A Shadowlander's Dream: Book Two - Policy of Love
By Kathryn K Williams
Chapter Forty-seven
Kris slowly dragged her feet up the Western Dorm’s front stairs and pushed through its doors. The moment she entered the lobby she could feel the heavy tension that hung in the air. Natalie was the first to approach her.
“Kris? What happened?” Natalie urgently inquired.
Kris’s eye set upon Jessica curled up against the wall and she shook her head dismally, “I don’t want to talk about it.”
“Did you and Jessica really...?” Natalie began to ask when she saw the hurt look in Kris’s eyes, “Oh geez...” Natalie ran a hand through her hair.
“Where’s Jenn?” Kris inquired, glancing around the lobby.
“She went to her room with Tanya and Cherilyn.” Natalie explained, “They look rather miffed at you.”
Kris dropped into a nearby couch and covered her face with her hands, “She hates me for sure now.” She remarked hopelessly
Amy stepped out of the office with a broom in hand and spotted Kris, “Kris!” She leaned the broom against the wall and rushed over to the girl, “Are you alright?” She inquired, “I hear things did not go too well.”
“You could say that.” Kris replied with a nervous laugh, “I feel like someone just shot me through the heart.”
“Give her some time.” Natalie assured, “She might turn around.”
“Or she will hate me forever.” Kris remarked placing her hand upon her forehead, “And I would not blame her. God if only Carey had not stuck her nose in things. I want to strangle that girl.” She stated through her clenched teeth.
“Who is Carey anyways?” Natalie inquired sitting next to Kris.
“She is one of the Sisters of Death.” Amy stated, letting out a deep sigh.
“A Death Sister?” Natalie exclaimed, “What kind of sister would attack an innocent girl?”
“There are nine Sisters of Death living in the Hall of Candles.” Amy began to explain; “Each is responsible for guiding a certain type of soul back to Death’s Corridor. The oldest being Julie, followed by Morrigan, then Brenna, Grania, Gwen, Angelina, Kris, Keelia and the youngest of them all is Carey. Their father, The Meanderer, determines their paths based upon the first ten years of their lives.” She sat down upon a couch and noticing she had everyone’s attention continued her explanation, “For instance Morrigan is in charge of those that have died during wars, while Angelina deals with those who have commit suicide.”
“Geez.” Natalie muttered, “That doesn’t sound like a fun job.” She turned to Kris, “What souls were you in charge of?” She inquired curiously.
“Children...” Kris stated dismally.
Natalie winced, “Hell, how could you handle something like that?”
“I didn’t...” Kris replied sadly, “You just hope that they understand before having to take them to their last resting place.”
Sensing Kris’s distress Amy continued her tale, “Carey was in charge of those who died by murderous intent. She dealt with some of the more stubborn souls, the ones who are not even aware of their death and would fight to stay on earth. Being the youngest Carey understood her role as little as the souls she recovered. After a time she started to see death as simply a game and souls were points. She started to manipulate people and cause them to commit murders for her so she could gain more souls then her sisters and did so with malicious delight.”
“A death angel killing people.” Alyson breathed, “Now there is a nightmare I would not like to face.”
“Jenn just did.” Kris remarked flatly, leaning back against the sofa and staring at the ceiling, “I should have known she would come after me in some manner. I just never thought she would go after Jenn.”
“Why would she want to hurt you?” Natalie inquired, growing increasingly more interested in this tale.
Kris set her eyes upon Natalie, “Because I was the one who tore off her wings and banished her from the Hall of Candles.” She stated coldly.
Something about the look in Kris’s eyes sent a shiver across Natalie’s spine, “Y... you did that to your own sister?” She inquired nervously, suddenly worried about getting on Kris’s wrong side.
“She is no sister of mine.” Kris snarled.
“Isn’t that the same way your family is treating you?” Natalie asked cynically, “You treat family like they are disposable.”
Kris jumped to her feet and towered over Natalie, “She killed people for fun. She even tried to kill Jenn, when all I did was fall in love.” She growled at the girl, “We are not the same. Never suggest such a thing ever again.”
Amy leapt to her feet and pulled Kris back, “Kris, you need to calm down a little.” She ordered.
“Calm down!!” Kris shouted, “How am I supposed to calm down? Jenn is nearly murdered and Natalie is accessing me of being the same as her. I am nothing like Carey. What about Alyson then?” She pointed at the girl angrily, “Her brother helped Carey, does that make her an insane murder too?”
Alyson cringed at the assault and Natalie came to her aid, “Don’t shout at her. What’s wrong with you lately?” She asked coldly, “First you treat Jenn badly then you start attacking everyone around you. If this is how you treat your friends then I don’t want to be one.”
“Fine!” Kris pushed Amy off and stormed out of the room, “I don’t need any of you anyway.” She pushed the door opened with enough force to cause it to bang against the wall before slamming shut.
“Well that didn’t go well.” Amy said, shaking her head.
“Kris!!” Jessica started after the girl only to have Amy stop her.
“No, leave her.” Amy dismally instructed, “She needs to cool off first before she can think rationally.” Amy rubbed her forehead in distress, “I wish Sophia was here...”
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To be Continued . . .
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Note: The world of the Shadowlands, Its stories, Characters and ideas are a copyright of Kathryn K Williams.
This story is based upon my manga of the same name. If you wish to view art from this series please visit my deviant arts site at: http://shinigami-shimai.deviantart.com/
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