I'm rendered as weak.

### **"Freedom"**

It's odd. Spending weeks or months in that cage messed me up. I was tortured for hours, getting observed by a "doctor" The doctor would cut me with a knife, put me in a water chamber, Threw me into a fire pit while watching me burn. Memories of when I was younger kept flooding my mind. All I did was sleep, which I normally don't sleep much... But the poison in my "food" made me weak. I was weak. I was manipulated and mentally toyed with. Thankfully I was freed; I gave in. I promised to be there whenever I was called upon. At the end of the day, I always ask myself, "Am I their puppet?" Do I at all have my own identity? … Does Houra have the answers to all my questions?

### **"Aris and The Enderman"**

Aris the voidling, a basically scardy cat. Don't get me wrong, he can be pretty cool. But there's something way more fun in just toying with him... For a while, me and Aris have been hanging around a lot together. He really trusts me. We went to the tavern together and even explored together! Our friendship has grown, and I know lots about him. I might keep him.

One day I decided to ask Aris to go out and explore with me, I had smelled someone new. Of course I didn't tell Aris, But we headed about East, and stumbled across a camp. I quickly went inside the camp, no questions asked just to see if anyone was still living there, and to no surprise there was. Whoever it was just wasn't home quiet yet. Aris kept bugging me about leaving the camp and such, he can be so fucking annoying. While speaking to Aris I caught a sniff of someone..the smell of an enderman. I had looked around and that's when I finally spotted it. It ran, maybe it was scared? I chased after it, making people scared is pretty fun. Aris followed after me and kept going on and on about *"leave them alone Circe" "Maybe they're scared" "you should stop Circe"* I ignored his awful advice, and told him to shut up. I ran after the enderman for awhile, it kept speaking in whatever terrible language it spoke. When finally we came to a stop, the enderman drew his bow and pointed it directly at me. I warned him how I wasn't afraid to bash his skull in, pulling out my battle hammer. We argued for a few moments then it was back to chasing again. Personally, I was excited. It's so fun running after someone, which Aris obviously didn't agree on. We all came to a stop again, where the enderman kept questioning me. In the middle of my sentence... This bothersome human, Xalos the damn friend of the stupid king came along. Ruining my fucking plans. God I was so annoyed, but in order to keep the innocent look I left the enderman alone. I was pissed about it, that I kind of zoned Aris out of my mind.

##### **"No Friends For Aris."**

I've decided, Aris can't be friends with others. Who the hell does he think he is? Going behind my back and speaking to the enderman without fucking asking?? Knowing damn well me and the enderman are nowhere near friends. He must think im fucking dumb. But you know what? My focus has changed to the enderman. I'm going to find out exactly what will hurt his so-called cold assassin's heart.

I paid a little visit to endermans camp, it isn't too far from Xadia so I remember exactly where it is. And guess what? I found a cat. Awh isn't it so adorable... I could just eat its guts right in front of the enderman. But, I have no clue how attached it is to the cat. So I sat down beside the cat and decided to wait...

  I waited all right, I even fed the cat some raw human meat I had stored. Until finally the enderman of the hour decided to come back home. I heavily questioned him, asking it all sorts of questions about the cat. The enderman denied so much, a pathetic attempt of hiding how much it cares for the cat. THIS IS SO FUN. I can hear the fear in endermans voice when I threaten to kill the cat.... Then I got the most amazing idea! If Enderman doesn't care at all for his cat... He wouldn't mind killing it right? I could feel the adrenaline flowing through me! He agreed to kill the cat, but he was taking forever, he already had its bow drawn and pointing at the cat. I kept repeating in endermans ear... *"kill it." "kill the cat"* God it was so fun to feel the fear surrounding him. This is for Houra. I will make Houra proud of me. I will bring fear into so many hearts!. . "*Pay me"* The enderman said, it wanted me to pay it to kill their cat. I instantly agreed and offered one diamond. *"Two diamonds and you got yourself a deal."* It said. I only actually owned two diamonds, but I didn't care enough to keep them so I instantly gave them the diamonds and paid him. I saw how shocked the enderman got when I pulled the diamonds out. And finally, he killed the cat. The lifeless body is on the ground, with an arrow piercing through it. I laughed! It was hilarious! "*Leave!"* My job there was done, and so I left. The enderman was hurt and I was happy. My god will be proud of me.

##### **"The 'Truth' Hurts"**

Obviously, when things happen, people go to others to tell. My good old friend, the enderman, wasted no time in running along to Aris; The voidling I have by the neck. Poor thing, it was in a state of shock...Sure I wasn't there to witness what the enderman said to Aris, but Aris was there to tell. The enderman was too shocked to even form actual sentences! Aris couldn't even understand much, only the fact that I was "evil"... I already have the upper hand. The enderman couldn't tell the full truth, but guess who was there to tell the truth... *My* version of the truth.

