East Kingdom, Present Day
1st Day, Royal Dungeon
The next morning, Camilly was woken up by the sound of that thick, heavy dungeon door creaking open, the girl slowly opened her eyes and without any enthusiasm whatsoever stared at the slim feminine figure walking in, last night the brunette had fallen into a deep, exhausted sleep right after crying for hours straight, her body's fragile state had also helped a lot with that.
As soon as she saw who it was that had entered the dungeon, Camilly looked away to the floor, her facial expression was completely neutral and the girl kept repeating internally to herself that she wasn't going to fall for that woman's provocations, she wouldn't give that manipulative witch the satisfaction, because that was exactly her goal in coming down into that dungeon, to torment Camilly.
– Good morning girl. – the witch smiled stopping right in front of Camilly – So then? How was your first night in your new room? – Ravenna asked in that sarcastic tone of hers.
Camilly didn't respond to Ravenna's provocation, the girl kept her head down and her expression stayed neutral, the older woman stared at her with one eyebrow raised, after all that wasn't the reaction she had expected from the girl, not after she had killed her two friends and locked her up in a dirty, dark dungeon.
– Oh you don't want to talk to me? – the witch asked with a teasing smile, she held the girl's face with one hand and lifted it making her look at her – Are you upset because I killed your little friends? – Ravenna asked ironically.
Camilly clenched her jaw trying to contain her rage and remained silent, the girl stared at Ravenna still with that neutral expression of hers, that made the older woman smile widely as she realized the brunette's strategy of ignoring her.
– You're trying to make me leave, is that it? Do you really think I'm going to get bored just because you're ignoring me? – she asked letting out a sarcastic laugh – Oh child, that just makes things more fun, because that way... – she dragged her nose along the entire length of Camilly's neck and then brought her mouth close to the girl's ear – I can pull a word out along with every single part of your body. – Ravenna whispered in the younger one's ear in that intimidating way of hers.
The girl felt her insides tremble but remained neutral, she didn't care what Ravenna would do to her, all Camilly could think about was her friends being killed right in front of her, no form of torture that the witch could subject her to would hurt more than that, her soul was already too battered for her to feel anything they might do to her body.
– You know... – Ravenna started when she noticed that the girl wouldn't react to just threats – I thought you'd be more angry than in shock right now, I thought that as soon as I walked through that door you'd scream and threaten to kill me, especially considering that... – the witch stared at her with a malicious smile, Camilly's gaze stayed on the floor even though the older woman was forcing her face up – Madson was pregnant. – Ravenna said.
Right at that moment Camilly felt her breath get stuck in her throat, the girl lifted her gaze and stared at Ravenna completely shocked.
– W-What? – Camilly asked still not believing what she had just heard.
Ravenna smiled satisfied seeing that she had gotten what she wanted, the girl's attention was now completely focused on her.
– That's exactly what you just heard. – the woman let go of the girl's face and ran her hand through her own hair in that casual way of hers – Right before you burst into the hall I noticed she was pregnant, I could feel that there were two hearts beating inside the same body, I have to admit I was surprised, hadn't they told you that wonderful news yet? – Ravenna asked staring at Camilly with an evil smile on her face.
Camilly felt her head spin and her heart beat even faster, again hate and pain flooded her completely, she stared at Ravenna with a murderous look, the irises of her eyes were already reddish again, the girl pulled at the chains that held her arms up trying to break free and get her hands on Ravenna, but it was useless, she was completely trapped.
– I'm going to kill you you wretched bitch! – Camilly screamed angrily again trying to break free from the chains, Ravenna laughed out loud.
– Oh yes! That's the reaction I was waiting for. – the witch said with a sadistic smile on her face – I think now we can really start talking for real. – Ravenna said in that animated way of hers.
Ravenna stepped forward getting even closer to the girl, she brought her hand to the girl's face and traced her jawline with her fingertips not even caring when Camilly pulled away from her touch.
