A/N: Super late update I know… But I actually have a busy life people. Not helping that schoolwork, tests, quizzes, plus our NCAE… Well you get the picture. Plus my classmates have been getting on my nerve lately, not helping with my inspiration AT ALL. Also; I have been so busy with my Cosplay Plans, Commission Plans, etc.
So... FORGIVE ME! OTL
Declaimer: As you can guess this is a FANfic; so of course I own nothing except for the storyline, the idea, and my own characters.
"Pandora Hearts" and all related characters © Jun Mochizuki
[Chapter 3]
Troubled Hearts
Sam's POV:
It was a cold, crisp night.
Way past 11:00; I sat on my bed, reading the book I've read over a thousand times already.
I couldn't help it... It has been with me since I was young.
It was the only thing that reminded me of my past.
The only thing... keeping me from forgetting who I was in the past.
"And so he came for her, eyes shining amidst the pitch black darkness of night...
He looked into her eyes. Sorrow-filled crystals of blue were what he saw.
She rushes to him, arms reaching out for something she couldn't reach... Everything was like a dream to her...-"
"You should be asleep by now..." I removed my gaze from the book only to find two dark pink eyes looking back at me, the deranged wicked gaze that refuses to fade even as the years past.
"Good evening Charlotte... " I greeted her nonchalantly, "Ever heard of knocking...?"
"Stop being so smug, you're still a Baskerville! I'm only checking up on you~" she replied as she sat on my bed before crossing her legs in a seductive manner, "To make sure you don't forget where your loyalties lie..."
I closed the book before tossing it at her; unfortunately she had managed to dodge it only by moving her head slightly aback. She smirked as her gaze was fixed on me once again.
"I will not rest until Jack Bezarius' soul burns in the very deep depths of hell, forgiveness is not an option. Even if it comes to this... I will turn my back on the Earric family, Pandora, and everyone else in order to achieve what I- what wehave been trying to finish all those years ago..."
Charlotte smirked in a frightening manner; the insanity in her eyes scared even me.
This woman... Was a witch.
"Good girl Sam..." she purred before slowly getting up, "That's a good little girl~"
"Don't place me in same ranks as that brat Lily... I am not a child." I replied before glaring at her direction, watching her as she made her way towards my window.
I heard her chuckle before turning to face me one last time, "Lily won't like that comment...~"
"Good." I replied before proceeding to lie down on my bed, pulling the covers up along the way. "Sleep well Charlotte..."
A small giggle followed by a quick peck on my forehead, and soon enough; she was gone.
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"Don't let your heart succumb to its desires Samantha, remember what you're really here for..."
I couldn't sleep.
Charlotte's words echoed, not only in my mind, but also within my heart.
I had already known, deep down inside I did.
My life was not of value, it was not mine to keep.
Soon, very soon; my life will be lost.
This... was my destiny.
The moment I was given life in this world; I knew that I would have to give it up sooner or later.
"My destiny... was to die."
I felt the tears fall as I whispered those five words, it was the truth yet it pierced my heart like a poisoned dagger.
Life goes on.
I've realized that long ago.
I was not meant to love another, nor to live for another.
My life is like a sick fairy tale...
The only sad thing is...
… There's no happy ending.
"We are alive now for one reason and one reason alone... To avenge Glen-sama!"
I carefully unbuttoned my shirt, exposing my bare chest whilst doing so.
Grazing my fingers over the scar I had received long ago, memories of times well-forgotten came back to me.
Hot, fresh tears began to fall again.
The sorrow that I dare not recall came back, the painful past that which I refuse to live through again is slowly repeating itself right in front of my eyes.
It pained me greatly, but there was no turning back now.
My fate was sealed the moment Jack Bezarius walked into our lives.
My days are slowly growing shorter, and soon I shall part from this world.
But there is one thing I do not understand...
… Why do I feel so cold?
"Oh yeah... " I haven't realized that I had forgotten to button up my shirt.
Done.
But...
… I still feel cold.
And the tears... refuse to stop falling.
[End of POV]
Lara's POV:
"Eliza Nightray is indeed alive...I saw the girl myself."
12:00 midnight. The cold winds played as I stood there on the balcony, my gaze firmly set on the twinkling stars and the shining moon in the night sky above me.
But my thoughts... were somewhere else.
I'm worried about Gil...
He's been restless ever since Break broke the news to him.
I've been away for such a long time... I feel so clueless! Not knowing anything about what Gil must have gone through, all alone.
"Lara...? What are you still doing up...?" I turned around, only to find my dear friend by the doorway.
"Gil!"
Sleep-deprived golden irises gaze into my sapphire ones as he spoke; "It's the middle of the night...!"
"I couldn't sleep..." I replied before shifting my gaze back towards the sky above me, "I was thinking about... what... Break had said..."
I listened as his footsteps drew closer and soon enough a warm jacket was draped over me. Gill stood next to me, a reassuring smile gracing his features.
"Is it true...?" I asked as I pulled the jacket closer, seeking it's warmth now as the winds grew colder. "That she... you know...-"
"I thought it was... But I never, not even in my wildest dreams, would have ever expected Vince to lie to me..." the smile was soon replaced with sorrow as he spoke, "Especially about someone so important..."
"Gil..."
"Anyway, you better get some sleep... It's late and-"
"OIE SEAWEED-HEAD! I'M HUNGRY!"
"Shhh...! Alice! You're disturbing a moment between them-"
"SHUT UP OZ! I WANT MEAT!"
Both Gil and I sighed; some things around here just never change.
He chuckled as I giggled soon after, and after bidding each other (as well as Oz and Alice, who Gil did have to drag back to their quarters) a good night, off to bed we went.
Tomorrow was a big day…
…For all of us.
Tomorrow was the day...
… We finally meet Elizabeth Nightray.
[End of POV]
[A/N:] don't know when you'll get the next chapter, but I promise to work on it as soon as I possibly can. If school would let me that is…