*"Enderman went crazy and ended up killing its cat!"*

Naïve little Aris believed me. He *had* to believe me, he has no choice but not to see the enderman anymore. I made it very clear to him that he isn't allowed to, and the idiot actually went along with it! Aris is so stupid, its adorable.

....Perhaps I got a little too cocky. The crow seeks truth in places it shouldn't. Aris spoke to the enderman again! And behind my back which just makes my blood boil. I need to get rid of the enderman.

##### **"Dagger Joins The Game"**

Another voidling has joined in the fun. Dagger, he is an interesting one. It isn't the first I've talked to him-- I once gave him a little English lesson, wasn't my thing at all. Daggers English sucks pretty badly, although he's actually gotten better at it. You know, not exactly what I had in mind while I was toying with Aris and the enderman, I didn't want any others to get involved, but things don't always go to plan.

Why is he so NOSEY?? Dagger is going around speaking to Aris, then speaking to the enderman. Trying to find the truth. He most likely already knows... I told Aris to not trust Dagger, and how I felt when the Enderman kept pushing about how I *killed* its cat. Aris can be so, trusting sometimes, he knows me for longer so, of course, I use that to my advantage.

Dagger is getting annoying by the day. He and Aris met up in his home, speaking in their bird kind of language, I couldn't understand a damn thing! Jaiden was with me, She sucked so much at sneaking. We were just both at the outside Dagger home, trying to listen in (mostly me) Jaiden started complaining about how he didn't think sneaking around was good, so I sent his useless ass away; telling them to leave. After a while of just trying to understand at least something, I gave up and headed home. I opened my door and sat down at my dining table. I had a few moments to think, then came up with one of the best ideas I've ever had. You see, I don't usually poison people I'm more of a beat-to-death kind of person. I planned for a while.. Until it was time to go through with it.

##### **"The Attempted Murder."**

I started off my day by going off to the nether to collect a kiwano, a native nether fruit, that is extremely poisonous...well at least to others, I actually enjoyed eating it as a kid and still do. But besides that, I finally headed back home and stored the fruit away. I traveled to the small forest near the castle, where Daggers home is. Ringing the bell until Dagger opened the doors. I came with an offer to be friends and to put things past us! I invited Dagger to my home, where we walked back into Xadia and went inside. We both sat down at my dining table and chatted for a bit, all seemed well and I decided to go on with the plan. I got up *"You hungry?"* Dagger answered yes. I walked to the cabinet and took the fruit out. *"This was my favorite fruit as a kid. I think you'll love it."* I handed the fruit to Dagger and sat back down. I know for sure I had a huge smile, and Dagger for sure trusted me in that moment because he peeled the fruit and ate it all. Not even 3 seconds later, Dagger was coughing like crazy, so much he had gotten up from his chair. He looked scared, it was so funny to me. I stay seated for a while, watching the little show. *"That's what you get"* I said followed by laughter until he finally collapsed on the ground. I gave him a good little kick making sure he was dead. For the next part of my plan, I wasn't going to just leave his body in my house. I needed to bring him to his own house, then proceed to blame my dear friend the Enderman. I had it all planned out, I was going to steal one of endermans weapons or leave a piece of evidence of it inside Daggers home. I opened my door and walked outside, to look around and make sure no one was nearby, then I grabbed dagger by the foot and dragged him outside. I dragged and dragged until finally, he was home, I threw his body to the ground... I felt eyes staring at me so I looked around. The Raccoon! The smelly creature was watching, like a little fucking creep. I took out my weapon and killed the little shit, I beat it to death, its head looked like a smashed fruit! It was fun, but I needed to focus. I closed the doors to Dagger's home and walked some more into the forest, not fully leaving because I needed to make sure Dagger did not get up at all. Honestly, I was getting a little hungry, so I looked around for a bear or moose, wandered a bit too far away from the home, then it hit me. The scent of The Enderman. Hell no. I ran back and followed the scent, Enderman was by the frozen lake getting some water in a bottle. I questioned what the hell it was doing, and Enderman denied any of my accusations. I knew something was off, I ran to Dagger's doorstep. Kicked down the door to nobody on the ground, I heard footsteps upstairs and ran to check... The window was broken. Dagger had gotten out. FUCK FUCK FUCK. Enraged, I destroyed Dagger's home, I trashed everything, and made sure it wasn't usable. I fucked up big time.