– I'll be kind to you, since you've proven you're not completely useless, you even managed to hit me during our fight. – the older woman put her index finger under the girl's chin and lifted it – So I'll give you a more favorable option, it's simple, you admit your defeat and bow before me, and I'll let you go and allow you to return to your normal routine here in the Castle, very generous of me, don't you think? – Ravenna said letting go of Camilly and walking over to an old wooden table that was in the place.
– Go to hell! – Camilly exclaimed angrily while watching the witch laugh still with her back turned to her.
Ravenna shook her head and picked up a black box that was on top of the table, the woman turned back to Camilly and walked towards her, she placed the box on top of a chair that was nearby, then she stared at Camilly with a smile on her face.
– Why do you keep fighting? You already know you've lost. – the witch roughly held the girl's face and brought it close to hers – Come on girl, don't make things harder for yourself, no one's coming here to save you, so why don't you just give up already? – Ravenna stared at Camilly with one eyebrow raised – Oh, don't tell me you actually think someone's going to get you out of here? Would the person you're waiting for be Freya by any chance? – the woman laughed letting go of the girl and shaking her head – Poor foolish child, Freya gave me permission to bring you here and teach you a lesson, didn't you know? – the older one asked in that fake way of hers.
– You're lying! – she shouted indignantly – Freya wouldn't do that to me, she... – Camilly was cut off by Ravenna's sarcastic laugh.
– Are you sure about that? Let me guess... – Ravenna stood in front of the girl and put her hand on her own chin while pretending to think – You told Freya everything you saw in the magic mirror, you said I was responsible for killing her child and her boyfriend, she was devastated and refused to believe your words, right after that you two fought and then you went to the royal hall which is where everything happened. – she stared at the girl with a sarcastic smile – Am I right, aren't I? – Ravenna asked.
– That doesn't matter... – the girl whispered uncomfortable with the fact that Ravenna had perfectly described everything that had happened – Freya wouldn't allow you to bring me here, and she wouldn't let what you did to Sam and Madson slide! – Camilly said trying to stay confident.
– You're very hopeful girl, that's almost adorable... – the woman smiled ironically – But you're wrong, Freya completely agreed with everything I did, she even praised me for putting those two in their place, I admit at first she hesitated, but she soon agreed with me that you needed to be punished for daring to attack me. – Ravenna said in that manipulative way of hers, she smiled when she saw Camilly's gaze waver.
– I-I don't believe you... I trust Freya. – Camilly said still trying to stay firm despite feeling a little hesitant inside.
– Believe whatever you want. – Ravenna shrugged – It took me many years to get Freya in line, to show her who really gives the orders around here, to make her submit to me, did you really think a brat like you would make her rebel against her own sister? – the Witch asked sarcastically, even though Ravenna knew the truth about what happened after Camilly lost consciousness, she wasn't about to say it, after all, why tell the truth when you can use it to your advantage?
– It doesn't matter what you say. – the girl stared at her with a serious expression – You can try to fool me with your psychological games, you can torture me or even kill me, I don't care, any of those things would be better than having to bow down to someone like you. – Camilly said without any fear.
The Witch stared at her with a wide smile, she opened the black box that was on the chair and soon revealed what was inside it, Camilly swallowed hard seeing the knives, needles and scissors that were inside, Ravenna picked up one of the scissors and stared at the girl with a sadistic smile on her face.
– Well you've made your choice, I have to admit I'm anxious to start our little game. – the Witch approached the younger one and stopped in front of her, she thought for a few seconds and then smiled – But before we start... – the woman raised one of her hands showing the fake claw on her index finger, she brought the sharp metal close to the girl's face and made a small cut on her cheek – To return the little gift you left on my face yesterday. – Ravenna said with a smile on her face.
