Chapter 96

"I just want you to know this... I don't look like anything I've been through. Never make a presumption about me based upon the way I look. Its some aspects of my past I can't even come to terms with..." I said shaking my head, "I'm not... going to jeopardize my life like you think I will! I can admit that I am very, very naive! But I will not be a fool and end up dead because of my mouth... I know better..." "I'm just not sure... You're fiery." Mercury said, truly frustrating me. "Just get out!" I demanded. He sighed, leaving me. He closed the door, obviously wanting to say more but held his tongue. He vanished down the hall. The next morning had come. Anxiety was eating me from within, trying to claw its way out. Staring me down from the desk was Bazahra, her crimson eyes casting their own brilliant radiance. She stood on top of the remains of the chicken, gripping it tightly with her talons. I stood up and stretched, looking up towards the window above her head. She looked up as wel