##### **"Hunting for Prey"**

The scent of the Enderman wasn't too far gone in Aris's home. I knocked a couple of times at Aris's home and no answer. I just let myself and looked around; The first floor didn't have much so I went upstairs and sat down. I had many moments to think of where Aris could possibly be. I grabbed some tea and was petting the crow that flew to the table to join me. Aris was with Dagger and Enderman, I'm so sure they told him everything. They are trying to steal my friend and say that I'm a bad person. It's fucking pathetic. Aris will always run back to me, I know that. No matter what there is always going to be a way to get Aris back. He is *my* friend. "*Circe?"* It was Aris calling me. I got up and looked out the window, and Aris was outside knocking at my door. Of course, he was, I wonder what he wants to say... I sat back down and kept petting this crow, who was actually sort of adorable. The doors downstairs opened and followed Aris speaking to himself. Finally, he headed upstairs and saw me. *"What did they tell you?"* I already knew, and my gut feeling was correct. Aris wanted to not be friends anymore. HAH. It was hilarious, we argued for so long. I was so mad but honestly holding back a lot of anger. I pulled out my hammer and smashed the little crow on the table. The blood splattered, it was hilarious. After more arguing, I just left. Besides I was just getting started. Dagger and Endermans scents filled the air when I left Aris's home. They were listening in, fucking idiots. I went into my house and waited a couple of minutes, then went back, but into the Crows nest. I climbed up to the higher section where so many crows were. It was beautiful, I killed so many crows.

*"I don't think Circe left!"*

Followed along with footsteps scattering. Hah they're so stupid.

*"HEY, YOU ONE-EYED FREAK!"*

Ah Dagger, Alright. Let the hunt begin...

Dagger ran so much, I kept chasing after him no way was I going to let him escape. The sneaky little bastard climbed onto a tree and started shooting me with his bow and arrow. There was a skeleton nearby so I crushed it and stole its bow, It only dropped one arrow so I had one chance. I pulled the string back aimed and shot.

*"Shit!"*

*"Come on Dagger~"*

He dashed onto the mountain and kept climbing up, with me a few minutes away from him. Once we hit the very top of the mountain, he gave me a quick glance and jumped down.

"Did you really just jump down?!"

Looking down to the foggy forest, holding tight onto my battle hammer, I followed with a jump; Landing in a pile of snow, but got up and searched for Dagger. I eventually lost track of his scent because of all the animals mixing it up. Honestly who cares if I lost him, I know where he'll end up. Endermans Camp... It was pretty close by, As closer as I got, Aris and The Endermans scent filled the air. Looking past the tree, Daggers arm pierced with an arrow, both Aris and Enderman standing infront of him. *"Aris!"* They got spooked and ran, I simply walked a little to regain some stamina back from the previous chase. Dagger wanted to get my attention, But I was focused on both Aris and The enderman. We all ran into a forest where the two decided to split up. I could tell the ender was tired, and why not follow the weakest link? The chase kept going until we hit a lake; A huge body of water. *Perfect.* I wanted to fuck with him, and seeing it basically weaponless, I put mine down. I started shoving him, seeing if he'd fall into the water! I always wanted to hold an endermans body underwater, and Now I can finally try it. All in truth, I got too excited and picked up my weapon back too quickly and accidently smashed its head too hard... It stumbled back and fell onto the ground unconscious. Disappointed I sighed, but at least I can finally kill him more easily... I grabbed it by its hair and dragged it nearby the water, crouching down I watch as Its hair starting smoking because of the water, Oh Houra, I wished he was awake so I could see the pain in his eyes and watch its life get whisked away. Things don't always go the way I plan. I stood up, and placed my foot on its back ready to push him into the lake...

*"Leave him alone!"*

Looking to my side, I frowned. The arrow pointed at me, Daggers hands on the bow and arrow, with the little bitch Aris next to him. Few words exchanged between us, I wasn't scared of a arrow. It can hardly peirce me. Looking back to the enderman, I was going to continue and end its life. I placed my leg back onto the Enderman. *"AHH"* Dagger had let out a scream and ran towards me, pushing me into the lake with himself in it. Soaked in water I glanced back at the Enderman getting carried away by Aris and stupidly trying to run away. "FUCK." I quickly got back onto land about to follow the two, until Dagger stood in front of my blocking me. He finally pulled out some other weapon then his bow, I picked mine back up... He started attacking first; He was not too good of a fighter and obviously weak from previous things- He didn't hurt me, as In let me feel any pain. Though I got a couple scratch marks the bleed ever so slightly. Tired of this I put all my strength into one more hit, I charged up and smacked him right in the center of his chest with my hammer. He finally fell down. I waisted no more time and left to follow what remains of the scent. I was back to hunting Aris and The Enderman, and to my luck they didn't go too far. Aris stupidly led him into a cave, with a dead end. *"Aris? Enderman"* My voice echoed in the cave, walking into the darkness of the cave I finally hit the end, where Enderman was laid on the ground still unconscious, Aris standing infront of him trying to protect him. *"You're so pathetic."* At this point, I could've easily just knocked out Aris, but I wanted to play with his head for a few and see if I could hurt him with words...I *definitely* would've knocked him out if I wanted to I just didn't feel like it...I felt *bad....*No no. I didn't feel bad... I just didn't feel like it! I smacked the Enderman around some more, while it coughed up blood. I laughed so much to Endermans pain, and the fear in Aris eyes. I was getting ready to-

*THUD*

Everything went dark. I woke up covered in the dust, No one was there. They were gone, What the hell happend?? Was I seriously knocked out again?? FUCK FUCK FUCK. I got up and went to the nearest village I can find, I needed a snack.