Camilly stared at her with rage, she didn't even care about the uncomfortable burning on her face, all that went through the young brown-haired girl's mind was how cruel Ravenna was, and how she would kill her as soon as she got free from those chains, the girl felt her heart boil from the burning hate that dominated her, she felt as if a monster had woken up inside her, she wondered if that was the darkness that Freya talked about, because at that moment, Camilly felt thirst, thirst for blood.
– Go to hell. – the girl repeated slowly while staring at Ravenna without any fear whatsoever.
Ravenna smiled and approached the girl, she brought the scissors close to the girl's body and started cutting her shirt, Camilly frowned confused and tried to move away from the woman, but the Witch didn't allow her to pull back and held the girl by the neck keeping her still, as soon as she finished cutting the piece of clothing completely, the older woman removed the rags that remained from the girl's body, leaving Camilly half-naked from the waist up, then Ravenna let go of the girl's neck and put the scissors back in the box, she smiled excitedly.
– That's better, I want to see the marks I'm going to leave on your body. – the Witch said in that disturbing way of hers – Now we can really start playing for real... – she picked up a small blade from inside the box and turned back to Camilly – Your last chance girl, once I start, I'm not going to stop until you beg me to. – Ravenna warned in that confident tone of hers.
– Well, then I have nothing to say, except... – the girl smiled sarcastically staring at the older one – Go to hell, bitch. – Camilly spat at Ravenna.
The Witch opened a sadistic smile and without another word, dragged the blade across the skin of the girl's abdomen making a large but not too deep cut, Camilly squeezed her eyes shut and clenched her jaw to hold back the scream of pain that wanted to escape, she wasn't about to let Ravenna hear her screams so easily.
– Oh yes, this is going to be more fun than I imagined. – Ravenna said letting out a malicious laugh when she noticed that Camilly hadn't even let out a scream – Let's see how long you can stay silent. – the Witch said dropping the blade dirty with the girl's blood.
Ravenna pulled the girl by the waist and dragged the tip of her nose along her neck, she brought her mouth close to the girl's ear and started lightly dragging the metal claw across the younger one's abdomen making Camilly shiver from the disgusting sensation.
– Do you want to know why I use this metal claw on my finger? – the Witch asked close to the girl's ear, when Camilly didn't answer she continued – When the Kingdom of Branca was still under my command, I used this claw to cut open my prey and rip out their hearts, right after that I would eat them along with a nice glass of wine... – the woman let out a sadistic laugh and started dragging the claw upwards placing it on Camilly's chest, right where her heart was – I wonder what your heart must taste like... – Ravenna smiled against Camilly's ear when she heard her swallow hard – But since I can't find out yet, I'll settle for just hearing your screams. – the older one said before sinking the claw into the girl's shoulder.
Camilly couldn't hold back the scream of pain this time, the girl threw her head back and squeezed her eyes shut tightly while feeling Ravenna twist the claw in her shoulder, when the Witch seemed to get tired of pushing the claw even deeper into the girl's skin, she pulled it out without the slightest bit of care and moved away from the younger one, Camilly breathed deeply and let her head fall forward again, damn that had hurt a lot, the girl thought.
– Now that's music to my ears... – The Witch turned to Camilly and put the blood-covered claw in her own mouth, she sucked the metal and smiled seeing the girl shudder and try to move back – Your taste isn't so bad. – Ravenna said sarcastically.
– Go to hell. – Camilly repeated the same phrase, even if this time not as firmly.
– Now I see why Freya chose you as her little pet... – Ravenna approached the girl and put her finger on the freshly opened wound on her shoulder, she pressed her finger making Camilly scream again – You don't give up easily, it's fun taming you. – the Witch said ironically.
– When I get out of here... – the girl lifted her head and stared at her – I'm going to kill you. – Camilly said seriously while looking deep into Ravenna's eyes, her eyes were almost completely red, like they had never been before.
