Been trying to figure out how I want this to end, I'm open to any suggestions!
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Groaning as you wake up, the soft blanket feeling both like heaven and a prison as you sit up, the knocking at your bedroom door becomes more persistent.
The pounding sounding more and more like gunshots, shuffling out of bed, slipping on the satin robe that is hanging on the desk chair.
"I'm coming! Calm down, shit." Slightly stumbling your way to the door, you open it to see the headmaid, she gasps as she looks you over and rushes in, waving you back while doing so.
"Goodness ma'am! I thought the new maids were making up a fib last night when they said they heard you!"
Having been pushed back further into your room, the body mirror shows the horrors that fell upon you last night.
Bite marks, bruises, and claw marks covered your body.
"I didn't realize..can you help me cover this up Raina?"
Turning your head to look at her, she smiles with a strange understanding and squeezes your arm softly.
"Of course dear, I'll go grab the spare med kit and makeup."
She walks to the bathroom, you take a seat at the desk while you wait, undoing the robe and look over your body.
The marks had blossom overnight it seems, strangely it looks like a work of art to you, granted-
You always did believe marks of any kind looked beautiful.
Hearing Raina walk back in, you stop tracing the marks that you were absent-mindedly touching, the sting of pain being a familiar comfort.
Not in the self-harm way, more in the medical and scientific way.
Leaning back, you let Raina do her magic, she had to deal with covering marks from your siblings partners long before you.
Sucking in a breath as she hits a couple painful spots, deeper scratches on your hips, she looks up with concern.
"Dear, you're not- I mean."
"No Raina, it was fully consensual. I just didn't realize how far he went"
She sighs and closes the kits, you help her stand up with you and walk with her to the closest
"I will grab something modest but doesn't immediately alarm your uncle."
She's been with your family for years, much longer then you can remember, basically your aunt.
She has gray hair that still have the remnants of the beautiful black it used to be, her green eyes have softened over the years but are still as sharp as you remember. Her crowsfeet is more noticeable, her smile still warm and inviting.
She refused to retire, now just supervising the new maids, taking care of you when you visit and, taking care of your aunt, you remember when your aunt first got sick.
You couldn't stop crying and she told you of her life before meeting your aunt, how she dealt with an abusive father and a mother who died protecting her, how she found a new family with yours.
How she too felt scared, but she knew she wasn't alone, your aunt eventually got better for a while.
You come out of your small daydream as a piece of clothing was shoved into your arms, a beautiful maroon dress that hits your knees, long belle sleeves and a neckline that stopped just below the base of your neck.
She shoos you off, heading towards the small jewelry box on the desk, you slip on the dress, being careful of the makeup and patch work.
Turning to look in the mirror, you brush off the invisible dust on the dress skirt. Seeing Raina in the corner of your eye, walk behind you to slip a thick black velvet choker with a matching maroon gem hanging off of a black chain around your neck.
"Perfect, beautiful as always."
"Thank you Raina, let my uncle know I'll be down in a moment"
She steps out, closing the door softly behind her.
Sighing, you gently touch the fabric, trying to memorize the soft feeling. The gem the rested against your skin felt cool, a nice contrast to the heat your feeling from earlier.
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The familiar beige and red halls still smell like the cinnamon candles that are placed on every side table under the windows, the red and gold carpet is as soft and vibrant like they just got it.
The white marble stairs greet you as you approach the main entry, you can hear your own steps echo as you walk down the stairs.
Seeing your uncle on the phone, he looks irritated, his expression relaxes as you walk down.
"There's my beautiful niece!"
He puts the phone down and walks towards you as you reach the last step, taking your hand and twirling you.
"We're glad you came to visit, even if it was so sudden. Are you sure everything is ok?"
"Yes, just needed a break that's all. I'll come by in a couple months."
He nods and walks with you to the door, his familiar cologne still makes your nose burn, the cedar smell was never kind to you.
"Take care and be more careful please, if you need anything! Anything at all-"
"Yes I know! I know, I love you."
"I love you too pipsqueak, now stay out of trouble and remember to take your shots."
Hugging him tight, the cedar smell burns and this time you sneeze, he laughs at that.
"You need a new cologne, damn scent is gross"
"You just don't know fashion"
He waves you off, watching as you walk past the gate and down the street to your car, waving back as you get to the car.
Sighing and resting back against the car seat when you get in, the spiced apple car freshener hits you hard. Much better then the cedar smell that's for sure, you glance down at the phone, seeing 50 missed calls and ignored messages.
Shuffling to sit up a bit, you tap the wheel before starting the car, beginning the semi long drive back the the apartment.
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Walking into the apartment, the pleasant smell of vanilla and caramel waft through, glad the concentrated room spray lasted that long.
Placing the suitcase down next to the counter, a shiver goes down your back, someone is in the apartment.
Turning your head to look down the hallway, you see your bedroom door is shut.
Opening the kitchen drawer, you pop open the false bottom and grab the pistol, raising it and take your shoes off, quieting your steps a bit.
Hearing slight creaking like someone shifting their position, leveling out your breathing, you can hear your heartbeat in your ears as you step closer to your door.
Busting open your door, you immediately aim your gun towards the dark clothed intruder, they duck as you fire once. The next shot hitting them at the base of their neck and shoulder, they yell in pain and fall in agony.
You barely catch the glint of metal in the corner of your eye before a sharp pain hits your neck, letting out a sharp gasp of pain.
Feeling a cool sensation burst through your system, you can feel your body get weaker as you fall, landing on your side and slamming your head.
Barely feeling the throbbing pain, you try to focus on the second person, their black shoes step into view.
The first man's blood starts to pool and starts to soak the back of your shirt, ragged breaths slow as you pass out.
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Leo cautiously steps through the portal, (f/fl) in hand, he stops at the end of the hallway. The usual sweet smell of vanilla and caramel is tainted my the metallic smell of blood, his stomach drops as he rushes to the bedroom, pushing the door open.
His breath catches as he sees fresh blood pooled in the side of your room, bloody footsteps stop at the wall suddenly.
His legs feel weak as he kneels down, looking over the blood, he lift his watch to his mouth.
"Donnie..we have a code red, do you have the tracker in (y/n)'s phone still?"
"I don't know. But there's blood, a lot of it.."
"I found her phone, it's still in the apartment Nardo."
Leo slams his fist on the ground in frustration, his voice coated in desperation.
"Please tell me you can contact her family?"
"I'll try, best you get out of there. Police will be there in five, reports of a gunshot."
A soft whine escapes Leo's mouth at that, he can hear Donnie tapping away at his keyboard.
"We'll find her, just get here."
He nods numbly and opens a portal to Donnie's lab, stumbling through before basically crashing into the another chair.
Shaking as he looks at his hands, mind racing.
Hearing the lab door open, he looks up. The others are staring at him with a mix of worry and determination, they start to help Donnie get through the heavy security system to find our uncle, April and Cass left to see if they can find anything at my apartment.
Leo leans back, staring at the ceiling, the cold nips through his skin, making him shiver.
The shock finally wears off and he starts to slip into unconscious, his insomnia mixed with the shock finally got his body to do the one thing he didn't want right now. Sleep.
His last thoughts were you, hoping you were ok and safe, before finally falling into a deep slumber.
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Alright! I am adding another universe in this series, if anyone remembers the black veins in the past, that was a small sneak peak of what we have in us.
Sorry it took so long, written works make me exhausted more then I am 😅
Hopefully you all enjoy and until next time my birdies 💜
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