### **"Wanted Woman."**

Rumors around Xadia suggested that I had a bounty on my head. It was only a matter of time before someone decided to let out a speak. But who exactly was it? That's who I couldn't find out. My prime suspect were only Aris and Dagger. Dyo had no business in Xadia so I made no sense for him to snitch. Well fuck. I got up from bed and grabbed some spare wood I had, I went around to every single window and made sure I blocked it up. While blocking up the final window I heard a...sound. I have no clue how to explain it. But on my way there, I met the bird guy again uhh Charles or something. I invited him to come join me in seeing what that sound was. I also needed a new 'friend' anyway... A portal was there; It shined bright and there was a person standing infront of it. It was so weird, I got a little closer, so many people also heard the sound. Because The King, Xalos, Aris, that one death guy, and one or two others that I've never seen in my life.

***"If you get any closer, I will not hesitate to kill you."***

The messaged ringed in my head.. It was the king. The kings voice in my head? I didn't know he had that power. I got the hell out of there and with bird guy following me. To distract myself from the king, I made small talk with bird guy, I mean Charlie. Inviting him into my home, and just speaking. We were waiting for everyone who went into some bunker to come out, we headed back to check out if they got out, which they did. Charlie and me just followed from the trees. The sun was setting and Charlie got separated from me, probably to check something out, not sure, don't care. I was nearby the farm, trying to take a peak of everyone. Then I saw the king making his way towards me, we made eye contact and I just got the hell out of there, walking into the forest. He followed me. What did he want???

***"Stop."***

I hate that I listened. I turned around to face him.. *"Heyyyyyyyy yoouu"* I never felt so intimidated. Cypress let out little to almost no words. I wanted to get the hell out of there... He spoke something about my 'sins' I just played dumb. Acted like I was innocent. I kept insisting I had done nothing. *"Oh and why do I have a bounty on me..?"* I was really hoping he'd answer... but he once again stayed silent. I hate silent people..... All of a sudden I felt my feet stuck and with a freezing sensation; THIS ASSHOLE JUST FROZE MY FEET TO THE GROUND. *"What the hell??"* He walked so close to me that I ended up pushing him a bit away from me. I guess that made him snap and out of nowhere I was on the ground with his heel on my hand. Fuck. I was so fucked, he pulled out his ice sword. My heart was beating so fast, was I actually about to die? There was no I could actually fight him, I knew he was stronger than me, so I just tried to get out of there by friendly talking. The silence was driving my crazy, I looked up and he raised his sword getting ready to *kill* me. My heart beating in my chest, right as he swung... I chomped down on his leg as hard as I could while also moving out the way. Of course, I couldn't expect myself not to get hurt in the process. My Arm.. He nearly completed cut it off! What a fucking psycho, I ran out of there as fast as I could, swallowing whatever I had just bit off of his leg...I held my shoulder with my hand, trying to prevent it from fully falling off while I was heading somewhere. It hurt so fucking badly. While walking I came across the new person who came out that one portal, and chatted them up; They wanted nothing to do with me. I also hid my pain, I hate letting people know I'm in pain. I left that damn angel alone.

Sitting down at a cave, I couldn't feel my right arm anymore. It was just hanging on 'threads' at this point. I took my cape, wrapped it around my shoulder to prevent any blood spilling out, making sure it was super tight. I looked around, no sharp tools or anything. I need to bring a knife with me from now on.... I took a deep breath and ripped my arm off.

*"FUCK."*

##### **“Revenge On The King.”**

Anger filled my veins like a virus, I couldn’t stop thinking about what Cypress did to my arm. That fucking man will be dead at my feet. I need revenge, revenge was on my mind. But I’m not stupid, if Cypress can easily cut my arm off, he can cut my head off. Then I’d be the one under the feet. I need to put off attempting to kill him, and focus on another king who's wronged me.

Mainard.

He’ll know nothing but pain. Killing a king overall will not be easy; I needed to prepare.

*Knock Knock*

*“Dannet, just the guy I was looking for.”*

I arrived at Dannets home, hoping to get an opportunity to see the king. I asked to see him, but Dannet was stubborn. He kept saying I needed a stupid meeting.

*“Unless you have information on Xad–”*

I cut him off and blurted out

*“I have information on Xadia and on Cypress, the king.”*

An obvious lie, but Dannet was too dumb to see through it, and he idiotically let me inside his home. He showed me to the chair, where I sat down while he went to fetch the king. While waiting, I decided to take some peaks around his home; I found nothing of use, Pretty basic and boring home. After waiting for what felt like an hour, I finally heard voices outside, so I dashed back into my chair. Dannet and the King walked in. Ensuing his arrival, I gave Dannet a look so he’d go away and give us some privacy. As soon as he left, I got up to the window while speaking to Mainard. I checked what Dannet was doing; he was standing there like an idiot.