Ravenna smiled seeing the girl's eyes, the change in their color and the mark on Camilly's collarbone had caught her attention from the very beginning, so she had researched it, it didn't take long for her to find the answer, after all she was knowledgeable about magic, and the answer she found had certainly pleased her a lot.
– Even if that happens, I'll have already won. – Ravenna smiled seeing that the girl hadn't understood – Because once I die... – the Witch brought her face close to Camilly's and stared deeply at her – I'll have left something much worse than me in this world. – the woman said with a smile on her face.
Camilly somehow felt her insides tremble at Ravenna's words, she didn't know why, but that had left a very bad feeling in her chest, before the girl could ask anything, the Witch punched her stomach hard making Camilly spit a little blood on the floor.
Even a bit dazed, Camilly managed to see Ravenna picking up another object from the box, this time it was a thick, sharp iron needle, the girl watched the Witch grab one of the torches on the dungeon wall and put the needle over the fire, as soon as the iron turned red from the heat, the woman dropped the torch and came towards her, Camilly's eyes widened and she struggled trying to break free from the chains, but it was all in vain, Ravenna just smiled even more and positioned herself behind her.
– This is going to hurt a little bit. – Ravenna said before putting the tip of the needle on the girl's back and starting to drag it along the entire length of it, cutting and burning at the same time.
Camilly screamed loudly from the pain and arched her back trying to escape the hot iron, which didn't help much since Ravenna pulled her back close and pressed the needle even harder into her skin, this went on until the moment the girl couldn't take the pain anymore and passed out, leaving her body held up only by the chains that bound her to the ceiling, when she noticed the girl was unconscious, Ravenna snorted bored and let her body go, she walked to the box and threw the needle inside, then she positioned herself in front of the younger one and analyzed her carefully.
– I think I got a little too carried away for the first day. – Ravenna said letting out a nasal laugh, she thought for a few seconds and then shrugged – I'll come back tomorrow to continue our game. – the older one said to the unconscious girl before turning her back and walking out of the dungeon.
When the dungeon door closed completely, Camilly slowly opened her eyes and breathed out sharply while feeling her back burn intensely.
She had gotten out of hours straight of pure torture, at least for that day.
2nd Day, Royal Dungeon
– Ah! – Camilly screamed for what seemed like the tenth time in a row feeling the burning friction of the leather whip against her back.
Ravenna laughed maliciously seeing the girl arch her back as soon as the whip hit her, she stopped the whipping for a few minutes just to appreciate her work, Camilly's back was covered in reddish marks from every possible angle, the Witch had been there torturing the girl for a good while, that was noticeable from the marks that were spread across her body.
– So then? Feeling like giving up yet? – Ravenna asked stopping in front of Camilly, she had a wide smile on her face and seemed to be having the time of her life, and in fact, she was.
Camilly lifted her head and stared at her while breathing deeply trying to ease the pain in her body, the girl had a tired expression and felt her strength slowly fading from inside her, but that still wasn't enough to make her surrender.
– G-Go to hell. – the girl said still breathing heavily.
Ravenna shook her head and smiled hearing the girl's response, she summoned one of her black claws and made it wrap around Camilly's body, the Witch tilted her head to the side while analyzing the girl.
– You're pretty stubborn, but you'll give in eventually. – Ravenna said before starting to squeeze Camilly's body making her bones creak.
– Go to hell... ah! – Camilly screamed feeling as if her bones were being crushed, and at that moment they really were.
Ravenna squeezed her for a while longer and then rolled her eyes before letting her go, she approached Camilly and held her face by the chin, the Witch shook her head and clicked her tongue as if scolding her.
– Come on girl, we've been doing this all day, just give up already. – Ravenna said staring at her with disdain.
Camilly was silent for a few seconds just staring at her with rage, the girl smiled slightly for a few seconds before spitting a little blood directly onto Ravenna's face, the woman automatically let her go and took a few steps back while wiping her own face.
– Go to hell, bitch. – Camilly said with a tired, sarcastic smile on her face.