*“So what information do you have?”*

*“Well… There's no information.”* I smiled so widely.

*“This was a waste of my time”* The king said as he got up.

Pulling out my hammer, I attacked him with no hesitation. Unfortunately, plans do go wrong; Mainard manages to leave the house and get his little servant on me. I managed to escape with a couple scrapes. I can’t leave a job undone, so I turned back around and headed for the castle, where I got lucky. Mainard was just arriving there. I hit him with my hammer over and over again. It was so fucking fun. But little Dannet ruined it once again, so I had to escape. I climbed over some ladders and ran away.

Another bounty on my head, 200 gold. This will be fun.

##### **“Echo finds the cave.”**

I’ve decided. I will be staying in this cave in the meantime, while I wait for everyone to calm down. Caves mess with my noses, They have too many smells. So everyone in a while, I'd step out to grab some fresh air. I thought today was going to be no different, but someone came across me. I quickly pulled out my weapon, questioning their motives… When I pulled my weapon out making xem seem scared. I heavily questioned xem before reaching the conclusion that xe was just another dumb person. Well Alien, Echo did say xe was from the moon. Other than that, I knew xe could be useful. God how right I was. I told Echo the "truth" . My wonderful truth. I told xem I was wanted and framed for things I didn't do.

*"Bad guys are after me."*

Echo trusted me. What a fucking idiot. Xe even offered to let me live in xyr Town or nation. Whatever it was. Xe really trusted me, which was perfect. Arriving at Iuxum, it was interesting. Echo claimed the water was "magical". There were many old buildings, some roofs even caved in. I pitied Echo for living in such a rundown town, but at least it's better than living in a cave. I've found another toy, and a new place I can stay comfortable in.

##### **"Behind Bars Again."**

It was a decent day so far, both I and Echo were chatting in front of the house. Xe then headed to the farm while I stayed back… then it hit me. Dannets scent, why was he here? There were two other scents, a goblin and a human. Who cares about those two; I want to know why Dannets is here.

Dannet, with an Astonian police guard, and some goblin leader of a state. They all sat in the town meeting hall, they questioned Echo if xe had heard of me, and how much I was wanted for. While they asked, the guard got up and decided to check around. I know I should've run the moment he got out, but I was thinking about eating him; Would've been easy to kill him without alerting anyone. A zombie got in my way, I killed it quickly but it was too late…

*"HEY GET OVER HERE"*

Even more chasing, great. I ran for a while. Even the weird goblin man was chasing me, so I decided to play with him a tiny bit…

*"I eat your kind"*

*"AHGHHHHHHGHH"*

He screamed like crazy, what the hell is wrong with him. Crazy people like him don't need to be alive. Anyway, I had finally lost them, but they surrounded Echo, and threatened to kill xem. I needed to keep Echos' trust, So I surrendered. I know they'll help me escape, I even left them a note before and in any case this happens. Dannet and the Astonian Guard brought me into Astos, and put me in a cell. I hope Echo falls for this, or else I'm fucked.

##### **"Death Row Visit"**

I was thinking of all the food I could have once I'm out of this. The sounds of doors unlocking and the scent of human was getting stronger. Dannet arrived at the iron bars, and told me I had two days before my execution. And that he was being 'nice' and would allow me one visitor. I instantly said Echo. I needed to make sure Echo was a part of this. He had agreed then went to get Echo.

I hope to houra xe will come.

Dannet unlocked the door, letting Echo in.

"You have 2 minutes."

I was happy to see Echo.

I asked so many questions… Echo agreed to help me. In the two minutes we had, we came up with a code word, blue. Xe also slipped me an invisibility potion. The moment I said that word, was the moment xe was going to activate the spell that had us swap places. Everything was in Echos hands now.

##### **"The Great Escape."**

The day of the execution, a guard had brought me into a holding cell in some different building. I could hear the commotion of many different people and the sense of so many I knew. Today was one of the days I was feeling super scared, I never feel like this, I shouldn't feel like this. I was genuinely scared. I hate to admit it but I was worried Echo would find out exactly who I was and what I've actually done. Millions of thoughts in my head over and over again I was actually scared. I hate feeling fear but I know I have to feel fear. The walls were thick but they didn't fully block out the words of Mainard. It seems like he was giving a speech. I leaned my ear against the wall trying to listen to every little word the door suddenly opened and I was met to face to face with Dannet. I walked out and looked around quickly. I saw everybody there so many people wanted to see this. I even saw Aris.

*"Come here and lay on this."*

I looked up to see a huge guillotine, they were going to behead me. I obliged and layed down while looking up and seeing the sharp object right above. Dannet said I could have a few words. This was it, this is the moment of truth.

"This will never get old to me. Standing here, all eyes on me once again, I hope you guys are enjoying this. Glad to see some familiar faces. Even if it's the face of Cypress, the man who cut my arm off. Or my good friend Aris... Well, I hope to see you all soon, don't look too blue."

I held onto my potion, then I was teleported onto the roof. I drank the potion.

*"WHAT?!"*

*"Did she disappear??"*

Commotion filled the area, and I ran to the boat. I hopped in and rowed as fast as I could until I hit the other side of the body of water.

I am a free woman. *For now.*

##### **"Aris"**

The first person I thought of… Aris. I wanted to see them, so I snuck into Xadia with the knowledge that no one should be there. I waited in his home. He finally came up the stairs…

"Y-yo..why are you here.."

I apologized over and over again. I wanted to keep Aris as a friend. He said he didn't trust me. So I was finally honest for once…I told him the reason I tried to kill the king is because of what he did in the past. When he tortured me.

He agreed to help me, and that we'll meet up soon.

"I don't know how to feel, but your well-being still matters... To some extent."

"Thank you, Thank you."

I left knowing I could possibly savor something out of all of this.

##### **"Blinded."**

While heading into the forest, after talking with Aris I ran into an old friend. Dagger. I decided to try to end it. I kept hitting him over and over again, just fucking with him. It was so funny, He even stumbled onto the ground. I was thinking about what I should do with him, should I just kill him quickly and painlessly? I looked over at Dagger… He all of sudden cut his arm; which started bleeding out. I backed up. . .voilding poison was something I had never experienced, and I wasn't trying to. Dagger acted like a psycho cat?? He rushed me with his fangs out and chased me. I quickly ran the hell away from that, but this fucking bitch got me. His blood managed to get into my eye and it stung. Which made me stumble back…my vision blurred... I fucking ran again. I was out of there… I made it back to Luxum but my vision was bad. Everything was pretty blurry, I couldn't see far… I'm going to fucking kill dagger.

##### **“Embarrassment.”**

We all know the cycle of life, the big bad predator chases the little prey. All I was doing was chasing the prey, the weak shouldn’t walk this world. Although I admit I love chasing the weak, it's so fun. I was honestly hungry and pissed off. Otu, another feathern I’ve met, Tiny little scared guy who always seems to hide. I planned on eating him already, I was hungry and wanted something to enjoy. I was chasing the little bird when he decided to take refuge in Valentine's Domain. Otu paid for ‘protection’ I guess. See I didn’t really give a single fuck, I admit it, I knew Valentines was stronger than me, but I could care less if I die. Hunger just stuck in the back of my head, so I pushed and kept pushing.

I used my invisibility ring, which my Houra enchanted. What would I do without my god.. I felt the fear of Otu, he was being protected by Valentine, and this Angel I’d met before... Ethamia. I ran around the windows of the room Otu was in. Just kept on taunting everyone that was inside. It was fun…Until it wasn't. I got too close to the fire. While invisible I snuck into Valentine's huge home. Just giving Otu a few smacks for fun, I should’ve taken a bite out of him when I had the chance. I turned around ready to head outside again, but the moment I left the room, I saw the exit was blocked off. I shouldn’t have pushed too much.

“I see your potion has worn off,” Valentine spoke while staring straight at me. I hadn’t noticed it worn off. Valentine held his sword and shield pointed at me, seemed like he was ready to attack.

“Well, it seems it did.” I replied,

“Ain’t that awkward.” Said Ethamia. Who told her she could just speak?? She has no business in any of this. I hate people like that.

“10 Seconds,” Valentine said in a firm voice.

“What?” I was not expecting that.

“10 seconds to apologize to my guest.”

Well shit. I argued for a while. But ended up walking into the room where Otu was in shame. Oh Houra, I hate this fucking bird.

I stood in front of Otu and said that I was sorry. I thought that’d be the end of it. But I fucking guess that wasn't good enough. Because the most bullshit I’ve ever heard came out of his mouth, his tone and deminer completely changed.

***“Get on the ground and beg.”***

I was completely taken off guard. I was not expecting it at all.

“WHAT?”  I yelled.

***“You heard me get on the ground and beg”***

When he said it again I could just feel my blood boil. I was completely taken aback I was so fucking pissed. Valentine was just laughing in the background which made me, even more, angrier but I knew I couldn't do shit with him in the room. Right before I was going to apologize, Valentine left the room. I heard him speaking outside of another guest's room, this asshole was inviting them and asking them if they wanted to see I was so relieved when that person just didn't answer the room they must have been asleep. Valentine walked back inside the room and my moment of Shame has finally arrived. I wasn't going to give Otu all the happiness in the world I didn't get on the complete ground but I still did get on my knees… Kneeling down and looking Otu in the eyes I apologize and begged for forgiveness. I hated every single moment of it and I wanted to kill him right there I fucking hate him I'm going to kill him and I will not give up.