– Oh yeah, now you've made me angry, brat. – Ravenna said with a serious expression, she again threw her black claw at Camilly and made it wrap around the girl's left shoulder, it wasn't long before a pop was heard along with a loud, piercing scream of pain.
Ravenna smiled sadistically while unwrapping her claw from Camilly's now dislocated shoulder, the girl grunted in pain and stood on her tiptoes so her arm wouldn't suffer too much pressure, she breathed deeply while keeping her eyes closed trying to make some of that stabbing pain go away.
– Well it's already late, I worked hard today so I'm going to go to my room and have a great night's sleep. – Ravenna turned her back to the girl and started walking out of the dungeon – You better not put too much pressure on that shoulder, otherwise it'll be impossible to put it back in place. – the Witch said with a malicious smile, she turned to Camilly a few seconds before leaving the place – Have a good night, child. – the woman said ironically before finally leaving the dungeon.
Camilly groaned in pain and forced her feet up again, all her muscles ached and her legs were starting to cramp, but she couldn't afford to weaken, not with her shoulder in that state, that would certainly be a very long night.
– P-Please... Someone get me out of here... – Camilly whispered alone in that dark dungeon, but deep down she knew, she knew that no one would get her out of there.
3rd Day, Royal Dungeon
The next day, Ravenna casually entered the dungeon, soon she was met with the sight of a completely tired and weak Camilly, the girl was thinner, the visible parts of her body were covered in wounds, but even so she remained on her tiptoes preventing her shoulder from suffering more pressure.
– Well well... – Ravenna approached the girl with a provocative smile – If it isn't you actually managing to stay standing all this time? – the woman stared at her a bit surprised – Was last night enough to make you think better? – the Witch asked in that conceited way of hers.
Camilly lifted her head with difficulty and stared at the woman in front of her, her eyes could barely stay open, she breathed with difficulty and used her last remaining strength to stay on her tiptoes.
– G-Go... To hell... – the girl whispered almost without any strength.
Ravenna's smile faded as soon as she heard Camilly's words, she couldn't believe it, no one could even resist one day of her tortures, so how could this simple girl last all this time and still not bow before her?
– You're really not going to give up... – the Witch said surprised, she really thought that after making the girl spend the whole night tied up with a dislocated shoulder she would give up and bow, but strangely that didn't happen – Look at yourself, one more day and you'll be dead, why don't you just give up?! – Ravenna shouted irritated stopping in front of the girl – Do you think I'm going to let you die before you surrender to me? No, no, not at all you insolent girl! Soldiers! – the woman called loudly so that the soldiers outside the dungeon could hear her.
It wasn't long before two men entered the dungeon and stared at her waiting for an order, Ravenna stared at them with a serious expression.
– Untie the girl and hold her up, be careful with her left shoulder, it's out of place. – the Witch ordered, soon the men carefully untied Camilly and held her standing just as the blonde had commanded – Now... – Ravenna approached the girl and held her shoulder, a pop echoed through the room along with a strangled scream from Camilly, the older one had put her shoulder back in place – Consider that a favor. – the woman said in that sarcastic tone of hers – You two, take her to the main hall and I'll join you soon, let's see if you'll keep up this attitude this time, child. – Ravenna said with a malicious smile on her face.
The Witch turned her back on Camilly and the soldiers and then headed out of the dungeon, Ravenna left the castle basement and walked calmly through the narrow hallway where the rooms were, as soon as she reached a specific door, beautiful with hand-carved details, she smiled and opened the room's door, everything inside was dark, the large double bed located in the middle of the place was empty, then Ravenna's gaze fell upon a figure that was curled up in an isolated corner of the room, the person was sitting on the floor hugging their own knees while trembling slightly, when she realized that the door had been opened after so long, the female figure lifted her head and stared at the blonde woman who looked at her with a wide smile on her face.
– Your punishment is over, Little Sister.