Fortunately, the moment was finally over and Valentine was leading me outside the room. I was once again knocked out cold.  I woke up to the angels' words,  and my mind was a little blurry I didn't remember much of one exactly I woke up but I had ended up somewhere next to another guest house,  I got up and looked at Ethamia, and with no word I ran off.

I honestly didn't run off too far, since my head was bleeding out. I was dazed and my head was throbbing. I sat down on the edge, leaning over cupping my hands into the Lake, and drank the water straight from my hands.  I was beyond pissed that I didn't know what to do…  strangely enough Ethamia seemed to have followed me.

“Oh, it's you” She spoke from a distance.

I looked over at Ethamia walking over, and she asked if I was okay which honestly confused me…but I just pushed that question away and answered it weirdly. I really hoped she wasn't here to torment me, I was too tired, but to my surprise, she sat behind me,  her knees over my shoulders. She placed her hands on my head moving aside my hair,  as confused as I was I didn't stop her.  I wasn't sure what she was going to do but I just let her…  all of a sudden my head stops throbbing I could tell that she just healed me  I looked over at her with a face full of confusion.

Honestly, we both talked for a while. About our pasts… For once I...Felt at peace. Although she did stand there watching everything… She's not that bad of a person. I think I like another person for once.

##### **“How to kidnap 101”**

I was very much in need of a drink, something strong. But the Tavern was closed, again. So I went to the 2nd choice, venting to someone whos something like me I guess. Kyne, a tall and skinny fae. He seemed alright.

He let me into his home, I sat down at his table and sighed. He knew something was off, I was a bit reluctant of telling him what happened… But I ended up telling him the story about how Circe Phoenix was humiliated. Thankfully not in front of many... Anyway, Kyne didn’t believe me.

“Wait, you’re not kidding??” He asked

I sighed, “No Kyne, this damn bird bitch made me get on the ground and beg for forgiveness.”

Kyne had gotten up, leading me to his way stone.

“We’re going to make Otu regret it.”

I smiled and followed.

We ended up in Valentine Domain, and Kyne ushered me away. I turned invisible and listened to what was going on. I couldn’t really see who was there, but by scent, I knew it was Valentine and Otu. Seemed like Otu's protection had finally worn out. Things seem to so far be going in my favor. Otu walked off into the forest behind Valentine's home, and Kyne followed him, seeming like he wanted to befriend him. I kept my distance but also followed.

Standing behind the bushed, Kyne dropped Otu something, that smelled like potions. I couldn’t wait any longer, as soon as my invisibility ended, I stepped into the light and out of the bushed. Wearing a huge smile on my face I stood in front of both Kyne and Otu. I could smell the fumes of fear radiating out of Otu, Oh Houra, fear smells so amazing. I love it.

Kyne then started cursing me out, making it seem like he hated me and was against me. I think he may have winked at me... I couldn't really see it. But I saw through his act and followed along. I had acted as if I left, while Kyne led Otu into his home.

Heading inside the home, Kyne had pushed Otu inside some basement, which he weirdly already had made. I jumped down after Otu, I couldn’t care less. The bird wasn't gonna do anything. I started insulting him when he pulled out his bow. I reminded him how thick my skin was, and how arrows don’t easily pierce my skin. I heard another splash behind me, and Kyne seemed to have followed down. I turned my head and boom. Just like that, I was out. His arrow exploded and Knocked me out.

##### **“I made it out.”**

My head throbbed continuously, and my stomach growled. Not knowing what day it was, not knowing how long it's been… I was tired. I could feel the little energy I had left, drip away. I had fallen unconscious, close to death.

*“Circe..?”*

*“I think she’s dead.”*

*“No, she’s breathing.”*

The voices echoed in my head. I recognized Kyne.. the other voice not at all. Gathering the rest of the little energy I had left, I opened my eye and slowly sat up. I saw the blurry yet famous colors gold and blue. Kyne stood in front of me, and so did some blue blob. Not sure who that was…

*“No fucking way your alive”* Kyne said stupidly. Almost as if I wasn't sitting up in front of him…

I tried to stand up, but ended up falling back against the wall, sitting back down. My head was throbbing, I couldn’t really fully understand what was going on. The blue guy ended up giving me food, it was ALOT of food, I have never eaten something so fast.

*“Who The…Who the fuck are you?” I questioned the blue guy*

*“Unimportant. Kyne, go up, place the ladders as you go please.”*

It had finally set in my mind that, I was actually getting the hell out of this pit of darkness. I feel like I’ve been in here for 10 years, even if it was probably a month ago that I got captured…

Kyne handed the blue guy a splash potion of something that made me lighter. I was confused about how I was going to climb up the ladders but…

The blue man then kneeled down, gesturing for me to get on his back. Fuck.

*“The big and famous cyclops get a piggyback ride.”*

*“Shut up Kyne.”* I sighed.

I got on the blue guy's back, and he began to climb up. I’ll admit, not one of my best moments… at least im getting the fuck out of here.

When we finally reached the top, it was night. I had never been so happy to feel the snow fall on me. For the first time, in a long time, I wanted to tear up. But I held it in, and let out a big sigh of relief. We escaped through a hole in the wall, and sailed away in the boat they arrived in.

##### **“Things to do.”**

We finally reached land, unsure of where exactly we were, but we got out of the boats and walked into a forest. I sat down against a tree and stared at the sky. While the blue blob was busy tying the boats up, Kyne came up to me and asked how the prison was. Where I sarcastically told him how ‘amazing’ it was.

*“So he just kept you in a pit and left you there for years?”*

*“Yeah, I, Pretty much….FOR YEARS?”* It took me a moment to realize, but Kyne just told me I was in there for years. WHAT. I was so confused. I heavily questioned what happened, and Kyne gladly filled me in on what happened.

Cypress was kidnapped by Mainard?? Azorc is in some giant robot’s holding cell ALONG with Mainard?? Oh, Houra. Everything has gone to shit. What the hell was happening? Also told me how Otu blinded them, which I found hilarious.

“I’m glad you’re out as well because now you can do what I needed you out for.” I stared at Mr. Popsicle and laughed in his face. Kyne made a deal with Mr. Popsicle, that I had to do something. As if.

“*You guys expect me to do something?”*

*“Yes. And It’s exactly what you do best.”* I looked at this guy as if he were an idiot. Did he expect me to just go cause chaos when Im weak??

He wanted me to cause “mayhem” Which just made me laugh in his face. He then proceeds to give me golden apples, bread, and plates of chicken. NOW he was talking!

*“You know what, I’ll do anything you want,”* I said while proceeding to shove the chicken in my mouth. IT WAS SO AMAZING.

I then changed the subject to Echo, I still had the letter xe sent me, and was curious. It seemed to spark something in Mr. Popsicle. He knew her, so I kept insisting and pushing on to know about Echo. That didn't really bring out a reaction so I did what I do best, lie.

*“My first act of Chaos will be to hurt and hunt Echo.”*

*“What.”* The tone in his voice changed. He even pulled out his weapon! This guy is fucking hilarious. I told him to calm down and that there was no need to have his weapon out since I was just lying. so I then by chance came up with the great idea of negotiating,  I told him in order for me to go ahead and create chaos so precious Iuxum can be void of all and any attention I only wanted to meet Echo.  after a little bit of back and forth, he said he'll do what he can.  now what I can do is sit back, plan, wait and watch.  before I do all that there's one person I need to visit... Aris.

##### **“Aris, My Dearest.”**

I walked along the path to The Crows Nest. I know I shouldn't be walking around like nothing, but I was too tired. I wanted to see Aris, I thought about him so much. I care about him so much… I’m not even sure why. I walked up the stairs to his door, I was going to knock, then Otus' scent hit me. I wasn’t in the mood of him hiding away from me, so I just quietly opened the door and entered Aris' home. I could hear both Aris and Otu speaking. I walked towards the ladders and began to climb, with every creak the ladder let out, the more my stomach turned. Once I got up the ladders, I instantly looked at Aris. I felt so emotional, I wrapped my arm around Aris tightly…

“Circe…? Where have you been”

I backed up and smiled. I explained the situation to him. It felt so nice speaking to Aris, that I had completely forgotten that Otu was standing there. I turned to face him. He spoke about the whole mess, Mainard being kidnapped and shit like that. I honestly wasn't paying much attention… I kept thinking about how much I wanted to kill him. He put me in jail.. And I was supposed to be all buddy buddy?? I sighed, then took a glance at him. He seemed awfully nervous, well I did try to kill him many times.. I wasn't trying to make Aris suspicious in the slightest, I took out my sword, slowly placing it on the table. I explained to him that I meant no harm, he followed my lead and placed his weapon down too. I kept a knife hidden on me just in case, I couldn’t trust Otu. After a few quiet awkward moments, Otu invited me to speak privately, although hesitant I agreed. We walked over to the shop next door, it was a confusing conversation. It was the first time, We weren't fighting, or well I was chasing him. We talked about the prison and such, but other than that, nothing important and or interesting.

After all that, I spoke to Aris some more. Speaking about my new arm hes been working on. But the day ended on a nice note. It was peaceful, I enjoyed spending time with Aris. Even if it was for a little.

## Personality Traits

Circe is known for being very blunt. She is a rude person; despite being relatively rude, she can also be nice. She doesn't admit it, but she enjoys helping people out, although very rarely. Circe has minor anger issues, she doesn't get mad too easily, but when she gets mad, most people never live on to tell the tale. There have been times when Circe has made friends, but she has a lot of difficulty opening up to people. She can be a secretive person. Circe is also known for being nosey; she watches people's every move and takes mental notes of how a certain person acts. Circe's personality goes a different path when she's hungry. She will become even blunter and will ask many questions. She can control it relatively okay, but she will slip up while speaking since her mind's only objective is food.